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Town of Albion – Supervisor’s Records and Reports (2024M-111)
… 2023 accounting records, as required by New York State Town Law (Town Law) Section 123. Recommendations The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/11/08/town-albion-supervisors-records-and-reports-2024m-111Gates Fire District – Board Oversight of Long-Term Planning (2024M-10)
… and addressing future operating and capital needs. In addition, the Board’s ability to assess the effect of … written long-term financial and capital plans to be used in conjunction with the budget process. Maintain reasonable, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2024/06/07/gates-fire-district-board-oversight-long-term-planning-2024m-10Rye City School District – Payroll (2024M-2)
… not being made aware of what the District expects to incur in overtime costs and the budgets are not transparent … policies and procedures. Paid six employees $2,097 in overtime wages without proper supporting documentation to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/06/21/rye-city-school-district-payroll-2024m-2Renaissance Academy Charter School of the Arts – Non-Payroll Disbursements (2024M-23)
… invoice or receipt and a documented School purpose. In addition, the Chief Education Officer (CEO) and Chief … make purchases, prepare checks and modify or delete data in the financial software and the CEO signs checks. The lack …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2024/06/28/renaissance-academy-charter-school-arts-non-payroll-disbursements-2024m-23Town of Lancaster – Town Supervisor's Financial Duties (2024M-32)
… duties and did not monitor the work performed by the firm he improperly contracted with to act as Director of … of journal entries were recorded and approved by the firm without the Supervisor’s review or oversight. The … unaware of these deficiencies and continued to pay the firm even though the contract terms were not fulfilled …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/07/12/town-lancaster-town-supervisors-financial-duties-2024m-32Orange County – Consumer Protection: Accuracy of Weights and Measures (S9-24-5)
… The Director of Weights and Measures (Director) did not complete all required testing of weighing and measuring … Specifically: 165 of 446 devices that we reviewed were not inspected as required. The Director did not monitor or … to show the results of the Department’s investigation. In addition, the Director did not develop and implement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2024/09/03/orange-county-consumer-protection-accuracy-weights-and-measures-s9-24-5Smithfield Fire District –Controls Over Financial Activities (2015M-113)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether controls were adequate … The Smithfield Fire District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from the Town of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/08/07/smithfield-fire-district-controls-over-financial-activities-2015m-113Village of Holley – Transparency of Fiscal Activities (S9-24-12)
… results of the Village’s fiscal activities to the public in a transparent manner. Key Findings The Board did not: … December 2022. The Board’s ineffective oversight resulted in a lack of transparency with the public regarding the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2024/12/20/village-holley-transparency-fiscal-activities-s9-24-12Cuddebackville Fire District – Board Oversight (2024M-94)
… claims. As a result, the Board hindered their ability to make informed financial decisions. Complete, accurate and … reports. Ensure claims were properly audited prior to payment. Conduct required annual audits for 2020 through 2023.Although the Board paid a CPA $6,750 to conduct the 2019 and 2020 audits, the CPA did …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/02/07/cuddebackville-fire-district-board-oversight-2024m-94Killawog Fire District – Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-111)
… consists of five elected members and is responsible for the District’s overall financial management. The … general fund budget totaled approximately $88,000 for the 2013 fiscal year. Key Findings The Board has retained … us that approximately $189,000 of this fund balance was for a reserve fund established approximately 17 years ago. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/06/28/killawog-fire-district-controls-over-financial-operations-2013m-111Real Property Tax Exemptions Administration (2017-MR-4)
… , Greene , Lisle , Meredith , and Springfield . Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether town assessors were … Real property tax exemptions are granted on the basis of many different criteria, including the use to which the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2018/04/13/real-property-tax-exemptions-administration-2017-mr-4Salem Central School District – Internal Controls Over Extra-Classroom Activity Funds (2013M-394)
… Background The Salem Central School District is located in Washington County and is governed by the Board of … closing out inactive clubs and the remittance of cash in a timely manner. Ensure the central treasurer and faculty …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/03/28/salem-central-school-district-internal-controls-over-extra-classroomTown of Halfmoon – Financial Condition of the General and Highway Funds (2013M-55)
… the Town’s financial condition of the general and highway funds for the period January 1, 2011, to September 30, 2012. … trends, and plans for the future use of reserve funds. … of Halfmoon Financial Condition of the General and Highway Funds 2013M55 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/08/06/town-halfmoon-financial-condition-general-and-highway-funds-2013m-55Central New York Regional Market Authority – Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Operations (2015M-235)
… hours the Accounts Manager reported to the Authority’s payroll service provider. Authority officials have not … card statements and receipts. Key Recommendations Compare payroll reports with employee time records when certifying …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2015/12/31/central-new-york-regional-market-authority-internal-controls-overVillage of Richmondville – Disbursements (2012M-178)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to ensure that the Board and Mayor properly monitored the … Village’s fiscal operations for the period June 1, 2011 to July 16, 2012. Background The Village of Richmondville is … Ensure that the Clerk-Treasurer and Second Deputy do not have full control over the payroll process or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/01/25/village-richmondville-disbursements-2012m-178Village of Bellerose – Procurement and Cash Receipts (2014M-218)
… approximately $1.5 million. Key Findings Village officials do not require the use of a purchase order system when making purchases and do not enforce compliance with the Village’s procurement guidelines. Village officials do not seek competition when purchasing goods and services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/11/21/village-bellerose-procurement-and-cash-receipts-2014m-218Monticello Joint Fire District – Fiscal Operations (2017M-80)
Monticello Joint Fire District Fiscal Operations 2017M80
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/07/14/monticello-joint-fire-district-fiscal-operations-2017m-80East Ramapo Central School District – Financial Condition (2013M-141)
… our audit was to assess the District’s financial condition for the period July 1, 2009, to February 1, 2013. Background … comprised of nine elected members. Budgeted expenditures for the fiscal years 2011-12 and 2012-13 were $199 million … will experience a deficit fund balance of $8.2 million for the 2012-13 fiscal year, which is $800,000 more than the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/07/19/east-ramapo-central-school-district-financial-condition-2013m-141Village of Riverside – Treasurer’s Misappropriation of Funds (2013M-349)
… appropriations totaled approximately $411,500 for all funds. Key Findings Due to the Board’s continuous lack of … was able to misappropriate as much as $83,000 of Village funds prior to detection. The Board has not established … Village of Riverside Treasurers Misappropriation of Funds 2013M349 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/04/08/village-riverside-treasurers-misappropriation-funds-2013m-349Town of Cortlandville – Fuel Purchases (2012M-171)
… 1, 2011, to June 21, 2012. Background The Town is located in Cortland County and has a population of approximately 8,500. The Town’s Board of five … $184,850. Key Finding Town officials made fuel purchases in excess of the bidding threshold without obtaining …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/01/13/town-cortlandville-fuel-purchases-2012m-171