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Iroquois Central School District - Financial Management (2018M-102)
… fund balance, which annually averaged $1.8 million, was not needed to finance operations. The Board and District officials did … are necessary and reasonable, and use excess amounts in accordance with applicable statutes in a manner that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/08/17/iroquois-central-school-district-financial-management-2018m-102Town of North Salem - Agricultural Exemptions (2018M-194)
… is properly administering agricultural real property tax exemptions. Key Findings The Assessor: Granted four … and the remaining one was granted even though the 10-year exemption term had expired in 2013. Did not grant an … is properly administering agricultural real property tax exemptions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/04/12/town-north-salem-agricultural-exemptions-2018m-194City of Lockport – Cash Flow (2014M-195)
… $33.4 million. Key Findings The City’s accounting records are in such poor condition that City officials do not … Key Recommendations Ensure that the City’s accounting records are complete, accurate and maintained in a timely …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/08/20/city-lockport-cash-flow-2014m-195York Fire Department – Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-112)
… and reporting of the Department’s financial activity for the period January 1, 2012 through October 30, 2013. … Board of Directors. The Department’s revenues and expenses for the 2013 fiscal year totaled approximately $213,000 and … not require that the Treasurer provide an annual financial report to the members. The Board did not review or approve …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/07/18/york-fire-department-controls-over-financial-activities-2014mPulteney Fire District No. 2 – Misappropriation of Funds (2014M-308)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s financial … 2, located in Steuben County, is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from the Town of Pulteney. The District, which is governed by an elected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/05/28/pulteney-fire-district-no-2-misappropriation-funds-2014m-308Hoosic Valley Central School District - Financial Management (2018M-238)
… actually be used to fund operations. Use surplus funds in a manner that benefits District taxpayers, such as funding … are necessary and reasonable and use excess amounts in accordance with applicable statutes and in a manner that benefits taxpayers. District officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/02/15/hoosic-valley-central-school-district-financial-management-2018m-238New Woodstock Fire District – Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-263)
… to examine the District’s controls over financial activity for the period January 1, 2013 through July 31, 2014. … County, in which it is located. The general fund budget for 2014 totals approximately $129,000. Key Findings The … the fire chief to submit itemized claims for mileage reimbursement. … New Woodstock Fire District Controls Over …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/12/19/new-woodstock-fire-district-controls-over-financial-activities-2014m-263Cortland County - Claims Audit and Check Printing (2018M-247)
… whether County officials ensured disbursements were for proper County purposes. Key Findings The Legislature has … should: Audit all claims or delegate its responsibility for auditing claims by establishing the office of county … whether County officials ensured disbursements were for proper County purposes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2019/03/01/cortland-county-claims-audit-and-check-printing-2018m-247Village of Newport – Financial Management (2017M-12)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Board and Village … 1, 2015 through September 30, 2016. Background The Village of Newport (Village) is located in the Town of Newport in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2017/04/28/village-newport-financial-management-2017m-12Saranac Central School District – Investment Program (2023M-89)
… [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether Saranac … million in operating and debt service funds available for investing, and earned $154,099 in investment earnings. … monthly cash flow forecasts to estimate funds available for investment. Key Recommendations Prepare monthly cash …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/12/22/saranac-central-school-district-investment-program-2023m-89Village of Freeville – Time Attendance and Leave Accruals (2017M-24)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if Village officials adopted … 1, 2015 through December 2, 2016. Background The Village of Freeville is located in the Town of Dryden in Tompkins …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2017/05/12/village-freeville-time-attendance-and-leave-accruals-2017m-24Worcester Central School District - Fund Balance Management (2022M-75)
… of $943,000, or 8 percent. District officials budgeted for operating deficits totaling $4.7 million from 2016-17 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/09/02/worcester-central-school-district-fund-balance-management-2022m-75Town of Hempstead – Information Technology Access Controls (2021M-158)
… to help safeguard IT systems against unauthorized access. The Board and Town officials did not: Develop and adopt … confidentially to officials. Key Recommendations The Board should: Adopt comprehensive IT security policies … with our recommendations and indicated that they were in the process of implementing corrective action. … Determine …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/08/19/town-hempstead-information-technology-access-controls-2021m-158Caribbean Heritage Month Celebration
… recognize Caribbean Americans who contribute greatly to New York State. The live stream has ended, but you can watch a replay …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/caribbean-heritage-month-2022Westbury Water District – Purchasing (2015M-261)
… audit was to evaluate the District’s purchasing practices for the period January 1, 2014 through March 31, 2015. … into written agreements or approve detailed resolutions for all individuals and firms that provide professional …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2016/01/29/westbury-water-district-purchasing-2015m-261Eastern Suffolk Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Information Technology (2023M-93)
… [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether Eastern … accounts (18 percent) that were not needed or logged in to for at least six months, including: 165 student accounts, … Periodically review all enabled network user accounts for necessity and disable unnecessary network user accounts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2023/10/13/eastern-suffolk-board-cooperative-educational-services-information-technology-2023mHauppauge Union Free School District – Leave Accruals (2022M-150)
… records that we tested. The District may incur $46,271 in additional payroll costs if the errors are not corrected. … record their hours worked or not worked, which resulted in leave balances which may be overstated by 27 days. Ten … Recommendations Ensure leave accruals are accounted for in accordance with written procedures, CBAs and individual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/12/30/hauppauge-union-free-school-district-leave-accruals-2022m-150Village of Old Brookville – Cash Receipts (2015M-286)
… 2015. Background The Village of Old Brookville is located in the Town of Oyster Bay in Nassau County. The Village, which has a population of … million. Key Findings Receipts were not always deposited in a timely manner and duplicate receipts were not always …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2016/01/15/village-old-brookville-cash-receipts-2015m-286Dryden Central School District – Financial Condition (2013M-396)
… whether the Board of Education adopted reasonable budgets for the period July 1, 2012 through October 17, 2013. Background The District is located in Cortland, Tioga and Tompkins Counties and is governed by … fiscal years, the Board transferred $3.1 million of this amount to various reserves. Key Recommendations Ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/04/18/dryden-central-school-district-financial-condition-2013m-396Town of Enfield – Purchasing (2016M-377)
… number of quotes for purchases subject to Town policy. Not all vendor payments were in accordance with the contract … obtaining goods and services on behalf of the Town. Ensure all payments are in compliance with agreed upon contract …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/21/town-enfield-purchasing-2016m-377