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Town of Alexandria – Misappropriation of Cash Receipts (2015M-159)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the former Clerk’s records and financial practices … departments. Key Recommendations Take appropriate action to recover any moneys due the Town. Ensure that the Clerk … The purpose of our audit was to examine the former Clerks records and financial practices …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/03/25/town-alexandria-misappropriation-cash-receipts-2015m-159Olcott Fire Company, Inc. – Financial Operations (2013M-124)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate internal controls over the Company’s financial … all volunteer organization which provides fire protection to the Town of Newfane in Niagara County. The Company is … supervise the Treasurer’s activities, approve bills prior to payment, or ensure that an audit of the Company’s finances …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/08/16/olcott-fire-company-inc-financial-operations-2013m-124Lincoln Fire District – Financial Activities (2012M-228)
… financial management. Key Findings The Board Chairman told us that the Board conducts an internal review of the … or three times throughout the year but could not provide us with any written evidence of this review. The Treasurer … and 2011 fiscal years. The Board was unable to provide us with an adopted investment policy and a code of ethics, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/01/25/lincoln-fire-district-financial-activities-2012m-228Halfmoon-Waterford Fire District No. 1 – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-71)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Board provided adequate oversight of … financial activities for the period January 1, 2011, to January 31, 2013. Background The District is a district … The Treasurer did not provide accounting information to their independent public accountant (accountant) in a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/05/03/halfmoon-waterford-fire-district-no-1-internal-controls-over-financialCity of Newburgh – Budget Review (B23-6-9)
… of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure … County, is authorized by Chapter 223 of the Laws of 2010 to issue debt not to exceed $15 million to liquidate the accumulated deficit in … The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2023/11/17/city-newburgh-budget-review-b23-6-9City of Yonkers – Budget Review (B23-6-6)
… is the legal process by which a property owner can challenge the real property tax assessment on a given …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2023/07/07/city-yonkers-budget-review-b23-6-6Ulster County – Court and Trust Funds (2014M-352)
… of our review was to examine controls over the County’s court and trust funds for the period January 1, 2013 through January 1, 2014. Background Pursuant to a court order, certain assets may be provided to the court and then delivered to the County Commissioner of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/12/24/ulster-county-court-and-trust-funds-2014m-352City of Newburgh – Budget Review (B21-6-13)
… Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant revenue and … The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant revenue and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2021/11/10/city-newburgh-budget-review-b21-6-13City of Yonkers – Budget Review (B21-6-8)
… [ read complete report - pdf ] Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to identify issues which … The Office of the State Comptroller, as Fiscal Agent for the City of Yonkers (City), determined that the City’s adopted budget for fiscal year 2021-22 and the related justification documents are in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2021/07/02/city-yonkers-budget-review-b21-6-8East Greenbush Community Library – Internal Controls Over Cash Receipts (2013M-223)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the Library’s internal controls over cash receipts … adequate internal controls over the cash receipt process to ensure that all cash collections are properly recorded and … included policies and procedures that provided guidance to Library staff involved in the cash collection process for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2013/10/25/east-greenbush-community-library-internal-controls-over-cash-receipts-2013m-223Town of Middlefield – Budgeting (2015M-109)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the Board’s practices regarding adopting, … unrealistic budgets and relied on one-time revenues to fund operations. The Board did not approve budget line … through 2014 fiscal years, allowing various budget lines to be overspent. While the Supervisor provided the Board and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/08/14/town-middlefield-budgeting-2015m-109Town of Mamakating – Records and Reports (2015M-164)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Town’s recorded and reported financial … town-outside-village general and highway funds continued to be reported in the town-wide funds. While the 2014 annual … the bookkeeper did not record the transfer of these funds to the reserves in a timely manner or record …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/11/20/town-mamakating-records-and-reports-2015m-164Town of Malone – Justice Court Operations and Highway Department Payroll (2015M-83)
… Purpose of Audit The objectives of our audit were to review the Town’s internal controls over the Justice … two Court clerks with financial responsibilities related to Court Operations. The Justices remitted $327,797 in fines, fees and surcharges to the Supervisor in 2014. Key Findings Justices did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2015/08/21/town-malone-justice-court-operations-and-highway-department-payroll-2015mTown of Springport – Financial Management (2014M-329)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Town’s financial management and budgeting practices for … The purpose of our audit was to review the Towns financial management and budgeting practices for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/08/14/town-springport-financial-management-2014m-329Town of Wright – Financial Operations (2014M-277)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Town’s budget planning and financial management … The purpose of our audit was to review the Towns budget planning and financial management …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/04/10/town-wright-financial-operations-2014m-277Wayne Central School District – Transportation Department Operations (2021M-160)
… District (District) officials have developed a process to routinely evaluate the overall efficiency and … Key Findings District officials did not develop a process to routinely evaluate the overall efficiency and … and procedures, including recordkeeping and reporting, to help guide management of the transportation department. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/01/14/wayne-central-school-district-transportation-department-operations-2021mNew Lebanon Central School District – Network User Accounts (2021M-30)
… adequate internal controls over network user accounts to prevent unauthorized use, access and loss. Key Findings … controls over the District’s network user accounts to protect against unauthorized use, access and loss. … (IT) resources. Provide IT security awareness training to all employees using IT resources. Sensitive information …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/06/11/new-lebanon-central-school-district-network-user-accounts-2021m-30Mount Pleasant Central School District – Information Technology User Accounts (2021M-31)
… District’s acceptable use policy (AUP). Adequately manage network user accounts. Sensitive information technology (IT) … include periodically reviewing user access and disabling network user accounts when access is no longer needed. Evaluate all existing network accounts, disable any deemed unnecessary and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/07/16/mount-pleasant-central-school-district-information-technology-userDuanesburg Central School District – Information Technology (2021M-40)
… technology (IT) systems were adequately secured to protect against unauthorized use, access and/or loss. Key … and permissions. Provide cybersecurity awareness training to employees. After sharing our findings, the Management … (IT) control weaknesses were communicated confidentially to officials. Key Recommendation Regularly review network and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/11/19/duanesburg-central-school-district-information-technology-2021m-40Herkimer County Industrial Development Agency – Claims Auditing (2022M-12)
… Herkimer County Industrial Development Agency’s (HCIDA) claims were adequately supported, for appropriate purposes and independently reviewed and approved prior to payment. Key Findings We reviewed 100 claims totaling $846,279 and determined they were for … the Herkimer County Industrial Development Agencys HCIDA claims were adequately supported for appropriate purposes and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2022/04/08/herkimer-county-industrial-development-agency-claims