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City of North Tonawanda - Financial Condition (2020M-90)
Determine whether the Mayor and City Council adopted realistic budgets that were structurally balanced routinely monitored financial operations and took appropriate actions to maintain the Citys fiscal stability
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2020/08/07/city-north-tonawanda-financial-condition-2020m-90Town of Andes - Conflict of Interest and Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2019M-194)
… did not properly segregate the disbursement duties of his office as the bookkeeper controls most aspects of the disbursement process. The Clerk collects, deposits, … are familiar with and follow the requirements of New York State General Municipal Law Article 18 as they relate to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/01/10/town-andes-conflict-interest-and-cash-receipts-and-disbursements-2019m-194Village of Palmyra - Justice Court Operations (2019M-202)
… The Justice’s cash balances exceeded known liabilities by a total of $6,444 as of June 30, 2019. There were seven …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2020/01/17/village-palmyra-justice-court-operations-2019m-202Town of German Flatts - Financial Condition and Conflict of Interest (2019M-222)
… financial condition. The combined fund balance of the four main operating funds declined $144,719, from a $57,650 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/02/14/town-german-flatts-financial-condition-and-conflict-interest-2019m-222Village of Herkimer - Water and Sewer Financial Operations (2019M-102)
… action. Appendix B includes our comment on an issue raised in the Village’s response letter. … Determine whether Village …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2019/08/16/village-herkimer-water-and-sewer-financial-operations-2019m-102Town of Lloyd - Financial Condition (2019M-108)
… in an increase in fund balance from $2.4 million in 2014 to $4.1 million in 2018. The Board appropriated fund balance … $1.4 million of which only $340,000 (25 percent) was used to finance appropriations from 2014 through 2018. The Board … with appropriation of fund balance that will not be used to fund operations. Develop and adopt a fund balance policy …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/08/02/town-lloyd-financial-condition-2019m-108Watkins Glen Central School District - Financial Management (2019M-57)
… [read complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Board and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/07/12/watkins-glen-central-school-district-financial-management-2019m-57Village of Andover – Water and Electric Cash Receipts (2019M-152)
… recorded and deposited in a timely manner. However, the Board has not established adequate controls over these … receipts. Village officials did not adequately segregate the Deputy Clerk-Treasurer’s (Deputy) water and electric … duties or provide oversight of her work. As a result, the Deputy had complete control over water and electric cash …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2019/10/25/village-andover-water-and-electric-cash-receipts-2019m-152Town of Dayton - Fund Balance Management (2019M-221)
… and written fund balance and reserve fund policies to help guide the budget development process. Outstanding interfund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/01/31/town-dayton-fund-balance-management-2019m-221Village of Stamford – Pool Capital Project Planning and Monitoring (2022M-204)
… complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Village of Stamford (Village) Board of Trustees (Board) … plan or sufficiently monitor the Project . As a result, total costs to complete the Project exceeded the grant revenues received …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2023/04/07/village-stamford-pool-capital-project-planning-and-monitoring-2022m-204Delaware-Chenango-Madison-Otsego (DCMO) Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Procurement (2021M-193)
… - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether the Purchasing Agent ensured that goods and services were procured in … policy and procedures. Key Findings The Purchasing Agent did not ensure that goods and services were procured in … as required by the Board-adopted policy. The Purchasing Agent could not provide documentation to support efforts were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2022/02/11/delaware-chenango-madison-otsego-dcmo-board-cooperative-educational-servicesUlster County Probation Department – Restitution Payments (S9-20-8)
… up on and officials did not always make reasonable efforts to locate victims promptly. Key Recommendations Ensure policies are clear to enforce and monitor restitution obligations. Enforce and monitor restitution according to court orders and Department policies and procedures. Make …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2021/12/14/ulster-county-probation-department-restitution-payments-s9-20-8Sea Breeze Fire District – Board Oversight (2018M-269)
… complete report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether the Sea Breeze Fire District (District) Board provided … records and monthly reports, and complete and file all required calculations, records and reports. Audit all claims before authorizing payment. District officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/02/19/sea-breeze-fire-district-board-oversight-2018m-269Town of Tully – Justice Court Operations (2021M-10)
… (Board) did not perform an annual audit of the Justices’ records, as required. Key Recommendation Conduct an annual audit of the Court’s records or retain an independent public accountant to perform …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2021/04/16/town-tully-justice-court-operations-2021m-10Village of Little Valley – Capital Project Management (2020M-129)
… - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether the Village of Little Valley (Village) Board of Trustees (Board) properly planned and sufficiently … WWTP project but could have better managed certain aspects of the project. The Board developed a financial plan that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2021/01/15/village-little-valley-capital-project-management-2020m-129City of Peekskill – Information Technology (2020M-164)
… IT control weaknesses were communicated confidentially to officials. Key Recommendations Adopt comprehensive IT … plan. Provide periodic IT security awareness training to all employees who use IT resources. District officials … agreed with our recommendations and indicated they plan to initiate corrective action. … Determine whether City of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2021/04/01/city-peekskill-information-technology-2020m-164Broadalbin-Perth Central School District – Online Banking (2020M-144)
… acceptable computer use policy (AUP). As a result, five of the six online banking users were allowed to access …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/04/01/broadalbin-perth-central-school-district-online-banking-2020m-144Honeoye Falls Lima Central School District – Access Controls (2020M-112)
… risk that data, hardware and software may be lost or damaged by inappropriate use or access. Regularly review network user accounts and permissions to determine whether they were appropriate or needed to be disabled. In addition, sensitive IT control …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/02/12/honeoye-falls-lima-central-school-district-access-controls-2020m-112