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Town of Poestenkill – Credit Card Purchases (2024M-34)
… the Town of Poestenkill (Town) Town Board (Board) ensured credit card purchases were adequately supported, for legitimate purposes … payment. Key Findings The Board did not ensure all credit card purchases were adequately supported, for … the Town of Poestenkill Town Town Board Board ensured credit card purchases were adequately supported for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/06/07/town-poestenkill-credit-card-purchases-2024m-34Nassau County – Consumer Protection: Accuracy of Weights and Measures (S9-24-9)
… Determine whether the Nassau County (County) Weights and Measures Division (Division) completed required testing of all weighing and measuring devices used to price goods and whether complete records were maintained. Key Findings … Determine whether the Nassau County County Weights and Measures Division Division completed required testing of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2024/09/03/nassau-county-consumer-protection-accuracy-weights-and-measures-s9-24-9Niagara County – Consumer Protection: Accuracy of Weights and Measures (S9-24-6)
… are at increased risk of paying more than necessary for goods and services. Specifically: Thirty-nine of 185 devices that we … place to maintain a complete and accurate master list of businesses or update the inventory of devices. The Director …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2024/09/03/niagara-county-consumer-protection-accuracy-weights-and-measures-s9-24-6Washington County – Consumer Protection: Accuracy of Weights and Measures (S9-24-4)
… maintain a complete and accurate master list of businesses with weighing and measuring devices. The Department’s master list of business did not include all businesses with timing devices. In addition, the Director did not … Recommendations Perform required testing in accordance with New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2024/09/03/washington-county-consumer-protection-accuracy-weights-and-measures-s9-24-4Town of Olean Volunteer Fire Company No. 1, Inc., - Controls Over Financial Activities
… did not maintain records showing how many people bought tickets or attended all fund-raising events. Key … Review and approve bills prior to payment. Ensure that tickets sold at each fund-raising event are properly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/04/03/town-olean-volunteer-fire-company-no-1-inc-controls-overJamison Road Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2015M-95)
… and reports to ensure they are accurate. Ensure that fundraiser cash advances and receipts are deposited in a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/11/06/jamison-road-volunteer-fire-company-inc-internal-controls-overHauppauge Fire District – Mandatory Training and Procurement (2014M-375)
… and separate from the towns of Smithtown and Islip in Suffolk County, in which it is located. The District, which is governed by an … the purchasing process to ensure that purchases are made in accordance with New York State General Municipal Law and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/04/03/hauppauge-fire-district-mandatory-training-and-procurement-2014m-375Halfmoon Hillcrest Volunteer Fire Department – Financial Operations (2015M-183)
… The Halfmoon Hillcrest Volunteer Fire Department is a not-for-profit organization located in the Town of … Halfmoon and Clifton Park and the City of Mechanicville, is governed by an elected five-member Board of Directors. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/11/06/halfmoon-hillcrest-volunteer-fire-department-financialClyde Fire Company – Controls Over Financial Activity (2015M-072)
… December 31, 2014. Background The Clyde Fire Company is a not-for-profit volunteer organization located in the Village of Clyde in Wayne County. The Company is affiliated with the Galen-Clyde Joint Fire District. In …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/08/14/clyde-fire-company-controls-over-financial-activity-2015m-072LaGrange Fire District – Board Oversight (2014M-127)
… District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from the Town of LaGrange and the County of Dutchess, in which it is located. The … controls over District activities, lacks written policies and procedures for cash receipts and disbursements and did …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/08/14/lagrange-fire-district-board-oversight-2014m-127Grahamsville Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-117)
… using fund balance and reserves to finance operations, for the period January 1, 2012, to March 14, 2013. Background … consists of five elected members and is responsible for the District’s overall financial management. The District’s general fund budget totaled $166,000 for the 2013 fiscal year. Key Findings The Board has not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/08/09/grahamsville-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operationsChautauqua County – Investments and Payroll (2016M-147)
… The objectives of our audit were to review the County’s investment program and salaries and fringe benefit payments for the … invest funds in accordance with the County’s adopted investment policy or General Municipal Law (GML). Not all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2015/12/23/chautauqua-county-investments-and-payroll-2016m-147Gardiner Fire District – Length of Service Award Program (2013M-265)
… Findings The District’s LOSAP Point System is inconsistent with General Municipal Law. The Board did not implement … records of its members’ activities performed in accordance with the District’s Point System were prepared. Officials … Only eight of 23 courses were properly supported with certificates of completion. District officials did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/03/07/gardiner-fire-district-length-service-award-program-2013m-265Ballston Area Recreation Commission – Board Oversight (2015M-269)
… for 2014 totaled approximately $136,000. Key Findings The Director did not maintain complete records to account for the fees collected from each program. The Director did not maintain records of sales or make regular … Establish policies and procedures to provide the Director with a consistent method for collecting funds from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/02/05/ballston-area-recreation-commission-board-oversight-2015m-269Town of Minerva – Payroll and Cash Receipts (2015M-342)
… through April 30, 2015. Background The Town of Minerva is located in Essex County and has a population of approximately 810. The District is governed by an elected five-member Town Board. Budgeted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/10/06/town-minerva-payroll-and-cash-receipts-2015m-342City of Yonkers – Financial Operations (2017M-119)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the City’s financial condition and oversight of its … exhausting prior bond proceeds. The Council has continued to appropriate fund balance in the City’s budget without … Key Recommendations Review unused debt proceeds prior to issuing new bonds and limit borrowing to only those …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2018/04/13/city-yonkers-financial-operations-2017m-119Salamanca City School District – Financial Management and Payroll (2017M-138)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the District’s financial management practices and … the statutory limit. Review all reserves at least annually to determine if the amounts reserved are necessary and reasonable. Any excess funds should be transferred to unrestricted fund balance (where allowed by law) or to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/03/30/salamanca-city-school-district-financial-management-and-payroll-2017m-138Mount Vernon City School District – Purchasing and Claims Auditing (2017M-198)
… $246 million. Key Findings District officials did not seek competition or properly administer or award competitive bids for purchases totaling $13 million and did not seek competition for eight professional services providers paid … Key Recommendations Provide guidance on soliciting competition for goods and services, including the appropriate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/02/23/mount-vernon-city-school-district-purchasing-and-claims-auditing-2017mFriendship Central School District –Procurement (2016M-175)
Friendship Central School District Procurement 2016M175
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/09/02/friendship-central-school-district-procurement-2016m-175Lancaster Central School District – Financial Condition (2016M-101)
Lancaster Central School District Financial Condition 2016M101
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/15/lancaster-central-school-district-financial-condition-2016m-101