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Town of Java – Water Accountability (2013M-338)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Town’s water district operations for the period … lost $23,327 in revenue if the unaccounted-for water was due to malfunctioning meters. Conversely, if the … for reasonableness and periodically inspect meters for damage or tampering. Develop a meter calibration plan and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/02/07/town-java-water-accountability-2013m-338Town of Alexandria – Non-payroll Cash Disbursements and Fuel Inventory (2013M-129)
… makes to or on behalf of the Chamber. Ensure that the Town does not enter into any contract in which a Town officer or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/08/02/town-alexandria-non-payroll-cash-disbursements-and-fuel-inventory-2013m-129DiNapoli Statement on the MTA's July Financial Plan
… which will reduce recurring debt service costs associated with the bonds. The Authority also took a step forward on … surveys and recent quarterly transit summit discussions with New York City on the state of service are good steps …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-statement-mtas-july-financial-planTown of Fremont – Operating Budget and Cash Disbursements (2013M-85)
… 15, 2012. Background The Town of Fremont is located in Sullivan County and has approximately 1,400 residents. The … end of 2012 the Town had a fund balance deficit of $3,586. In June 2012, the current Supervisor recognized the reduction in the general fund’s fund balance. As a result, he developed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/07/05/town-fremont-operating-budget-and-cash-disbursements-2013m-85Operational Advisory No. 8
… these letters have been sent annually for the preceding calendar year. Beginning February 2025, payees will receive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/operational-advisory/8-state-check-outreachVestal 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 … thorough and timely audits of the financial records on an annual basis. Authorize disbursements only upon receipt …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/12/24/vestal-fire-department-financial-activities-2014m-265Statistical and Information
… data that appears on the Open Book website . Overlapping Real Property Taxes (2000 - 2012) [Data in PDF and Excel] - … statistics and pertinent information concerning overall real property tax rates of the State's municipalities. How to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/statistical-and-informationOakfield Fire Department – Apparent Misuse of Funds (2014M-187)
… 2014. Background The Oakfield Fire Department is located in the Village of Oakfield in Genesee County. The Department, which is governed by an … of the Department’s financial operations, which resulted in the misuse of funds and unaccounted-for raffle proceeds. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/02/03/oakfield-fire-department-apparent-misuse-funds-2014m-187Accounts Payable Advisory No. 27
… a corresponding invoice has been received. The Guide to Financial Operations (GFO), Chapter XII, Section 5.G - … and Accounting Dates on Vouchers has been updated to include the table below: TYPE OF PAYMENT ACCOUNTING DATE …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/27-voucher-accounting-dateState Police Bulletin No. SP-188
… the New York State Troopers, Inc., the calculation routine for Deduction Code 302 will change from .848 to .685 percent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-188-modification-deduction-code-302-pba-disability-insuranceRaquette Lake Fire District No. 3 –Internal Controls (2013M-379)
… elected members. The District’s budget for the 2013 fiscal year was $89,040. Key Findings Monthly financial reports … with the Office of the State Comptroller since the fiscal year ending December 31, 2010. Key Recommendations Ensure the … report with the Office of the State Comptroller within 60 days after the close of the fiscal year. … Raquette Lake …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/03/12/raquette-lake-fire-district-no-3-internal-controls-2013m-379Minetto Volunteer Fire Company – Misappropriation of Funds and Records and Reports (2014M-222)
… Background The Minetto Volunteer Fire Company is located in Town of Minetto, Oswego County and provides fire … and the Town of Oswego. The Company, which was founded in 1938, is governed by a six-member Board of Directors and … year totaled $128,000. Key Findings We identified $22,618 in improper and questionable transactions, most of which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/12/19/minetto-volunteer-fire-company-misappropriation-funds-and-records-andLivonia Hook and Ladder Company No. 1, Inc. – Financial Controls (2014M-001)
… fire protection services to the Town. The Company’s administrative Board comprises seven members and decision …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/04/04/livonia-hook-and-ladder-company-no-1-inc-financial-controls-2014m-001Orange Lake Fire District – Budgeting Practices (2015M-146)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the … Background The Orange Lake Fire District is located in the Town of Newburgh, Orange County. The District, which serves … for funding District reserves and the Board applied operating surplus funds to its reserves, which was not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/09/25/orange-lake-fire-district-budgeting-practices-2015m-146Caledonia Joint Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-350)
… Joint Fire District is located in Livingston County, and is governed by a Board of Fire Commissioners that … totaled $292,725. Key Findings The Treasurer processes and pays certain claims prior to the Board’s audit which are … audit. The Board did not use the prescribed budget format, and adopted budgets which did not include the required …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/03/14/caledonia-joint-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operationsSt. Lawrence County – Financial Condition (2016M-173)
… Background St. Lawrence County is located in northern New York State and encompasses one city, 32 towns and 12 villages. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2016/06/24/st-lawrence-county-financial-condition-2016m-173Town of Preston - Financial Management (2018M-81)
… reserve policy and multiyear financial and capital plans to address the Town’s operational and capital needs. Key … that establishes the level of fund balance and reserves to be maintained. Develop and adopt a comprehensive multiyear … officials agreed with our findings and indicated they plan to initiate corrective action. … Town of Preston Financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/07/13/town-preston-financial-management-2018m-81Village of Hastings-on-Hudson - Board Oversight (2018M-92)
… carryover to 2017 by 4,510 hours with an estimated value of $213,058. In addition, sensitive information technology … to ensure employees do not exceed carryover limits. Address the IT recommendations communicated confidentially. … Village officials disagreed with certain aspects of our findings and recommendations, but indicated they have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/10/26/village-hastings-hudson-board-oversight-2018m-92School District Physical Education Compliance (2018-MS-3)
… , and South Huntington Union Free . Audit Objective To determine whether the 10 school districts that we audited … districts audited did not provide an adequate amount of PE to students in grades K-4, and seven did not do so for grade …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/09/12/school-district-physical-education-compliance-2018-ms-3Brewster-Southeast Joint Fire District - Recordkeeping and Procurement (2018M-86)
… the capital reserve balance was overstated by $200,790. In addition, all 45 general ledger accounts did not comply … and other accounts are accurately reconciled and recorded in a timely manner. Update financial records and reports to … of our recommendations. Appendix B includes our comments on the issues raised in the District’s response letter. 1 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2018/08/03/brewster-southeast-joint-fire-district-recordkeeping-and-procurement-2018m