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Town of Scriba – Board Oversight (2017M-83)
… determine whether Town officials used competitive methods when procuring goods and services and complied with statutes … and whether Town officials adequately safeguarded critical computer functions and personal, private and sensitive … approximately $6.1 million. Key Findings Town officials did not seek competition for purchases from 23 vendors …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/22/town-scriba-board-oversight-2017m-83Town of Portland – Water Operations (2017M-45)
… 25, 2017. Background The Town of Portland is located in Chautauqua County and has a population of approximately … all but two water districts realized operating deficits in 2016. Key Recommendations Adopt written policies and procedures for periodically measuring the water loss in the water system, and investigate and correct the causes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/22/town-portland-water-operations-2017m-45Chenango Forks Central School District – Financial Condition (2014M-98)
… is located in the Towns of Barker, Chenango, Fenton, Maine and Triangle in Broome County and the Town of Greene in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/08/08/chenango-forks-central-school-district-financial-condition-2014m-98Town of Mount Morris – Justice Court (2012M-129)
… 22, 2012. Background The Town of Mount Morris is located in Livingston County and has a population of 4,400 residents. … Justices and Court clerk collected approximately $94,590 in fines and surcharges for the period January 1, 2010, to … former Justice’s bank account and any unidentified moneys in the Justice’s bank account should be reported and remitted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/01/11/town-mount-morris-justice-court-2012m-129Town of Wolcott – Financial Management (2020M-131)
… an understanding of the finances for the closed landfill. In addition, the Board: Did not treat taxpayers equitably … for and allocating certain revenues and expenditures in the town-wide (TW) and town-outside-village (TOV) general … equity by budgeting and recording revenue and expenditures in the appropriate funds. Adopt budgets with realistic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/06/11/town-wolcott-financial-management-2020m-131Randolph Central School District – IT Asset Management (S9-22-22)
… safeguarded information technology (IT) assets acquired or in use during the audit period. Key Findings District … officials cannot assure taxpayers that money invested in IT assets has been appropriately spent or safeguarded. We … power supply ($1,377) were not inventoried. In addition, annual inventories were not conducted, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2023/03/16/randolph-central-school-district-it-asset-management-s9-22-22Town of Carmel – Selected Financial Activities (2015M-201)
… $43 million. Key Findings Staff did not adequately record diesel fuel consumption or perform monthly fuel … Ensure that employees document gasoline and diesel fuel usage and perform monthly reconciliations of fuel …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/11/27/town-carmel-selected-financial-activities-2015m-201Town of Oppenheim – Town Clerk Operations (2014M-248)
… 31, 2014. Background The Town of Oppenheim is located in Fulton County and has a population of approximately 1,900. … did not exist. The Clerk did not make deposits in a timely manner. The Clerk did not perform monthly bank … make disbursements to the Supervisor and to State agencies in a timely manner. The Board did not provide adequate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/11/28/town-oppenheim-town-clerk-operations-2014m-248Spencer Volunteer Fire Company – Apparent Misappropriation of Funds (2015M-114)
… larceny in the fourth degree, was sentenced to 90 days in jail and five years of probation and was ordered to pay …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/10/09/spencer-volunteer-fire-company-apparent-misappropriation-fundsLaGrange Fire District – Board Oversight (2014M-127)
LaGrange Fire District Board Oversight 2014M127
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/08/14/lagrange-fire-district-board-oversight-2014m-127Maximus, Inc.
… The objective of our examination was to determine, on a test basis, whether Maximus, Inc. (Maximus) charged the … The objective of our examination was to determine on a test basis whether Maximus Inc Maximus charged the Department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/05/06/maximus-incAccuracy of Reported Cost Savings
… local law enforcement agencies. These activities result in reported cost savings to the Medicaid program. There are … $1.2 billion as a result of flaws and/or inconsistencies in the methodologies used to estimate savings. OMIG officials … to identify and correct inconsistencies and inaccuracies in methodologies. Routinely take steps to identify changes in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/07/11/accuracy-reported-cost-savingsFood Metrics Implementation (Follow-Up)
… To assist agencies in increasing their New York State food purchases, the State Finance Law (Law) requires the Office of … also responsible for tracking data on State agencies’ food purchases – both from inside and outside the State – and for … the Legislature by December 1 of each year detailing these purchases. The report should include information on OGS’ …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/27/food-metrics-implementation-followPort Jefferson Union Free School District – Information Technology (2014M-039)
… July 1, 2012 through August 31, 2013. Background The Port Jefferson Union Free School District is located in … Port Jefferson Union Free School District Information …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/04/18/port-jefferson-union-free-school-district-information-technology-2014mArgyle Central School District – Internal Controls Over Payroll (2014M-051)
… The Argyle Central School District (District) is located in several towns in Washington County. The District is governed by the Board … five elected members. The District has one school in operation with approximately 600 students and 110 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/07/25/argyle-central-school-district-internal-controls-over-payroll-2014m-051Town of Dresden – Board Oversight of Financial Activities (2012M-191)
… March 31, 2012. Background The Town of Dresden is located in Washington County and has a population of approximately … calculation of the property tax cap limitation resulted in the Town property tax levy exceeding the cap limit by … end. Calculate the Town’s annual property tax cap limit in a timely manner and ensure the Town submits the property …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/01/11/town-dresden-board-oversight-financial-activities-2012m-191Village of Altmar – Apparent Misappropriation of Funds (2013M-331)
… in Oswego County, was first incorporated in 1876 and had a population of approximately 400 residents. In July 2010, … assets, on the effective date of the dissolution, were turned over to the Town of Albion and became Town assets. … and assets from the Clerk-Treasurer. Consult with the former Village’s insurance agent to determine if the Village …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/03/19/village-altmar-apparent-misappropriation-funds-2013m-331Town of Hartwick – Financial Condition (2013M-118)
… Board properly monitored the Town’s financial operations for the period January 1, 2012, to March 8, 2013. Background … for each operating fund or require a monthly report of cash balances by fund which accounts for the balance in the … financial records are accurate and up to date, and should request and review monthly budget status reports. Consider …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/09/06/town-hartwick-financial-condition-2013m-118West Glens Falls Fire Company No. 1 – Financial Operations (2013M-383)
West Glens Falls Fire Company No 1 Financial Operations 2013M383
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/04/11/west-glens-falls-fire-company-no-1-financial-operations-2013mState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… not always properly audit claims prior to approving them for payment. Auditors reviewed 173 claims totaling $338,876 … 2021, identifying certain conditions and opportunities for town management’s review and consideration included recommendations for the following findings: monthly financial reports, bank …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits