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2021 Financial Condition Report – 2021 Financial Condition Report
… the resilience demonstrated by New Yorkers in responding to the multitude of challenges. The impact of the economic … risks and challenges, and opportunities for changes to improve the long-term outlook for State finances. Read … financial, economic and demographic information in an easy-to-understand format. Read More …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2021-fcrAccounts Payable Advisory No. 8
… Subject: Paying for One Invoice on a Voucher Guidance: This advisory is intended to remind Business Units to pay for one invoice for each voucher processed in the SFS, consistent … OSC will reject all vouchers that include more than one invoice. … Paying for One Invoice on a Voucher …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/8-one-invoice-voucherTroy City School District – Payments for Unused Leave Accruals (2020M-167)
… errors for District retirees. These errors were reported in submissions to the New York State Local Retirement System. … the scope of this audit, they are being reviewed and are in the process of being adjusted. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/06/04/troy-city-school-district-payments-unused-leave-accruals-2020m-167Depew Union Free School District – Investment Program (2023M-77)
… period, officials missed an opportunity for the District to realize approximately $487,000 in additional interest … such interest earnings, the Board may have been able to avoid increasing the 2023-24 tax levy. Key Recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/10/20/depew-union-free-school-district-investment-program-2023m-77Town of Hamburg - Woodlawn Beach State Park Receipts (2019M-79)
… for Woodlawn Beach State Park Receipts. Key Findings Daily tally and gate summary sheets for entrance fees were … Provide training to employees on how to complete daily tally sheets and ensure that sheets are completed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/06/28/town-hamburg-woodlawn-beach-state-park-receipts-2019m-79Town of Johnstown - Fuel Inventory (2019M-178)
… Town officials have adequate controls over the Town’s fuel inventory. Key Findings Town officials did not: Adopt … sufficient procedures to account for the Town’s fuel inventory. Monitor fuel use, which resulted in … order and access to pumps is monitored. Maintain fuel inventory records that include all fuel use and perform …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/12/06/town-johnstown-fuel-inventory-2019m-178Town of Union Vale - Payroll (2018M-31)
… controls over payroll to ensure paycheck amounts are accurate and for documented hours. Review all individuals …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/11/22/town-union-vale-payroll-2018m-31Village of Corfu - Sewer Operations (2018M-133)
… budgets that were not reasonably estimated, resulting in operating deficits. The Board did not develop and adopt … records, it did not identify errors or inaccuracies in the records. Key Recommendations Adopt more realistic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/11/02/village-corfu-sewer-operations-2018m-133Town of Marlborough - Water and Sewer Financial Operations (2018M-160)
… fund $340,000. The Budget Officer made billing adjustments in 2017 totaling $228,146 without Board approval. The water … were overcharged for water and sewer late penalties in 2017 by $8,654. Key Recommendations Prepare an annual cost …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/10/26/town-marlborough-water-and-sewer-financial-operations-2018m-160Locust Valley Fire District - Conference and Travel Expenditures (2018M-56)
… reimbursed travelers a total of $244 for mileage and parking that were not supported by the claims documentation. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2018/06/08/locust-valley-fire-district-conference-and-travel-expenditures-2018m-56Village of Ballston Spa - Financial Condition (2017M-256)
… the last four fiscal years. The Board did not adequately monitor the Village’s financial condition. The general fund’s … Maintain adequate accounting records in a timely manner. Monitor the Village’s financial condition and ensure the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/10/05/village-ballston-spa-financial-condition-2017m-256Cortlandville Fire District – Credit Cards (2020M-57)
… for appropriate purposes and paid timely. Key Findings The Board approved credit card charges totaling $18,124 without adequate supporting documentation. The District incurred penalty charges totaling $393 for late … card policy and ensure that supporting documentation is provided with credit card claim vouchers prior to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2020/07/10/cortlandville-fire-district-credit-cards-2020m-57Town of Westerlo - Information Technology (2020M-33)
… officials adequately safeguarded information technology (IT) resources. Key Findings Town officials have not: … appropriate policies and procedures to safeguard IT resources. Implemented strong access controls over user … specific services to be provided by the Town’s third-party IT vendor. In addition, we communicated sensitive IT control …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/06/05/town-westerlo-information-technology-2020m-33City of Syracuse – Water System Cybersecurity (2019M-173)
… agreed with our recommendations and indicated they plan to initiate corrective action. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2020/06/26/city-syracuse-water-system-cybersecurity-2019m-173Barnard Fire District – Financial Condition (2015M-145)
… and separate from the Town of Greece, Monroe County, in which it is located. The District, which serves … Adopt budgeting policies and procedures to guide officials in preparing realistic budgets and fund balance estimates. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/09/25/barnard-fire-district-financial-condition-2015m-145Slingerlands Fire District – Professional Services (2014M-250)
… five-member Board of Fire Commissioners. The general fund budget for the 2014 fiscal year totaled $547,525. Key Finding … during the audit period. Key Recommendation Revise the procurement policy to clearly define the professional services procurement requirements and require written proposals, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/11/07/slingerlands-fire-district-professional-services-2014m-250Yates County – County Clerk Cash Receipts (2015M-223)
… our audit was to examine the Clerk’s cash receipt process for the period January 1, 2014 through August 19, 2015. … a 14-member Board of Legislators. Budgeted appropriations for 2015 total approximately $42.8 million. Key Findings The … Clerk has not established written policies and procedures for cash receipts. Cash receipt duties are not adequately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2015/12/04/yates-county-county-clerk-cash-receipts-2015m-223Chenango Fire Company – Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-290)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Company’s controls over … Not-For-Profit Corporation Law and is located in the Town of Chenango in Broome County. The Company provides fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/12/24/chenango-fire-company-controls-over-financial-activities-2014mSaratoga Youth Recreation – Financial Activities (2016M-258)
… operate youth development programs for children residing in the Towns of Saratoga and Northumberland, the Village of … and the Schuylerville Central School District, in Saratoga County. Budgeted appropriations for 2016 total …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/joint-activity/2016/10/28/saratoga-youth-recreation-financial-activities-2016m-258Terryville Fire District – Treasurer’s Duties (2017M-136)
… separate from the Town of Brookhaven and Suffolk County, in which it is located. The District, which is governed by an … and emergency rescue services to about 25,000 residents in the hamlets of Terryville and Port Jefferson Station. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/09/08/terryville-fire-district-treasurers-duties-2017m-136