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Town of North Hudson - Payroll (2018M-166)
… Key Findings Town officials have adequate procedures to ensure that salary and wages are paid accurately. We reviewed the annual salaries paid to all 13 elected and appointed officials totaling $211,598 … 2018 and found that except for minor deficiencies related to clerical errors, employees were paid at the approved rate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/10/19/town-north-hudson-payroll-2018m-166Town of Webb - Ski Collections (2018M-188)
… ski collections and the issuance of season passes and lift tickets. Key Findings The Board and ski area officials have … ski collections and the issuance of season passes and lift tickets …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/11/30/town-webb-ski-collections-2018m-188Audits of Local Governments: The Audit Process
… Office of the New York State Comptroller (OSC) audits of local governments and school districts. A small number of OSC audits of local governments and school districts are mandated by law, including audits of local government entities authorized to issue debt to finance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/audits-local-governments-audit-processVillage of Corfu - Sewer Operations (2018M-133)
… budgets that were not reasonably estimated, resulting in operating deficits. The Board did not develop and adopt … records, it did not identify errors or inaccuracies in the records. Key Recommendations Adopt more realistic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/11/02/village-corfu-sewer-operations-2018m-133County of Rockland – Budget Review (B18-6-11)
… the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the County’s proposed budget for the 2019 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The County of Rockland, located in the downstate area and bordered by … County of Rockland Budget Review B18611 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2018/11/05/county-rockland-budget-review-b18-6-11City of Lockport -- Budget Review (B18-1-10)
… review was to provide an independent evaluation of the City’s proposed budget for 2019. Background Chapter 332 of … 147 of the Laws of 2015 (the “Act”), authorized the City to issue debt to liquidate the accumulated deficits in the City’s general, refuse, water and sewer funds as of December …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2018/11/08/city-lockport-budget-review-b18-1-10City of Newburgh -- Budget Review (B18-6-12)
… in the general fund as of December 31, 2010. During the time that Chapter 223 is in effect, the City’s proposed … agreements is settled. The City’s proposed budget does not comply with the tax levy limit. Key Recommendations … costs. Include a tax overlay of $2,275,000 for to collect what is needed to fund operations. Review the adequacy of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2018/11/16/city-newburgh-budget-review-b18-6-12Town of Victory – Justice Court (2013M-66)
… of our audit was to review internal controls over the Court’s financial operations for the period January 1, 2012, … of the Town Supervisor and four Board members. The Court collected $35,265 in fines and surcharges during our … of deposits and the recording and accounting for the Court’s moneys. However, we found that: The Justices did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2013/04/26/town-victory-justice-court-2013m-66Village of Hobart - Board Oversight (2018M-88)
… taxpayers. A Trustee, as co-owner of a local hardware store, had a prohibited conflict of interest. 1 She received … as a result of 59 contracts totaling $2,398 between the store and the Village during our audit period. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/08/24/village-hobart-board-oversight-2018m-88Village of Margaretville - Fiscal Management (2018M-78)
… report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Board of Trustees (Board) provided effective fiscal management. Key Findings Village of Margaretville (Village) officials have not adopted … has increased by $321,000 to $592,786 (or 167 percent of 2017 expenditures) from the beginning of 2014-15 through …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/08/17/village-margaretville-fiscal-management-2018m-78Town of Lancaster - Information Technology (2018M-114)
… were not provided with IT security awareness training. In addition, sensitive IT control weaknesses were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/08/17/town-lancaster-information-technology-2018m-114Village of Lisle - Board Oversight (2018M-124)
… Clerk-Treasurer’s records. Employees were not always paid at Board-approved rates. All nine hourly employees were … the Clerk- Treasurer’s records. Ensure employees are paid at Board-approved rates. Village officials agreed with our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/09/21/village-lisle-board-oversight-2018m-124Town of Roseboom - Long-Term Planning (2018M-115)
… plans to ensure financial resources are available to replace capital assets in a timely manner. Adopt a comprehensive fund balance policy that establishes the levels of fund balance and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/09/14/town-roseboom-long-term-planning-2018m-115Village of Scottsville - Financial Management (2018M-75)
… and information technology (IT) policies. Enforce aspects of the adopted online banking, procurement and cash receipts … are enforced. Conduct a thorough and deliberate audit of claims before authorizing payment to ensure that they are … Village of Scottsville Financial Management 2018M75 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/08/24/village-scottsville-financial-management-2018m-75County of Cortland – Departmental Operations (2013M-157)
… on the number of additional officers hired in the jail and road patrol. The County is not imposing certain allowable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/08/13/county-cortland-departmental-operations-2013m-157City of Troy – Budget Review (B5-15-22)
… to liquidate cumulative deficits in the City’s general fund for the years ending December 31, 1993, 1994 and 1995. … their tentative budgets for the next fiscal year to the State Comptroller for review while the deficit obligations … charges which may not be realized. Appropriations for retirement system contributions may not be sufficient in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2015/11/10/city-troy-budget-review-b5-15-22Administration of Non-Competitive and Limited-Competition Contracts (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the five recommendations included in our initial audit report, Administration of … contracts with some vendors that had poor performance. In fact, 12 sampled contract vendors received … totaled $114.1 million. For 9 of the 12 vendors, children in their care were abused by employees or foster parents. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/01/09/administration-non-competitive-and-limited-competition-contracts-followOversight of Critical Foster Care Program Requirements
… criteria prior to their certification or approval for the placement of foster children, and to determine whether … and families. OCFS and these entities use the CONNECTIONS system to document information about service delivery, … two contacts with the child within the first 30 days of placement, as required. For one of the 33 children, it took …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/07/21/oversight-critical-foster-care-program-requirementsSelected Aspects of Incident Intake and Investigation
… blank fields for significant dates, including the date the incident was reported or when a finding was made. Such errors … correct any inaccuracies discovered. Other Related Audit/Report of Interest Department of Health: Nursing Home …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/03/06/selected-aspects-incident-intake-and-investigationTown of Tonawanda – Recreation Fees (2017M-133)
… January 1, 2016 through April 18, 2017. Background The Town of Tonawanda is located in Erie County and has a … Town of Tonawanda Recreation Fees 2017M133 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/22/town-tonawanda-recreation-fees-2017m-133