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East Syracuse Minoa Central School District – Information Technology (2020M-174)
… not needed, including three accounts that were created in 2015 and 2016. Ensure contractors signed the acceptable … network user accounts and disable unnecessary accounts in a timely manner. Remove financial software user …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/06/04/east-syracuse-minoa-central-school-district-information-technology-2020mDelhi Joint Fire District – Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2020M-142)
… and supported. Key Findings The Board ensured the $746,000 in cash receipts were deposited, recorded and reported and … However, the Board did not properly audit claims and: A cash receipts log is not maintained and the Treasurer’s … to ensure that all receipts were deposited. $4,700 in fees were waived without evidence of Board approval. $300 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/02/19/delhi-joint-fire-district-cash-receipts-and-disbursements-2020m-142Town of South Bristol – Financial Management (2015M-140)
… 20, 2015. Background The Town of South Bristol is located in Ontario County and has a population of approximately … and repeatedly adopted budgets that were not based on realistic revenue estimates. The Supervisor has not … officials and employees who received or disbursed money in 2014. Key Recommendations Implement fiscal policies to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/11/20/town-south-bristol-financial-management-2015m-140Otisco Fire District – Financial Operations (2016M-415)
… distinct and separate from the Town of Otisco in Onondaga County. The District is governed by an elected five-member …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/02/17/otisco-fire-district-financial-operations-2016m-415Town of Locke – Financial Condition (2020M-111)
… the Town Board (Board) effectively managed the Town of Locke’s (Town’s) financial condition. Key Findings The … results during the year. Unrestricted fund balances as of December 31, 2019 in the general and highway funds and … were excessive, ranging from 89 percent to 536 percent of actual expenditures. The Board did not adopt formal fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/11/13/town-locke-financial-condition-2020m-111Town 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)
… - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the District is providing transportation to eligible nonpublic school … registered. For 2018-19, as of April 1, 2019, the District is paying 23 schools to transport 455 (or $337,085) more … response letter. … Determine whether the District is providing transportation to eligible nonpublic school …
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
… for mileage using the SFS Mileage Detail page in lieu of form AC 160-S. Guidance : The Office of the State … by the traveler to support the line by line mileage claims in the SFS Mileage Detail page. However, travelers who enter …
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)
… October 28, 2014. Background The Town of Barton is located in Tioga County and has a population of approximately 8,900 … a level of acceptable fund balance or properly use money in the town-wide highway equipment reserve. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/02/town-barton-financial-planning-2015m-52Wading River Fire District – Gasoline Credit Cards (2017M-5)
… June 30, 2016. Background The Wading River Fire District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate … Riverhead and Brookhaven, in Suffolk County. The District is governed by an elected five-member Board of Fire … are authorized to use the gasoline credit cards, when and how they can use the cards and what documentation is …
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)
… Background The Town of Darien is located in Genesee County and has approximately 3,200 residents. The Town is governed … five-member Town Board consisting of the Supervisor and four Council members. The Town’s adopted budget for 2013 … result, the Town was overcharged $10,563 by the vendor for two loaders. Key Recommendations Request the appropriate …
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 Alfred – Incompatible Duties (2021M-99)
… and have initiated or indicated they planned to initiate corrective action. Appendix B includes our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/11/19/town-alfred-incompatible-duties-2021m-99Town of Owasco – Highway Department (2020M-128)
Determine whether Town of Owasco Town officials adequately oversaw highway purchasing planning and interfund charges
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)
… certain financial information was not posted, resulting in a lack of transparency. Information that was posted was limited in comprehensiveness. This prevents taxpayers and other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/03/23/york-central-school-district-school-district-website-s9-19-35Shelter Island Union Free School District - Fund Balance (2020M-23)
… $1.7 million in appropriated fund balance was not used to fund operations during this time. The unemployment … not established by Board resolution. District officials have not appropriately prepared or implemented corrective action plans (CAPs) to previous audits. Key Recommendations Reduce surplus fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/04/24/shelter-island-union-free-school-district-fund-balance-2020m-23State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Arrest of Muge Ma for COVID-Related Scam
… for the government to obtain life-saving medical equipment in order to line his own pocket. Using a public health crisis … Businesses During COVID-19 Pandemic Since taking office in 2007, DiNapoli has committed to fighting public corruption …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-arrest-muge-ma-covid-related-scamTown of Clarence Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2020M-97)
… Approve projects that include measurable goals in project agreements. Monitor all active projects to … Appendix C includes OSC’s comments on issues raised in the IDA’s response. … Determine whether the Board of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2021/09/10/town-clarence-industrial-development-agency-projectVillage of Hillburn – Internal Controls Over Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2013M-392)
… Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Village’s cash receipt and disbursement practices for the period of … The Board has not developed policies and procedures for cash receipt and disbursement duties, and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/04/18/village-hillburn-internal-controls-over-cash-receipts-and-disbursements-2013m-392