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Personal Income Tax Refunds
… of our examination was to determine whether personal income tax refunds approved by the Department of Taxation and … The Department processes all New York State personal income tax returns. All returns that result in refunds are … of our examination was to determine whether personal income tax refunds approved by the Department of Taxation and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/04/14/personal-income-tax-refundsHewlett Bay Fire District
… The Board has not adopted policies and procedures for remote access and breach notification. The District does not have a … IT policy. Establish a policy for controlling remote access and adopt a breach notification policy. Develop …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/12/19/hewlett-bay-fire-districtMidway Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2012M-210)
… 1, 2011, to August 31, 2012. Background The District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from the Town of Colonie and the County of Albany in which it is located. The Board of Fire Commissioners … District claims; however, the audit of some claims was not in compliance with Town Law. Although the Board approves …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/01/18/midway-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2012m-210Rensselaer County – Public Health Department Receipts (2013M-18)
… were adequately accounted for and remitted to Finance in a timely manner. Although an Accounting Supervisor was … cash collection process to be sure sufficient controls are in place to ensure all receipts are properly accounted for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/03/26/rensselaer-county-public-health-department-receipts-2013m-18Pine City Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. – Financial Activities (2017M-140)
… January 1, 2016 through June 19, 2017. Background The Pine City Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. provides fire … Pine City Volunteer Fire Department Inc Financial Activities …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2017/10/13/pine-city-volunteer-fire-department-inc-financial-activitiesSouthern Tier East Regional Planning Development Board – Board Oversight (2017M-165)
… were followed. The former Director hired an employee in violation of Broome County Civil Service (BCCS) requirements …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2018/04/06/southern-tier-east-regional-planning-development-board-board-oversight-2017m-165Bridgehampton Fire District – Length of Service Award Program and Purchasing Practices (2017M-251)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether District officials properly administered … 2016 LOSAP records for 15 active members were inadequate to support 917 of 1,176 points earned by members. District … audit period. Key Recommendations Amend the point system to ensure compliance with GML. Ensure that complete and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2018/03/02/bridgehampton-fire-district-length-service-award-program-and-purchasingTown of Cambria – Capital Projects Financing (2017M-161)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review capital project finances for the … January 1, 2015 through May 11, 2017. Background The Town of Cambria is located in Niagara County and has a population … Town of Cambria Capital Projects Financing 2017M161 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/01/26/town-cambria-capital-projects-financing-2017m-161City of Utica – Parking Violation Enforcement and Collection (2015M-219)
… Background The City of Utica is located in Oneida County and has a population of approximately 61,800. The City is governed by an elected 10-member Common Council and Mayor. During our audit period, the City issued more than 10,000 violations and reported fines and penalties collected of $356,211. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2015/12/18/city-utica-parking-violation-enforcement-and-collection-2015m-219Thousand Islands Central School District – Purchasing (2016M-283)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the District’s purchasing practices for the period July 1, 2014 through April 30, 2016. … might not be prevented because Board members and staff are asked to disclose relationships pertaining to vendors …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/11/04/thousand-islands-central-school-district-purchasing-2016m-283Lisbon Central School District – Cafeteria Cash Receipts (2016M-152)
… July 1, 2014 through December 30, 2015. Background The Lisbon Central School District is located in the Towns of Lisbon, Madrid and Waddington and the City of Ogdensburg in … Lisbon Central School District Cafeteria Cash Receipts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/01/lisbon-central-school-district-cafeteria-cash-receipts-2016m-152East Hampton Union Free School District – Financial Software User Access (2016M-340)
… period July 1, 2014 through March 31, 2016. Background The East Hampton Union Free School District is located in the Town of East Hampton in Suffolk County. The District, which operates … East Hampton Union Free School District Financial Software …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/12/30/east-hampton-union-free-school-district-financial-software-user-accessRensselaer County – County Bridge Maintenance (S9-13-6)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether counties are properly maintaining their bridges to ensure the safety … 2011. Background The County covers 652 square miles and has approximately 159,000 residents. The County is governed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/07/19/rensselaer-county-county-bridge-maintenance-s9-13-6Village of Washingtonville – Village Hall Building Project and Board Oversight (2015M-37)
… for the period March 1, 2012 through July 12, 2013 and to examine the management of the Village Hall building project and other selected financial activities for the period March … is located in the Town of Blooming Grove, Orange County, and has a population of approximately 5,900. The Village is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2015/08/07/village-washingtonville-village-hall-building-project-and-board-oversight-2015mVillage of Tannersville – Water Department Operations (2016M-417)
… was to review the Village’s water department operations for the period June 1, 2015 through June 22, 2016. Background … Mayor, who also comprise the Board of Water Commissioners. For the 2015-16 fiscal year, the Village’s budgeted appropriations for the general fund were $639,362 and water fund were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2017/05/05/village-tannersville-water-department-operations-2016m-417Bethpage Union Free School District – Leave Accruals (2015M-100)
… if the District’s non-instructional employees received and used leave accruals in accordance with employment contracts and collective bargaining agreements for the period July 1, … for maintaining leave accrual records or processing these payouts. At the beginning of each school year, the clerk …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/07/15/bethpage-union-free-school-district-leave-accruals-2015m-100Amani Public Charter School – Payroll and Timekeeping (2015M-46)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the School’s payroll and timekeeping functions for … Leave accrual spreadsheet for employees who were entitled to earn vacation time did not show beginning and ending … and/or personnel Action Forms in their personnel files to establish salaries and wages at the start of each school …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2017/11/22/amani-public-charter-school-payroll-and-timekeeping-2015m-46Town of Grand Island – Internal Controls Over Fuel Purchases (2013M-182)
… 14, 2013. Background The Town of Grand Island is located in Erie County and has a population of approximately 20,400 … by authorized employees. There were no procedures in place to regularly monitor fuel transactions for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/09/06/town-grand-island-internal-controls-over-fuel-purchases-2013m-182Village of Mount Morris – Treasurer’s Office (2013M-65)
… to February 12, 2013. Background The Village of Mount Morris is located in the Town of Mount Morris in Livingston County, and has a population of … Village of Mount Morris Treasurers Office 2013M65 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/05/31/village-mount-morris-treasurers-office-2013m-65Town of Fort Ann – Lake Hadlock Dam Collapse (2013M-60)
… Supervisor and four Board members - governs the Town. The Lake Hadlock Park District, which was created on October 21, … 2011 expenditures were $468,021. Key Finding The Lake Hadlock Dam, which is located in the Lake Hadlock Park District, was under repair from September …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/05/24/town-fort-ann-lake-hadlock-dam-collapse-2013m-60