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Town of Amherst – Recording Financial Activity and Fleet Management (2013M-199)
… for analyzing and documenting the cost/benefit of vehicle and equipment acquisition and replacement, formal … and documentation of all costs associated with each vehicle including maintenance, repairs and fuel usage. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/10/04/town-amherst-recording-financial-activity-and-fleet-management-2013m-199XI.11.G Equipment Acquisition – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… record for an equipment acquisition agreement must include a justification of need for the equipment. Cost/price is a fundamental part of the needs evaluation and can play a crucial role in the decision making process. … Form H-101-Request for Approval of Personal Property (Equipment) And Real Property State Supported Bonds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi11g-equipment-acquisitionEast Brentwood Fire District – Control Environment and Expenditures (2015M-112)
… It has one fire department which serves a one square mile area with approximately 1,200 homes and businesses. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/08/14/east-brentwood-fire-district-control-environment-and-expenditures-2015m-112Chautauqua County – Financial Condition (2023M-111)
… of $1.4 million. Spent $5.2 million from the general fund for District operations and did not repay the general fund, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2023/12/22/chautauqua-county-financial-condition-2023m-111Village of Sinclairville – Water Operations (2014M-362)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if the Village’s water system was operating … estimated what part of the unaccounted-for water was due to other municipal use (e.g., flushing water lines). The … estimated bills or approving and applying adjustments to customers’ accounts. The Board did not establish policies …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2015/04/24/village-sinclairville-water-operations-2014m-362Town of Lyndon – Purchasing (2013M-149)
… April 26, 2013. Background The Town of Lyndon is located in Cattaraugus County and has 700 residents. The Town is … The Board did not adopt a procurement policy as required. In August 2011 the Board adopted a resolution stating that … Adopt and annually review a purchasing policy, in accordance with statutory requirements, to provide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/09/06/town-lyndon-purchasing-2013m-149State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… Officials did not establish written procedures for managing, limiting and monitoring user accounts. Auditors … eight of 10 employees’ computers they reviewed were used for personal internet activity. District officials did not … network user accounts on the district office domain controller. Six unneeded network user accounts, seven shared …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsNew Hyde Park Fire District - Payroll (2018M-165)
… New Hyde Park Fire District Payroll 2018M165 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2018/10/26/new-hyde-park-fire-district-payroll-2018m-165Brentwood Volunteer Fire Department – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-79)
… rather than the Treasurer, to manage the golf outing bank account and the Department Chief’s bank account, without oversight, and in violation of the bylaws. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2013/06/14/brentwood-volunteer-fire-department-internal-controls-overState Agencies Bulletin No. 1509
… on the employee’s paycheck stub or direct deposit advice. Tax information The SAD payment is taxable income, will be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1509-2016-special-assignment-duty-pay-calendar-year-2015-public-employeesState Agencies Bulletin No. 1275
… Members of PFRS in Tiers 3, 5 and 6 Background An Internal Revenue Service (IRS) ruling dated July 9, 2013 states … before the calculation of Federal taxes. Effective October 1, 2013, the mandatory contributions made by Tier 3, … 414(h). Effective Date(s) Institution pay checks dated October 17, 2013 Administration pay checks dated October 23, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1275-new-deduction-code-616-paf-retirement-tax-paf-btx-and-new-deductionSeneca County Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2015M-207)
… sole IDA within the County. Its mission is to "advance the job opportunities and economic welfare of the people of … and do not include sufficient detail, such as specific plans for the recovery of previously provided financial assistance if job creation and economic goals or other terms of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2015/12/24/seneca-county-industrial-development-agency-projectLiberty Central School District – Budget Review (B4-13-4)
… fiscal year are reasonable. Background The Liberty Central School District, located in Sullivan County, issued debt … Liberty Central School District Budget Review B4134 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/03/25/liberty-central-school-district-budget-review-b4-13-4Otsego County – Court and Trust Funds (2025-C&T-4)
… Surrogate’s Court Clerk generally maintained appropriate records and properly reported court and trust funds. However, … Treasurer’s custody that he should have turned over to the State Comptroller as abandoned property. Before our review … with the Otsego County Surrogate’s Court and the State Comptroller in July 2025 for guidance on the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2025/12/05/otsego-county-court-and-trust-funds-2025-ct-4Essex County Probation Department – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-38)
… period January 1, 2011, to September 30, 2012. Background Essex County is located in northeastern New York State and … Essex County Probation Department Internal Controls Over …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/04/19/essex-county-probation-department-internal-controls-over-financial-operationsCity of Long Beach – Budget Review (B22-7-4)
… review issued in May 2021. Background The City of Long Beach, located in Nassau County, has been authorized to issue … City of Long Beach Budget Review B2274 New York Office of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2022/05/13/city-long-beach-budget-review-b22-7-4Town of Dannemora – Town Hall/Highway Garage Capital Project (2013M-230)
… the extent to which they would need to use contract services and did not properly plan and budget for them. … budget for over $400,000 in architectural and engineering services and may have incurred unnecessary costs by not … bids are sought and contracts awarded in compliance with legal requirements. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/12/13/town-dannemora-town-hallhighway-garage-capital-project-2013m-230Town of Southampton - Board of Trustees of the Freeholders and Commonalty – Trustee Oversight (2013M-39)
… of cash management. The Trustees have not adopted an investment policy, which resulted in excess cash balances of $38,097 that were not covered by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) insurance. The Trustees did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/05/17/town-southampton-board-trustees-freeholders-and-commonalty-trustee-oversight-2013mVillage of Scotia – Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Operations (2012M-148)
… approximately 7,700 residents. The Village is governed by a Board of Trustees which comprises four elected Trustees and … an accurate computerized bail list or perform monthly bank reconciliations and accountabilities. As a result, there … of fines and late fees for parking violations. Determine how much of the bail money in the combined bank account is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/01/11/village-scotia-internal-controls-over-selected-financial-operations-2012m-148Medicaid Program – Improper Fee-for-Service Payments for Services Covered by Long-Term Care Plans
… such as home health care, nursing home care, and durable medical equipment, to people who are chronically ill or … or a contractor that operates a statewide enrollment center for public health insurance programs. Enrollment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/01/17/medicaid-program-improper-fee-service-payments-services-covered-long-term-care-plans