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Newfane Central School District – Financial Management (2020M-88)
… and overstating appropriations concealed the actual surplus fund balance. When unused appropriated fund balance and encumbrances are added back, surplus fund balance exceeded the limit each year by $8.1 … in the debt service reserve. Key Recommendations Reduce surplus fund balance to comply with the legal limit and use …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/11/06/newfane-central-school-district-financial-management-2020m-88Town of Seneca Falls - Credit Card and Travel Expenditures (2018M-144)
… Audit Objective Determine whether the Board ensured that credit card and travel expenditures were adequately supported … purposes. Key Findings The Board approved payment for 236 credit card purchases totaling $24,416 without adequate … The former assistant recreation director used the Town’s credit card to make 160 personal purchases totaling $12,938, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/09/13/town-seneca-falls-credit-card-and-travel-expenditures-2018m-144Charlotte Valley Central School District - Information Technology (2019M-27)
… IT security awareness training for District employees. In addition, sensitive IT control weaknesses were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/09/27/charlotte-valley-central-school-district-information-technology-2019m-27Cortland County - Financial Management and Reporting (2019M-162)
… Audit Objective Determine whether the Legislature ensured County officials had accurate and complete financial … Findings The Legislature failed to adequately oversee the County’s finances. The Legislature: Failed to address … or annual financial reports during our audit period. County officials: Filed the 2017 annual financial report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2019/11/27/cortland-county-financial-management-and-reporting-2019m-162Newfield Central School District - Information Technology (2019M-181)
… IT control weaknesses were communicated confidentially to District officials. Key Recommendations Thoroughly review … recommendations and indicated they have taken, or planned to take, corrective action. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/12/20/newfield-central-school-district-information-technology-2019m-181Town of Chili - Financial Management and Cash Receipts (2019M-167)
… report - pdf] Audit Objective To determine whether the Board and Town officials adopted realistic budgets and … depositing and recording cash receipts. Key Findings The Board could improve its budgeting and management of fund balance and reserves. The Board: Adopted unrealistic budget estimates, which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/12/20/town-chili-financial-management-and-cash-receipts-2019m-167Westchester County Sisters Charged With Hiding Their Mother's Death to Steal From Retirement System
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Westchester County District Attorney Anthony A. Scarpino, Jr. … $21,694 in her retirement funds from 2013 to 2015. The two Westchester County residents are charged with Grand Larceny … “We uncovered their unlawful behavior and worked with Westchester County District Attorney Scarpino to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/11/westchester-county-sisters-charged-hiding-their-mothers-death-steal-retirement-systemDiNapoli: School District Tax Levy Cap Below 2 Percent
… Property tax levy growth for school districts will be capped at 1.81 … to control expenses.” The 1.81 percent cap affects the tax cap calculations for 676 school districts as well as 10 … cities of Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse and Yonkers. The tax cap, which first applied to local governments and school …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/dinapoli-school-district-tax-levy-cap-below-2-percentMedicaid Program – Overpayments for Services Also Covered by Medicare Part B
… parts. Medicare Part B helps pay for medical care provided in outpatient settings. Medicaid is a joint state and federal … received Medicare Part B services totaling $740 million in 2009. These services were provided in outpatient settings such as doctors' offices, clinics, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/07/09/medicaid-program-overpayments-services-also-covered-medicare-part-bBrighton Fire Department, Inc. – Board Oversight of Financial Operations (2020M-132)
… pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether the Brighton Fire Department, Inc. (Department) Board of Directors (Board) provided adequate oversight of financial … Determine whether the Brighton Fire Department Inc Department Board of Directors Board provided adequate oversight of financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2021/04/23/brighton-fire-department-inc-board-oversight-financialTown of Hempstead Local Development Corporation – Fund Balance (2021M-61)
… complete report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether the Town of Hempstead Local Development Corporation’s (THLDC) Board of Directors (Board) effectively managed fund balance. Key Findings The Board did not effectively manage fund balance. The Board … Determine whether the Town of Hempstead Local Development Corporations THLDC …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/local-development-corporation/2021/07/02/town-hempstead-local-development-corporation-fund-balanceTown of Oneonta – Town Clerk (2021M-59)
… the Clerk did not always deposit fees within the required time frame. The Clerk did not: Deposit $5,266 in fees collected within the required time frame. Prepare accurate bank reconciliations. Prepare …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/07/02/town-oneonta-town-clerk-2021m-59City of Johnstown – Financial Management (2020M-134)
… information to monitor the City’s financial condition, and does not know the City’s current financial condition. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2021/03/19/city-johnstown-financial-management-2020m-134Forestville Central School District - Information Technology (2019M-170)
… and application user accounts were not properly managed. In addition, sensitive information technology control …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/02/21/forestville-central-school-district-information-technology-2019m-170Copenhagen Central School District - Procurement (2019M-238)
Determine whether District officials sought competition for the purchase of goods and services not subject to competitive bidding
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/03/06/copenhagen-central-school-district-procurement-2019m-238Enforcement of Commission Orders and Other Agreements
… audit scope covers the period January 1, 2015 through July 10, 2019. About the Program The Commission regulates 650 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/03/03/enforcement-commission-orders-and-other-agreementsArchived Publications
… reference purposes only. Fiscal Stress Monitoring System Results for Municipalities: Four-Year Review, 2013-2016 - 9/27/2017 Fiscal Stress Monitoring System Results for School Districts: Four-Year Review - 1/25/2017 Fiscal Stress Monitoring System Results for Municipalities: Three-Year Review - 9/27/2016 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/fiscal-monitoring/archived-publicationsTown of Carmel - Procurement (2019M-179)
… Town officials procured goods and services according to the purchasing policy and General Municipal Law (GML). Key … Key Recommendations Revise the procurement policy to provide a clear method for procuring professional … Town officials procured goods and services according to the purchasing policy and General Municipal Law GML …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/04/03/town-carmel-procurement-2019m-179Rochester City School District - Budgeting and Multiyear Financial Planning (2020M-44)
… complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Board’s 2018-19 adopted budget was realistic and … balanced based on historical or known trends. Key Findings The Board and District officials neglected to use accurate estimates of appropriations to balance the 2018-19 budget, which contributed to an unplanned …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/04/21/rochester-city-school-district-budgeting-and-multiyear-financial-planningKirkwood Fire Company District No. 1, Inc. – Collections and Disbursements (2021M-73)
… adequate controls and provide additional oversight of collections and disbursements. Ensure all collections are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2021/10/08/kirkwood-fire-company-district-no-1-inc-collections-and