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Apalachin Fire District – Oversight of Financial Operations (2013M-25)
… District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from the Town of Apalachin and located in Tioga County. The Board of Fire Commissioners … The District does have adequate financial policies and procedures. The Board has adopted purchasing, investment, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/05/10/apalachin-fire-district-oversight-financial-operations-2013m-25City of Oswego – Community Development (2015M-108)
… number of jobs created by its revolving loan program and does not actively enforce the repayment of loans that become delinquent. The Department does not have a process in place to determine when it is … to the Oswego City Revitalization Corporation (OCRC) but does not have the authority to make a gift of real property …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2015/11/20/city-oswego-community-development-2015m-108City of Lockport - Budget Review (B1-16-16)
… an independent evaluation of the City's proposed budget for 2017. Background Chapter 332 of the Laws of 2014, as … City to issue debt to liquidate the accumulated deficits in the City's general, water and sewer funds as of December … Comptroller each year, beginning January 1, 2015, and for each subsequent fiscal year during which the debt …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2016/11/04/city-lockport-budget-review-b1-16-16Royalton-Hartland Central School District – Financial Condition (2015M-275)
… the District’s financial condition and budgeting practices for the period July 1, 2012 through September 4, 2015. … seven-member Board of Education. Budgeted appropriations for the 2015-16 fiscal year total approximately $22.9 … officials consistently budgeted in the general fund for expenditures that could have been paid for with reserve …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/01/15/royalton-hartland-central-school-district-financial-condition-2015m-275Randolph Academy Union Free School District – Financial Management (2015M-248)
… September 25, 2015. Background The Randolph Academy Union Free School District is a special act school district, … Randolph Academy Union Free School District Financial Management 2015M248 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/01/22/randolph-academy-union-free-school-district-financial-management-2015mNorwood-Norfolk Central School District – Claims Auditing (2016M-288)
… of our audit was to examine the claims audit process for the period July 1, 2014 through April 30, 2016. … nine-member Board of Education. Budgeted appropriations for the 2015-16 fiscal year totaled approximately $21 … BOCES employee audited all District claims including those for BOCES-provided services. One claim for a grant contract …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/11/04/norwood-norfolk-central-school-district-claims-auditing-2016m-288Pembroke Central School District – Financial Management (2016M-31)
… the District’s reserves appear to be overfunded or contain funds that are improperly restricted, and District officials … expenditures that could have been paid for with reserve funds. Key Recommendations Develop realistic estimates of … Develop a written policy that indicates the amount of funds to be reserved, how each reserve will be funded and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/10/pembroke-central-school-district-financial-management-2016m-31Hammond Central School District – Payroll (2016M-398)
… 2014 through June 30, 2016. Background The Hammond Central School District is located in the Towns of Hammond, Rossie, … in Jefferson County. The District, which operates one school with approximately 300 students, is governed by an … Hammond Central School District Payroll 2016M398 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/02/17/hammond-central-school-district-payroll-2016m-398St. Lawrence County Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2021M-151)
… report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether the St. Lawrence County Industrial Development Agency (SLCIDA) … Determine whether the St Lawrence County Industrial Development Agency SLCIDA Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2021/12/22/st-lawrence-county-industrial-development-agency-project-approval-and-monitoringPutnam Valley Central School District – Information Technology (2021M-154)
… security policy or manage the use of administrative accounts. As a result, the District has an increased risk of … to address password requirements. Create secondary user accounts for the IT system for three employees whose job … to address password requirements. Assess all local user accounts with administrative permissions and create secondary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/01/14/putnam-valley-central-school-district-information-technology-2021m-154Town of Hempstead – Budgeting (2021M-169)
… and appropriate budgets and the Town’s preliminary budgets for 2017-2020 fiscal years did not include the fund balance … budgeted expenditures, over the four-year audit period for the six major funds reviewed. Town officials failed to … and transparent manner, and show fund balance estimates for each fund, with the required breakdown. Properly budget …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/02/25/town-hempstead-budgeting-2021m-169Clymer Central School District – Payroll (2023M-168)
… in compliance with employment agreements. As a result, payroll errors went undetected and resulted in unnecessary and erroneous payroll payments. District officials: Made compensation … Key Recommendations Establish procedures for reviewing payroll to detect inaccurate pay rates and governing overtime …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/03/22/clymer-central-school-district-payroll-2023m-168Erie 2-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus Boards of Cooperative Educational Services – Building Access Badge Accounts (2024M-60)
… Educational Services (BOCES) officials properly managed and monitored building access badge accounts. Key Findings BOCES officials did not properly manage and monitor badge accounts used to access BOCES buildings. Badges that are not properly managed and remain active without a purpose can be lost, stolen or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2024/08/16/erie-2-chautauqua-cattaraugus-boards-cooperative-educational-services-buildingTown of Harpersfield – Claims Auditing (2024M-71)
… invoices and receipts). Rather, the Board reviewed only an abstract of unaudited claims each month and approved the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/08/16/town-harpersfield-claims-auditing-2024m-71Town of Pitcairn – Claims Auditing (2024M-69)
… This increased the risk that claims could have been paid for inappropriate purposes. 24 claims for diesel fuel totaling $66,516 and one paving claim … or the use of State contract could have saved money. For example, a State diesel fuel contract could have saved …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/09/20/town-pitcairn-claims-auditing-2024m-69Lake George Fire Company - Cash Receipts (2015M-216)
… January 1, 2013 through April 30, 2015. Background The Lake George Fire Company is a volunteer organization located in the Village of Lake George, Warren County. The Company, which provides fire … services to the Village and to part of the Town of Lake George, is governed by a seven-member Board of Directors …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/12/18/lake-george-fire-company-cash-receipts-2015m-216Cameron Volunteer Fire Department – Internal Controls Over Financial Activity (2014M-363)
… and reported and that Department funds were safeguarded for the period January 1, 2013 through December 31, 2014. … by an elected five-member Board. The Department’s revenues for 2014 included $94,000 for fire protection services. Key Findings The Department’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/07/17/cameron-volunteer-fire-department-internal-controls-overLivonia Hook and Ladder Company No. 1, Inc. – Financial Controls (2014M-001)
… of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Company’s internal controls over financial operations for the … December 5, 2013. Background The Livonia Hook and Ladder Company No. 1, Inc. is located in the Town of Livonia in … and provides fire protection services to the Town. The Company’s administrative Board comprises seven members and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/04/04/livonia-hook-and-ladder-company-no-1-inc-financial-controls-2014m-001Columbia County – Payroll (2014M-121)
… $149 million. Key Findings There is no County-wide requirement that all employees complete and certify their … time and attendance and leave accruals, including a requirement that all employees complete and certify their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/08/14/columbia-county-payroll-2014m-121East Bloomfield Fire District – Financial Operations (2017M-154)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Board of Commissioners provided … adequate oversight of the District’s financial operations to ensure that assets are safeguarded for the period January … rentals. Key Recommendations Update the procurement policy to clearly require presentation and retention of price …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/11/17/east-bloomfield-fire-district-financial-operations-2017m-154