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Town of Springport – Financial Management (2014M-329)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Town’s financial management and budgeting … more fund balance than was actually available which led to deficits in unexpended fund balance. Key Recommendations … its money into other reserve funds with the same tax base to the extent permitted by statute. Adopt budgets that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/08/14/town-springport-financial-management-2014m-329Madison County – Temporary Courthouse Lease and Renovations (2019M-41)
… Madison County (County) officials used competitive methods to obtain and renovate temporary courthouse space. Key Findings County officials: Paid more than $1.5 million to a limited liability company (LLC) to lease and renovate temporary courthouse space for a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2021/01/08/madison-county-temporary-courthouse-lease-and-renovations-2019m-41Town of Rosendale – Financial Operations (2015M-38)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review selected Town financial operations … January 1, 2013 through April 3, 2014. Background The Town of Rosendale is located in Ulster County and has a population …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/07/17/town-rosendale-financial-operations-2015m-38Northern Adirondack Central School District – Financial Condition (2020M-51)
… Determine whether the Board and District officials effectively manage the District’s financial condition. Key … … Determine whether the Board and District officials effectively manage the Districts financial condition …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/09/25/northern-adirondack-central-school-district-financial-condition-2020m-51Marcellus Central School District – Online Banking (2020M-66)
… complete report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether District officials established controls to ensure online … procedures. Officials entered into agreements with the District’s banks, but did not require confirmations for all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/09/11/marcellus-central-school-district-online-banking-2020m-66City of North Tonawanda - Financial Condition (2020M-90)
… [ read complete report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether the Mayor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2020/08/07/city-north-tonawanda-financial-condition-2020m-90State Agencies Bulletin No. 1846
… Tier 6 members of NYCTRS (7S), NYCBERS (7T), NYCERS (7U), and NYSTRS (7X). Background In accordance with Senate … on April 1, 2020, which provides for dollar limitations on benefits and contributions under qualified retirement plans, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1846-maximum-salary-contribution-limit-tier-6-members-following-new-yorkAppendix A — Volunteer Firefighter Training Approvals – Travel and Conference Expense Management
… and a finding by the board that the training is necessary, in the public interest and not available within a reasonable distance and time period in New York State. Notification and proof of attendance must …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/travel-conference-expense/appendix-volunteer-firefighter-training-approvalsTown of Andes - Conflict of Interest and Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2019M-194)
… complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Board ensured that Town officials did not have prohibited … contracts. Determine whether Town officials ensured that the Supervisor’s disbursements were proper and the Clerk’s … did not properly segregate the disbursement duties of his office as the bookkeeper controls most aspects of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/01/10/town-andes-conflict-interest-and-cash-receipts-and-disbursements-2019m-194Village of Palmyra - Justice Court Operations (2019M-202)
… Justice’s cash balances exceeded known liabilities by a total of $6,444 as of June 30, 2019. There were seven old cases recorded in the accounting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2020/01/17/village-palmyra-justice-court-operations-2019m-202Town of German Flatts - Financial Condition and Conflict of Interest (2019M-222)
… The combined fund balance of the four main operating funds declined $144,719, from a $57,650 deficit balance at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/02/14/town-german-flatts-financial-condition-and-conflict-interest-2019m-222South Colonie Central School District - Allocation of Personnel Costs (2020M-10)
… [read complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine if District officials … Audit Results We reviewed the salary and benefit payments for the 14 District employees in the teacher center tracing … substitute lists and the District’s policy. Except for minor discrepancies, which we discussed with District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/04/03/south-colonie-central-school-district-allocation-personnel-costs-2020m-10Town of Carmel - Procurement (2019M-179)
… services. The Town procured professional services from 16 providers with payments totaling $870,909 without competitive methods. The Town did not obtain the required number of quotes for 34 purchases totaling $59,426, … services. Ensure Town officials and employees obtain the required number of proposals or quotes for purchases or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/04/03/town-carmel-procurement-2019m-179Margaretville Central School District – Financial Management (2020M-46)
Determine whether the Board and District officials effectively managed fund balance
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/06/26/margaretville-central-school-district-financial-management-2020m-46Pawling Central School District - Budgeting Practices and Reserves (2020M-4)
… the Board adopted budgets with reasonable estimates and reserves were used for their intended purposes. Key … the District’s six reserves, two were not used as intended and appear to be overfunded. Key Recommendations Adopt budgets with realistic estimates and discontinue the practice of appropriating fund balance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/04/17/pawling-central-school-district-budgeting-practices-and-reserves-2020m-4Berkshire Fire District - District Operations (2020M-40)
… and services, and maintain a record of quotes obtained for purchases. Establish a comprehensive fixed asset policy to safeguard assets. Ensure AUDs are filed in a timely manner. District officials generally agreed with … 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/fire-district/2020/06/12/berkshire-fire-district-district-operations-2020m-40Town of Mooers – Payroll (2014M-087)
… 31, 2013. Background The Town of Mooers is located in Clinton County, has a population of approximately 3,600 … payroll functions without sufficient compensating controls in place. The Supervisor’s payroll reviews were inadequate. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/07/11/town-mooers-payroll-2014m-087Town of Le Roy – Purchasing (2014M-106)
… procured in accordance with the adopted purchasing policy for the period of January 1, 2013 through February 25, 2014. … and four council members. Budgeted appropriations for 2014 totaled $3.1 million. Key Findings The Board did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/06/27/town-le-roy-purchasing-2014m-106Town of German Flatts – Fiscal Stress (2015M-217)
… 31, 2015. Background The Town of German Flatts is located in Herkimer County and has a population of approximately … amounts of fund balance the Town should maintain in each fund. Decrease reliance on annual RAN borrowings to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/11/20/town-german-flatts-fiscal-stress-2015m-217Unified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-20
… explain the use of a new deduction code for USC long term care insurance Affected Employees Employees in the 86 and CT … to the Payroll Deductions mailbox. To obtain authorization cards and for information about employee eligibility, contact … explain the use of a new deduction code for USC long term care insurance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-20-new-voluntary-insurance-code-certain-employees-unified-court