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Village of Odessa – Clerk-Treasurers' Records and Reports (2020M-11)
… for, recorded and reported financial transactions in a timely manner. Key Findings The former Clerk-Treasurer did not make cash deposits in a timely manner. The former Clerk-Treasurer did not … (NYSLRS). Key Recommendations Deposit all cash receipts in a timely manner, within the legal requirements. Develop …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2023/06/16/village-odessa-clerk-treasurers-records-and-reports-2020m-11Greater Southern Tier Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Capital Assets (2024M-35)
… We reviewed 50 assets with a combined purchase price totaling approximately $259,900 and determined that 10 … on the inventory list. A camcorder with a purchase price of $1,700 could not be located or accounted for. A telecommunications switch with a purchase price of $1,500 was still active on the inventory list but …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2024/06/21/greater-southern-tier-board-cooperative-educational-services-capital-assets-2024mTown of Stafford – Capital Projects (2024M-17)
… report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Town of Stafford (Town) Town Board (Board) properly authorized and … to manage the capital projects, the Board was not aware of project overruns, cash flow issues or financing source … the Board created a taxpayer equity issue when a portion of the costs to construct water districts was paid for by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/07/12/town-stafford-capital-projects-2024m-17Tompkins County – Consumer Protection: Accuracy of Weights and Measures (S9-24-7)
… records as required by New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets regulations and article 16 of the New York State Agriculture and Markets Law (AML). As a result, consumers are … testing in accordance with New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets regulations and AML. Maintain a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2024/09/03/tompkins-county-consumer-protection-accuracy-weights-and-measures-s9-24-7Wyoming County – Consumer Protection: Accuracy of Weights and Measures (S9-24-10)
… of the New York State Agriculture and Markets Law (AML).As a result, consumers are at increased risk of paying more than necessary for goods and services. Specifically: Seven of 123 devices … as required. There was no system in place to maintain a complete and accurate master list of businesses with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2024/09/03/wyoming-county-consumer-protection-accuracy-weights-and-measures-s9-24-10Town of Huron – Financial Management (2014M-367)
… 18, 2014. Background The Town of Huron is located in Wayne County and has a population of approximately 2,000. … adopted budgets with unrealistic estimates, which resulted in the accumulation of surplus funds and higher tax levies … capital needs. This plan should be monitored and updated on an on-going basis. Adopt policies and procedures to govern …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/06/05/town-huron-financial-management-2014m-367Town of Essex – Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Operations (2015M-60)
… internal controls over selected financial operations for the period January 1, 2013 through October 31, 2014. … district and one sewer district. Budgeted appropriations for 2014 totaled approximately $1.22 million. Key Findings … to establish comprehensive written policies and procedures for processing payroll and maintaining leave time accruals, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/08/07/town-essex-internal-controls-over-selected-financial-operations-2015m-60Town of Hampton – Justice Court Operations (2013M-305)
… over the Court’s financial activity for the period January 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013. Background The Town of Hampton … over the Courts financial activity for the period January 1 2012 through June 30 2013 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2014/01/10/town-hampton-justice-court-operations-2013m-305Town of DePeyster – Town Clerk Operation-Tax Collection (2015M-91)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Clerk’s records and procedures for tax collection for the period January 1, 2013 through … an annual audit of, or retain an independent auditor to audit, the books and records of the Clerk. Key … The purpose of our audit was to review the Clerks records and procedures for tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/10/26/town-depeyster-town-clerk-operation-tax-collection-2015m-91Haldane Central School District - School District Website (S9-19-32)
… District (District) used its resources to maintain a website that provided the public with transparent and … information. Key Findings District officials maintained a website but certain financial information was not posted, … Must post required information to the District website: Final annual budget and a comprehensive appended …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/03/23/haldane-central-school-district-school-district-website-s9-19-32City of Cortland – Credit Accounts & Employee Reimbursements (2020M-141)
… complete report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether City of Cortland (City) officials ensured claims for credit account purchases … supported and for appropriate purposes. Key Findings City officials did not ensure all credit account purchases … Determine whether City of Cortland City officials ensured claims for credit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2021/05/14/city-cortland-credit-accounts-employee-reimbursements-2020m-141Bolivar-Richburg Central School District - Financial Management (2019M-17)
… whether the Board and District officials properly managed fund balance and reserves. Key Findings The Board … of $3.8 million and annually appropriated $500,000 of fund balance that was not used to finance operations during our audit period. As of June 30, 2018, surplus fund balance totaled almost $1.5 million, 7 percent of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/06/07/bolivar-richburg-central-school-district-financial-management-2019m-17City of Long Beach - Financial Condition (2019M-133)
… report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Council and City officials adequately managed the City’s … general fund deficit of $813,994 at June 30, 2018. 1 The Council issued $8 million of bonds from 2014-15 through … Determine whether the Council and City officials adequately managed the Citys …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2019/12/11/city-long-beach-financial-condition-2019m-133Village of Hastings-on-Hudson - Board Oversight (2018M-92)
… approximately $559,311. Grant annual vacation leave in accordance with its policy. As a result, 14 current … 2017 by 4,510 hours with an estimated value of $213,058. In addition, sensitive information technology (IT) control … action. Appendix B includes our comments on issues raised in the Village’s response letter. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/10/26/village-hastings-hudson-board-oversight-2018m-92School District Physical Education Compliance (2018-MS-3)
… We also issued 10 letter reports in the School Districts of: Baldwinsville Central , Binghamton City , Brockport … , and South Huntington Union Free . Audit Objective To determine whether the 10 school districts that we audited … districts audited did not provide an adequate amount of PE to students in grades K-4, and seven did not do so for grade …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/09/12/school-district-physical-education-compliance-2018-ms-3Town of Preston - Financial Management (2018M-81)
… Year-end 2017 fund balance was nearly four times the 2018 general fund tax levy and 183 percent of 2018 budgeted appropriations. During the same period, total … percent). Year-end 2017 fund balance was 150 percent the 2018 highway fund tax levy and 96 percent of 2018 budgeted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/07/13/town-preston-financial-management-2018m-81Brewster-Southeast Joint Fire District - Recordkeeping and Procurement (2018M-86)
… the capital reserve balance was overstated by $200,790. In addition, all 45 general ledger accounts did not comply … and other accounts are accurately reconciled and recorded in a timely manner. Update financial records and reports to … Appendix B includes our comments on the issues raised in the District’s response letter. 1 Refer to the Fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2018/08/03/brewster-southeast-joint-fire-district-recordkeeping-and-procurement-2018mMount Pleasant Cottage Union Free School District – Procurement (2020M-86)
… bidding. Did not issue requests for proposals for six of 10 professional services providers paid $416,367. Did not obtain quotes for 20 purchases totaling $150,293 out of 30 reviewed. Key Recommendations Develop written …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/11/06/mount-pleasant-cottage-union-free-school-district-procurement-2020m-86Madison County - Claims Audit and Payment Process (2019M-142)
… whether internal controls over the claims audit and payment process were adequately designed and operating … Health (BOH) did not audit their respective claims before payment. Our review of 382 claims totaling $3.5 million … Ensure all claims are audited and approved prior to payment when required by law. Ensure all claims contain …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2020/01/17/madison-county-claims-audit-and-payment-process-2019m-142Sidney Central School District - Financial Management (2019M-243)
… Key Findings As of June 30, 2019, the unemployment insurance reserve and tax certiorari reserve balances of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/03/13/sidney-central-school-district-financial-management-2019m-243