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Genesee Valley Central School District – Reserve Accounts and Extra-Classroom Activities (2014M-56)
… The Genesee Valley Central School District is located in Allegany County and is governed by an elected seven-member … and reasonable, and develop a plan for using these amounts in a manner that benefits District taxpayers and complies … There are no recommendations pertaining to ECAs in this report. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/06/27/genesee-valley-central-school-district-reserve-accounts-and-extraTown of White Creek – Disbursements and Annual Financial Reports (2023M-41)
… and filed the annual update documents (AUDs) in a timely manner. Key Findings The Supervisor did not provide … checks. Properly sign checks; instead, a rubber signature stamp was used, which is not permitted. Review the canceled check images to ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/08/04/town-white-creek-disbursements-and-annual-financial-reports-2023m-41Jericho Union Free School District – Acceptable Use Policy (2022M-194)
… the Assistant Superintendent for Business Affairs (ASB), were not aware that they were expected to follow the … and recommendations. Appendix B includes our comments on issues raised in the District’s response letter. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/07/21/jericho-union-free-school-district-acceptable-use-policy-2022m-194West Hempstead Union Free School District – Nonstudent Network User Account Controls (2023M-9)
… complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether West Hempstead Union Free School District (District) … audit school west hempstead …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/07/14/west-hempstead-union-free-school-district-nonstudent-network-user-accountStamford Central School District – Fund Balance Management (2022M-199)
… taxpayers, and the District levied more taxes than needed to fund operations. The Board overestimated appropriations … by an average of $1.4 million (14 percent) and planned to use fund balance to cover operating deficits when the District realized …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/04/14/stamford-central-school-district-fund-balance-management-2022m-199Town of Stratford – Supervisor’s Records (2013M-11)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Supervisor’s accounting records for the period January 1, 2011, to May 31, 2012. Background The Town of Stratford is located … Key Findings The Supervisor assigned his accounting duties to a bookkeeper. Except for some minor exceptions, which we …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/03/15/town-stratford-supervisors-records-2013m-11X.7.B Local Customers – X. Guide to Vendor/Customer Management
… business under the same Tax Identification Number. In this case, the Business Units will relate the Local Customer to a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-x/x7b-local-customersTown of Butternuts – Highway Facility Capital Project (2021M-94)
… material on the highway garage. Ensure the required annual financial reports filed with the State Comptroller’s Office … Approve a capital project budget and require periodic financial reports that show revenues and expenditures …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/01/07/town-butternuts-highway-facility-capital-project-2021m-94State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… information is accurate. The board did not ensure payments in lieu of taxes (PILOTs) were billed and paid in accordance with PILOT agreements. As a result, a business … claims totaling $30,150 before board audit and approval. In addition, officials did not ensure sufficient …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsVII.10.E Cash Advance Reimbursement – VII. State Revenues and Appropriated Loan Receivables
… All cash advance accounts must only be reimbursed for appropriate, allowable and documented State … All cash advance accounts must only be reimbursed for appropriate allowable and documented State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vii/vii10e-cash-advance-reimbursementTown of Olive – Claims Processing and Information Technology (2012M-223)
… The Town of Olive is located in Ulster County and has a population of 4,419. The Town is governed by a Town Board, which comprises four elected members and an … or alternate documentation. Internal controls over IT do not adequately protect electronic data. The Board has not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/02/01/town-olive-claims-processing-and-information-technology-2012m-223Conclusion – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… deliberate audit of claims is conducted, a message is sent to all officers and employees that this oversight function is … local government or school district. Allocating resources to improve the effectiveness of your claims auditing process … environment of your organization. OSC will be pleased to assist you with any questions you have regarding the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/conclusionTown of Livonia – Justice Court (2015M-76)
… our audit was to examine the Court’s financial operations for the period January 1, 2013 through March 17, 2015. … maintains a Justice Court with two elected Justices. For 2014, the Town reported net revenues from fines and … perform monthly bank reconciliations or accountabilities for their review. The Justices did not routinely submit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2015/07/24/town-livonia-justice-court-2015m-76Village of Westhampton Beach – Internal Controls Over Information Technology (2013M-173)
Village of Westhampton Beach Internal Controls Over Information Technology 2013M173
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/08/30/village-westhampton-beach-internal-controls-over-information-technology-2013m-173Town of Genesee Falls – Fiscal Stress (2013M-146)
… sound financial condition. The Town’s general and highway funds’ budgeted appropriations for the 2013 fiscal … $165,824 and $312,972, respectively. Key Findings The highway fund’s financial condition has diminished in recent … allowed budgets to be over-expended. Specifically, the highway fund experienced unplanned operating deficits in 2011 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/06/12/town-genesee-falls-fiscal-stress-2013m-146Village of Albion – Water and Sewer Rents (2013M-108)
… duties or implement compensating controls. Ensure that master meter is recalibrated periodically. Deposit all moneys …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/06/21/village-albion-water-and-sewer-rents-2013m-108Village of Canton – Clerk-Treasurer’s Records and Reports (2021M-101)
… the Village’s financial affairs and financial condition is inhibited. Key Recommendations Maintain proper accounting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2021/11/24/village-canton-clerk-treasurers-records-and-reports-2021m-101V.3.G Product Code – V. Chart of Accounts (COA) Governance
The Product ChartField is used to record revenue or expenses related to agencyprovided goods or services at a more detailed level than statewide eg revenueexpenses related to specific fees fines or licenses
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-v/v3g-product-codeState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced … Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal spending, the state's 170,000 … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsPort Jervis City School District – Financial Condition (2022M-152)
… an average of $5.8 million each year from 2017-18 through 2020-21 and appropriated $4.8 million of fund balance that … fund balance to comply with the statutory limit. Budget for the funding of reserves and capital projects rather than …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/11/23/port-jervis-city-school-district-financial-condition-2022m-152