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Raquette Lake Union Free School District – Monitoring Financial Condition (2016M-203)
… The Raquette Lake Union Free School District is located in the Towns of Arietta and Long Lake in Hamilton County and is governed by an elected five-member … Board appropriated more fund balance than was available in each of the last three budgets. Key Recommendations Ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/09/30/raquette-lake-union-free-school-district-monitoring-financial-conditionGowanda Central School District – Financial Management (2016M-368)
… Background The Gowanda Central School District is located in Cattaraugus, Chautauqua and Erie Counties. The District, … appropriated fund balance to finance operations, resulting in unrestricted fund balance in excess of the statutory limit. The Board did not adopt a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/01/13/gowanda-central-school-district-financial-management-2016m-368Parishville-Hopkinton Central School District – Financial Management (2017M-72)
… and adequately managed the District’s financial condition for the period July 1, 2015 through November 30, 2016. … a Board of Education. General fund budgeted appropriations for 2016-17 totaled approximately $11 million. Key Findings … Adopt budgets that include realistic estimates for expenditures. Develop a written policy that indicates the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/06/16/parishville-hopkinton-central-school-district-financial-management-2017mIsland Park Union Free School District – Information Technology Asset Management (2016M-270)
… The Island Park Union Free School District is located in the Village of Island Park in Nassau County. The District, which operates two schools … and to immediately tag IT assets and record them in the inventory system. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/03/31/island-park-union-free-school-district-information-technology-assetWallkill Central School District – Financial Management (2015M-294)
… Background The Wallkill Central School District is located in the Towns of Newburgh, Montgomery, Gardiner, Plattekill … budgets with excessive appropriations that resulted in operating surpluses each year and that appropriated fund … reasonable. Develop a plan to use the surplus fund balance in a manner that benefits District taxpayers. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/02/19/wallkill-central-school-district-financial-management-2015m-294Lockport City School District – Monitoring Transportation Contracts and Costs (2015M-200)
… Background The Lockport City School District is located in the City of Lockport and portions of the Towns of Lockport, Cambria and Pendleton, in Niagara County. The District, which operates seven schools … to support the total number of daily route miles used in calculating the District’s annual fuel use. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/01/08/lockport-city-school-district-monitoring-transportation-contracts-andTown of Freedom – Financial Management (2021M-191)
… adopted realistic budgets and maintained reasonable levels of fund balance. Key Findings The Board did not … As a result, the Town maintained unreasonable fund balance levels, which ultimately resulted in a higher-than-necessary … Board adopted realistic budgets and maintained reasonable levels of fund balance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/02/11/town-freedom-financial-management-2021m-191Beacon City School District – Information Technology (2023M-143)
… potentially be compromised or used for malicious purposes. In addition to sensitive information technology (IT) control … the oldest of which was last used to log into the network in June 2012 as of September 21, 2021. The accounts included: … Recommendations Disable unneeded network user accounts in a timely manner and periodically review network user …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/03/15/beacon-city-school-district-information-technology-2023m-143City of Middletown – Payroll and Leave Benefits (2024M-26)
… at another municipality. City officials made $99,761 in vacation buyout payments that were not in accordance with City collective bargaining agreements … action. Appendix B includes our comments on issues raised in the City’s response letter. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2025/05/09/city-middletown-payroll-and-leave-benefits-2024m-26Southampton Union Free School District – Financial Management (2024M-43)
… accounts and overestimated certain expenditure accounts in the annual budgets. Did not have support for the … and use any excess funds identified to benefit residents in accordance with statutory requirements. Except as noted in Appendix A, District officials generally agreed with our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/10/18/southampton-union-free-school-district-financial-management-2024m-43Town of Columbia – Physical Accessibility to Programs and Services (S9-24-29)
… at the Town Hall. Specifically: Six components in the restrooms, such as mirrors, hand dryers and grab bars mounted at the proper height. Three components in the parking lot, such as accessible parking with painted … physical accessibility for the 13 components identified in this report. Town officials agreed with our findings and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2025/01/31/town-columbia-physical-accessibility-programs-and-services-s9-24-29Town of Trenton – Physical Accessibility to Programs and Services (S9-24-28)
… Municipal Center. Specifically: Nine components located in restrooms, such as accessible stall doors with automatic … under lavatories covered to prevent contact. Two located in the parking lot, including the required number of … physical accessibility for the 14 components identified in this report. Town officials agreed with our findings and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2025/02/07/town-trenton-physical-accessibility-programs-and-services-s9-24-28City of Norwich – Physical Accessibility to Programs and Services (S9-24-35)
… Nine components at the City Court, such as grab bars in the restroom at the proper length and height. Four … at the Police Station, such as accessible parking spaces in the parking lot. Recommendation City officials should … physical accessibility for the 30 components identified in this report. City officials agreed with our findings and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2025/02/07/city-norwich-physical-accessibility-programs-and-services-s9-24-35Malta Ridge Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. - Controls Over Financial Operations (2014M-178)
… Inc. is a not-for-profit organization which is located in the Town of Malta, in Saratoga County, and provides fire protection to residents … of the Treasurer. Provide for two signatures on all checks in accordance with the Company’s by-laws. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/09/12/malta-ridge-volunteer-fire-company-inc-controls-over-financialIra Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. – Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-266)
… examine the Department’s controls over financial activity for the period January 1, 2012 through March 17, 2014. … Background The Ira Volunteer Fire Department is a not-for-profit corporation located in the Town of Ira in Cayuga … fire protection services to its residents. Disbursements for the period January 1, 2012 through January 31, 2014 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/12/24/ira-volunteer-fire-department-inc-controls-over-financial-activities-2014mFulton County Industrial Development Agency – PILOT Program (2014M-291)
… the IDA’s project monitoring practices for the period January 1, 2012 through April 30, 2014. Background The Fulton County Industrial Development …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2015/05/01/fulton-county-industrial-development-agency-pilot-programWilton Water and Sewer Authority – Water and Sewer Charges (2016M-329)
… is an independent public benefit corporation located in Saratoga County. The Authority, which is governed by an … sanitary sewer services to approximately 8,100 residents in the Town of Wilton. The Authority’s recorded revenue for … Key Finding The Authority did not have written policies in place directing how and when adjustments were to be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2017/01/06/wilton-water-and-sewer-authority-water-and-sewer-charges-2016m-329Bolton Fire District – Credit Cards (2017M-180)
… the purchases were for appropriate purposes for the period January 1, 2016 through April 30, 2017. Background The Bolton Fire District provides fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/11/10/bolton-fire-district-credit-cards-2017m-180Fulton City School District – Non-Payroll Cash Disbursements (2017M-144)
… Background The Fulton City School District is located in the City of Fulton and the Towns of Granby, Minetto, Oswego, Palermo, Scriba and Volney in Oswego County. The District, which is governed by an … transfer moneys to the TPAs for the total amount payable in satisfaction of claims audited and approved by the TPAs. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/10/13/fulton-city-school-district-non-payroll-cash-disbursements-2017m-144Greece Public Library – Information Technology (2017M-130)
… 21, 2017. Background The Greece Public Library is located in the Town of Greece in Monroe County. The Library, which received its charter from the New York State Board of Regents in 1958, is governed by a seven-member Board of Trustees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2017/09/29/greece-public-library-information-technology-2017m-130