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Town of Ossian – Tax Collector (2016M-364)
… of our audit was to verify the accuracy of the Town’s tax collection for the period January 1, 2015 through October … for 2016 totaled approximately $817,000. Key Finding The Tax Collector accurately recorded tax payments and, with minor exceptions that we discussed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/12/23/town-ossian-tax-collector-2016m-364Town of Elmira – Audit Follow-Up (2015M-226-F)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our review was to assess the Town’s progress, as of July 11, 2016, in implementing our recommendations in the … The purpose of our review was to assess the Towns progress as of July 11 2016 in implementing our recommendations in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/11/04/town-elmira-audit-follow-2015m-226-fTown of Elmira – Financial Condition (2015M-226)
… The Board did not receive regular reports of cash flow balances by fund. Key Recommendations Develop and adopt … fund balance deficits. Provide the Board with monthly cash flow projections for each fund. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/01/08/town-elmira-financial-condition-2015m-226Department of Transportation Bulletin No. DOT-33
… provide agency instructions for processing the 2018 Shift Lump Sum Payment Affected Employees Employees in the CSEA … 6:00 a.m. on a regularly scheduled basis, shall receive a lump sum payment of $400. Employees eligible for the 2018 Shift Lump Sum Payment of $400 shall not receive Inconvenience Pay …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/transportation/dot-33-2018-shift-lump-sum-payment-winter-maintenance-seasonTown of Deerpark – Budget Review (B6-16-18)
… the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the Town’s preliminary budget for the 2017 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The Town of Deerpark, located in Orange County, issued debt totaling $868,000 to liquidate the accumulated deficit in the Town’s general and highway funds as of December 31, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/11/10/town-deerpark-budget-review-b6-16-18Town of Conesville – Long-Term Planning (2016M-314)
… of our audit was to examine the Town’s long-term planning for the period January 1, 2015 through July 26, 2016. … an elected five-member Town Board. Budgeted appropriations for all funds for 2016 total approximately $930,000, of which $598,100 is … of our audit was to examine the Towns longterm planning for the period January 1 2015 through July 26 2016 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/12/02/town-conesville-long-term-planning-2016m-314Town of Busti – Taxpayer Equity (2015M-349)
… Town officials were properly budgeting and allocating highway department expenditures for the period January 1, … within its borders. Budgeted appropriations for the highway fund for 2015 totaled approximately $1.1 million. Key … properly budget for or allocate approximately $135,000 in highway equipment purchases between the town-wide and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/03/25/town-busti-taxpayer-equity-2015m-349Town of Burke – Fiscal Oversight (2016M-277)
… Background The Town of Burke is located in Franklin County and has a population of approximately 1,500. The Town is … monthly financial reports. The Board did not audit and approve claims in accordance with Town Law for 20 of the … (OGS) to receive State contract pricing for diesel and heating fuel purchases. The Board did not annually audit or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/11/10/town-burke-fiscal-oversight-2016m-277Town of Willsboro – Audit Follow-Up (2014M-68-F)
… The purpose of our review was to assess the Towns progress as of May 2016 in implementing our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/08/05/town-willsboro-audit-follow-2014m-68-fTown of Waterford – Claims Auditing (2016M-154)
… of our audit was to review the claims audit process for the period January 1, 2015 through January 31, 2016. … by a five-member Town Board. Budgeted appropriations for 2016 total approximately $8.1 million. Key Finding The … the claims are supported by adequate documentation and are for legitimate Town purposes. Key Recommendations There were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/06/17/town-waterford-claims-auditing-2016m-154Town of Walton – Incompatible Duties (2016M-309)
… The purpose of our audit was to review the Supervisor’s appointment of a bookkeeper and internal controls over the receipts and disbursements processes for the period January 1, 2015 through July 26, 2016. … as the Supervisor’s bookkeeper. Budgeted appropriations for 2016 total approximately $2 million. Key Findings The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/12/23/town-walton-incompatible-duties-2016m-309Town of Union – Financial Condition (2016M-192)
… than five years, and Village officials found that the old meters they tested failed to record 50-70 percent of water flows. By not replacing the old inaccurate meters, users with accurate meters have to pay … fund. Key Recommendations Create a schedule for replacing old or inaccurate meters or both. Ensure that the Town bills …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/08/12/town-union-financial-condition-2016m-192Town of Sidney – Budget Review (B4-16-13)
… the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the Town’s preliminary budget for the 2017 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The Town of Sidney, located in Delaware County, issued debt totaling $2.5 million to … review, we found that revenue and expenditure projections in the proposed budget are reasonable. The Town’s preliminary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/10/25/town-sidney-budget-review-b4-16-13DiNapoli Releases Analysis of Revised Executive Budget
… continuing revenue uncertainty,” said DiNapoli. “Decisions on the new budget demand an exceptionally high degree of … the Governor and Legislature to bolster the state’s rainy day funds to better prepare for future fiscal challenges.” … over $1 billion in the coming fiscal year. The bulk of this increase flows from a proposal to extend the top …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/02/dinapoli-releases-analysis-revised-executive-budgetTown of Woodstock - Information Technology (2018M-211)
… were not provided with security awareness training. In addition, sensitive IT control weaknesses were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/02/22/town-woodstock-information-technology-2018m-211Town of Harrison - Budgeting Practices (2018M-142)
… the budget and fund balance were reasonable. Key Findings From 2013 through 2017, the Board underestimated revenues in its budgets by a total of $15.4 million, or an average of $3.08 million (8 percent) per year, which … Key Recommendations Adopt realistic budgets using results from prior years to project revenues. Maintain unassigned …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/02/22/town-harrison-budgeting-practices-2018m-142DiNapoli Announces Sale of General Obligation Bonds
… the details of the competitive sale scheduled for March 13 of tax-exempt New York State General Obligation bonds. The … of the Comptroller of the State of New York on March 13, 2019, as set forth in the Notice of Sale published in The … the details of the competitive sale scheduled for March 13 of taxexempt New York State General Obligation bonds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/dinapoli-announces-sale-general-obligation-bondsTown of Seward – Financial Management (2016M-353)
… August 3, 2016. Background The Town of Seward is located in Schoharie County. The Town, which has approximately 1,760 … balance policy to cover reasonable amounts to maintain in each fund and how to manage annual operating surpluses. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/12/30/town-seward-financial-management-2016m-353Town of Salem – Financial Management (2015M-295)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Town’s financial management and budgeting practices for the … in Washington County and has a population of approximately 2,700. The Town is governed by a five-member Town Board. … Board has not developed a multiyear financial and capital plan. Key Recommendations Review estimates of fund balance at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/01/29/town-salem-financial-management-2015m-295Town of Rotterdam – Water Rents (2016M-347)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Town’s water rent billing and … January 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016. Background The Town of Rotterdam is located in Schenectady County and has a … The purpose of our audit was to review the Towns water rent billing and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/12/23/town-rotterdam-water-rents-2016m-347