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Village of Oxford – Water Accountability, Claims Audit and Information Technology (2017M-79)
… 7, 2017. Background The Village of Oxford is located in the Town of Oxford in Chenango County and has a population of approximately … of water or approximately 71 percent of the water pumped in fiscal year 2015-16. The Board did not perform an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2017/07/21/village-oxford-water-accountability-claims-audit-and-information-technology-2017mAssessment and Collection of Selected Fees and Penalties
… whether the Department of Labor (Department) is assessing and collecting all required fees and penalties. Our audit covered the period April 1, 2008 … through July 31, 2011. Background The Department assesses and collects a wide range of fees for various … whether the Department of Labor Department is assessing and collecting all required fees and penalties …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/05/31/assessment-and-collection-selected-fees-and-penaltiesTown of Portland – Water Operations (2017M-45)
… of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Town’s water operations for the period January 1, 2014 through … $2.3 million. Key Findings The Town’s unaccounted-for water over the past two years was approximately 38 million … customer meters have contributed to the unaccounted-for water. The Town is not billing all customers for water use. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/22/town-portland-water-operations-2017m-45Town of Ticonderoga – Capital Project Management (2023M-38)
… authorized budget. Maintain complete and adequate capital project accounting records or prepare monthly itemized capital project budget-to-actual reports for the Board. For example, … records. While we did not observe any instances where a project’s authorized budget was exceeded, without adequate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/08/04/town-ticonderoga-capital-project-management-2023m-38State Agencies Bulletin No. 2142
… notify agencies of the 2023 plan year maximum salary limit and pensionable overtime earnings limit for Tier 5 TRS … Revenue code, providing dollar limitations on benefits and contributions under qualified retirement plans, the … limit under Section 401(a), 404(I), 408 (k) (3) (C), and 408 (k) (6) (D) (ii) will increase to $330,000 for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2142-tier-5-maximum-salary-limit-and-pensionable-overtime-ot-earnings-limitGenesee Valley Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Reserve Funds (2022M-39)
… and used reserve funds and maintained them at reasonable levels. Key Findings While the Board and BOCES officials … reserves or use or maintain reserve funds at reasonable levels. The Board and officials: Unnecessarily restricted … and defines the purpose for each reserve, optimal funding levels, and conditions under which the funds will be used and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2022/07/08/genesee-valley-board-cooperative-educational-services-reserve-funds-2022m-39City of Olean Housing Authority – Board Oversight (2016M-93)
… Background The City of Olean Housing Authority is located in the City of Olean, Cattaraugus County. The Authority, … or procedures to monitor its consultant’s performance in administering the Authority’s Capital Fund Program (CFP), … with the brokerage firm that assists the Director in managing the Authority’s investment activities. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2016/07/29/city-olean-housing-authority-board-oversight-2016m-93Canajoharie Central School District – Fuel Purchasing (2021M-170)
… (District) officials adequately managed fuel purchases and audited fuel claims. Key Findings District officials did … adequately manage fuel purchases by seeking competition and did not audit fuel claims, as required. The District … paid high-credit risk fees totaling $1,321 for May and June 2021, the District’s incomplete records prevented us …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/01/07/canajoharie-central-school-district-fuel-purchasing-2021m-170Town of Wolcott – Financial Management (2020M-131)
… not have an understanding of the finances for the closed landfill. In addition, the Board: Did not treat taxpayers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/06/11/town-wolcott-financial-management-2020m-131Van Hornesville-Owen D. Young Central School District – Financial Management (2020M-125)
… report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether the Van Hornesville-Owen D. Young Central School District’s … Determine whether the Van HornesvilleOwen D Young Central School Districts District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/01/22/van-hornesville-owen-d-young-central-school-district-financial-managementFairport Public Library – Financial Management (2014M-354)
… 1, 2012 through July 25, 2014. Background The Fairport Public Library is a school district public library located in the Village of Fairport within the … Fairport Public Library Financial Management 2014M354 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2015/06/12/fairport-public-library-financial-management-2014m-354Sodus Center Fire Department – Financial Activities (2016M-424)
… 1, 2015 through October 25, 2016. Background The Sodus Center Fire Department is a volunteer organization located in … County. The Department, which is affiliated with the Sodus Center Fire District and provides fire protection services to … Sodus Center Fire Department Financial Activities 2016M424 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2017/03/31/sodus-center-fire-department-financial-activities-2016m-424Southern Cayuga Central School District – Financial Condition (2020M-77)
… - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether the Board and District officials effectively managed the District’s financial condition. Key Findings The Board and District officials did not effectively manage financial … Determine whether the Board and District officials effectively managed the Districts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/11/06/southern-cayuga-central-school-district-financial-condition-2020m-77Town of North Collins – Supervisor’s Records and Reports (2015M-99)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if the Supervisor properly accounted for and … checking account. The current Supervisor made adjustments to the accounting records, including cash and fund balance accounts, during 2012 in an attempt to correct errors. As a result, improper transfers of over …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/09/04/town-north-collins-supervisors-records-and-reports-2015m-99East Irondequoit Central School District - Financial Management (2019M-28)
… surplus fund balance exceeded the statutory limit by 10 to 12 percentage points for the fiscal years 2015-16 to 2017-18. The District also maintained 11 proper reserve … for one-time expenditures, paying down debt or applying it to the necessary property tax levy amount. Provide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/10/18/east-irondequoit-central-school-district-financial-management-2019m-28Town of Chili - Financial Management and Cash Receipts (2019M-167)
… The Board could improve its budgeting and management of fund balance and reserves. The Board: Adopted unrealistic … Establish a written policy governing the reasonable amount of fund balance to maintain and adopt a multiyear financial … records. Town officials disagreed with certain aspects of our findings and recommendations but indicated they …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/12/20/town-chili-financial-management-and-cash-receipts-2019m-167Town of Butternuts – Disbursements (2021M-62)
… under New York State Town Law (Town Law) by authorizing insurance claims and annual contracts to be paid before audit … allowing a third-party vendor direct access to the Town’s bank account that, at times, had more than $500,000 on deposit. In …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/08/06/town-butternuts-disbursements-2021m-62West Albany Fire District – Credit Card Purchases (2017M-15)
… whether credit card purchases were approved in advance and related claims included adequate supporting documentation … District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from the Town of Colonie in Albany County. The … made with the District’s credit cards. Establish a clear and consistent process for staff to follow when obtaining …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/03/31/west-albany-fire-district-credit-card-purchases-2017m-15Kirkwood Fire Company District No. 1, Inc. – Collections and Disbursements (2021M-73)
… did not fulfill its fiduciary responsibilities to ensure money was adequately safeguarded and accounted for and … neither the Company nor we were able to confirm all money was properly deposited, disbursed and accounted for. 21 … vehicle’s repair. Officers improperly borrowed Company money. Key Recommendations Establish adequate controls and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2021/10/08/kirkwood-fire-company-district-no-1-inc-collections-andTown of Mount Morris – Justice Court (2012M-129)
… for the period January 1, 2010, to June 22, 2012. Key Findings The current Justices have developed adequate … Court assets to known liabilities. One Justice failed to close his bank account as required when he resigned. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/01/11/town-mount-morris-justice-court-2012m-129