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Watertown Housing Authority – Internal Controls Over Claims Processing (2012M-221)
… the Authority’s internal controls over claims processing for the period January 1, 2011, to February 29, 2012. … commissioners are appointed by the Watertown City Manager and two are elected by the tenant population. The Board, which has ultimate responsibility for the Authority’s operations, appointed an Executive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/02/01/watertown-housing-authority-internal-controls-over-claims-processing-2012m-221City of Poughkeepsie – Fiscal Stress and Council Oversight (2013M-30)
… 31, 2012. Background The City of Poughkeepsie is located in Dutchess County and has approximately 33,000 residents. … Key Recommendations Take steps to reduce the deficit in the general fund. Require the Mayor to prepare a realistic … to provide timely audited financial statements in order to assist in making informed financial decisions. … …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/05/22/city-poughkeepsie-fiscal-stress-and-council-oversight-2013m-30Draft a DRO Using the NYSLRS Template – Divorce and Your Benefits
… agreements reached between parties concerning the division of the pension benefits. While it’s use is not required, DRO …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/draft-dro-using-nyslrs-templateVillage of Allegany – Vehicle Fuel (2012M-308)
… Had the Village used State contract vendors, it could have saved approximately $1,100, or four percent on the fuel purchases we reviewed. The Board authorized the … and record the amount of fuel purchased, dispensed and on hand. These records should be reconciled to periodic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/01/31/village-allegany-vehicle-fuel-2012m-308Village of Spencer – Financial Condition (2013M-119)
… The Clerk-Treasurer submitted an annual financial report with less cash reported than the actual balance available. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/08/30/village-spencer-financial-condition-2013m-119Village of Gowanda – Procurement (2013M-175)
… our audit was to review the Village’s purchasing practices for the period June 1, 2011, through April 26, 2013. … The Village of Gowanda is located in Cattaraugus and Erie Counties and has a population of approximately 2,700 … the Mayor and four Trustees. The Village’s adopted budget for the 2012-13 fiscal year included appropriations of $1.6 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/09/13/village-gowanda-procurement-2013m-175Town of New Baltimore – Procurement Practices (2013M-203)
… our audit was to evaluate the Town’s procurement practices for the period January 1, 2012, to March 1, 2013. Background … The Town of New Baltimore is located in Greene County and has a population of approximately 3,370. The Town is … comprised of a Town Supervisor and four Board members. For the 2013 fiscal year, the Town’s budgeted appropriations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/11/15/town-new-baltimore-procurement-practices-2013m-203State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… today announced the following local government audits have been issued. County of Greene – Information Technology … the town’s financial condition. Three of the town’s funds have carried repeated fund balance deficits, while two other funds have accumulated unrestricted fund balances equal to at least …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsTown of Marcellus – Supervisor’s Records and Reports (2013M-375)
… 31, 2013. Background The Town of Marcellus is located in Onondaga County and has a population of 6,200. The Town … required annual financial report for 2010, 2011 or 2012 in a timely manner. The Board did not perform, or provide … include fund balance amounts and reconciled cash balances, in addition to budget-to-actual comparisons for each fund and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/03/14/town-marcellus-supervisors-records-and-reports-2013m-375DiNapoli: Springport Town Clerk Faces Criminal Charges
… Waldron was arrested today for allegedly trespassing on a town computer to boost her retirement benefits with the … pleaded not guilty and is due back in Aurelius Town Court on June 28. Waldron’s actions were exposed during the … Waldron was arrested today for allegedly trespassing on a town computer to boost her retirement benefits with the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/dinapoli-springport-town-clerk-faces-criminal-chargesTioga County – Social Service Contracts (2023M-162)
… agency reports, in-person meetings with agency staff and firsthand observation of services, they could improve … the agencies did not achieve contract terms or were aware and allowed the contract to continue without termination as … decrease in services provided by an agency went unnoticed for four months. Officials did not ensure a contract price …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2024/03/29/tioga-county-social-service-contracts-2023m-162Town of Wayne – Justice Court (2013M-52)
… audit was to examine the financial activity of the Justice for the period January 1, 2010, to August 31, 2012. … Background The Town of Wayne is located in Steuben County and has a population of approximately 1,000. The Town is … of the cash shortage. Maintain an accurate, up-to-date accounting of bail, prepare proper bank reconciliations, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/05/24/town-wayne-justice-court-2013m-52Town of Wheatfield – Recreation Department Cash Receipts and Information Technology (2013M-200)
… June 5, 2013. Background The Town of Wheatfield is located in Niagara County. The Town is governed by the Town Board, … were not reviewed and approved by the Board, or recorded in the financial system. Town officials have not implemented … that all cash receipts are remitted to the Supervisor in a timely manner. Ensure that all concession stand cash …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/09/20/town-wheatfield-recreation-department-cash-receipts-and-information-technology-2013mTown of Philipstown – Financial Management (2024M-100)
… budget that clearly communicates the costs associated with GLWD operations or the associated funding sources to … Recommendations Develop and adopt budgets for each fund with sufficient estimates of revenues and expenditures based … multiyear financial plan. Town officials generally agreed with our findings and recommendations and indicated they plan …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/05/09/town-philipstown-financial-management-2024m-100Westerlo Volunteer Fire Company – Cash Disbursements (2014M-179)
… was to examine internal controls over cash disbursements for the period January 1, 2013 through February 28, 2014. … The Westerlo Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. is a not-for-profit organization incorporated in 1938 in the Town of … are no controls in place requiring the Board’s review and approval of claims prior to payment. The audit committee …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/10/17/westerlo-volunteer-fire-company-cash-disbursements-2014m-179State Agencies Bulletin No. 1562
… agencies that the pensionable overtime earnings limit for fiscal year 2017-18 is 15% of member’s regular annual … limit has remained at 15% since inception of Tier 6 and will only increase if new legislation is passed. Affected … Effective Date(s) Institution and Administration Paychecks for fiscal year 2017-18 Background In accordance with Chapter …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1562-tier-6-pensionable-overtime-earnings-limit-fiscal-year-2017-18Claryville Volunteer Fire Company – Financial Controls (2014M-53)
… Claryville Fire District, which covers the Town of Denning in Ulster County and part of the Town of Neversink in Sullivan County. For the 2012 fiscal year, the Company reported approximately $61,000 in disbursements. Key Findings Financial activities are not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/04/25/claryville-volunteer-fire-company-financial-controls-2014m-53Hadley-Luzerne Central School District - Financial Management (2018M-103)
… managed District finances by adopting realistic budgets and developing long-term financial plans for reserve funds. … statutory limitations. District officials did not prepare and submit a plan for reserves annually and reserves were overfunded. Key Recommendations Adopt …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/10/26/hadley-luzerne-central-school-district-financial-management-2018m-103State Agencies Bulletin No. 1048
… Purpose To notify agencies of the removal of the maximum dues and … OSC will remove maximum cap of $900 and allow the .9% to be deducted from the full salary. Agency Actions Notify …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1048-removal-dues-and-agency-shop-fee-cap-grade-038-employees-representedOssining Union Free School District – Financial Management (2017M-176)
… The Ossining Union Free School District is located in the Village of Ossining, in Westchester County. The District has approximately 4,980 … fiscal years 2012-13 through 2016-17, which resulted in appropriated fund balance not being used. Recalculated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/10/20/ossining-union-free-school-district-financial-management-2017m-176