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Selected Aspects of the Dam Safety Program (Follow-Up)
… the deficiencies identified and its internal policy for inspection frequency was not consistent with its actual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/06/04/selected-aspects-dam-safety-program-followTown of Kent – Procurement and Information Technology (2017M-85)
… have a current contract with the IT consultant. Multiple game programs had been downloaded onto Town computers. In …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/21/town-kent-procurement-and-information-technology-2017m-85Pollution 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 … advancements in newer diesel engines may have made the State's testing process questionable on engines … manufactured after 1996. Key Finding DEC officials have made progress addressing the issues we identified in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/04/26/pollution-testing-exhaust-emissions-heavy-duty-diesel-vehicles-followStandard Work Day and Reporting Resolution – Understanding Your Responsibilities: Elected & Appointed Officials
… do not participate in a time-keeping system on a Standard Work Day and Reporting Resolution for Elected and Appointed … (ROA) to calculate the average number of days you work in a month.] This is important because your retirement benefits are based, in part, on the days you work. The resolution confirms your standard work day. Every …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/ea-officials/standard-work-day-and-reporting-resolutionSherburne-Earlville Central School District – Financial Management (2024M-61)
… and District officials properly managed fund balance and reserves. Key Findings The Board and District officials did not properly manage fund balance and reserves. As a result, real property tax levies were higher … targeted funding levels and the conditions under which reserves will be used or replenished. From 2020-21 through …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/10/04/sherburne-earlville-central-school-district-financial-management-2024m-61Village of Riverside – Clerk-Treasurers' Records and Reports (2024M-107)
… did not file the required Annual Financial Report (AFR) for the last four fiscal years and the current AFR was … of Taxation and Finance (NYSDTF), which could result in the Village paying fines and penalties. Recommendations The audit report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/11/27/village-riverside-clerk-treasurers-records-and-reports-2024m-107Wantagh Union Free School District – Financial Application User Access Controls (2024M-46)
… Free School District (District) Board of Education (Board) and officials established adequate controls over user … financial application to help prevent inappropriate access and use. Key Findings The Board and District officials did not establish adequate controls …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/10/25/wantagh-union-free-school-district-financial-application-user-accessLewis County – Purchase Cards (2024M-41)
… quotes, 52 charges totaling $142,684 did not have evidence of verbal or written quotes. The County could have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2024/07/26/lewis-county-purchase-cards-2024m-41Serven Volunteer Fire Company – Board Oversight (2024M-97)
… whether the Serven Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. (Company) Board of Directors (Board) provided adequate oversight of Company operations to … resources were adequately safeguarded. Key Findings The Board did not ensure financial activities were properly … whether the Serven Volunteer Fire Company Inc Company Board of Directors Board provided adequate oversight of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2025/10/31/serven-volunteer-fire-company-board-oversight-2024m-97Valley Stream Thirteen Union Free School District – Purchasing (2016M-204)
… July 1, 2014 through December 31, 2015. Background The Valley Stream Thirteen Union Free School District is located in the Village of Valley Stream, Nassau County. The District, which operates … Valley Stream Thirteen Union Free School District Purchasing 2016M204 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/08/05/valley-stream-thirteen-union-free-school-district-purchasing-2016m-204Town of Rutland – Water and Sewer Charges (2025M-30)
… Town of Rutland (Town) Town Clerk (Clerk) properly billed water and sewer charges. Key Findings The Clerk did not properly bill water and sewer charges. We identified a total of $8,823 in … written policies and procedures to provide guidance on water and sewer billings and account adjustments. No one …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/06/13/town-rutland-water-and-sewer-charges-2025m-30South Jefferson Central School District – Community Services (2016M-343)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the internal controls over District-provided community … Program’s fund did not reimburse the school lunch fund for a minimum of $4,640 spent on Program expenditures. Although …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/06/02/south-jefferson-central-school-district-community-services-2016m-343Pavilion Central School District – Financial Management (2017M-62)
… related costs or the circumstances under which reserve funds will be replenished. Three of the District’s six … trends or other identified analysis and use surplus funds as a financing source for funding one-time …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/06/23/pavilion-central-school-district-financial-management-2017m-62Odessa-Montour Central School District – Financial Condition (2016M-71)
… revenues, expenditures, reserves and use of debt service funds and fund balance. Key Recommendations Adopt budgets … the amount of unrestricted fund balance and use the excess funds in a manner that benefits District residents. Adopt a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/15/odessa-montour-central-school-district-financial-condition-2016m-71Town of Saugerties – Claims Auditing (2024M-144)
… purchasing policy. For example, Town officials paid a contractor $46,500 to clear debris for the highway department … equipment was shipped to the Town’s former video supply contractor. The Supervisor and we were unable to verify if …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/05/16/town-saugerties-claims-auditing-2024m-144Rhinecliff Fire District – Board Oversight (2024M-154)
… operations. As a result, the Board hindered their ability to make informed financial decisions and cannot assure … financial and capital plans. Adequately audit claims prior to payment. Key Recommendations Develop and adopt policies, … generally agreed with our findings and indicated they plan to initiate corrective action. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/05/16/rhinecliff-fire-district-board-oversight-2024m-154IV.4.E Grants and Public Assistance – IV. Accounting Codes - Uses and Descriptions
… the table below as a Microsoft Excel file . SFS Account Title Description 60301 Local Grants and Public Assistance … (or on behalf of) individuals, annuities {Blind Veterans, Gold Star}, and unemployment benefits. The account code …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-iv/iv4e-grants-and-public-assistanceMerrick Union Free School District – Financial Condition (2016M-240)
… audit was to evaluate the District's financial operations and use of fund balance for the period July 1, 2014 through … that overestimated expenditures by a total of $9.3 million and underestimated revenues by a total of $2.8 million from … the level of unrestricted fund balance to legal limits and consider revising the District’s fund balance policy to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/10/07/merrick-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-2016m-240Goshen Central School District – Financial Condition (2017M-46)
… is located in the Village of Goshen, Orange County, and serves students who reside in the Village of Goshen and the Towns of Goshen, Chester, Hamptonburgh, Wallkill and Wawayanda. The District, which is governed by an elected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/06/02/goshen-central-school-district-financial-condition-2017m-46East 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 … year totaled approximately $31 million. The District’s high school extra-classroom activity (ECA) funds were maintained … East Aurora Union Free School District High School ExtraClassroom Activity Funds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/02/24/east-aurora-union-free-school-district-high-school-extra-classroom