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Southern Cayuga Central School District – Financial Condition (2020M-77)
… officials effectively managed the District’s financial condition. Key Findings The Board and District officials did not effectively manage financial condition. The Board underestimated revenues by an average of … officials effectively managed the Districts financial condition …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/11/06/southern-cayuga-central-school-district-financial-condition-2020m-77Wallace Fire District – Board Oversight (2024M-126)
… competitive methods to purchase a used 2008 brush truck (mini pumper) that cost $175,000. As a result, officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/04/04/wallace-fire-district-board-oversight-2024m-126Town of Gilboa – Real Property Tax Exemptions Administration (2024M-81)
… 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 exemptions granted in 2022 and 2023, we … Assessor granted to 23 property owners. We determined that 85 of the exemptions totaling approximately $644,523 that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/09/13/town-gilboa-real-property-tax-exemptions-administration-2024m-81Town of Poestenkill – Credit Card Purchases (2024M-34)
… not limited to, household and personal care items, video streaming services and clothes that were made by the former … misdemeanor for petit larceny in February 2024. She paid $2,640 in restitution, which included additional amounts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/06/07/town-poestenkill-credit-card-purchases-2024m-34Nassau County – Consumer Protection: Accuracy of Weights and Measures (S9-24-9)
… testing of all weighing and measuring devices used to price goods and whether complete records were maintained. Key … Markets Law (AML).In addition, although the Division had a price accuracy testing policy, the Assistant Director did not conduct any price accuracy tests. As a result, consumers are at increased …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2024/09/03/nassau-county-consumer-protection-accuracy-weights-and-measures-s9-24-9Niagara County – Consumer Protection: Accuracy of Weights and Measures (S9-24-6)
… or maintain complete inspection records as required by New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets regulations and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2024/09/03/niagara-county-consumer-protection-accuracy-weights-and-measures-s9-24-6Washington County – Consumer Protection: Accuracy of Weights and Measures (S9-24-4)
… or maintain complete inspection records as required by New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets regulations and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2024/09/03/washington-county-consumer-protection-accuracy-weights-and-measures-s9-24-4Town of Olean Volunteer Fire Company No. 1, Inc., - Controls Over Financial Activities
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether controls were adequate to ensure that … disbursement. The Company did not maintain records showing how many people bought tickets or attended all fund-raising events. Key …
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)
… and reports to ensure they are accurate. Ensure that fundraiser cash advances and receipts are deposited in a …
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)
… purpose of our audit was to assess Board compliance with training requirements and to review internal controls over … Three Fire Commissioners had not attended mandatory training required by New York State Town Law. The District … goods and services. Key Recommendations Complete required training within 270 days of taking office. Closely monitor …
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)
… Fire Department is a not-for-profit organization located in the Town of Halfmoon, Saratoga County. The Department, … Key Recommendations Adopt financial policies to assist in safeguarding Department funds, such as policies for cash … from the Treasurer. Audit claims and include a resolution in the Board meeting minutes that specifies the claims …
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)
… Company is a not-for-profit volunteer organization located in the Village of Clyde in Wayne County. The Company is affiliated with the … Key Recommendations Review the financial reports provided by the Treasurer at each monthly meeting. Ensure that the …
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)
… does not enter into any contract in which an officer or employee has a prohibited interest. Adopt written policies …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/08/14/lagrange-fire-district-board-oversight-2014m-127Grahamsville 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-147Gardiner Fire District – Length of Service Award Program (2013M-265)
… 29, 2013. Background The Gardiner Fire District is located in the Town of Gardiner in Ulster County. The District is governed by an elected … and accurate records of its members’ activities performed in accordance with the District’s Point System were prepared. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/03/07/gardiner-fire-district-length-service-award-program-2013m-265Ballston Area Recreation Commission – Board Oversight (2015M-269)
… activity established to provide low-cost recreational and educational programs to children residing in the Towns of Milton, Malta and Ballston, the Village of Ballston Spa and the Ballston Spa Central School District, in Saratoga …
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)
… health insurance, and she was paid for leave valued at $8,235 that she had not earned and was not entitled to. The … leave time accruals. The clerk did not deposit a total of $10,004 in collections, and Town officials cannot account for … deposits and inappropriate withholdings and recovery of $8,235 from the clerk for leave time she was paid for that she …
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)
… June 30, 2016. Background The City of Yonkers is located in Westchester County and has a population of approximately … for managing the Yonkers Public Schools’ (YPS) finances in 2014. Budgeted appropriations for the 2017-18 fiscal year, … The Council has continued to appropriate fund balance in the City’s budget without using it. For the fiscal year …
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)
… Background The Salamanca City School District is located in the City of Salamanca and the Towns of Carrollton, Great Valley, Little Valley, Napoli and Salamanca in Cattaraugus County. The District is governed by an elected … by law) or to other reserves established and maintained in compliance with relevant statutes. Develop and adopt …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/03/30/salamanca-city-school-district-financial-management-and-payroll-2017m-138