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State Agencies Bulletin No. 1882
… the 2021 maximum salary limit for members of ORP and VDC in Tier 6. Affected Employees Employees who are Tier 6 members of ORP or VDC are affected. Background In accordance with Section 415 of the Internal Revenue code, which provides for dollar limitations on benefits and contributions under qualified retirement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1882-maximum-salary-limit-optional-retirement-plan-orp-and-voluntary-definedTown of Louisville – Water User Charges (2015M-44)
… July 9, 2014. Background The Town of Louisville is located in St. Lawrence County and has a population of approximately … customer accounts. Three users have administrative rights in the computerized water billing system which allow them to … or prior approval required for adjustments to be made in the system. Key Recommendations Segregate the duties of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/06/05/town-louisville-water-user-charges-2015m-44Patchogue-Medford Public Library - Non-Payroll Disbursements (2019M-126)
… be paid in advance. The Treasurer did not maintain custody and control of her signature stamp and check signatory policies were not followed. Key Recommendations Develop policies and procedures for banking activities and online purchases. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2019/10/11/patchogue-medford-public-library-non-payroll-disbursements-2019m-126Town of Boonville – Claims Auditing and Conflict of Interest (2014M-373)
… June 30, 2014. Background The Town of Boonville is located in Oneida County, has a population of approximately 4,600 … audit process. A Board member has a prohibited interest in Town contracts. Key Recommendations Ensure that deliberate … and that the Town does not enter into any contract in which a Town officer or employee has a prohibited …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/03/06/town-boonville-claims-auditing-and-conflict-interest-2014m-373U-Crest Fire District #4 – Travel Expenditures (2017M-35)
… State, distinct and separate from the Town of Cheektowaga in Erie County. The District is governed by an elected … federal General Services Administration (GSA). Of $39,700 in lodging transactions for 10 overnight trips, the District … Plan conference travel, including hotel reservations, in advance to obtain the best possible lodging rates. … …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/04/26/u-crest-fire-district-4-travel-expenditures-2017m-35State Comptroller Dinapoli Releases Municipal Audit
… operations and the Justice Court did not properly account for court funds. Auditors found 22 claims totaling $132,819 … the clerk-treasurer’s or court’s records and reports. For the court, 70 tickets could not be accounted for, duplicate receipts were not always issued and bank …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditTown of Orange – Former Highway Superintendent’s Records (2019M-30)
… and $500 fine. Key Recommendations The Superintendent should retain adequate records of all Department transactions and activity. Town officials should work with the New York State Department of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/04/16/town-orange-former-highway-superintendents-records-2019m-30Town of Caneadea – Fund Balance Management (2020M-145)
… fund balance the Town did not have, which resulted in deficit, or negative fund balances, in the general fund. Did not develop and adopt a … B includes our comment on an issue that was raised in the Town’s response letter. … Determine whether the Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/05/14/town-caneadea-fund-balance-management-2020m-145Town of Springfield – Accounting Records and Reports (2020M-175)
… report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether the Town of Springfield’s (Town) Supervisor maintained complete, accurate and timely … did not: Prepare bank reconciliations, record receipts in the financial accounting software or provide the Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/05/07/town-springfield-accounting-records-and-reports-2020m-175Newark Central School District - School District Website (S9-19-38)
… financial information was not posted, resulting in a lack of transparency. Information that was posted was limited in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/03/23/newark-central-school-district-school-district-website-s9-19-38Grand Island Central School District - School District Website (S9-19-31)
… did not post: Comprehensive budget-to-actual results in an easily accessible location. Corrective action plans … comprehensive budget-to-actual and internal audit results in a location easy to access. Prepare and post a multiyear … take corrective action. Appendix C includes our comment on an issue District officials raised in their response. … …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/03/23/grand-island-central-school-district-school-district-website-s9-19-31City of Middletown - Information Technology (2018M-235)
… or procedures. 70 user accounts have not been used in the last six months, 19 of these accounts were never used … Financial application users had excessive permissions. In addition, sensitive IT control weaknesses were … action. Appendix B includes our comments on issues raised in the City’s response letter. … Determine whether City …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2020/01/03/city-middletown-information-technology-2018m-235Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency - Project Approval and Monitoring (2019M-160)
… Board appropriately evaluated projects prior to approval and subsequently monitored the performance of businesses that received financial benefits. Key Findings The Board properly evaluated projects … financial benefits. The Board could improve its monitoring and verification of project performance related to job …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2019/11/01/onondaga-county-industrial-development-agency-projectAbout this Report – 2021 Financial Condition Report
… selected financial, economic, and demographic information in an easy-to-understand format. The report also presents basic information on trends in State receipts (revenues) and spending (disbursements), … not to replace them. Detailed accounting data can be found in reports such as the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2021-fcr/about-reportSpackenkill Union Free School District – Professional Services (2021M-89)
… in 2012, more than nine years ago. However, the insurance should have been competitively bid every three years. Key Recommendations The Board of Education (Board) should ensure professional services are completely procured …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/10/15/spackenkill-union-free-school-district-professional-services-2021m-89Town of Greene – Justice Court Operations (2021M-95)
… with our recommendations and have indicated they plan to initiate corrective action. … Determine whether the Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2021/12/10/town-greene-justice-court-operations-2021m-95Village of Monticello – Budget Review (B4-14-15)
… review was to determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the Village of Monticello’s … the sanitation fund, over $1.7 million for the water fund and almost $1.7 million for sewer fund. Key Findings Based on … for certain matters, we found that the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the tentative budget are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/06/27/village-monticello-budget-review-b4-14-15Village of Bainbridge – Financial Operations (2014M-227)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Village’s accounting records and reports and to examine the internal controls over the water and sewer … adequate reports. The Board should provide more oversight to ensure that water and sewer receipts are properly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/11/21/village-bainbridge-financial-operations-2014m-227Town of Freedom – Financial Management (2021M-191)
… fund balance levels, which ultimately resulted in a higher-than-necessary tax levy. The Board: Consistently underestimated revenues in the general and highway funds. As a result, unrestricted fund balance in these funds increased by 45 percent during the past three …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/02/11/town-freedom-financial-management-2021m-191Town of Russia – Financial Management (2014M-212)
… affairs. Expenditures for the general and highway funds in 2013 totaled approximately $1.07 million. Key … not adopted policies and procedures to govern the level of funds to be maintained, and the Town has accumulated excessive funds as a result. The Board has typically underestimated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/10/03/town-russia-financial-management-2014m-212