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County of Rockland – Budget Review (B6-15-21)
… proposed budget has underestimated the minimum required pension expenditure by $500,000. The County’s proposed 2015 budget exceeds the tax levy limit. Key Recommendations Develop and implement a … for pension expenditures. Pass a local law overriding the tax levy limit before adopting the proposed budget. … County …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2015/11/10/county-rockland-budget-review-b6-15-21City of Yonkers – Budget Review (B18-6-7)
… which impact the City of Yonkers’ financial condition in the current and future years. Key Findings The 2018-19 … to borrow up to $15 million for tax certiorari settlements in the 2018-19 fiscal year. The City plans to issue debt of … City’s ability to increase property taxes may be limited in future years if property values do not increase. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2018/07/30/city-yonkers-budget-review-b18-6-7Town of Kirkwood - Board Oversight (2018M-71)
… the Supervisor and Board provided adequate oversight of Town financial operations. Key Findings The Supervisor and Board are not providing adequate oversight of the Town’s financial operations. The Board has not performed an annual audit of the Supervisor’s records. Key Recommendations Provide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/07/20/town-kirkwood-board-oversight-2018m-71City of Tonawanda - Information Technology (2018M-146)
… Audit Objective Determine whether the Common Council (Council) ensured information technology … (IT) assets were properly safeguarded. Key Findings The Council has not adopted an acceptable use policy or … receive IT security awareness training and that training is provided whenever the IT policies are updated. City …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2018/11/21/city-tonawanda-information-technology-2018m-146Examination of Center for Economic Growth, Inc.
… York State, entered into a $2.9 million contract with CEG in October 2011 to provide MEP program services, most often … and technology based businesses, and start-up businesses in the Capital Region. Key Findings We found DED’s oversight practices were inadequate, thus resulting in CEG receiving reimbursement for: ineligible expenses; …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/08/14/examination-center-economic-growth-incCity of Troy – Budget Review (B18-5-8)
… the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the City’s proposed budget for the 2019 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The City of Troy, located in Rensselaer County, is authorized to issue debt not to exceed $24,706,000 to liquidate cumulative deficits in the City’s general fund for the years ending December 31, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2018/10/31/city-troy-budget-review-b18-5-8Village of Hastings-on-Hudson - Board Oversight (2018M-92)
… approximately $559,311. Grant annual vacation leave in accordance with its policy. As a result, 14 current … 2017 by 4,510 hours with an estimated value of $213,058. In addition, sensitive information technology (IT) control … action. Appendix B includes our comments on issues raised in the Village’s response letter. … Village of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/10/26/village-hastings-hudson-board-oversight-2018m-92Town of North Hudson - Payroll (2018M-166)
… paid accurately. We reviewed the annual salaries paid to all 13 elected and appointed officials totaling $211,598 from January 2017 through May 2018 and found they were paid … correct amounts. We selected six payrolls totaling $41,766 from January 2017 through May 2018 and found that except for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/10/19/town-north-hudson-payroll-2018m-166Town of Webb - Ski Collections (2018M-188)
… adequately monitored ski collections and the issuance of season passes and lift tickets. Key Findings The Board and … collections should be recorded, deposited and reconciled. Of 14,700 lift ticket and season pass transactions recorded … were not reconciled by ski area officials due to the lack of supporting documentation. Key Recommendations Develop …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/11/30/town-webb-ski-collections-2018m-188Audits of Local Governments: The Audit Process
… Below is a brief overview of the audit process, highlighting some of the significant milestones of an audit. More detailed information can be found in: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/audits-local-governments-audit-processVillage of Corfu - Sewer Operations (2018M-133)
… they planned to initiate corrective action. … Village of Corfu Sewer Operations 2018M133 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/11/02/village-corfu-sewer-operations-2018m-133County of Rockland – Budget Review (B18-6-11)
… the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the County’s proposed budget for the 2019 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The County of Rockland, located in the downstate area and bordered by Orange, Putnam and … to exceed $96 million to liquidate the accumulated deficit in the County’s general fund as of December 31, 2012. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2018/11/05/county-rockland-budget-review-b18-6-11City of Lockport -- Budget Review (B18-1-10)
… Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to provide an independent evaluation of the City’s proposed budget for 2019. Background Chapter …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2018/11/08/city-lockport-budget-review-b18-1-10City of Newburgh -- Budget Review (B18-6-12)
… the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the City’s proposed budget for the 2019 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The City of Newburgh, located in Orange County, is authorized by Chapter 223 of the Laws of … to exceed $15 million to liquidate the accumulated deficit in the general fund as of December 31, 2010. During the time …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2018/11/16/city-newburgh-budget-review-b18-6-12Town of Victory – Justice Court (2013M-66)
… internal controls over the Court’s financial operations for the period January 1, 2012, to February 1, 2013. … and timing of deposits and the recording and accounting for the Court’s moneys. However, we found that: The Justices … bank reconciliations and analyses of Court liabilities for comparison with available cash. Use a formal review …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2013/04/26/town-victory-justice-court-2013m-66Village of Hobart - Board Oversight (2018M-88)
… compensating controls. It also did not conduct an audit of the Clerk-Treasurer’s records and annual financial report. … that did not benefit taxpayers. A Trustee, as co-owner of a local hardware store, had a prohibited conflict of interest. 1 She received a direct or indirect monetary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/08/24/village-hobart-board-oversight-2018m-88Village of Margaretville - Fiscal Management (2018M-78)
… the Board overestimated budgeted appropriations, resulting in general fund surpluses. As a result, the Town did not need …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/08/17/village-margaretville-fiscal-management-2018m-78Town of Lancaster - Information Technology (2018M-114)
… with the acceptable use policy or determine the amount of employees’ personal use. Town officials did not maintain an inventory of IT assets. Employees were not provided with IT security … and monitor IT use. Develop and maintain an inventory of IT assets. Ensure all necessary personnel receive IT …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/08/17/town-lancaster-information-technology-2018m-114Village of Lisle - Board Oversight (2018M-124)
… Key Findings The Board did not provide adequate oversight of the Clerk-Treasurer’s duties and did not provide for an annual audit of the Clerk-Treasurer’s records. Employees were not always … rates. All nine hourly employees were underpaid by a total of $2,800. Key Recommendations Perform or provide for an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/09/21/village-lisle-board-oversight-2018m-124Town of Roseboom - Long-Term Planning (2018M-115)
… resources are available to replace capital assets in a timely manner. Adopt a comprehensive fund balance policy …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/09/14/town-roseboom-long-term-planning-2018m-115