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City of Lockport - Budget Review (B1-16-16)
… City to issue debt to liquidate the accumulated deficits in the City's general, water and sewer funds as of December … found the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the preliminary budget are reasonable. The proposed budget … general and water fund expenditures. The proposed budget does not include a tax overlay, which could create a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2016/11/04/city-lockport-budget-review-b1-16-16City of Oswego – Community Development (2015M-108)
… to examine selected City community development activities for the period January 1, 2013 through October 31, 2014. … eight-member Common Council. Budgeted appropriations for 2015 are approximately $41 million. Key Findings The … Recommendations Follow the Department’s loan guidelines for monitoring job creation and enforcing delinquent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2015/11/20/city-oswego-community-development-2015m-108Bethlehem Central School District – In-School Internet Connectivity S9-22-1
… Megabits per second (Mbps) per 1,000 students, as guided by New York State Education Department (NYSED). When tested, … elementary schools. 500 Mbps, with the ability to burst to a total of 1 Gbps for its high school primary Internet … to our survey who used Internet resources to provide instruction were satisfied with their Internet connectivity. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2022/07/15/bethlehem-central-school-district-school-internet-connectivity-s9-22-1Village of Hewlett Bay Park – Financial Management (2022M-30)
… more taxes were levied than needed to fund operations. For example, about $6,000 was needed to balance the budget in 2020-21; however, the property tax levy was $209,000. For the four fiscal years reviewed, the Board: Maintained an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2022/06/17/village-hewlett-bay-park-financial-management-2022m-30Town of Worcester – Claims Audit (2022M-145)
… prior to payment. As a result, disbursements were made for unsupported and/or improper claims and not in the best interest of the taxpayers. In our sample of 199 … 166 claims totaling $601,662 should not have been approved for payment. For example, 131 claims totaling $597,410 were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/02/10/town-worcester-claims-audit-2022m-145Gilboa-Conesville Central School District – Fund Balance Management (2022M-175)
… Reserves totaling $2.4 million could cover expenditures for retirement contributions for at least nine years, workers’ compensation for 10 years and unemployment for 31 years. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/01/06/gilboa-conesville-central-school-district-fund-balance-management-2022mVillage of Silver Creek – Capital Projects (2017M-31)
… our audit was to evaluate the Village’s capital projects for the period June 1, 2015 through January 17, 2017. … five-member Board of Trustees. General fund appropriations for the 2016-17 fiscal year were approximately $2 million. … a timely manner. Develop written policies and procedures for the oversight and management of capital project finances …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2017/05/19/village-silver-creek-capital-projects-2017m-31Town of Ephratah – Supervisor’s Records, Reports and Deposits (2016M-311)
… the Town’s internal controls over financial operations for the period January 1, 2014 through March 31, 2016. … an elected five-member Town Board. Budgeted appropriations for the 2016 fiscal year totaled approximately $1.4 million. … The bookkeeper, who maintains the accounting records for several other municipalities, told us that it is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/21/town-ephratah-supervisors-records-reports-and-deposits-2016m-311Town of Hempstead – Budgeting (2021M-169)
… annual budgets. Town officials levied $37.6 million more in taxes than was necessary to fund budgeted expenditures, … failed to monitor the annual budget timely, resulting in the Board approving significant budget adjustments … the year end. Key Recommendations Present budget estimates in a realistic and transparent manner, and show fund balance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/02/25/town-hempstead-budgeting-2021m-169Greenville Fire District - Fixed Assets (2019M-223)
… inventory list did not contain identifiable information for each asset including purchase date, purchase price, date … policy or procedures that include threshold values for recording and tagging assets and the persons responsible for maintaining records and comparing assets on hand to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2020/02/28/greenville-fire-district-fixed-assets-2019m-223St. Lawrence County Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2021M-151)
… report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether the St. Lawrence County Industrial Development Agency (SLCIDA) … to initiate corrective action. … Determine whether the St Lawrence County Industrial Development Agency SLCIDA Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2021/12/22/st-lawrence-county-industrial-development-agency-project-approval-and-monitoringTown of Humphrey – Financial Management (2013M-116)
… our audit was to evaluate the Town’s budgeting practices for the period January 1, 2008, through April 8, 2013. … The elected five-member Town Board is responsible for managing Town operations. The Town’s 2013 budgeted … that overall, they were reasonable and supported, except for sales tax and fund balance estimates in the general fund. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/07/19/town-humphrey-financial-management-2013m-116Travel Advisory No. 12
… Subject : To clarify how to claim reimbursement for mileage using the SFS Mileage Detail page in lieu of form … to enter into the SFS Mileage Detail page, as follows: For online agencies: Travelers, or their proxies, must … complete and attach the AC 160-S to the expense report. For bulkload agencies: Travelers must complete the AC 160-S …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/travel-advisory/12-gfo-update-xiii3-xiii4-ac-160-ssfs-mileage-detail-pageState Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on SEC's Climate Disclosure Proposal
… the robust climate disclosures that we have long advocated for. Access to consistent, comparable, and … and economic disruption due to climate change. It is time for US companies to step up to the plate and develop, … to make sure the companies we invest in are prepared for the future, so they can be profitable and successful in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-secs-climate-disclosure-proposalPutnam Valley Central School District – Information Technology (2021M-154)
… did not adopt a password security policy or manage the use of administrative accounts. As a result, the District has an increased risk of unauthorized use or … password requirements. Create secondary user accounts for the IT system for three employees whose job responsibilities …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/01/14/putnam-valley-central-school-district-information-technology-2021m-154Johnstown Public Library – Cash Receipts (2014M-304)
… Public Library is a Municipal Public Library located in the City of Johnstown, Fulton County, which serves approximately 17,050 residents in the City and surrounding area. The Library, part of the … Key Findings For cash collections that are not recorded in the circulation system, the Library does not use a cash …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2015/02/20/johnstown-public-library-cash-receipts-2014m-304Pembroke Central School District – Financial Management (2016M-31)
… is located in the Towns of Pembroke, Darien, Batavia and Alexander in Genesee County. The District, which operates …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/10/pembroke-central-school-district-financial-management-2016m-31Royalton-Hartland Central School District – Financial Condition (2015M-275)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s financial condition and budgeting practices … the use of fund balance in the annual budget. Develop a plan to use the excess unrestricted fund balance in a manner …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/01/15/royalton-hartland-central-school-district-financial-condition-2015m-275Randolph Academy Union Free School District – Financial Management (2015M-248)
… to review the District’s financial management practices for the period July 1, 2009 through September 25, 2015. … and collection process. The District received reconciled rates, with which it rebills districts and agencies for … the fiscal year. District officials do not prepare monthly cash flow statements. Key Recommendations Adopt written …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/01/22/randolph-academy-union-free-school-district-financial-management-2015mNorwood-Norfolk Central School District – Claims Auditing (2016M-288)
… The Norwood-Norfolk Central School District is located in the Towns of Louisville, Madrid, Norfolk, Potsdam and Stockholm in St. Lawrence County. The District, which operates one … by the BOCES claims auditor) was approved and paid in December 2015, six months before the services were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/11/04/norwood-norfolk-central-school-district-claims-auditing-2016m-288