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Finger Lakes Horizon Economic Development Corporation – Revolving Loan Fund Program (2022M-36)
… No formal written policies and procedures were in place for officials to monitor whether loan disbursements were used for their intended purposes. Clear, written guidance was not … as specified in Appendix A, officials generally agreed with our recommendations and indicated they would take …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/local-development-corporation/2022/07/08/finger-lakes-horizon-economic-development-corporationGenesee Valley Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Reserve Funds (2022M-39)
… and officials: Unnecessarily restricted funds that could have been refunded to school districts. Overfunded two … practices withholds funds from school districts that may have been used in a more beneficial way for respective … agreed with our recommendations and indicated they have initiated or plan to initiate corrective action. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2022/07/08/genesee-valley-board-cooperative-educational-services-reserve-funds-2022m-39XIV.7 Monitoring Payments Made to Vendors – XIV. Special Procedures
… a Payee Listing report (NYAP0621), which shows a listing of payments made to vendors. It is important that designated … Reviewing these transactions is an important part of the State’s internal control system. Process and Document … not authorize, you should immediately notify the Bureau of State Expenditures’ HelpDesk at (518) 474-4868. Guide to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv7-monitoring-payments-made-vendorsTown of Stony Point – Budget Review (B6-13-15)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant … the 2014 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The Town of Stony Point, located in Rockland County, issued debt … Town of Stony Point Budget Review B61315 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/10/15/town-stony-point-budget-review-b6-13-15South Seneca Central School District – Online Banking (2021M-164)
… Amend the bank agreements to require another District official to approve electronic transfers District officials agreed with our recommendations and have initiated or indicated they …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/06/03/south-seneca-central-school-district-online-banking-2021m-164Goshen Central School District – Mental Health Training Component of the New York SAVE Act (S9-21-29)
… District (District) used District resources to provide the mental health component of the New York Safe Schools Against Violence in Education Act (SAVE Act) training requirement to staff. Key Findings The District did not provide mental health training to all staff for the 2020-21 school …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/06/08/goshen-central-school-district-mental-health-training-component-new-yorkLocal Road Conditions in New York State
… in 2019 and 2020, and represents just over 25,500 lane-miles, or about 13 percent of the 192,500 locally owned lane-miles in New York State – a percentage that varies quite … conclusions about the effectiveness of local spending per lane mile or where State aid might be most appropriately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/local-road-conditions-new-york-stateHenrietta Fire District – Financial Condition (2021M-27)
Determine whether the Board of Commissioners Board effectively managed the Henrietta Fire Districts Districts financial condition
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/07/16/henrietta-fire-district-financial-condition-2021m-27Village/Town of Mount Kisco – Parking Ticket Collections (2012M-255)
… parking violations. Key Finding The Village/Town’s parking ticket collection rate exceeded 90 percent during fiscal … July 25, 2012, they still remained on the unpaid parking ticket record. Key Recommendation Adopt written policies and … VillageTown of Mount Kisco Parking Ticket Collections 2012M255 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/05/03/villagetown-mount-kisco-parking-ticket-collections-2012m-255Village of Fort Plain – Leave Benefits (2020M-101)
… report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether Village of Fort Plain (Village) officials established appropriate … recorded or supported by Village records. 133 hours of accrued comp time, valued at approximately $4,600, was not … by an employee’s time and attendance records. 33 hours of comp time and eight hours of personal time, valued at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2020/11/13/village-fort-plain-leave-benefits-2020m-101DiNapoli: MTA's Future Unthinkable Without Aid From Washington
… the Metropolitan Transportation Authority's announcement of its plans for severe cuts and other measures, if it does … – a completely unforeseen revenue crisis that is no fault of its workers or commuters. The extreme measures outlined by … and push debt service costs to more than a quarter of every dollar of revenue. “Washington must act. The MTA …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/08/dinapoli-mtas-future-unthinkable-without-aid-washingtonTown of Deerpark – Budget Review (B6-15-23)
… the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the Town’s preliminary budget for the 2016 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The Town of Deerpark, located in Orange County, issued debt totaling $868,000 to liquidate the accumulated deficit in the Town's general and highway funds as of December 31, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/11/06/town-deerpark-budget-review-b6-15-23Equine Health and Safety (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit … and regulations designed to promote the health and safety of equines at New York State racetracks. We found that the … To determine the extent of implementation of the two recommendations included in our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/05/06/equine-health-and-safety-followTown of Crown Point - Town Clerk/Tax Collector (2018M-263)
… accounted for fees (including campsite rentals), real property taxes and water and sewer rents. Key Findings The Clerk did not: Remit real property taxes totaling nearly $1.4 million in 2017 and 2018 … to the Supervisor on February 14, 2017. Deposit real property tax collections within the required timeframe. For …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/07/19/town-crown-point-town-clerktax-collector-2018m-263Town of Carmel – Selected Financial Activities (2015M-201)
… the gasoline shortage. Ensure that staff members comply with the Town’s purchase order system by preparing purchase …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/11/27/town-carmel-selected-financial-activities-2015m-201Town of Richmondville – Administration of Grant Moneys (2013M-374)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Board’s administration of grant fund moneys for the … The purpose of our audit was to review the Boards …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/05/09/town-richmondville-administration-grant-moneys-2013m-374Town of Hammond – Town Clerk Operations (2014M-350)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Town Clerk's financial operations for the … Key Findings The Clerk did not retain source documents to support property tax payments received and did not always … The Clerk did not always remit all tax receipts to the County by the fifteenth of the month following …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/03/27/town-hammond-town-clerk-operations-2014m-350Town of Goshen – Police Payroll (2014M-244)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review internal controls over the Town’s police payroll processing for the period January … The purpose of our audit was to review internal controls over …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/01/23/town-goshen-police-payroll-2014m-244Wallkill Hook, Ladder and Hose Company – Financial Activities (2016M-223)
… of claims. Bingo operations did not follow applicable regulations. Fundraising reports were not always complete and … Develop procedures to ensure compliance with State regulations for bingo operations. Establish procedures for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2016/09/23/wallkill-hook-ladder-and-hose-company-financial-activitiesOpinion 88-30
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. WATER DISTRICTS -- Assessments (properties … property owners to connect to a district water system in the proper exercise of its police powers. (2) The costs of … raised by user charges, a charge upon all the properties in the district. This is in response to your inquiry …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-30