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Three Village Central School District – Financial Operations (2021M-141)
… ] Audit Objective Determine whether Three Village Central School District (District) officials provided appropriate oversight … to the financial software. Establish an electronic banking policy or adequate bank transfers or electronic payment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/12/17/three-village-central-school-district-financial-operations-2021m-141Wading River Fire District – Gasoline Credit Cards (2017M-5)
… and separate from the Towns of Riverhead and Brookhaven, in Suffolk County. The District is governed by an elected … individuals authorized to use the cards, and 15 cards were in the District Manager’s custody. Key Recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/03/31/wading-river-fire-district-gasoline-credit-cards-2017m-5Town of Darien – State Contract Loader Purchases (2013M-88)
… As a result, the Town was overcharged $10,563 by the vendor for two loaders. Key Recommendations Request the appropriate price lists from the vendor when purchasing equipment on State contract, and compare the vendor’s pricing with the State contract list prices, as adjusted for State contract discounts. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/06/14/town-darien-state-contract-loader-purchases-2013m-88City of Binghamton – Joint Sewage Treatment Facility Capital Project Planning and Monitoring (2020M-170)
… and after a thorough review. Avoiding $11.3 million in interest and financing costs over 30 years by obtaining a … to contractors to recover some of the $3.1 million in additional costs that were due to Project delays. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2021/07/09/city-binghamton-joint-sewage-treatment-facility-capital-project-planning-andTown of Owasco – Highway Department (2020M-128)
… and interfund charges. Key Findings Town officials did not adequately oversee highway purchasing, planning and … We found 596 highway claims totaling $349,824 that did not have an approved purchase order (PO) request (requisition); … and 234 claims totaling $96,900 did not have documentation to support a business purpose. Town officials did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/05/28/town-owasco-highway-department-2020m-128Geneva Housing Authority – Cash Receipts (2015M-160)
… 2015. Background The Geneva Housing Authority is located in the City of Geneva, Ontario County. The Authority, which … deposit of all receipts. Ensure that user access rights in the accounting system and housing software are limited to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2015/11/13/geneva-housing-authority-cash-receipts-2015m-160York Central School District - School District Website (S9-19-35)
… York Central School District (District) used its resources to maintain a website that provided the public with … parties from readily accessing and reviewing documents to make informed decisions. Officials did not post the: Final … salary disclosure and fund balance information. Budget-to-actual results. External audit reports and corrective …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/03/23/york-central-school-district-school-district-website-s9-19-35Town of Clifton – Financial Management (2014M-217)
… April 30, 2014. Background The Town of Clifton is located in St. Lawrence County and has approximately 750 residents. … the Town’s financial records were reliable and maintained in a timely manner. The Board did not complete a sufficient …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/10/17/town-clifton-financial-management-2014m-217East Ramapo Central School District - Nonpublic School Transportation (2019M-107)
… only paying for transportation for students that lived in the District. We requested documentation for 300 students. … B includes our comment on an issue that was raised in the District’s response letter. … Determine whether the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/11/20/east-ramapo-central-school-district-nonpublic-school-transportation-2019mTravel Advisory No. 12
… Travel Expense Reimbursement regarding traveler and proxy use of the Statement of Automobile Travel (AC 160-S) … claims line by line, between destination points . When a proxy enters and submits an expense report into the SFS on the traveler’s behalf, the proxy must attach the AC 160-S completed by the traveler to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/travel-advisory/12-gfo-update-xiii3-xiii4-ac-160-ssfs-mileage-detail-pageTown of Barton – Financial Planning (2015M-52)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the Board’s financial planning practices for the … October 28, 2014. Background The Town of Barton is located in Tioga County and has a population of approximately 8,900 … without considering historical trends. The Board did not properly plan for the future by establishing adequate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/02/town-barton-financial-planning-2015m-52Town of Sanford – Claims Audit Process (2021M-189)
… Town Law Section 118. Town officials may have saved $5,010 in fuel costs if they had used the State contract pricing … to help ensure purchases are cost effective and in the best interest of taxpayers. Town officials generally …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/03/04/town-sanford-claims-audit-process-2021m-189Town of Canajoharie – Budgeting and Allocating Sales Tax Revenue (2021M-204)
… The Town Board (Board) underestimated sales tax revenue in the town-outside-village (TOV) general, TOV highway and … zero. The same amount of taxes were unnecessarily levied in TOV funds, creating taxpayer inequities. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/03/04/town-canajoharie-budgeting-and-allocating-sales-tax-revenue-2021m-204Town of Otselic – Selected Financial Operations (2012M-220)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Board’s oversight of selected financial activities for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/03/08/town-otselic-selected-financial-operations-2012m-220Village of Islandia – Procurement (2021M-203)
… Village officials disagreed with certain findings in our report. Appendix B includes our comments on issues Village officials raised in their response. … Determine whether Village of Islandia …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2022/05/06/village-islandia-procurement-2021m-203Loan Payroll Deductions – Enhanced Reporting
… Once a loan has been approved and a check is sent to the member, you will receive a notification letting you know … (SCP) Deduction page in Retirement Online, which will list the amount to be deducted from the member’s salary on … loan deduction amount will be provided for the total of all loans. Please use the new amount beginning on the next …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/enhanced-reporting/loan-payroll-deductionsGenesee Community Charter School Non-Payroll Disbursements (2020M-34)
… Review and revise policies, and adopt additional policies, to address current operations and needs, and ensure adopted policies are communicated to staff and enforced. Ensure a thorough, independent review of disbursements occurs prior to payment to verify that disbursements are adequately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2020/07/24/genesee-community-charter-school-non-payroll-disbursements-2020m-34Town of Rosendale – Justice Court (2014M-232)
… purpose of our audit was to examine Justice Court receipts for the period January 1, 2012 through December 31, 2013. … The Town of Rosendale is located in Ulster County and has a population of approximately 6,000. The Town is … Town Supervisor and four Board members, and is responsible for overseeing Town activities, including the Justice Court. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2014/10/30/town-rosendale-justice-court-2014m-232New York Mills Union Free School District – Procurement (2020M-79)
… the purchasing program and ensure purchases are made in compliance with the District’s policy. Periodically issue … action. Appendix B includes our comment on issues raised in the District’s response letter. … Determine whether …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/10/02/new-york-mills-union-free-school-district-procurement-2020m-79Minerva Central School District – Financial Condition Management (2020M-60)
… related to the District’s unrestricted fund balance being in excess of the statutory limit. District officials did not … to comply with the statutory limit and use excess funds in a manner beneficial to taxpayers. Develop a comprehensive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/10/02/minerva-central-school-district-financial-condition-management-2020m-60