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Town of Southampton-Peconic Bay Community Preservation Fund (P7-23-21
… examined were properly supported, recorded and deposited in full and that disbursements were proper and supported. Town officials also ensured the payments in lieu of taxes (PILOTs) we reviewed were properly approved … and approved prior to payment. Of the $8.8 million in PILOTs we reviewed, all were properly approved prior to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2024/02/23/town-southampton-peconic-bay-community-preservation-fund-p7-23-21Chateaugay Central School District – Nonresident Homeless Student State Aid (2023M-153)
… homeless students. Key Findings District officials did not claim State aid totaling $145,164 for nonresident … State aid totaling $62,920 because the filing deadlines have passed. The District may also lose the remaining $82,244 in State aid if officials do not properly submit claims for reimbursement by June 30, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/03/01/chateaugay-central-school-district-nonresident-homeless-student-state-aidWestern Suffolk Board of Cooperative Educational Services - Clerical Overtime (2023M-124)
… report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether Western Suffolk Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) … Determine whether Western Suffolk Board of Cooperative Educational Services BOCES …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2024/03/29/western-suffolk-board-cooperative-educational-services-clerical-overtime-2023m-124William Floyd Union Free School District – Check Signing and Online Banking (2022M-192)
… The District Treasurer (Treasurer) allowed employees to affix her signature to checks without overseeing the check signing process; of … check signature at all times. Designate a Deputy Treasurer to sign checks and authorize electronic/wire transfers in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/02/03/william-floyd-union-free-school-district-check-signing-and-online-bankingTown of Worcester – Claims Audit (2022M-145)
… made for unsupported and/or improper claims and not in the best interest of the taxpayers. In our sample of 199 claims …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/02/10/town-worcester-claims-audit-2022m-145Fort Hunter Fire District – Capital Reserve Funds (2022M-202)
… not have an opportunity to exercise its rights as provided in General Municipal Law. As of August 31, 2022, the three … not: Properly establish the equipment capital reserve fund in accordance with General Municipal Law. Develop a multiyear … Key Recommendations Establish capital reserve funds in compliance with General Municipal Law. Develop a multiyear …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2023/05/26/fort-hunter-fire-district-capital-reserve-funds-2022m-202Village of Odessa – Clerk-Treasurers' Records and Reports (2020M-11)
… for, recorded and reported financial transactions in a timely manner. Key Findings The former Clerk-Treasurer did not make cash deposits in a timely manner. The former Clerk-Treasurer did not … (NYSLRS). Key Recommendations Deposit all cash receipts in a timely manner, within the legal requirements. Develop …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2023/06/16/village-odessa-clerk-treasurers-records-and-reports-2020m-11Greater Southern Tier Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Capital Assets (2024M-35)
… report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether Greater Southern Tier (GST) Board of Cooperative Educational Services … Determine whether Greater Southern Tier GST Board of Cooperative Educational Services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2024/06/21/greater-southern-tier-board-cooperative-educational-services-capital-assets-2024mTown of Stafford – Capital Projects (2024M-17)
Determine whether the Town of Stafford Town Town Board Board properly authorized and monitored capital project activity
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/07/12/town-stafford-capital-projects-2024m-17Tompkins County – Consumer Protection: Accuracy of Weights and Measures (S9-24-7)
… testing of all weighing and measuring devices used to price goods and whether complete records were maintained. Key … Department did not develop and implement procedures for price accuracy testing. Key Recommendations Perform required … testing of all weighing and measuring devices used to price goods and whether complete records were maintained …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2024/09/03/tompkins-county-consumer-protection-accuracy-weights-and-measures-s9-24-7Wyoming County – Consumer Protection: Accuracy of Weights and Measures (S9-24-10)
… were not inspected as required. There was no system in place to maintain a complete and accurate master list of … and measuring devices or update the inventory of devices. In addition, the Department did not develop and implement … testing. Key Recommendations Perform required testing in accordance with New York State Department of Agriculture …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2024/09/03/wyoming-county-consumer-protection-accuracy-weights-and-measures-s9-24-10Caledonia Joint Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-350)
… pays certain claims prior to the Board’s audit which are not statutorily authorized for payment in advance of audit. … by the Treasurer include only year-to-date information and do not provide detail for the current month’s activities. Key Recommendations Ensure that all claims have appropriate supporting documentation, and (other than …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/03/14/caledonia-joint-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operationsSt. Lawrence County – Financial Condition (2016M-173)
… January 1, 2014 through September 30, 2015. Background St. Lawrence County is located in northern New York State and … St Lawrence County Financial Condition 2016M173 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2016/06/24/st-lawrence-county-financial-condition-2016m-173Village of Wurtsboro – Financial Operations (2017M-71)
… 31, 2017. Background The Village of Wurtsboro is located in the Town of Mamakating in Sullivan County and has a population of approximately … of $95,300 from the water fund to maintain operations in the last three years. The Mayor and Board did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2017/11/10/village-wurtsboro-financial-operations-2017m-71Village of Port Chester – Payroll (2017M-115)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the accuracy of payroll payments for the period June 1, 2015 through … Village of Port Chester Payroll 2017M115 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2017/10/13/village-port-chester-payroll-2017m-115Westmoreland Central School District – State Transportation Aid (2017M-220)
… The Westmoreland Central School District is located in the Towns of Vernon, Westmoreland and Whitestown and the City of Rome in Oneida County. The District, which is governed by a … and the District should receive approximately $1.3 million in transportation aid for these buses through 2021-22. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/12/22/westmoreland-central-school-district-state-transportation-aid-2017m-220Wayne County Water and Sewer Authority – Water and Sewer Operations and Wastewater System Cybersecurity (2017M-276)
… determine whether Authority officials ensured that water and sewer account adjustments and the assessment of penalties were approved and accurately and appropriately billed and collected and … Wayne County Water and Sewer Authority Water and Sewer Operations and Wastewater …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2018/04/06/wayne-county-water-and-sewer-authority-water-and-sewer-operations-and-wastewaterTown of Carlton – Town Supervisor’s Fiscal Responsibilities (2017M-263)
… October 2, 2017. Background The Town of Carlton is located in Orleans County and has a population of approximately … were accurate and complete and did not deposit receipts in a timely manner. We found that 93 percent of receipts … and accurate accounting records and deposit all money in a timely manner. Submit annual financial reports to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/02/16/town-carlton-town-supervisors-fiscal-responsibilities-2017m-263Columbia County – Court and Trust Funds (2014M-353)
… have established appropriate controls to safeguard and account for court and trust funds for the period January 1, 2013 through January 1, 2014. Background County officials are responsible for … have established appropriate controls to safeguard and account for court and trust funds for the period January …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2015/01/16/columbia-county-court-and-trust-funds-2014m-353Sodus Central School District – Financial Management (2016M-392)
… analyzed and maintained. The District does not have a long-term financial plan for both capital projects and operating … plan which includes the District’s intentions for the long-term accumulation and use of reserve funds. Develop a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/12/23/sodus-central-school-district-financial-management-2016m-392