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Town of Galen – Financial Management (2014M-341)
… ambulance service as a Town department in accordance with law. … The purpose of our audit was to examine the Boards …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/06/05/town-galen-financial-management-2014m-341Town of West Union – Board Oversight and Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2014M-307)
… highway fund had available fund balance that was more than 50 percent of the ensuing year’s budget. These fund balances …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/02/20/town-west-union-board-oversight-and-cash-receipts-and-disbursements-2014m-307Richland Fire District – Board Oversight (2016M-374)
… the State, distinct and separate from the Town of Richland in Oswego County. There is one fire company located within … tax, known as foreign fire insurance money, was placed in the District’s general fund checking account and … Key Recommendations Deposit foreign fire insurance money in a separate bank account so it will not be commingled with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/01/27/richland-fire-district-board-oversight-2016m-374Accounts Payable Advisory No. 71
… for the 2020 tax year to accommodate the creation of Form 1099-NEC. Payors now report non-employee compensation … Financial System (SFS). On October 25, 2021, New York State will implement updates to the SFS to accommodate the … the SFS will contact Bulkload agencies to discuss a plan for transitioning their systems to send SFS the new …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/71-processing-payments-subject-federal-reportingOswego School District Public Library – Selected Cash Receipts (2013M-397)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess internal controls over tax receipts and … School District has been reducing the amount of money paid to the Library when there are refunds in property assessments due to tax certiorari judgments. However, there is no authority …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2014/03/21/oswego-school-district-public-library-selected-cash-receipts-2013m-397Rochester City School District – Payroll and Procurement (2016M-435)
… Background The Rochester City School District is located in the City of Rochester, Monroe County. The District, which … for the processing or monitoring of payroll payments. In our audit sample of payroll payments, we identified over $356,600 in incorrect or unsupported payments. Hundreds of staff …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/04/10/rochester-city-school-district-payroll-and-procurement-2016m-435Pittsford Central School District – Security of Personal, Private and Sensitive Information (PPSI) on Mobile Computing Devices and Extracurricular Cash Records and Collections (2016M-92)
… The Pittsford Central School District is located in the Towns of Pittsford, Brighton, Mendon, Penfield and Perinton in Monroe County and the Town of Victor in Ontario County. The District, which operates nine schools …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/08/12/pittsford-central-school-district-security-personal-private-and-sensitiveSaranac Central School District – Payroll (2015M-298)
… The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the District’s payroll procedures for the period July 1, 2014 through … or salaries to be paid; making changes to employees’ pay rates, withholdings and deductions and having access to … (i.e., time records) to ensure that payments were based on the actual hours or days worked and Board-authorized …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/01/22/saranac-central-school-district-payroll-2015m-298Housing Authority Administrative Expenditures (2016-MS-2)
… to serve and two tenant commissioners that are voted in by a group of their peers. The Board oversees an Executive … which allowed inappropriate expenditures to go undetected. In four of six authorities, we found either excessive … of knowledge of the travel policy by staff or expenditures in excess of those allowed by the existing travel policy; or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2016/11/18/housing-authority-administrative-expenditures-2016-ms-2East Moriches Union Free School District - Budget Review (B7-15-5)
… Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to provide an independent evaluation … taxes for applicable projected salaries at the established rates and adjust the budgeted appropriations as necessary. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/04/09/east-moriches-union-free-school-district-budget-review-b7-15-5North Colonie Central School District – Claims Processing (2013M-9)
… Colonie Central School District (District) is located in the Town of Colonie, Albany County. The District is … supported and that goods and services have been received in the amount and price as ordered prior to payment. We … them to see if they were properly supported and audited in a timely manner. All of the 45 claims tested were audited …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/03/29/north-colonie-central-school-district-claims-processing-2013m-9DiNapoli: Bombay Clerk Sentenced for Pocketing Justice Court Fees
… Thomas P. DiNapoli. Eric Fleury, 44, was sentenced in Dickinson Town Court to three years’ probation and ordered … nearly a year, investigators found. Since taking office in 2007, DiNapoli has committed to fighting public corruption … easy-to-use website was created to promote transparency in government and provide taxpayers with better access to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/dinapoli-bombay-clerk-sentenced-pocketing-justice-court-feesWhitney Point Central School District – Information Technology (2023M-179)
… potential inability to communicate during a disruption. In addition to sensitive IT control weaknesses that we … user accounts (4 percent) that were not needed and/or used in more than five years. All of these user accounts were … B includes our comment on an issue that was raised in the District’s response letter. … Determine whether …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/06/14/whitney-point-central-school-district-information-technology-2023m-179Stay Informed – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… benefits are an important part of a solid financial plan. They can help you and your beneficiaries achieve … way to review your benefits and conduct business with NYSLRS. In many cases, you’ll be able to use Retirement Online instead of mailing forms or calling NYSLRS. Members can view benefit information, update contact …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/stay-informedJefferson County – Court and Trust Funds (2022-C&T-6)
… money from foreclosures and contract disputes resulting in a mechanic’s lien. These actions are recorded in the County Clerk’s office when payments are deposited as required by court order. Additionally, in certain circumstances, funds from estates are entrusted to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2022/11/23/jefferson-county-court-and-trust-funds-2022-ct-6Putnam County – Court and Trust Funds (2024-C&T-2)
… money from foreclosures and contract disputes resulting in a mechanic’s lien (i.e., a security interest in property filed to ensure payment for contracted services … rendered on the property). These actions are recorded in the County Clerk’s (Clerk) office when payments are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/court-and-trust/2024/03/29/putnam-county-court-and-trust-funds-2024-ct-2Village of Pomona – Transparency of Fiscal Activities (S9-24-17)
… results of the Village’s fiscal activities to the public in a transparent manner. Key Findings The Board did not: … required by GML Section 30 and Village Law Section 4-408. In addition, there was no evidence the Board reviewed and … are accurate. The Board’s ineffective oversight resulted in: A limited ability to oversee financial operations, An …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2024/12/20/village-pomona-transparency-fiscal-activities-s9-24-17Montauk Fire District – Board Oversight (2024M-117)
… was inconsistent with New York State General Municipal Law (GML) in several aspects, potentially inhibiting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2024/12/24/montauk-fire-district-board-oversight-2024m-117Freeport Union Free School District – Financial Management (2024M-49)
… and maintaining unreasonable reserve balances results in real property tax levies that are higher than needed to … District officials disagreed with certain findings in our report, but indicated they plan to initiate corrective … Appendix B includes our comments on certain issues raised in the District’s response. … Determine whether the Freeport …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/11/01/freeport-union-free-school-district-financial-management-2024m-49Falconer Central School District – Financial Management (2024M-52)
… complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Falconer Central School District (District) Board of Education (Board) and … overestimated budgetary appropriations by an annual average of $3.7 million (17 percent). Could not demonstrate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/08/09/falconer-central-school-district-financial-management-2024m-52