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Hammond Central School District – Payroll (2016M-398)
… for his custodial, transportation supervisor or bus driver positions. Key Recommendation Segregate the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/02/17/hammond-central-school-district-payroll-2016m-398Norwood-Norfolk Central School District – Claims Auditing (2016M-288)
… in the Towns of Louisville, Madrid, Norfolk, Potsdam and Stockholm in St. Lawrence County. The District, which … of claims is not authorized before the related goods or services have been received, except when permitted by law, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/11/04/norwood-norfolk-central-school-district-claims-auditing-2016m-288North Salem Central School District – Time and Attendance (2016M-209)
… provided sufficient oversight of time and attendance for the period July 1, 2014 through December 18, 2015. … seven-member Board of Education. Budgeted appropriations for the 2015-16 fiscal year totaled approximately $40.8 … employees’ leave and work time was accurately accounted for. District officials did not segregate duties in the time …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/08/05/north-salem-central-school-district-time-and-attendance-2016m-209Washingtonville Central School District – Reserve Funds (2014M-45)
… was to examine the District’s management of reserve funds for the period of July 1, 2012 through October 29, 2013. … Board of Education. Budgeted general fund appropriations for the 2013-14 fiscal year are approximately $84 million. … The District has not implemented its reserve fund policy for the funding and use of reserves, and a detailed annual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/06/06/washingtonville-central-school-district-reserve-funds-2014m-45Village of Silver Creek – Capital Projects (2017M-31)
… 2017. Background The Village of Silver Creek is located in the Town of Hanover in Chautauqua County and has a population of approximately … water capital project change orders, which resulted in the project’s budget being overspent by $179,000. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2017/05/19/village-silver-creek-capital-projects-2017m-31Town of Ephratah – Supervisor’s Records, Reports and Deposits (2016M-311)
… the Town’s internal controls over financial operations for the period January 1, 2014 through March 31, 2016. … an elected five-member Town Board. Budgeted appropriations for the 2016 fiscal year totaled approximately $1.4 million. … The bookkeeper, who maintains the accounting records for several other municipalities, told us that it is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/21/town-ephratah-supervisors-records-reports-and-deposits-2016m-311Eldred Central School District – Financial Condition and Cafeteria Operations (2014M-204)
… internal controls over the cafeteria’s cash operations for the period July 1, 2012 through March 6, 2014. Background … with approximately 650 students. Budgeted appropriations for the 2013-14 fiscal year totaled approximately $16.3 … Consider cost savings measures and revenue enhancements for the school food service fund. Segregate duties of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/10/17/eldred-central-school-district-financial-condition-and-cafeteriaMexico Academy Central School District – Procurement (2023M-75)
… manner. Officials did not: Seek competition when procuring professional services for occupational and physical therapy, legal, music therapy, advising and architectural …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/08/25/mexico-academy-central-school-district-procurement-2023m-75Bethlehem Central School District – In-School Internet Connectivity S9-22-1
… of 100 Megabits per second (Mbps) per 1,000 students, as guided by New York State Education Department (NYSED). When …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2022/07/15/bethlehem-central-school-district-school-internet-connectivity-s9-22-1Village of Hewlett Bay Park – Financial Management (2022M-30)
… more taxes were levied than needed to fund operations. For example, about $6,000 was needed to balance the budget in 2020-21; however, the property tax levy was $209,000. For the four fiscal years reviewed, the Board: Maintained an … expenditures by a total of $608,117. Budgeted for a large operating deficit each year, ranging between …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2022/06/17/village-hewlett-bay-park-financial-management-2022m-30State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on SEC's Climate Disclosure Proposal
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli issued the following statement regarding today’s SEC proposed rule on climate disclosure. "Today's action by the SEC will provide investors with the robust climate disclosures that we have long advocated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-secs-climate-disclosure-proposalSt. Lawrence County Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2021M-151)
… information for 10 approved projects to monitor actual vs. proposed investment. Key Recommendations Develop …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2021/12/22/st-lawrence-county-industrial-development-agency-project-approval-and-monitoringTown of Hempstead – Budgeting (2021M-169)
… in our report. Appendix B includes our comments on the issues raised in the Town’s response. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/02/25/town-hempstead-budgeting-2021m-169Putnam Valley Central School District – Information Technology (2021M-154)
… security policy to address password requirements. Create secondary user accounts for the IT system for three employees … user accounts with administrative permissions and create secondary accounts to be used for non-administrative …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/01/14/putnam-valley-central-school-district-information-technology-2021m-154Johnstown Public Library – Cash Receipts (2014M-304)
… our audit was to evaluate the internal controls over the Library’s cash receipts for the period January 1, 2013 through May 31, 2014. Background The Johnstown Public Library is a Municipal Public Library located in the City of Johnstown, Fulton County, … Johnstown Public Library Cash Receipts 2014M304 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2015/02/20/johnstown-public-library-cash-receipts-2014m-304Travel Advisory No. 12
… Subject : To clarify how to claim reimbursement for mileage using the SFS Mileage Detail page in lieu of form AC 160-S. Guidance : The Office of the State Comptroller updated Sections XIII.3 – Record Retention – Travel and Expense and XIII.4 – Employee Travel Expense …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/travel-advisory/12-gfo-update-xiii3-xiii4-ac-160-ssfs-mileage-detail-pageTown of Humphrey – Financial Management (2013M-116)
… April 8, 2013. Background The Town of Humphrey is located in Cattaraugus County and has a population of approximately … supported, except for sales tax and fund balance estimates in the general fund. The Board has been adopting budgets that consistently underestimate sales tax revenues. In addition, on an annual basis, the Board appropriates fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/07/19/town-humphrey-financial-management-2013m-116Greenville Fire District - Fixed Assets (2019M-223)
… inventory list did not contain identifiable information for each asset including purchase date, purchase price, date … policy or procedures that include threshold values for recording and tagging assets and the persons responsible for maintaining records and comparing assets on hand to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2020/02/28/greenville-fire-district-fixed-assets-2019m-223Village of Unadilla – Procurement (2022M-182)
… reviewed totaling $469,283, Village officials did not seek competition for 18 purchases totaling $440,056. By not seeking competition, the Board of Trustees (Board) has less assurance … and conditions in the best interest of its taxpayers. Competition was not sought for: Any of the five purchases …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/04/26/village-unadilla-procurement-2022m-182Clymer Central School District – Payroll (2023M-168)
… written prior authorization for overtime work and made 12 overtime payments totaling $1,858 that were not supported …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/03/22/clymer-central-school-district-payroll-2023m-168