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Village of Horseheads – Claims Auditing and Disbursements (2023M-134)
… Key Findings Based on our sample of $1.1 million in claims and disbursements reviewed, Village officials did … and Internet services for necessity, which resulted in expenditures of $5,406 for 11 service lines with no usage. … into the possible misappropriation of Village funds. In August 2023, the Assistant Clerk was arrested on the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/05/10/village-horseheads-claims-auditing-and-disbursements-2023m-134Village of Argyle – Water Billing and Collections (2023M-148)
… (Board) provided adequate oversight of water billings and collections. Key Findings Officials did not provide adequate oversight of water billings and collections. As a result, delinquent accounts were not enforced, and the Village lost revenue. The Clerk-Treasurer did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/05/31/village-argyle-water-billing-and-collections-2023m-148Downsville Fire District – Procurement and Claims Audit (2022M-130)
… that goods and services were procured in accordance with the procurement policy and claims were approved prior to … ensure that goods and services were procured in accordance with the procurement policy and that all claims were approved … services tested, totaling $58,117 (11 percent), complied with the District’s procurement policy, because they either …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2022/12/30/downsville-fire-district-procurement-and-claims-audit-2022m-130Town of Western - Supervisor’s Records and Reports (2022M-184)
… reports. As a result, the Town Board’s (Board’s) ability to monitor the Town’s financial operations and make sound … not have accurate financial records and has been unable to obtain bonding for a capital project. In addition, the … records. Provide reliable monthly financial reports to the Board and file AUDs, as required. Town officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/02/10/town-western-supervisors-records-and-reports-2022m-184Town of Putnam – Accounting Records and Reports (2022M-188)
… records and reports. Key Findings The Supervisor did not maintain the Town’s accounting records and reports, as required, in a complete, accurate, up to date or timely manner . Without reliable accounting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/03/10/town-putnam-accounting-records-and-reports-2022m-188Village of Odessa – Clerk-Treasurers' Records and Reports (2020M-11)
… Determine whether the Clerk-Treasurers accurately and completely accounted for, recorded and reported financial transactions in a timely manner. Key … did not properly record her leave usage . She earned and used leave that she was not entitled to and paid herself …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2023/06/16/village-odessa-clerk-treasurers-records-and-reports-2020m-11Village of Dolgeville – Treasurer’s Records and Reports (2024M-28)
… balances. Provide adequate budget status and balance sheet reports to the Board each month. Prepare and file the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/07/03/village-dolgeville-treasurers-records-and-reports-2024m-28City of Rensselaer – Accounting Records and Reports (2023M-26)
… including a variance where the reconciled bank balance for one bank account was $2.9 million less than the accounting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2024/08/02/city-rensselaer-accounting-records-and-reports-2023m-26Town of German – Supervisor’s Records and Reports (2023M-54)
… report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Town of German (Town) Town Supervisor (Supervisor) maintained … was compromised, resulting in diminished transparency of the Town’s financial operations. The former Supervisor: Incorrectly recorded almost $1 million of highway fund revenues and $57,000 of fire protection fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/07/14/town-german-supervisors-records-and-reports-2023m-54Town of York – Budgeting and Financial Oversight (2014M-181)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Town’s budgeting practices and financial … policies and procedures or long-term financial plans to govern the budget process or the appropriate level of fund balance to be maintained in each fund. As a result, the Board did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/10/17/town-york-budgeting-and-financial-oversight-2014m-181Town of Leicester – Budgeting and Financial Oversight (2015M-158)
… 24, 2015. Background The Town of Leicester is located in Livingston County and has an approximate population of … or the appropriate level of fund balance to maintain in each fund. The Board adopted unrealistic budgets that … reasonable levels of fund balance to be maintained in each fund. Adopt budgets with realistic estimates of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/11/13/town-leicester-budgeting-and-financial-oversight-2015m-158Town of Day – Supervisor’s Records and Reports (2014M-225)
… with recorded cash balances until after the end of the year. Key Recommendations Ensure that the accounting records …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/11/21/town-day-supervisors-records-and-reports-2014m-225Town of Caton – Supervisor’s Records and Reports (2014M-359)
… July 31, 2014. Background The Town of Caton is located in Steuben County and has a population of approximately … the annual financial report with OSC for 2012 and 2013 in a timely manner. Key Recommendations Provide the … File the annual financial report with OSC and the clerk in a timely fashion. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/03/06/town-caton-supervisors-records-and-reports-2014m-359Town of Caroga – Supervisor’s Records and Reports (2015M-182)
… April 30, 2015. Background The Town of Caroga is located in Fulton County and has a population of approximately 1,200. … required 2013 and 2014 annual financial reports with OSC in a timely manner. The Board did not perform annual audits …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/11/20/town-caroga-supervisors-records-and-reports-2015m-182Town of Marcellus – Supervisor’s Records and Reports (2013M-375)
… 31, 2013. Background The Town of Marcellus is located in Onondaga County and has a population of 6,200. The Town … required annual financial report for 2010, 2011 or 2012 in a timely manner. The Board did not perform, or provide … include fund balance amounts and reconciled cash balances, in addition to budget-to-actual comparisons for each fund and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/03/14/town-marcellus-supervisors-records-and-reports-2013m-375Town of Argyle – Town Clerk and Budgeting (2012M-231)
… over the Clerk’s office and the Town’s budgeting practices for the period January 1, 2010, to June 30, 2012. Background … 2007, the Town has incorrectly budgeted and accounted for all of its sales tax revenues, totaling $296,353, in the … Ensure that all Town-issued credit cards are used for business purposes only and the monthly credit card …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/03/11/town-argyle-town-clerk-and-budgeting-2012m-231Town of Clarkson – Budgeting and Board Oversight (2013M-339)
… detailed written agreements with the payroll processor and bank to ensure that the Town’s information and resources are … current "agreement" for payroll services with the Town’s legal counsel and make amendments, as appropriate, so that the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/02/21/town-clarkson-budgeting-and-board-oversight-2013m-339Wallkill Fire District – Inappropriate Payments and Purchase (2015M-39)
… District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from the Town, and is governed by an elected five-member Board of Fire … purchases, including gas, cigarettes, groceries and other personal items. The Board did not perform a proper … Wallkill Fire District Inappropriate Payments and Purchase 2015M39 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2016/01/08/wallkill-fire-district-inappropriate-payments-and-purchase-2015m-39Hillside Fire District – Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2016M-284)
… State, distinct and separate from the Town of Rhinebeck in Dutchess County. The District is governed by an elected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2016/09/30/hillside-fire-district-cash-receipts-and-disbursements-2016m-284Ashville Fire District – Procurement and Board Oversight (2025M-81)
… readiness and public trust. The board of commissioners is also responsible for the overall financial management and … behalf of taxpayers. This includes ensuring that equipment is acquired in a cost-effective manner by creating as much … as possible. A well-planned solicitation effort is important to reach as many qualified vendors as possible. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/12/24/ashville-fire-district-procurement-and-board-oversight-2025m-81