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SUNY Maritime College Review of PCard Transactions and TCard Expenses
… SUNY Maritime College (Maritime) employees. The objectives of our examination were to determine if the PCard … We found 58 of 59 PCard transactions in our sample: (i) were inappropriate, (ii) did not comply with OGS and/or … or effectively review logs to ensure that employees (i) recorded all WEX card purchases, (ii) recorded complete …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/06/07/suny-maritime-college-review-pcard-transactions-and-tcard-expensesJamesport Fire District - Length of Service Award Program (2019M-05)
… as the policy does not award points for certain activities in accordance with GML. The 2016 and 2017 LOSAP records for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2019/04/19/jamesport-fire-district-length-service-award-program-2019m-05Village of Canisteo - Clerk Treasurers' Records and Reports (2018M-243)
… accounting records using the modified accrual basis of accounting. Accounting records were not adequate to … Clerk-Treasurer did not provide monthly financial reports of receipts and disbursements to the Board. Key … revenues and expenditures using the modified accrual basis of accounting. Provide monthly financial reports to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2019/04/05/village-canisteo-clerk-treasurers-records-and-reports-2018m-243City of Hudson – Internal Controls Over Cash Receipts (2013M-102)
… general ledger accounting records or performed formal bank reconciliations for the Clerk’s bank account. Each of the other Departments we reviewed … transactions, that were generated from standard computer forms and printed on multi-use paper with numbers that were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/06/28/city-hudson-internal-controls-over-cash-receipts-2013m-102June 2000: Accounting System Update - Elimination of Risk Retention Fund
… used in the CS Fund are available in these funds. The fund balance in the CS Fund should be eliminated through a … Liability accounts (from CS Fund) xxx Fund Balance accounts (from CS Fund) xxx A corresponding entry … equity transfer) should be used to reduce the fund balance in the CS Fund and code 8019 to increase the fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/june-2000-accounting-system-update-elimination-risk-retention-fundUniversal Pre-Kindergarten Program – Monitoring of Health and Safety Requirements (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit … report, Universal Pre-Kindergarten Program: Monitoring of Health and Safety Requirements (Report 2016-S-10 ). …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/03/05/universal-pre-kindergarten-program-monitoring-health-and-safety-requirements-followCost-Saving Ideas: Evaluate the Efficiency of Your Water Delivery System
… Protection Agency (EPA) has established an industry goal of 10 percent for unaccounted water system losses. A water … areas that may need attention, particularly large volumes of unaccounted-for water. Calculate unaccounted-for water … and quantify all water sources to calculate the number of gallons produced by your municipal water system annually. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-evaluate-efficiency-your-water-delivery-systemMeridale Rural Fire District - Management of Fund Balance (2018M-178)
… 2014 to 2017, which could fund over three years’ worth of expenditures. On average, actual expenditures were 39 … financial plans. Key Recommendations Reduce the amount of unassigned fund balance and use the excess as a financing … Develop and adopt financial plans for the maintenance of a reasonable level of fund balance and the funding and use …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2018/11/30/meridale-rural-fire-district-management-fund-balance-2018m-178Town of Plattsburgh - Real Property Tax Exemption Administration (2018M-163)
… had an incorrect ownership or residential percentage used in calculating the exemption. Key Recommendations Ensure all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/12/14/town-plattsburgh-real-property-tax-exemption-administration-2018m-163Division of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-89
… Purpose To notify agencies of an automatic dues and agency shop fee increase. Affected … Council 37, Local 1359 in Bargaining Unit 67 Effective Date(s) Paychecks dated March 8, 2017 OSC Actions OSC will … to the Payroll Deduction mailbox. … To notify agencies of an automatic dues and agency shop fee increase …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-89-dc37-local-1359-dues-and-agency-shop-fee-increaseCity of Utica – Parking Violation Enforcement and Collection (2015M-219)
… approximately 61,800. The City is governed by an elected 10-member Common Council and Mayor. During our audit period, the City issued more than 10,000 violations and reported fines and penalties collected … of parking violations after a violation is more than 10 days past due or set a benchmark for collection rates. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2015/12/18/city-utica-parking-violation-enforcement-and-collection-2015m-219Procurement of Electricity and Natural Gas Through Aggregators (2018-MS-5)
… and natural gas at the lowest prices. Key Findings Five of seven units reviewed (City of Albany; Counties of Broome, Cortland and Oneida; and North Syracuse Central …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2019/02/01/procurement-electricity-and-natural-gas-through-aggregators-2018-ms-5Town of Lyons - Real Property Tax Exemptions Administration (2018M-216)
… calculate granted exemptions. Did not report the transfer of property with exemptions to the County as required. The … to meet eligibility requirements. Report the transfer of property with exemptions to the County to ensure the new owner is billed for the prorated share of taxes. The Board should: Ensure all exemptions are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/02/01/town-lyons-real-property-tax-exemptions-administration-2018m-216Town of Hyde Park - Payroll and Time Records (2018M-225)
… were accurate. We tested the payroll and time records of 30 employees over 22 payroll periods, totaling $1.5 … should consider using electronic timesheet files instead of printing paper copies to file. Officials agreed with our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/02/01/town-hyde-park-payroll-and-time-records-2018m-225Town of Lysander - Real Property Tax Exemption Administration (2018M-221)
… whether the Town Assessor properly administered select real property tax exemptions. Key Findings We reviewed 116 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/01/25/town-lysander-real-property-tax-exemption-administration-2018m-221Town of Brownville Joint Fire District - Board Oversight (2018M-207)
… Determine whether the Board provided adequate oversight of District financial operations. Key Findings We tested 75 of 480 disbursements made during our audit period, totaling … The Board did not contract for an independent audit of its 2017 records as required by law. Certain Treasury …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2019/01/25/town-brownville-joint-fire-district-board-oversight-2018m-207Town of Bath - Real Property Tax Exemptions Administration (2018M-209)
… calculated granted exemptions. Did not report the transfer of all property with exemptions to the County as required. … to meet eligibility requirements. Report the transfer of property with exemptions to the County to ensure the new owner is billed for the prorated share of taxes. Town officials generally agreed with our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/01/25/town-bath-real-property-tax-exemptions-administration-2018m-209Town of Augusta - Real Property Tax Exemption Administration (2018M-230)
… whether the Town Assessor properly administered select real property tax exemptions. Key Findings We reviewed 76 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/01/24/town-augusta-real-property-tax-exemption-administration-2018m-230Town of Milo - Real Property Tax Exemption Administration (2018M-210)
… calculated granted exemptions. Did not report the transfer of property with exemptions to the County as required. Key … to meet eligibility requirements. Report the transfer of property with exemptions to the County to ensure the new owner is billed for the prorated share of taxes. Town officials generally agreed with our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/01/18/town-milo-real-property-tax-exemption-administration-2018m-210Spencer Volunteer Fire Company – Apparent Misappropriation of Funds (2015M-114)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if the Treasurer properly … Spencer Volunteer Fire Company is located in the Village of Spencer, Tioga County, and is associated with the Village …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/10/09/spencer-volunteer-fire-company-apparent-misappropriation-funds