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Lake Pleasant Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. - Financial Activities (2019M-157)
… check collections totaling $26,751 were not deposited in a timely manner. The Department’s audit committee did not audit the Treasurer’s records as required in the bylaws. Key Recommendations Perform all of the … that collections are documented, safeguarded and deposited in a timely manner. Review the Treasurer’s books and records …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2019/12/06/lake-pleasant-volunteer-fire-department-inc-financialLatham Fire Department – Length of Service Awards Program (2016M-279)
… protection services for portions of the Town of Colonie in Albany County. The Department, which was incorporated in 1910, is governed by an elected five-member Executive … and accurately recorded. Ensure the information entered in the computer program is compared to the supporting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2016/12/09/latham-fire-department-length-service-awards-program-2016m-279Town of Caton – Supervisor’s Records and Reports (2014M-359)
… July 31, 2014. Background The Town of Caton is located in Steuben County and has a population of approximately … the annual financial report with OSC for 2012 and 2013 in a timely manner. Key Recommendations Provide the … File the annual financial report with OSC and the clerk in a timely fashion. … The purpose of our audit was to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/03/06/town-caton-supervisors-records-and-reports-2014m-359IX.12.A Key Provisions – IX. Federal Grants
… The following are the key provisions of the CMIA: Federal agencies must … date such funds are paid out for federal program purposes through either presentment of checks or settlement of electronic fund transfers (EFT). Guide to Financial Operations REV. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix12a-key-provisionsExamples from GASB Statement 34 - Statement of Fiduciary Net Assets
… Examples from GASB Statement 34 included in this bulletin, copyright by the Governmental Accounting … 1,234 $ 228,050 NET ASSETS: Held in trust for pension benefits and other purposes $65,796,103 … and external investment pools are required to be presented in the notes to the financial statements if separate GAAP …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/examples-gasb-statement-34-statement-fiduciary-net-assetsTown of Hume – Financial Management (2014M-333)
… February 11, 2015. Background The Town of Hume is located in Allegany County and has a population of approximately … the Town’s operations, reducing unexpected surplus funds in the general fund from more than $304,500 as of January 1, … Review budget-versus-actual reports and past trends in order to develop budgets that are based on prior actual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/05/22/town-hume-financial-management-2014m-333State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… certain significant revenue and expenditure projections in the 2020-21 adopted budget are not reasonable and other … was authorized to adopt a budget that included a levy in excess of the tax levy limit. Find out how your government … spending, the state's 180,000 contracts, billions in state payments and public authority data. Visit the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsWyandanch Union Free School District – Budget Review (B20-7-7)
… The Wyandanch Union Free School District, located in Suffolk County, adopted a budget of $71.7 million for … Significant estimated revenues and budgeted expenditures in the $71.7 million adopted budget for the 2020-21 fiscal … unless the Superintendent and Board implement budget cuts in the 2020-21 budget. Key Recommendation Reevaluate the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/07/14/wyandanch-union-free-school-district-budget-review-b20-7-7Town of Murray – Capital Projects (2014M-086)
… 25, 2014. Background The Town of Murray is located in Orleans County, had a population of approximately 4,988 as … work. Debt proceeds for two water districts were deposited in a bank account for the water fund and not in a separate bank account as required by the Local Finance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/07/11/town-murray-capital-projects-2014m-086Village of Little Valley – Capital Project Management (2020M-129)
… project debt payments. Village officials incurred $67,000 in additional expenses because they were unable to comply … completion date was December 2017 but was completed in October 2020. Key Recommendations Adhere to original … all change orders, to ensure the project is completed in a timely manner and avoid unnecessary costs. Village …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2021/01/15/village-little-valley-capital-project-management-2020m-129Kingston Housing Authority – Board Oversight (2020M-103)
… and bank reconciliations were not achieved. $6.51 million in disbursements and bank transfers were made without review or approval. $1,035 in management fees were incorrectly billed. Financial system … B includes our comment on an issue that was raised in the Authority’s response letter. … Determine whether the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2021/02/05/kingston-housing-authority-board-oversight-2020m-103Overview – Travel and Conference Expense Management
… and employees of the local government or school district. In addition to policy development, this guide also includes … We have provided legal references, whenever applicable, in endnotes and additional legal references are provided in Appendix B . … One of the purposes of this guide is to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/travel-conference-expense/overviewState Agencies Bulletin No. 1876
… NYCERS, PFRS, NYSTRS or ERS are affected. Background In accordance with Senate Resolution No. 958 of Bill No. … for the above referenced retirement systems are currently in effect. OSC Actions PayServ will automatically stop … reach the $225,000 limit. Contributions will resume in the first paycheck of the following plan year. Questions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1876-maximum-salary-limit-tier-6-members-following-retirement-systemsOriskany Central School District – Procurement (2017M-87)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the procurement of … Background The Oriskany Central School District is located in the Towns of Marcy, Whitestown and Floyd and the City of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/07/28/oriskany-central-school-district-procurement-2017m-87South Seneca Central School District – Financial Management (2015M-255)
… The South Seneca Central School District is located in the Towns of Ovid, Lodi, Romulus and Covert in Seneca County and the Town of Hector in Schuyler County. The District, which operates two schools …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/01/22/south-seneca-central-school-district-financial-management-2015m-255Rondout Valley Central School District – Financial Management (2015M-296)
… of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s financial management for the period July 1, 2012 … July 27, 2015. Background The Rondout Valley Central School District is located in the Towns of Marbletown, Rochester, Rosendale and Wawarsing in Ulster County. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/02/19/rondout-valley-central-school-district-financial-management-2015m-296Saratoga Springs City School District – Fund Balance (2016M-99)
… The Saratoga Springs City School District is located in the City of Saratoga Springs and portions of the Towns of Greenfield, Malta, Milton, Saratoga and Wilton in Saratoga County. The District, which operates eight … to ensure the amount of the unrestricted fund balance is in compliance with the Real Property Tax Law limit. … …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/24/saratoga-springs-city-school-district-fund-balance-2016m-99Herricks Union Free School District – Fuel Card Purchases (2014M-321)
… The Herricks Union Free School District is located in the Town of North Hempstead in Nassau County. The District, which is governed by an … The District inappropriately paid more than $11,000 in federal, State and local taxes on fuel purchases during …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/01/16/herricks-union-free-school-district-fuel-card-purchases-2014m-321Hancock Central School District – School Lunch Operations (2015M-176)
… meals offered to students were nutritious and prepared in the most economical and productive manner for the period … Background The Hancock Central School District is located in the Towns of Hancock, Deposit and Tompkins in Delaware County. The District, which operates two …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/11/20/hancock-central-school-district-school-lunch-operations-2015m-176Salmon River Central School District – Budgeting Practices and Financial Condition (2014M-251)
… The Salmon River Central School District is located in the Towns of Bangor, Bombay, Fort Covington and Westville in Franklin County, the Town of Brasher in St. Lawrence County and the Saint Regis Mohawk …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/12/19/salmon-river-central-school-district-budgeting-practices-and-financial