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Town of Gilboa – Real Property Tax Exemptions Administration (2024M-81)
… Key Findings The Assessor did not properly administer forest land, religious and veteran’s real property tax exemptions. Of the 408 forest land, religious and veteran’s real property tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/09/13/town-gilboa-real-property-tax-exemptions-administration-2024m-81Town of Olean Volunteer Fire Company No. 1, Inc., - Controls Over Financial Activities
… through November 24, 2014. Background The Olean Volunteer Fire Company No. 1, Inc. is located in the Town of Olean, Cattaraugus County, and provides fire protection within an area of the Town. The Board of … Town of Olean Volunteer Fire Company No 1 Inc Controls Over Financial Activities …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/04/03/town-olean-volunteer-fire-company-no-1-inc-controls-overJamison Road Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2015M-95)
… did not have policies governing the use of debit cards or online payments. The Treasurer’s financial records and … policies that include provision for debit cards and online payments. Monitor the Treasurer's records and reports …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/11/06/jamison-road-volunteer-fire-company-inc-internal-controls-overHauppauge Fire District – Mandatory Training and Procurement (2014M-375)
… April 30, 2014. Background The Hauppauge Fire District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate … $3.8 million. Key Findings Three Fire Commissioners had not attended mandatory training required by New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/04/03/hauppauge-fire-district-mandatory-training-and-procurement-2014m-375Halfmoon Hillcrest Volunteer Fire Department – Financial Operations (2015M-183)
… 31, 2015. Background The Halfmoon Hillcrest Volunteer Fire Department is a not-for-profit organization located in … Halfmoon, Saratoga County. The Department, which provides fire protection for the Towns of Halfmoon and Clifton Park … Halfmoon Hillcrest Volunteer Fire Department Financial Operations 2015M183 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/11/06/halfmoon-hillcrest-volunteer-fire-department-financialClyde Fire Company – Controls Over Financial Activity (2015M-072)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the internal controls over the … for all Company bank accounts, and provide a copy of this information to the Committee and membership. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/08/14/clyde-fire-company-controls-over-financial-activity-2015m-072LaGrange Fire District – Board Oversight (2014M-127)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s … for cash receipts and disbursements and did not adopt a travel policy. District financials records were not audited, … the District does not enter into any contract in which an officer or employee has a prohibited interest. Adopt written …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/08/14/lagrange-fire-district-board-oversight-2014m-127State Police Bulletin No. SP-155
… authorization forms or eligibility information, contact Shannon Sitcer at 518-436-0120 or email at [email protected] …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-155-change-eligibility-new-york-state-troopers-pba-signal-30-fund-and-newJefferson County Probation Department – Restitution Payments (S9-20-10)
… Determine whether the Jefferson County County Probation Department Department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2021/12/14/jefferson-county-probation-department-restitution-payments-s9-20-10Seneca County Probation Department – Restitution Payments (S9-20-7)
… Recommendations Establish adequate policies and procedures for enforcing and monitoring restitution obligations. Provide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2021/12/14/seneca-county-probation-department-restitution-payments-s9-20-7Canajoharie Central School District – Fuel Purchasing (2021M-170)
… [ read complete report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether Canajoharie Central … competition and did not audit fuel claims, as required. The District could have reduced its fuel expenditures by at … unnecessary fees, if fuel was purchased through the Office of General Services (OGS) fuel card services contract during …
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)
… bases and did not have an understanding of the finances for the closed landfill. In addition, the Board: Did not treat taxpayers equitably when budgeting for and allocating certain revenues and expenditures in the … and capital plan including a formal detailed plan for reserves. Town officials agreed with our findings and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/06/11/town-wolcott-financial-management-2020m-131Town of Butternuts – Disbursements (2021M-62)
… Law) by authorizing insurance claims and annual contracts to be paid before audit and approval. The Board also exceeded … Law (GML) by allowing a third-party vendor direct access to the Town’s bank account that, at times, had more than … on deposit. In addition, the Board allowed debit cards to be used, which resulted in a circumvention of the Town’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/08/06/town-butternuts-disbursements-2021m-62Town of Amherst Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2020M-148)
… monitor to ensure the annual report filed with the New York State Authorities Budget Office (ABO) and the Office …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2021/09/10/town-amherst-industrial-development-agency-project-approvalKirkwood Fire Company District No. 1, Inc. – Collections and Disbursements (2021M-73)
… The Board did not fulfill its fiduciary responsibilities to ensure money was adequately safeguarded and accounted for … As a result, neither the Company nor we were able to confirm all money was properly deposited, disbursed and … totaling $7,770 lacked proper supporting documentation to determine whether they were deposited in full. $385 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2021/10/08/kirkwood-fire-company-district-no-1-inc-collections-andAdirondack Central School District – Information Technology (2022M-61)
… did not adopt an IT contingency plan. Therefore, a cyber incident could result in the loss of data and serious …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/08/12/adirondack-central-school-district-information-technology-2022m-61North Greenbush Common School District – Claims Auditing (2022M-112)
Determine whether the North Greenbush Common School District District Board of Education Board ensured claims were supported appropriate and audited and approved prior to payment
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/10/07/north-greenbush-common-school-district-claims-auditing-2022m-112Town of Ephratah – Accounting Records and Reports (2022M-138)
… manner. Annual Update Documents (AUDs) from 2015 through 2020 were filed with the Office of the State Comptroller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/12/02/town-ephratah-accounting-records-and-reports-2022m-138Genesee Valley Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Reserve Funds (2022M-39)
… established reserve funds, they did not transparently fund the reserves or use or maintain reserve funds at … were needed or reasonable. Did not adopt a written reserve fund policy. Adopting a reserve policy provides transparency … Key Recommendations Adopt a comprehensive written reserve fund policy. Review all reserve balances to determine whether …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2022/07/08/genesee-valley-board-cooperative-educational-services-reserve-funds-2022m-39University Preparatory Charter School for Young Men - Payroll (2023M-123)
… Determine whether University Preparatory Charter School for Young Men (School) officials accurately compensated employees. Key … compensate employees or require adequate support for hours worked. Therefore, payroll errors went undetected … Determine whether University Preparatory Charter School for Young Men School officials accurately compensated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2023/12/01/university-preparatory-charter-school-young-men-payroll-2023m-123