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Pollution Testing on Exhaust Emissions from Heavy-Duty Diesel Vehicles (Follow-Up)
… audit report, issued on March 22, 2010, examined whether DEC adequately fulfilled its testing program responsibilities. We found DEC generally fulfilled its responsibilities but could … for all aspects of the program. We also questioned whether DEC's coverage of inspection facilities was adequate because …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/04/26/pollution-testing-exhaust-emissions-heavy-duty-diesel-vehicles-followEast Aurora Union Free School District - Procurement (2023M-125)
… services in a competitive manner. Key Findings The Board of Education (Board) and District officials did not always … goods and services were purchased without the benefit of competition, resulting in the increased risk that taxpayer … years for 43 professional service contracts (91 percent of tested contracts) totaling $1.8 million. Did not obtain …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/01/05/east-aurora-union-free-school-district-procurement-2023m-125Cicero Fire District – Financial Condition (2023M-132)
Determine whether the Cicero Fire District District Board of Fire Commissioners Board received adequate financial reports and effectively managed the Districts financial condition
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2023/12/29/cicero-fire-district-financial-condition-2023m-132Chittenango Central School District – Information Technology (2023M-155)
… responsible parties would be able to react quickly and effectively to help resume, restore, repair and/or rebuild …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/03/08/chittenango-central-school-district-information-technology-2023m-155Village of Mexico – Financial Management (2023M-170)
… more taxes were levied than needed to fund operations. For the four fiscal years reviewed (2019-20 through 2022-23), … and expenditures were overestimated by a total of $287,238 for the audit period. Appropriated fund balance of $216,780 … surplus fund balance. Additionally, the property tax levy for 2023-24 was $509,000 while the Village had over $1.1 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/02/16/village-mexico-financial-management-2023m-170Village of Cato – Water Financial Operations (2023M-145)
… [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Village … capital water needs were not appropriately planned for. Key Recommendations Establish written policies and procedures to provide adequate guidance for billing, collecting and enforcing water charges. Ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/03/22/village-cato-water-financial-operations-2023m-145DiNapoli: State Pension Fund Valued at $246.3 Billion at End of Second Quarter
… kind of volatility is why we have a long-term perspective with a well-diversified portfolio, ensuring the strength of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-valued-246-point-3-billion-end-second-quarterPutnam Northern Westchester County Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Overtime (2023M-82)
… Paid a total of $66,295 to 13 employees for work on Saturdays that included $22,091 additional pay for working overtime on a Saturday. However, the BOCES Classified Employees’ …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2023/11/17/putnam-northern-westchester-county-board-cooperative-educational-services-overtimeBrentwood Union Free School District – Fund Balance and Hiring Practices (2016M-251)
… of our audit was to assess the District’s fund balance and examine the procedures for hiring administrators for the … of $4.2 million restricted in the insurance reserve and overfunded the retirement contribution reserve by $4.3 … resolution, which should include the rationale, objective and funding level for each reserve. Adhere to District policy …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/11/22/brentwood-union-free-school-district-fund-balance-and-hiring-practicesGoshen Central School District – Financial Condition (2017M-46)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the District’s financial condition for the period July 1, 2015 … through January 9, 2017. Background The Goshen Central School District is located in the Village of Goshen, Orange …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/06/02/goshen-central-school-district-financial-condition-2017m-46Farmingdale Union Free School District – Financial Condition (2016M-235)
… February 29, 2016. Background The Farmingdale Union Free School District is located in the Towns of Oyster Bay in … that benefits District residents. … Farmingdale Union Free School District Financial Condition 2016M235 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/09/09/farmingdale-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-2016m-235East Aurora Union Free School District – High School Extra-Classroom Activity Funds (2016M-163)
… June 13, 2016. Background The East Aurora Union Free School District is located in the Towns of Aurora, Colden and Elma …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/02/24/east-aurora-union-free-school-district-high-school-extra-classroomOwego Apalachin Central School District – Capital Project and Financial Condition (2014M-109)
… seven-member Board of Education, operates four schools with approximately 2,200 students. General fund budgeted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/08/22/owego-apalachin-central-school-district-capital-project-and-financialOdessa-Montour Central School District – Financial Condition (2016M-71)
… and adopting budgets. The District’s unrestricted fund balance exceeded the statutory limit. The District does not … reserves and use of debt service funds and fund balance. Key Recommendations Adopt budgets that represent the … historical data. Reduce the amount of unrestricted fund balance and use the excess funds in a manner that benefits …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/15/odessa-montour-central-school-district-financial-condition-2016m-71Village of Canaseraga – Claims Audit (2023M-48)
… here - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether Village of Canaseraga (Village) claims were adequately supported, … could have been made and not detected and corrected. Of the 300 claims we reviewed totaling approximately … totaling approximately $588,000 were paid without evidence of being audited or reviewed by the Village Board (Board). 64 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2023/07/28/village-canaseraga-claims-audit-2023m-48North Tonawanda City School District – Information Technology (2023M-102)
… complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether North Tonawanda City School District (District) officials … or plan to initiate corrective action. … audit school north tonawanda …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/11/03/north-tonawanda-city-school-district-information-technology-2023m-102Town of Venice – Supervisor’s Financial Records and Reports (2023M-73)
… (Supervisor) maintained complete, accurate and up-to-date accounting records and reports. Key Findings The Supervisors’ accounting records were not complete, accurate or up-to-date . As a result, transparency and the Board’s ability …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/09/08/town-venice-supervisors-financial-records-and-reports-2023m-73Persistence Preparatory Academy Charter School – Credit Cards (2023M-71)
… Determine whether Persistence Preparatory Academy Charter School (School) credit card charges were properly approved, adequately supported and for School purposes. Key Findings Credit card charges we reviewed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2023/09/01/persistence-preparatory-academy-charter-school-credit-cards-2023m-71State Agencies Bulletin No. 238
… automatically inactivates or abolishes the position in the payroll system. OSC cannot inactivate or abolish a position … Questions regarding this bulletin may be directed to the Payroll Audit mailbox. … To explain OSC and agency procedures …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/238-abolished-and-inactivated-nystep-positionsStarpoint Central School District – Network Access and Application User Permissions (2022M-101)
… officials adequately secured access to the network and properly managed user permissions to the financial and student information applications. Key Findings District … or properly manage user permissions to the financial and student information applications. In addition to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/10/07/starpoint-central-school-district-network-access-and-application-user