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Virgil Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2012M-329)
… to ensure that financial activity is properly recorded and reported and that District moneys are safeguarded for the period … District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from the Town of Virgil, and located in Cortland …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/02/17/virgil-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2012m-329Rapids Fire Company – Credit Cards (2023M-86)
… whether the Rapids Volunteer Fire Company (Company) credit card purchases were made by authorized users, supported and for appropriate Company purposes. Key Findings Credit card … 2 and presented the toolbox to us. Key Recommendations Update, communicate and enforce the Policy and bylaws. Ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2023/09/22/rapids-fire-company-credit-cards-2023m-86Wallkill Central School District – Claims Auditing (2023M-52)
… whether the Wallkill Central School District (District) claims auditor ensured claims were adequately supported, properly authorized, … to the Board of Education (Board). Key Findings The claims auditor did not ensure claims were adequately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/09/29/wallkill-central-school-district-claims-auditing-2023m-52Binghamton-Johnson City Joint Sewage Treatment Plant – Sewage Operation Costs (2015M-213)
… January 1, 2012 through December 31, 2014. Background In 1965, the City of Binghamton and the Village of Johnson … a sewage treatment plant and related facilities located in the Town of Vestal in Broome County. The plant provides services to City and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2015/12/18/binghamton-johnson-city-joint-sewage-treatment-plant-sewage-operation-costs-2015mNorth Colonie Central School District – Claims Processing (2013M-9)
… Colonie Central School District (District) is located in the Town of Colonie, Albany County. The District is … supported and that goods and services have been received in the amount and price as ordered prior to payment. We … them to see if they were properly supported and audited in a timely manner. All of the 45 claims tested were audited …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/03/29/north-colonie-central-school-district-claims-processing-2013m-9True North Rochester Preparatory Charter School – Contract Management (2014M-073)
… organization (CMO) for overall financial management and bookkeeping services. The School was established under SUNY authorization and provides education to approximately 670 students. The … each party’s responsibilities for certain costs and allows one party − the CMO − to train the Directors of Operations, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2014/07/11/true-north-rochester-preparatory-charter-school-contract-management-2014mTown of Wayne – Justice Court (2013M-52)
… audit was to examine the financial activity of the Justice for the period January 1, 2010, to August 31, 2012. … comprising four councilpersons and the Town Supervisor. For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2011, the Town … of $2,510. Key Findings The Justice failed to account for all moneys received and the Board did not provide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/05/24/town-wayne-justice-court-2013m-52Village of Spencer – Financial Condition (2013M-119)
… Spencer is located in Tioga County and has approximately 800 residents. The Village is governed by an elected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/08/30/village-spencer-financial-condition-2013m-119Town of Candor – Fund Balances (2014M-157)
… our audit was to examine the Town’s financial activities for the period January 1, 2011 through April 8, 2014. … fiscal years 2011 through 2013, fund balance available for use in each of the four major operating funds has either … procedures to govern the level of fund balance to maintain for each fund. Although Town officials told us about their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/08/01/town-candor-fund-balances-2014m-157Newark Valley Fire District – Audit Follow-Up (2020M-30-F)
… Newark Valley Fire District – Board Oversight (2020M-30), released in May 2020. The audit determined that: There …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/11/07/newark-valley-fire-district-audit-follow-2020m-30-fAppendix B – Selected Legal References Pertaining to the Audit of Claims Function – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… 20(3)(b), 29(7), 34(1), 1 8, 1 9, 125 and 215(1-b); Highway Law Section 284 Fire Districts – Town Law Section … 177 Counties – County Law Sections 369, 575, 577, and 600; Highway Law Sections 127 and 133(5); and Social Services Law …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/appendix-b-selected-legal-references-pertaining-audit-claims-functionTown of Amherst – Sexual Harassment Prevention Training (S9-23-9)
… report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether Town of Amherst (Town) employees and elected officials completed … audit town amherst statewide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/09/22/town-amherst-sexual-harassment-prevention-training-s9-23-9Village of Lindenhurst – Sexual Harassment Prevention Training (S9-23-13)
… report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether Village of Lindenhurst (Village) employees and elected officials … audit statewide village lindenhurst …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2023/09/22/village-lindenhurst-sexual-harassment-prevention-training-s9-23-13Forks Fire District #3 - Financial Planning (2018M-20)
… Forks Fire District 3 Financial Planning 2018M20 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2018/05/11/forks-fire-district-3-financial-planning-2018m-20Town of Kirkwood - Board Oversight (2018M-71)
… - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether 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 … party periodically reviews bank reconciliations and canceled check images; third party documents; and water …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/07/20/town-kirkwood-board-oversight-2018m-71Security Self-Assessment – Information Technology Governance
… The Security Self-Assessment appended to this publication addresses key areas of IT internal … access and contingency planning. Several of the main questions include follow-up questions that will elicit … staff working on laptop computers, you may want to ask a follow-up question about the apparent omission from the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/security-self-assessmentComptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… under contract. The service is known as Access-A-Ride (AAR). Carriers are required to immediately notify the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsDetermination of Residency for Tuition Purposes (Follow-Up)
… for making the final determination of students’ residency status and tuition charges. The Residency Policy also … Proof of domicile includes, but is not limited to, voter registration, driver’s license, State tax return, proof of property ownership, and vehicle registration. In order to be considered a State resident, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/02/11/determination-residency-tuition-purposes-followCost-Saving Ideas: Containing Employee Health Insurance Costs
… to establish the cooperative. Other Ways to Trim Costs Wellness programs – These promote healthy habits and include … Department NGA Center for Best Practices: State Employee Wellness Initiatives Government Finance Officers Association: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-containing-employee-health-insurance-costsBusiness Services Center Shared Services
… Purpose To determine whether implementation of the Business Services Center has improved the consistency, efficiency, and … Efficiency (SAGE) Commission, established the Business Services Center (Center) within the Office of General Services (OGS) as a centralized office for processing Human …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/12/16/business-services-center-shared-services