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Silver Creek Central School District – Financial Management (2022M-153)
… not properly manage fund balance and reserves, resulting in more taxes being levied than were needed to fund … deficits when it had operating surpluses; the swing in operational results totaled $9.7 million. As of June 30, … except for certain issues. Appendix B includes our comment on issues District officials raised in their response. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/01/06/silver-creek-central-school-district-financial-management-2022m-153Norwich City School District – IT Asset Management (S9-22-18)
… safeguarded information technology (IT) assets acquired or in use during the audit period. Key Findings Although … officials cannot assure taxpayers that money invested in IT assets has been appropriately spent or safeguarded. We … $534, two Chromebooks with an estimated cost of $448 based on recent purchases, and one iMac that did not have a cost, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/03/16/norwich-city-school-district-it-asset-management-s9-22-18Freeport Union Free School District – IT Asset Management (S9-22-10)
… safeguarded information technology (IT) assets acquired or in use during the audit period. Key Findings District … officials cannot assure taxpayers that money invested in IT assets has been appropriately spent or safeguarded. We … and recommendations. Appendix B includes our comments on issues raised in the District’s response letter. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2023/03/16/freeport-union-free-school-district-it-asset-management-s9-22-10Afton Central School District – Fund Balance Management (2023M-18)
… fund balance exceeded the 4 percent statutory limit in each of the last three fiscal years by approximately $2.9 … appropriated fund balance that was not needed, which in effect is a reservation of fund balance that is not … impact of debt issuance versus using surplus fund balance on District operations. District officials agreed with our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/06/16/afton-central-school-district-fund-balance-management-2023m-18Lansing Fire District – Financial Condition (2013M-80)
… from the Town of Lansing and the County of Tompkins in which it is located. The Board of Fire Commissioners … Recommendations Use the surplus fund balance identified in this report in a manner that benefits District taxpayers. … change. Establish a reasonable fund balance target based on the District’s needs, and adjust its plan as necessary to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/07/05/lansing-fire-district-financial-condition-2013m-80Sherburne-Earlville Central School District – Financial Management (2024M-61)
… officials are not presenting the District’s spending plan in a transparent and meaningful manner to taxpayers. In addition, the Board did not adopt a reserve policy to … agreed with our findings. Appendix B includes our comments on the District’s response. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/10/04/sherburne-earlville-central-school-district-financial-management-2024m-61Persistence Preparatory Academy Charter School – Credit Cards (2023M-71)
… purpose . When credit card charges are not reviewed in a timely manner or supported, it could result in inappropriate or fraudulent charges or unauthorized … corrective action. See Appendix B for our comment on an issue raised in the School’s response. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2023/09/01/persistence-preparatory-academy-charter-school-credit-cards-2023m-71Cheektowaga-Sloan Union Free School District – Financial Condition and Payroll (2017M-94)
… audit was to review District financial and payroll records for the period July 1, 2015 through March 2, 2017. Background … Board of Education. General fund budgeted appropriations for the 2016-17 fiscal year totaled approximately $34 … audit was to review District financial and payroll records for the period July 1 2015 through March 2 2017 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/09/29/cheektowaga-sloan-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-andErie 1 Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Special Aid Fund (2016M-188)
… of our audit was to evaluate the financial activity in BOCES’ special aid fund for the period July 1, 2013 … which is used to account for and report programs supported in whole or in part by specific revenue sources, totaled … program to component and participating school districts on a timely basis. Enter into intermunicipal agreements with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2016/11/04/erie-1-board-cooperative-educational-services-special-aid-fund-2016m-188Oneida County – Court and Trust Funds (2023-C&T-3)
… money from foreclosures and contract disputes resulting in a mechanic’s lien . [1] These actions are recorded in the County Clerk’s office when payments are deposited as … filed to ensure payment for contracted services rendered on the property. [2] When the whereabouts of any person …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/court-and-trust/2023/12/29/oneida-county-court-and-trust-funds-2023-ct-3Village of Monticello – Board Oversight (2016M-337)
… 6, 2016. Background The Village of Monticello is located in the Town of Thompson in Sullivan County. The Village, which has a population of … for payment and complete accurate bank reconciliations on a monthly basis. Develop policies or procedures for water …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2017/02/03/village-monticello-board-oversight-2016m-337Tioga County – Court and Trust Funds (2023-C&T-1)
… money from foreclosures and contract disputes resulting in a mechanic’s lien. 1 These actions are recorded in the County Clerk’s office when payments are deposited as … filed to ensure payment for contracted services rendered on the property 2 When the whereabouts of any person entitled …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2023/07/14/tioga-county-court-and-trust-funds-2023-ct-1Schoharie County Court and Trust Funds (2022-C&T-3)
… money from foreclosures and contract disputes resulting in a mechanic’s lien (i.e., a security interest in property filed to ensure payment for contracted services rendered on the property). These actions are recorded in the County …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2022/06/17/schoharie-county-court-and-trust-funds-2022-ct-3Village of Lewiston – Purchasing (2013M-45)
… 31, 2013. Background The Village of Lewiston is located in the Town of Lewiston in Niagara County and has a population of approximately 2,700 … Recommendations Review and update the procurement policy on an annual basis to ensure that it continues to meet the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/05/03/village-lewiston-purchasing-2013m-45Cortland Enlarged City School District – Oversight of Financial Operations (2012M-230)
… Background The Cortland City School District is located in the City of Cortland and five towns in Cortland County. The District is governed by the Board of … due to the District. As a result, the District lost out on at least $52,000 in reimbursement revenues due. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/02/01/cortland-enlarged-city-school-district-oversight-financial-operationsTravel Advisory No. 3
… accordance with this Travel Manual. Unused Common Carrier Tickets In the event that an employee purchases common … train) and does not fully use the ticket(s) within one year, the employee should return the unused ticket(s) to … the common carrier for a refund. This must be done within one year of the purchase date of the ticket(s). Updates to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/travel-advisory/3-travel-manual-updateWhat Is a Claim? – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… Basically, a claim is a demand presented for the payment of money due for goods … by the local government or school district, so long as it is properly itemized and provides all the information, … for audit. Using a standard claim form as a cover sheet is desirable because required information is presented in a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/what-claimDiNapoli: Former Riverside Village Clerk Sentenced to Jail for $50K Theft
… DiNapoli announced today. Johnson was sentenced to 60 days in jail, five years probation and ordered to pay full … repay taxpayers.” Johnson pleaded guilty to grand larceny in Steuben County Court in March. DiNapoli’s audit and … payments to her husband and used village funds to date on Match.com. She was able to do so because village officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-former-riverside-village-clerk-sentenced-jail-50k-theftBloomingburg Fire Company #1 – Disbursements (2013M-83)
… Fire Company #1 is a volunteer organization located in the Village of Bloomingburg in Sullivan County. The Company officers consist of a … ordered to do so by the Company. Only approve bills based on adequate documentation that allows the Company members to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/06/28/bloomingburg-fire-company-1-disbursements-2013m-83Williamsville Central School District – Financial Management (2016M-274)
… The Williamsville Central School District is located in the Towns of Amherst, Clarence and Cheektowaga in Erie County. The District, which operates 13 schools with … Ensure that budgets include realistic appropriations based on actual needs to avoid levying taxes at a level greater …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/12/02/williamsville-central-school-district-financial-management-2016m-274