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West Fort Ann Volunteer Fire Company – Internal Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-242)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether Company controls were … not-for-profit volunteer organization located in the Town of Fort Ann in Washington County. The Company, which is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/11/14/west-fort-ann-volunteer-fire-company-internal-controls-overTown of Pamelia – Financial Management (2015M-276)
… our audit was to evaluate the Town’s financial management for the period January 1, 2014 through March 31, 2015. … has eight water special districts. Budgeted appropriations for 2015 totaled approximately $1.5 million. Key Findings The … district fund has had a deficit unrestricted fund balance for the past three years. The Board did not develop a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/01/15/town-pamelia-financial-management-2015m-276Seaford Fire District – Length of Service Award Program (2014M-319)
… controls over its Length of Service Award Program (LOSAP) for the period January 1, 2013 through March 31, 2014. … Board of Fire Commissioners. The operating budget for 2014 was approximately $1.8 million, and the District’s contribution for the 2013 LOSAP program year was $113,300. Key Findings …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/01/21/seaford-fire-district-length-service-award-program-2014m-319Accounts Payable Advisory No. 62
… Please refer to Chapter XI-A, Section 3 - Purchase Orders for more information. … Scheduled Delivery Due Date and Unit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/62-purchase-ordersFillmore Central School District – Credit Cards and Purchase Cards (2023M-115)
… inappropriate card use, including: Approximately $38,000 in charges were not properly approved prior to the card being used. Approximately $12,000 in charges did not have adequate support to show what was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/12/08/fillmore-central-school-district-credit-cards-and-purchase-cards-2023mHawthorne Cedar Knolls Union Free School District – Financial Condition (2023M-4)
… Knolls Union Free School District’s (District’s) Board of Education (Board) and officials effectively managed the … the District had a deficit general fund balance in each of the last five fiscal years, averaging more than $2.9 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/06/09/hawthorne-cedar-knolls-union-free-school-district-financial-conditionSandy Creek Central School District – Reserve Management (2023M-43)
… fund even though it was not required to be restricted for debt payments. $244,418 was transferred to the retirement … Board. Key Recommendations Ensure the EBALR is only used for allowable expenditures. Transfer funds improperly … service fund to the general fund. Obtain Board approval for transfers to reserves. Update and adopt a written reserve …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/06/23/sandy-creek-central-school-district-reserve-management-2023m-43Village of Victor – Financial Management (2015M-166)
… July 8, 2015. Background The Village of Victor is located in the Town of Victor, Ontario County, and has a population … the level of fund balance to maintain, resulting in excessive unrestricted general fund balance. The Board has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2015/11/06/village-victor-financial-management-2015m-166Pearl River Union Free School District – Fixed Assets (2022M-126)
… did not properly monitor and account for 70 percent of fixed assets reviewed totaling $546,527. This can be … multiple exceptions): 21 fixed assets with a combined cost of $55,832 were not recorded on the inventory list. District … Key Recommendations Ensure that: The inventory list is accurate and up-to-date. All fixed assets on the inventory …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/11/18/pearl-river-union-free-school-district-fixed-assets-2022m-126Village of Brookville – Board Oversight (2015M-45)
… was to examine the Board’s oversight of Village activities for the period June 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014. Background … five-member Board of Trustees. Budgeted appropriations for the 2014-15 fiscal year totaled approximately $4.4 … funds totaling $2.4 million without a long-term plan for its use. The Board has not annually audited, or provided …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2015/06/12/village-brookville-board-oversight-2015m-45Town of Wappinger – Financial Condition (2013M-94)
… the Town’s financial condition and budgeting practices for the period January 1, 2010, through December 31, 2012. … five-member Town Board is the legislative body responsible for overseeing the Town’s operations and finances. The 2012 … Develop realistic revenue and expenditure estimates for the annual budgets. Maintain a detailed record of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/06/21/town-wappinger-financial-condition-2013m-94Town of Watertown Fire District – Procurement (2022M-155)
… from five vendors totaling $102,136. Obtain written quotes for 21 purchases of goods and services totaling $77,767. Key … policy to provide officials with additional guidance for soliciting competition for professional services and insurance coverage. Obtain …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2022/11/04/town-watertown-fire-district-procurement-2022m-155Truxton Fire District – Board Oversight (2022M-123)
… the District’s required annual update documents (AUDs) for fiscal years 2015 through 2021. Had Board members …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2022/11/04/truxton-fire-district-board-oversight-2022m-123City of Jamestown – Financial Condition (2016M-298)
… of our audit was to review the City’s financial condition for the period January 1, 2012 through August 19, 2016. … City Council. General fund budgeted appropriations for the 2016 fiscal year total approximately $35.1 million. … and Director of Financial Services did not properly budget for, and the Mayor did not ensure that the Comptroller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2016/09/30/city-jamestown-financial-condition-2016m-298Town of Stephentown – Records and Reports (2012M-209)
… The purpose of our audit was to assess the completeness and accuracy of the Town’s records and reports for the period January 1, 2008, to December 31, … The Town of Stephentown is located in Rensselaer County, and has a population of approximately 2,900. The Town Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/04/12/town-stephentown-records-and-reports-2012m-209State Police Bulletin No. SP-241
… notify agencies of new voluntary insurance deduction codes for the New York State Police Investigators Association … 2024 NYSPIA requested three new voluntary deduction codes for member insurances: Pet, Hospital/Accident, and Permanent … OSC Actions: OSC has established three new deduction codes for the following insurance types: Deduction Code 563: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-241-new-nyspia-insurance-deduction-codesDiNapoli Tracks State and City Spending Related to Asylum Seekers
… tool to monitor emergency spending related to assistance for asylum seekers by New York state and New York City. State … million in State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2023-24 on resources for asylum seekers through Sept. 30. New York City’s … “New York City and state are facing substantial costs for helping people seeking refuge in this country and needing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/dinapoli-tracks-state-and-city-spending-related-asylum-seekersVillage of Medina – Ambulance Service Billings (2014M-326)
… audit was to review ambulance service billing procedures for the period January 1, 2011 through September 10, 2014. … elected five-member Board of Trustees. The Village budget for the 2014-15 fiscal year is approximately $5 million. Key … allowed a third party to collect Village money. The rates for service types indicated by the patient care records and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2015/05/01/village-medina-ambulance-service-billings-2014m-326Town of Marathon – Claims Audit Process (2022M-124)
… was not properly auditing claims prior to approving them for payment. As a result, the risk is increased that claims could have been paid for inappropriate purposes. In our sample of 100 claims … option. Key Recommendations Audit all claims submitted for payment as required. Ensure all claims have appropriate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/12/09/town-marathon-claims-audit-process-2022m-124