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Town of Seneca Falls - Town Hall Capital Project (2018M-220)
… the Board provided adequate oversight and management of the Town hall capital project. Key Findings The Board … amount to be used from its capital reserve for the project of nearly $2.6 million. However, it did not prepare an … As a result, the Town incurred total project costs of approximately $4.55 million. The Board did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/02/22/town-seneca-falls-town-hall-capital-project-2018m-220Town of Cochecton - Fund Balance Management and Multiyear Planning (2018M-208)
Determine whether the Board effectively managed general highway and sewer district fund balances and reserves and has multiyear financial and capital plans
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/02/15/town-cochecton-fund-balance-management-and-multiyear-planning-2018m-208Amherst Central School District –Financial Condition (2016M-167)
… period July 1, 2012 through May 31, 2016. Background The Amherst Central School District is located in the Towns of Amherst and Cheektowaga in Erie County. The District, which … Amherst Central School District Financial Condition 2016M167 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/09/02/amherst-central-school-district-financial-condition-2016m-167Elmira City School District – Financial Condition (2014M-348)
… Background The Elmira City School District is located in the City of Elmira and the Town of Elmira, Chemung County. … intent for establishing each reserve fund and the manner in which each reserve will be funded, used and maintained. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/03/06/elmira-city-school-district-financial-condition-2014m-348Cortland Enlarged City School District - Budget Review (B4-15-12)
… of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to provide an independent evaluation of the District’s … approximately $760,000. Using the remaining $1.2 million to fund other District expenditures is not an appropriate use … with appropriate increases. Restrict the use reserve funds to legally appropriate financing sources. Examine the use of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/04/15/cortland-enlarged-city-school-district-budget-review-b4-15-12Accounts Payable Advisory No. 9
… Subject: Making Payments to National Grid Guidance: This advisory has been updated to … entering a unique invoice number on vouchers payable to National Grid, as discussed below. Consistent with the Guide … to vendors. Improper preparation of vouchers payable to National Grid may delay payment crediting and Business Units …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/9-complex-entity-national-gridTown of Berkshire – Justice Court Operations (2016M-425)
… revenues for the Town. The current Justice did not record new cases in the accounting software. The current Justice did …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2017/11/20/town-berkshire-justice-court-operations-2016m-425Village of Suffern – Budget Review (B17-6-8)
… expenditure projections in the Village’s proposed budget for the 2017-18 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The … fund operating deficits to submit their proposed budgets for the next fiscal year to the State Comptroller for review while the deficit obligations are outstanding. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2017/04/20/village-suffern-budget-review-b17-6-8Town of Erin – Town Clerk and Justice Operations (2016M-315)
… by statute. The Justice did not properly report disposed tickets to the State Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) and … Accurately report the dispositions and dismissals of all tickets to JCF and DMV. Perform a thorough audit of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2017/11/21/town-erin-town-clerk-and-justice-operations-2016m-315Town of Oxford – Procurement (2024M-88)
… did not seek competition for purchases totaling $848,783. In addition, the Town may have saved $44,828 if officials had alternative procurement procedures in place. Specifically, competition was not sought for: 52 … the Town obtained the most favorable terms and conditions in the best interests of its taxpayers. Recommendations The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/11/22/town-oxford-procurement-2024m-88Village of Dolgeville – Treasurer’s Records and Reports (2024M-28)
… Dolgeville (Village) Treasurer maintained adequate records and reports to allow the Board of Trustees (Board) to … accounting procedures. As a result, inadequate records and reports were maintained and the Board lacked the financial information necessary to … Dolgeville Village Treasurer maintained adequate records and reports to allow the Board of Trustees Board to properly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/07/03/village-dolgeville-treasurers-records-and-reports-2024m-28Border City Hose Company – Financial Oversight (2025M-39)
… management. The former Director/Chief was arrested on charges of grand larceny for allegedly stealing from the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2025/10/31/border-city-hose-company-financial-oversight-2025m-39Union Springs Central School District – Retiree Health Insurance Contributions (2016M-75)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the controls over retiree health … Aurelius, Fleming, Scipio and Ledyard and Villages of Union Springs and Cayuga in Cayuga County. The District, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/10/union-springs-central-school-district-retiree-health-insuranceSherman Central School District – Claims Processing (2016M-352)
… expectations and requirements. The claims auditor does not compare invoices against quotes, bids or government … ensure the claims auditor adequately performs her duties. Compare invoices against applicable quotes, bids and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/12/16/sherman-central-school-district-claims-processing-2016m-352Port Jervis City School District – Financial Condition (2016M-319)
… Background The Port Jervis City School District is located in the City of Port Jervis, Orange County. The District, … appropriations were not used because budgets resulted in operating surpluses. The reserve policy does not state how … when reserves will be used or how much will be maintained in each reserve. Key Recommendations Use surplus fund balance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/11/18/port-jervis-city-school-district-financial-condition-2016m-319Whitesville Central School District – Financial Management (2016M-313)
… School District is located in the Towns of Independence and Willing in Allegany County and the Town of West Union in Steuben County. The District, … unrestricted fund balance totaled more than $1.3 million and was 20 percent of the 2015-16 budgeted appropriations, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/12/30/whitesville-central-school-district-financial-management-2016m-313North Collins Central School District – Financial Management (2016M-189)
… 2016. Background The North Collins Central School District is located in the Towns of North Collins, Collins, Concord, … managed in accordance with statutes. The District used a contingency account within the budget annually, which is not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/08/05/north-collins-central-school-district-financial-management-2016m-189Hewlett-Woodmere Union Free School District – Financial Condition (2016M-402)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the District’s financial condition for the period … of unrestricted fund balance that is not needed to fund District operations. Ensure reserve funds are … District standards and use any excess funds identified to benefit District residents in accordance with statutory …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/01/27/hewlett-woodmere-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-2016m-402Morris Central School District – Financial Operations (2015M-251)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the District’s claims processing procedures and … District is located in the Towns of Laurens, Morris, New Lisbon and Pittsfield in Otsego County. The District, which … total approximately $9.5 million. Key Findings The auditor from the Otsego Northern Catskills Board of Cooperative …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/01/08/morris-central-school-district-financial-operations-2015m-251Mount Pleasant-Blythedale Union Free School District – Short-Term Borrowing and Purchasing (2015M-365)
… County. The District, which operates one school with approximately 130 students, is governed by an appointed … issued in a timely manner, and some purchases were made with confirming purchase orders, issued after goods and … short-term cash flow. Ensure that staff members comply with the District’s purchasing rules and regulations by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/03/18/mount-pleasant-blythedale-union-free-school-district-short-term-borrowing