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Niagara Falls Water Board – Financial Management (2015M-141)
… which is governed by an appointed five-member Board, owns and operates the City of Niagara Falls’ drinking water, … between the two entities. The Authority’s Debt Service Fund is excessively funded. Key Recommendations Ensure that … properly reported. Use the excess cash in the Debt Service Fund for capital projects or repairs or to reduce the water …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2016/03/18/niagara-falls-water-board-financial-management-2015m-141Bethpage Public Library – Procurement (2019M-219)
… whether the Bethpage Public Library (Library) Board of Trustees (Board) ensured goods and services were procured competitively and in accordance with … quotations or consider competitive bidding for 36 of 46 claims reviewed totaling $104,572. The Director … Determine whether the Bethpage Public Library Library Board of Trustees Board ensured goods and services were procured …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2021/06/04/bethpage-public-library-procurement-2019m-219Sea Breeze Volunteer Fire Association Inc. – Board Oversight (2018M-273)
… not maintained; cash receipts were not properly accounted for or safeguarded; the Treasurer managed only one of the … or delegate someone to audit – and approve disbursements. For example, 380 disbursements totaling $120,217 had no … limited our ability to determine if funds were accounted for or used for proper business purposes. Key Recommendation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2021/02/19/sea-breeze-volunteer-fire-association-inc-board-oversightState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on New York City’s Preliminary Budget
… of the pandemic and the long road back to normal. Today, in releasing its preliminary 2022 budget, the city took … drop. We have not seen property tax collections decline in more than 20 years and never at these levels. … city’s largest and most stable resource, but weaknesses in the real estate market could impact this revenue for years …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/01/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-new-york-citys-preliminary-budgetTown of Chili - Financial Management and Cash Receipts (2019M-167)
… and increasing fund balances in the general and highway funds. Did not adopt a multiyear financial and capital plan …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/12/20/town-chili-financial-management-and-cash-receipts-2019m-167Town of Grafton – Internal Controls Over Claims Auditing (2013M-133)
… internal controls over the Board’s claims auditing process for the period January 1, 2011, through October 31, 2012. … governs the Town. The Town’s budgeted expenditures for the 2013 fiscal year totaled approximately $1.1 million. … date, and claims totaling more than $1,400 were paid for a service contract which was expired. Informal procedures …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/08/30/town-grafton-internal-controls-over-claims-auditing-2013m-133Town of Ellicott – Fiscal Stress (2013M-269)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Town’s financial condition for the period January 1, 2010, to July 20, 2013. Background The Town of Ellicott is located … did not adequately monitor the Town’s financial operations to ensure fiscal stability. As a result, the Town’s general …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/11/15/town-ellicott-fiscal-stress-2013m-269Horseheads Central School District – Network Access Controls (2021M-127)
… but did not enter into a service level agreement (SLA) to clearly identify BOCES responsibilities and services to be provided. As a result, officials were unable to determine exactly what services they paid for, if the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/11/12/horseheads-central-school-district-network-access-controls-2021m-127Village of Delhi – Financial Condition (2013M-110)
Village of Delhi Financial Condition 2013M110
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/07/26/village-delhi-financial-condition-2013m-110State Agencies Bulletin No. 1907
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agencies instructions to identify employees in Payserv with a missing or invalid … is required for all New Hire transactions and changes to Personal Data, when the Date of Birth field is blank, in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1907-maintain-date-employee-date-birth-dob-payserv-systemTown of Canton - Compensation and Benefits (2018M-159)
… Determine whether compensation and benefits were paid in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) … 2015 through August 2017 without Board authorization. In August 2017, he reimbursed the Town for these extra … Ensure the required elected officials are paid in accordance with the advertised salary in the public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/01/10/town-canton-compensation-and-benefits-2018m-159Town of Geddes - Account Clerk's Salary and Benefits and Cash Disbursements (2019M-56)
… agreed with our recommendations and have initiated or indicated they planned to initiate corrective action. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/01/17/town-geddes-account-clerks-salary-and-benefits-and-cash-disbursements-2019m-56Village of Brushton – Fiscal Oversight (2014M-235)
Village of Brushton Fiscal Oversight 2014M235
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/11/21/village-brushton-fiscal-oversight-2014m-235Village of Hunter – Financial Operations (2023M-164)
… [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Village … Board meeting minutes, Maintain supporting documentation for deposits, Prepare abstracts for payment of claims, Make timely deposits, or File annual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/04/05/village-hunter-financial-operations-2023m-164Essex Fire District No. 2 – Cash Disbursements (2015M-167)
… No. 2 is a district corporation of the State, separate and distinct from the Town of Essex in Essex County. The … for the past two years. Key Recommendations Adopt policies and procedures outlining the process when making … Treasurer to prepare monthly bank account reconciliations and reports; the reconciliations should be included with the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/10/30/essex-fire-district-no-2-cash-disbursements-2015m-167Spencer Volunteer Fire Company – Apparent Misappropriation of Funds (2015M-114)
Spencer Volunteer Fire Company Apparent Misappropriation of Funds 2015M114
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/10/09/spencer-volunteer-fire-company-apparent-misappropriation-fundsLake Ronkonkoma Fire District – Bidding and Treasurer’s Office (2015M-9)
… District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from the Town of Brookhaven, Suffolk County, in … within the Treasurer’s office were adequately segregated and did not implement compensating controls. Key … Ensure that purchases are made in accordance with statute and the District’s procurement policy. Establish and enforce …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/06/05/lake-ronkonkoma-fire-district-bidding-and-treasurers-office-2015m-9Margaretville Volunteer Fire Department – Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2014M-172)
… officers include a President, Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary, Chief and various assistants. Revenues totaled …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/09/26/margaretville-volunteer-fire-department-cash-receipts-and-disbursementsWillsboro Fire District – Financial Controls (2014M-156)
… Willsboro Fire District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from the Town of Willsboro and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/07/25/willsboro-fire-district-financial-controls-2014m-156Seneca County – Water and Sewer Operations (2017M-4)
… November 1, 2016. Background Seneca County is located in the Finger Lakes region of western New York, has a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2017/06/02/seneca-county-water-and-sewer-operations-2017m-4