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Conclusion – Travel and Conference Expense Management
… should implement controls that will minimize the risk of abuse (or fraud) occurring in travel and conference … should implement controls that will minimize the risk of abuse or fraud occurring in travel and conference …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/travel-conference-expense/conclusionManagement of Cash and Investments
… Establish a written investment plan which includes yield expectations and perform documented analysis demonstrating performance against the yield expectations. Other Related Audits/Reports of Interest …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/02/13/management-cash-and-investmentsTown of Perth – Conflict of Interest (2024M-142)
… [read complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether any Town of … business repaired a Town dump-truck and was paid $13,183 for the repair. The Board member with the prohibited conflict … payment, he was unable to provide a reasonable explanation for why he did not bring this matter to the Town’s Board of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/04/25/town-perth-conflict-interest-2024m-142Hammondsport Central School District – Multiyear Planning (2024M-54)
… – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether Hammondsport Central School District (District) officials established … Determine whether Hammondsport Central School District District officials established …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/08/30/hammondsport-central-school-district-multiyear-planning-2024m-54Cheektowaga Central School District - Capital Project Management (2022M-90)
… through bids when required, or request quotes to provide assurance the District is receiving the lowest possible …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/09/16/cheektowaga-central-school-district-capital-project-management-2022m-90Rapids Fire Company – Credit Cards (2023M-86)
… the Company is tax-exempt. We could not locate a virtual reality headset ($299) to confirm it was in the Company’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2023/09/22/rapids-fire-company-credit-cards-2023m-86Orleans County – Department of Social Services (2012M-222)
… age, identity, income, shelter, or recertification. All 25 child care cases we reviewed were eligible for child care assistance and had been recertified for assistance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/01/18/orleans-county-department-social-services-2012m-222Introduction – Travel and Conference Expense Management
… or to perform other job-related duties. While travel and conference expenses are generally not a significant budgetary … improper or even fraudulent reimbursements make travel and conference expenses a risk area that creates the need for … to provide guidance regarding the management of travel and conference expenses. Some examples of our audit findings in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/travel-conference-expense/introductionVertus Charter School – Conflict of Interest and Information Technology (2016M-344)
… of Audit The objectives of our audit were to evaluate the School’s financial activities for conflicts of interest and … through September 1, 2016. Background The Vertus Charter School is an educational corporation that operates as a charter school in the City of Rochester in Monroe County. The School, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/12/23/vertus-charter-school-conflict-interest-and-information-technology-2016mNiagara Falls City School District – Fuel Accountability (2015M-178)
… Board’s oversight of fuel delivered to the transportation contractors’ facilities for the period July 1, 2013 through … contracts do not include provisions which allow contractors to use fuel purchased by the District for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/11/13/niagara-falls-city-school-district-fuel-accountability-2015m-178Village of Johnson City – Oversight of Justice Court Operations (2015M-29)
Village of Johnson City Oversight of Justice Court Operations 2015M29
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2015/06/05/village-johnson-city-oversight-justice-court-operations-2015m-29Johnstown Public Library – Cash Receipts (2014M-304)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the internal controls over the Library’s cash … points for greater accountability. Establish procedures to ensure that cash and checks are stored in a secure location until deposited and to require that receipts are deposited in the bank in a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2015/02/20/johnstown-public-library-cash-receipts-2014m-304Town of Petersburgh – Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Operations and the Justice Court (2015M-169)
… water funds. Key Findings Aggregated purchases for heating oil and diesel fuel were not competitively bid as required by General …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2015/12/24/town-petersburgh-internal-controls-over-selected-financial-operations-andTown of Willsboro– Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Operations (2014M-68)
… adequate guidance and internal controls over transfer station receipts. Key Recommendations Issue duplicate … Ensure that water and sewer collections and transfer station cash receipts are deposited timely and intact. Establish a comprehensive transfer station cash receipts policy that communicates the duties, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/07/18/town-willsboro-internal-controls-over-selected-financial-operations-2014m-68Town of Essex – Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Operations (2015M-60)
… an adequate system of internal controls over transfer station cash receipts. Key Recommendations Establish … and sewer charges. Establish a comprehensive transfer station cash receipts policy. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/08/07/town-essex-internal-controls-over-selected-financial-operations-2015m-60Town of Mayfield - Town Clerk (2016M-29)
… [read complete report - pdf] Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Clerk’s financial operations … 1, 2014 through February 28, 2015. Background The Town of Mayfield is located in Fulton County and has approximately … The purpose of our audit was to review the Clerks financial operations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/03/13/town-mayfield-town-clerk-2016m-29Delhi Joint Fire District – Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2020M-142)
… and supported. Key Findings The Board ensured the $746,000 in cash receipts were deposited, recorded and reported and … Board did not properly audit claims and: A cash receipts log is not maintained and the Treasurer’s records are not … someone other than the Treasurer to maintain a receipt log to verify that money collected has been deposited. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/02/19/delhi-joint-fire-district-cash-receipts-and-disbursements-2020m-142Town of Frankfort - Board Oversight (2018M-58)
… health insurance benefits averaging $183,000 annually for elected officials in 2016 and 2017. Key Recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/06/08/town-frankfort-board-oversight-2018m-58Vestal Fire Department – Financial Activities (2014M-265)
… Vestal Fire Department is a volunteer organization located in the Town of Vestal in Broome County. The Department operates within the Town of … audits. The Financial Secretaries did not approve vouchers in a timely manner and the Treasurers often disbursed moneys …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/12/24/vestal-fire-department-financial-activities-2014m-265Stafford Fire Department, Inc. – Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-274)
… by the Department. Approve all bills prior to payment. Engage an independent public accountant to conduct an audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/12/24/stafford-fire-department-inc-controls-over-financial