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Village of East Syracuse – Board Oversight of Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2023M-79)
… receipts with deposits to help ensure cash was accounted for and records were accurate. The Board did not ensure any …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2023/08/18/village-east-syracuse-board-oversight-cash-receipts-and-disbursements-2023m-79Town of Lake Luzerne – Payroll (2022M-98)
… rates, resulting in $13,650 annual increase to the Town’s payroll that the Board did not approve. Key Recommendations … are complete and fully in compliance with the Town’s policy. Ensure overtime is paid in accordance with the Town’s policy. Ensure the Board approves the salary or hourly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/07/21/town-lake-luzerne-payroll-2022m-98North Collins Central School District – Information Technology Equipment Inventory (2023M-39)
… assets) and another eight IT assets (five computers, one tablet and two other items) of unknown cost . Officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/06/23/north-collins-central-school-district-information-technology-equipmentVillage of Odessa – Clerk-Treasurers' Records and Reports (2020M-11)
… for, recorded and reported financial transactions in a timely manner. Key Findings The former Clerk-Treasurer did not make cash deposits in a timely manner. The former Clerk-Treasurer did not … (NYSLRS). Key Recommendations Deposit all cash receipts in a timely manner, within the legal requirements. Develop …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2023/06/16/village-odessa-clerk-treasurers-records-and-reports-2020m-11Town of Worcester – Claims Audit (2022M-145)
… were made for unsupported and/or improper claims and not in the best interest of the taxpayers. In our sample of 199 claims totaling $824,330, 166 claims … approving payment. Ensure that Town personnel involved in the procurement process are aware of, and comply …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/02/10/town-worcester-claims-audit-2022m-145Candor Central School District – Separation Payments and Leave Accruals (2022M-21)
… usage were not always recorded properly or in accordance with collective bargaining agreements (CBAs), which resulted … employees of more than $1,600. Key Recommendations Consult with legal counsel to review identified overpayments in this … they are accurate, properly supported and in accordance with CBAs, employment contracts or Board resolutions. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/01/20/candor-central-school-district-separation-payments-and-leave-accrualsPutnam Valley Central School District – Information Technology (2021M-154)
… did not adopt a password security policy or manage the use of administrative accounts. As a result, the District has an increased risk of unauthorized use or access that could result in important …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/01/14/putnam-valley-central-school-district-information-technology-2021m-154Saratoga County Probation Department – Restitution Payments (S9-20-12)
… when a probationer violated the court order and disbursed victim restitution payments promptly and appropriately. Key … when a probationer violated the court order or disburse victim restitution payments appropriately. As a result, some … when a probationer violated the court order and disbursed victim restitution payments promptly and appropriately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2021/12/14/saratoga-county-probation-department-restitution-payments-s9-20-12Rensselaer County Probation Department – Restitution Payments (S9-20-5)
… officials enforced restitution orders, notified the court when a probationer violated the court order and disbursed victim restitution payments … not always properly enforce restitution orders, notify the court when a probationer violated the court order or disburse …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2021/12/14/rensselaer-county-probation-department-restitution-payments-s9-20-5Town of Greenfield – Golf Course Collections (2021M-133)
… Objective Determine whether Town of Greenfield (Town) golf course collections were properly recorded, remitted to the bookkeeper and deposited timely. Key Findings Golf course collections were not properly recorded in the form … manner. The Board did not perform the required annual golf course collections audit. Key Recommendations Remit and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/11/24/town-greenfield-golf-course-collections-2021m-133Town of Owasco – Financial Management and Procurement (2021M-70)
… and playground equipment were procured in a manner to ensure the prudent and economical use of public money in … in the unrestricted general fund balance increasing to an excessive level. Always seek competition for … awarding professional service contracts. Ensure equipment is procured in accordance with applicable policies and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/08/13/town-owasco-financial-management-and-procurement-2021m-70Town of Clarence Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2020M-97)
… to the public by posting required documents on CIDA’s website. The Board and officials did not ensure that CIDA’s … goals are being met. Post required information on CIDA’s website. Submit accurate reports to State oversight agencies. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2021/09/10/town-clarence-industrial-development-agency-projectState Agencies Bulletin No. 2128
… bulletin is to notify agencies of the new NYS-Ride pre-tax parking deduction code, 511. Affected Employees Employees … The NYS-Ride program is expanding to add a new NYS pre-tax parking deduction. This expansion will allow qualified … to $300 per month in pre-tax dollars related to qualified parking expenses. This is in addition to the $300 maximum …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2128-new-deduction-code-511-new-york-state-nys-ride-pre-tax-parkingCohoes City School District – Medicaid Reimbursements (2022M-107)
… Medicaid reimbursements by submitting claims for all services provided to Medicaid eligible students with signed … by submitting claims for all eligible Medicaid services provided. We reviewed reimbursements for 20 eligible … Claims were not submitted for 814 eligible Medicaid services. Had these services been claimed, the District could …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/12/02/cohoes-city-school-district-medicaid-reimbursements-2022m-107Town of Minetto – Information Technology (2022M-9)
… and unused local user accounts. Adopt written procedures for user accounts or a comprehensive written IT contingency … are disabled in a timely manner. Adopt written procedures for user accounts and permissions and a comprehensive written …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/05/27/town-minetto-information-technology-2022m-9Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation – Enforcement Mortgages (2017M-39)
… renovation or improvement are subject to an enforcement mortgage that secures a lien against a property. Budgeted … redevelopment plans was not always timely. Enforcement mortgage property records did not always contain work-in-progress status and an activity history was not retained …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2017/04/28/greater-syracuse-property-development-corporation-enforcement-mortgagesSouth Butler Fire Department – Oversight of Financial Activities (2020M-120)
… Petty cash funds were not properly overseen or accounted for. $65,658 was disbursed without any review or approval and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2021/04/30/south-butler-fire-department-oversight-financial-activitiesBrighton Fire Department, Inc. – Board Oversight of Financial Operations (2020M-132)
… Board of Directors (Board) provided adequate oversight of financial operations. Key Findings The Board did not provide adequate oversight of financial operations. The Department lacked detailed financial procedures and the Board did not enforce compliance … Board of Directors Board provided adequate oversight of financial operations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2021/04/23/brighton-fire-department-inc-board-oversight-financialNFC Development Corporation – Project Approval and Monitoring (2021M-11)
… [ read complete report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether NFC Development … a total of 96 positions actually did so. Three of the eight loans reviewed had delinquent payments totaling …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/local-development-corporation/2021/05/28/nfc-development-corporation-project-approval-and-monitoringCity of Cortland – Credit Accounts & Employee Reimbursements (2020M-141)
… complete report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether City of Cortland (City) officials ensured claims for credit account purchases … supported and for appropriate purposes. Key Findings City officials did not ensure all credit account purchases … Determine whether City of Cortland City officials ensured claims for credit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2021/05/14/city-cortland-credit-accounts-employee-reimbursements-2020m-141