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Grahamsville Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-117)
… and separate from the Town of Neversink, and located in Sullivan County. The Board of Fire Commissioners consists … requirements. Use the unexpended surplus fund balance in a manner that benefits District taxpayers. Ensure that reserve funds are established, funded and used in accordance with all related statutory provisions. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/08/09/grahamsville-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operationsChautauqua County – Investments and Payroll (2016M-147)
… The Director of Finance did not always invest funds in accordance with the County’s adopted investment policy or … investment program to ensure that all investments are made in the County’s best interests and are in compliance with adopted policies and GML. Consult with the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2015/12/23/chautauqua-county-investments-and-payroll-2016m-147Ballston Area Recreation Commission – Board Oversight (2015M-269)
… of Milton, Malta and Ballston, the Village of Ballston Spa and the Ballston Spa Central School District, in Saratoga County. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/02/05/ballston-area-recreation-commission-board-oversight-2015m-269Town of Minerva – Payroll and Cash Receipts (2015M-342)
… purpose of our audit was to review the internal controls in place over the Town’s payroll and cash receipts processes … April 30, 2015. Background The Town of Minerva is located in Essex County and has a population of approximately 810. … accruals. The clerk did not deposit a total of $10,004 in collections, and Town officials cannot account for this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/10/06/town-minerva-payroll-and-cash-receipts-2015m-342City of Yonkers – Financial Operations (2017M-119)
… City, which is governed by an elected seven-member City Council, was given responsibility for managing the Yonkers … borrowed without first exhausting prior bond proceeds. The Council has continued to appropriate fund balance in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2018/04/13/city-yonkers-financial-operations-2017m-119Salamanca City School District – Financial Management and Payroll (2017M-138)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the District’s financial management practices and … the statutory limit. Review all reserves at least annually to determine if the amounts reserved are necessary and reasonable. Any excess funds should be transferred to unrestricted fund balance (where allowed by law) or to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/03/30/salamanca-city-school-district-financial-management-and-payroll-2017m-138Mount Vernon City School District – Purchasing and Claims Auditing (2017M-198)
… adequately supported and properly audited before payment for the period July 1, 2015 through April 3, 2017. Background … during the 2015-16 school year. Budgeted appropriations for the 2017-18 fiscal year total approximately $246 million. … or properly administer or award competitive bids for purchases totaling $13 million and did not seek …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/02/23/mount-vernon-city-school-district-purchasing-and-claims-auditing-2017mCity of Newburgh – Budget Review (B6-16-17)
… Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant … the 2017 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The City of Newburgh, located in Orange County, issued debt totaling … City of Newburgh Budget Review B61617 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2016/11/10/city-newburgh-budget-review-b6-16-17Northeastern Clinton Central School District – Payroll (2016M-76)
… Northeastern Clinton Central School District is located in the Towns of Altona, Champlain, Chazy and Mooers in Clinton County. The District, which operates four schools … the duties and responsibilities of each person involved in the payroll process, and monitor implementation of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/17/northeastern-clinton-central-school-district-payroll-2016m-76Olean City School District – Financial Management (2016M-210)
Olean City School District Financial Management 2016M210
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/10/28/olean-city-school-district-financial-management-2016m-210Warsaw Central School District – Financial Management (2016M-278)
… Background The Warsaw Central School District is located in the Towns of Gainesville, Java, Middlebury, Orangeville, Warsaw and Wethersfield in Wyoming County. The District, which operates two schools … by law) or to other reserves established and maintained in compliance with statutory directives. Use available debt …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/12/16/warsaw-central-school-district-financial-management-2016m-278Mexico Academy Central School District –Financial Management (2016M-219)
… officials effectively managed the District’s finances for the period July 1, 2014 through April 5, 2016. Background … $54.2 million. Key Findings Based on the new terms of the nuclear power plant’s payment in lieu of taxes agreement, the … cycles to gradually align with ongoing revenue estimates. Use reserve funds as intended, and fund balance when needed, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/09/09/mexico-academy-central-school-district-financial-management-2016m-219Rochester Academy Charter School – Purchasing (2013M-144)
… Background The Rochester Academy Charter School is located in the City of Rochester, in Monroe County. The oversight for school operations is … We found that the School used restrictive practices in some of their purchases, which undermined the intent of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2013/07/26/rochester-academy-charter-school-purchasing-2013m-144Lindenhurst Union Free School District – Credit Cards (2016M-179)
… The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s credit card purchases for appropriate use and compliance with … approximately $148.5 million. Key Findings The District’s credit card policy did not require employees to acknowledge receiving the policy. The District’s credit card policy did not address cash advances available …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/29/lindenhurst-union-free-school-district-credit-cards-2016m-179Lancaster Central School District – Financial Condition (2016M-101)
… Lancaster Central School District (District) is located in the Towns of Lancaster, Cheektowaga and Elma in Erie County. The District, which operates seven schools … of appropriations and the use of fund balance and reserves in the annual budget. Ensure the debt reserve is used to pay …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/15/lancaster-central-school-district-financial-condition-2016m-101Opinion 98-13
… of by town) -- Contracts (with museum registered by regents) LOCAL LAWS -- Fees (imposition of for visiting town … historical material); (contract with museum registered by regents) ARTS & CULTURAL AFFAIRS LAW, §§57.07, 61.05; … grant money for the support of a museum registered by the regents or may contract with the trustees of such a museum to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-13Opinion 98-10
… of village streets performed by the town pursuant to a contract with the village. This is in reply to your letter concerning a contract between a town and a village for the repair and … to pre-empt may be express (see Jancyn Manufacturing Corp. v County of Suffolk , 71 NY2d 91, 524 NYS2d 8) or may …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-10Opinion 95-7
… (as "governing body" of district); (authority to enter into a municipal cooperation agreement) MUNICIPAL … (authority of district governed by separate commissioners to participate) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §§119-n(b); 119-o(1); … district, may, by a majority vote, authorize the district to enter into a municipal cooperation agreement with other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-7Opinion 2002-12
… under the supervision of a single superintendent of public works. All officers and employees performing services for the … would be supervised by a single superintendent of public works. All officers and employees providing services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-12-0Opinion 2002-12
… -- Streets and Highways (combining two village street departments) -- Water (combining two village water … Department (cooperation agreement to combine two village street departments) VILLAGES -- Powers and Duties (municipal … cooperation agreement to combine sewer, water and street departments of the two villages) WATER SUPPLY AND …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-12