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Town of Hampton – Justice Court Operations (2013M-305)
… June 30, 2013. Background The Town of Hampton is located in Washington County and has a population of approximately … Board members. The Justice collected approximately $27,350 in fines, fees and surcharges during our audit period. Key … by the Court or submit the required monthly reports to JCF in a timely manner. Key Recommendations Prepare monthly bank …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2014/01/10/town-hampton-justice-court-operations-2013m-305Overview – Legacy Reporting
… have returned to work under Section 211 or 212 of New York State Retirement and Social Security Law (RSSL). (See the … using the enhanced reporting format report more data on employees, retirees, etc., which will enable NYSLRS to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/legacy-reporting/overviewBolivar-Richburg Central School District - Financial Management (2019M-17)
… appropriated $500,000 of fund balance that was not used to finance operations during our audit period. As of June 30, … and the amount of fund balance that will be used to fund operations. Reduce surplus fund balance to comply with the statutory limit and use the excess funds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/06/07/bolivar-richburg-central-school-district-financial-management-2019m-17Bradford Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. – Apparent Misappropriation of Funds (2016M-91)
… fire protection and emergency rescue services to residents in the Town of Bradford in Steuben County and the Town of Orange in Schuyler County. … and properly supported. Audit and approve all claims on a monthly basis prior to payment. … Bradford Volunteer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2016/12/02/bradford-volunteer-fire-company-inc-apparent-misappropriationWestern Suffolk Board of Cooperative Educational Services - Clerical Overtime (2023M-124)
… overtime totaling $72,218, without any explanation as to why the overtime was worked. Paid 13 employees for … all non-emergency overtime is approved in writing prior to work being performed and document why the overtime is necessary. Monitor overtime to ensure overtime hours are supported by timekeeping …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2024/03/29/western-suffolk-board-cooperative-educational-services-clerical-overtime-2023m-124Greater Southern Tier Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Capital Assets (2024M-35)
… Educational Services (BOCES) officials properly monitored and accounted for capital assets. Key Findings BOCES officials did not properly monitor and account for all capital assets and have not conducted periodic physical inventories in at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2024/06/21/greater-southern-tier-board-cooperative-educational-services-capital-assets-2024mYork Central School District – Financial Management (2022M-96)
… School District (District) Board of Education (Board) and District officials effectively managed fund balance. Key Findings The Board and District officials did not effectively manage fund … officials overestimated appropriations by $1.7 million and improperly encumbered $203,000. District officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/10/07/york-central-school-district-financial-management-2022m-96Nassau Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Network User Accounts (2022M-77)
… are disabled after a specified period without a valid user login. BOCES officials generally agreed with our findings and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2022/09/09/nassau-board-cooperative-educational-services-network-user-accounts-2022m-77Town of Saratoga – Budgeting and Fund Balance Management (2022M-82)
… These amounts are excessive and could be used to reduce the TW general fund’s tax levy. Improperly funded … current data and historical trends. Develop a plan to reduce the amounts of surplus fund balance in a manner … benefits Town taxpayers. Ensure transfers are only made to funds with the same tax base. Town officials generally …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/09/02/town-saratoga-budgeting-and-fund-balance-management-2022m-82Lancaster Central School District – Financial Management (2022M-37)
… of fund balance that was not used. Did not use reserves in accordance with adopted budgets, overfunded two reserves … million, to pay debt as required. These practices resulted in real property tax levies that were higher than necessary. … findings. Appendix B includes our comment on issues raised in the District’s response. 1 Lancaster Central School …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/08/05/lancaster-central-school-district-financial-management-2022m-372022 Annual Cash Basis Report on State Funds
… Statements of Cash Receipts, Disbursements and Changes in Fund Balances (Excel) Governmental Funds Operating Results … Statements of Cash Receipts, Disbursements and Changes in Fund Balances (Excel) Governmental Funds Operating Results … Disbursements Statement of Appropriation Transactions (in Force) Appropriated Loans Receivable Transactions General …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/finance/cash-basis/2022-annual-cash-basis-report-state-fundsLynbrook Union Free School District – Medicaid Reimbursements (2022M-81)
… (IEPs) and Medicaid-eligible services were properly filed to receive Medicaid reimbursements. Key Findings Officials … over the Medicaid claiming process. Did not take steps to identify students receiving reimbursable Medicaid-eligible … District could have filed Medicaid reimbursement claims to reduce the District’s cost to provide these services. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/11/10/lynbrook-union-free-school-district-medicaid-reimbursements-2022m-81Coeymans Hollow Fire Corporation – Board Oversight (2022M-84)
… bylaws. Review claim documentation for appropriateness and did not sign vouchers to approve claims for payment. … to ensure that all money received was properly recorded and deposited. Ensure that the Treasurer and Financial Secretary performed bank reconciliations for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2022/11/10/coeymans-hollow-fire-corporation-board-oversight-2022m-842024 Annual Cash Basis Report on State Funds
… and Changes in Fund Balances (Excel) Governmental Funds Operating Results Governmental Funds - Footnotes Proprietary and Trust Funds Operating …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/finance/cash-basis/2024-annual-cash-basis-report-state-fundsState Police Bulletin No. SP-243
… to Deduction Code 302. Affected Employees: Employees in Bargaining Units 07, 17 and 18, represented by the Police Benevolent Association of the New York State Troopers, Inc. and employees in Bargaining Unit 62, represented by the New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-243-modification-deduction-code-302-pba-disability-insuranceTompkins County – Consumer Protection: Accuracy of Weights and Measures (S9-24-7)
… were not inspected as required. There was no system in place to maintain a complete and accurate master list of … and measuring devices or update the inventory of devices. In addition, the Department did not develop and implement … testing. Key Recommendations Perform required testing in accordance with New York State Department of Agriculture …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2024/09/03/tompkins-county-consumer-protection-accuracy-weights-and-measures-s9-24-7Wyoming County – Consumer Protection: Accuracy of Weights and Measures (S9-24-10)
… were not inspected as required. There was no system in place to maintain a complete and accurate master list of … and measuring devices or update the inventory of devices. In addition, the Department did not develop and implement … testing. Key Recommendations Perform required testing in accordance with New York State Department of Agriculture …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2024/09/03/wyoming-county-consumer-protection-accuracy-weights-and-measures-s9-24-10Columbia County – Court and Trust Funds (2014M-353)
… controls to safeguard and account for court and trust funds for the period January 1, 2013 through January 1, 2014. … officials are responsible for safeguarding court and trust funds in their care. Pursuant to a court order, certain … moneys from foreclosures. Also, in certain circumstances, funds from estates are entrusted to the Treasurer for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2015/01/16/columbia-county-court-and-trust-funds-2014m-353Town of Oxford – Procurement (2024M-88)
… officials used a competitive process to procure goods and services. Key Findings Town officials did not always … works purchases totaling $31,689. Insurance coverage and engineering services totaling $188,037. Because … not ensure that the Town obtained the most favorable terms and conditions in the best interests of its taxpayers. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/11/22/town-oxford-procurement-2024m-88Selected Publications and Reports
… Local Government Management Guides … Selected Publications and Reports …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/fiscal-monitoring/selected-publications-and-reports