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Spackenkill Union Free School District – Professional Services (2021M-89)
… officials sought competition for the procurement of professional services and entered into written agreements … seeking competition. This represents at least 60 percent of the total paid to professional service providers during … bid every three years. Key Recommendations The Board of Education (Board) should ensure professional services are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/10/15/spackenkill-union-free-school-district-professional-services-2021m-89Village of Monticello – Budget Review (B4-14-15)
… the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the Village of Monticello’s tentative budget for the … that the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the tentative budget are reasonable. The tentative budget … tax levy limit. Key Recommendations Include a tax overlay in the budget they adopt. Determine the reasonableness of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/06/27/village-monticello-budget-review-b4-14-15City of Middletown - Information Technology (2018M-235)
… or procedures. 70 user accounts have not been used in the last six months, 19 of these accounts were never used … Financial application users had excessive permissions. In addition, sensitive IT control weaknesses were … action. Appendix B includes our comments on issues raised in the City’s response letter. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2020/01/03/city-middletown-information-technology-2018m-235Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency - Project Approval and Monitoring (2019M-160)
… complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Board appropriately evaluated projects prior to approval and subsequently monitored the performance of businesses that received financial benefits. Key Findings … Determine whether the Board appropriately evaluated projects prior to approval …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2019/11/01/onondaga-county-industrial-development-agency-projectU-Crest Fire District #4 – Travel Expenditures (2017M-35)
… could have saved up to $12,800 if discounted conference hotel rates were used when available. Key Recommendations … than the GSA rates. Plan conference travel, including hotel reservations, in advance to obtain the best possible …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/04/26/u-crest-fire-district-4-travel-expenditures-2017m-35Village of Spring Valley – Financial Activities and Information Technology (2012M-180)
… over the Village’s information technology (IT) system for the period June 1, 2011 to May 31, 2012. Background The Village of Spring Valley is located in the Towns of Ramapo and Clarkstown, in Rockland County, … The Mayor and the Board of Trustees are responsible for the overall management of the Village. The Village’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/01/18/village-spring-valley-financial-activities-and-information-technology-2012m-180State Comptroller Dinapoli Releases Municipal Audit
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the following local government audit was … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced the following local government audit was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditTown of Orange – Former Highway Superintendent’s Records (2019M-30)
… our audit and investigation, the former Superintendent was arrested and charged with obstructing governmental …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/04/16/town-orange-former-highway-superintendents-records-2019m-30Town of Caneadea – Fund Balance Management (2020M-145)
Determine whether the Town Board Board effectively managed fund balances
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/05/14/town-caneadea-fund-balance-management-2020m-145Town of Springfield – Accounting Records and Reports (2020M-175)
… - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether the Town of Springfield’s (Town) Supervisor maintained complete, accurate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/05/07/town-springfield-accounting-records-and-reports-2020m-175Newark Central School District - School District Website (S9-19-38)
… report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether the Newark Central School District (District) used its resources … Determine whether the Newark Central School District District used its resources to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/03/23/newark-central-school-district-school-district-website-s9-19-38Grand Island Central School District - School District Website (S9-19-31)
… did not post: Comprehensive budget-to-actual results in an easily accessible location. Corrective action plans … comprehensive budget-to-actual and internal audit results in a location easy to access. Prepare and post a multiyear … includes our comment on an issue District officials raised in their response. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/03/23/grand-island-central-school-district-school-district-website-s9-19-31Village of Montgomery – Board Oversight of the Treasurer’s Office (2021M-50)
… complete report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether the Village of Montgomery (Village) Board of Trustees (Board) provided adequate oversight of the Treasurer’s office financial operations. Key Findings The Board did not provide adequate oversight of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2021/07/23/village-montgomery-board-oversight-treasurers-office-2021m-50Village of Bainbridge – Financial Operations (2014M-227)
… 31, 2014. Background The Village of Bainbridge is located in Chenango County and has a population of approximately … five-member Board of Trustees. Budgeted appropriations in the general, water and sewer funds for the 2014-15 fiscal … supported or authorized. The Village billed $77,000 more in water and sewer capital assessment charges than was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/11/21/village-bainbridge-financial-operations-2014m-227Patchogue-Medford Public Library - Non-Payroll Disbursements (2019M-126)
… Key Recommendations Develop policies and procedures for banking activities and online purchases. Ensure that all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2019/10/11/patchogue-medford-public-library-non-payroll-disbursements-2019m-126Town of Boonville – Claims Auditing and Conflict of Interest (2014M-373)
… The Town of Boonville is located in Oneida County, has a population of approximately 4,600 residents and is governed … has not established an effective claims audit process. A Board member has a prohibited interest in Town contracts. … deliberate and thorough audits are conducted and that each claim approved is properly supported by original invoices, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/03/06/town-boonville-claims-auditing-and-conflict-interest-2014m-373Town of Greene – Justice Court Operations (2021M-95)
… report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether the Town of Greene (Town) Justice Court (Court) properly accounted … in her account exceeded known liabilities by $5,869 as of September 30, 2021. Although the Board’s 2019 audit of the Court records and reports was incomplete, we found …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2021/12/10/town-greene-justice-court-operations-2021m-95Town of Freedom – Financial Management (2021M-191)
… which ultimately resulted in a higher-than-necessary tax levy. The Board: Consistently underestimated revenues in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/02/11/town-freedom-financial-management-2021m-191Town of Indian Lake – Reserves and Justice Court Operations (2014M-330)
… was to review the establishment and use of the Town’s reserve funds and to examine internal controls over the … Key Findings The Board did not properly establish 14 reserve funds and did not make reserve fund expenditures in accordance with State law. One … audit was to review the establishment and use of the Towns reserve funds and to examine internal controls over the Towns …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2015/03/06/town-indian-lake-reserves-and-justice-court-operations-2014m-330Town of Russia – Financial Management (2014M-212)
… 31, 2013. Background The Town of Russia is located in Herkimer County and has a population of approximately … affairs. Expenditures for the general and highway funds in 2013 totaled approximately $1.07 million. Key Findings The … needs and formulate a plan for the use of excess funds in a manner that benefits taxpayers. Adopt budgets that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/10/03/town-russia-financial-management-2014m-212