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Opinion 92-47
… moneys); (need to establish separate bank account for E911 surcharge moneys) -- Deposits and Investments … moneys may be credited to the general fund and used for any lawful county purpose. You ask whether a county must … surcharge moneys must be retained and used exclusively for the same purposes for which the surcharge moneys may be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-47Opinion 95-28
… investment in vehicle not listed in General Municipal Law, §11) -- Pre-emption (investments) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, … required for immediate expenditure, in obligations of the United States of America and obligations guaranteed by agencies of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-28Town of Dresden – Board Oversight of Financial Activities (2012M-191)
… The Town of Dresden is located in Washington County and has a population of approximately 650 residents. The Town … Town Board, which consists of the Town Supervisor and four councilpersons. Budgeted appropriations were $955,411 for 2011 and $954,272 for 2012. Key Findings The Supervisor has not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/01/11/town-dresden-board-oversight-financial-activities-2012m-191Delevan Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-345)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether Company controls are adequate to ensure that financial activity is properly recorded and … adequately reviewed or approved all bills/claims prior to payment. The Treasurer did not provide the Board with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/02/26/delevan-volunteer-fire-company-inc-internal-controls-over-financialTown of Salina – Information Technology (2013M-256)
… March 31, 2013. Background The Town of Salina is located in Onondaga County and has a population of 33,710. The Town is governed by an elected … to protect data resources. Town officials do not maintain a complete and accurate computer inventory and have not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/11/22/town-salina-information-technology-2013m-256East Bloomfield-Holcomb Fire Department – Financial Operations (2017M-160)
… records. The Treasurer did not provide monthly bank statements or reconciliations to the Board. The … as required by the Department’s bylaws. Prepare monthly bank reconciliations for all bank accounts and provide them to the Board along with the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2017/11/17/east-bloomfield-holcomb-fire-department-financial-operationsDeRuyter Central School District – Financial Condition (2015M-119)
… Town of Fabius in Onondaga County. The District operates one school and has approximately 430 students. Budgeted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/08/21/deruyter-central-school-district-financial-condition-2015m-119Village of Port Byron – Financial Monitoring and Information Technology (2014M-116)
… the Clerk-Treasurer maintained accurate accounting records or that duties were properly segregated. The Board did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/08/15/village-port-byron-financial-monitoring-and-information-technology-2014m-116Village of Rhinebeck – Water Fees (2013M-311)
… our audit was to examine internal controls over water fees for the period June 1, 2012 through June 14, 2013. Background … Village’s budgeted water fund expenditures were $862,000 for the fiscal year ending May 31, 2013. Key Findings The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/01/17/village-rhinebeck-water-fees-2013m-311Town of Summit – Town Clerk (2024M-51)
… Town Law (Town Law) Section 30 which required the Clerk to deposit all fees collected within three business days … exceed $250. Did not remit in a timely manner $6,000 to the Town Supervisor (Supervisor) and certain NYS agencies … collected on or before the 15th of the month following the date of collection. Did not perform monthly bank …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/08/16/town-summit-town-clerk-2024m-51Etna Volunteer Fire Department - Procurement (2019M-48)
… services. Certain officers did not disclose their interest in contracts. Key Recommendations The Board should: Ensure … Adopt a code of ethics to set forth standards of conduct in accordance with the GML. Officials agreed with our report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2019/05/10/etna-volunteer-fire-department-procurement-2019m-48Halfmoon Hillcrest Volunteer Fire Department – Financial Operations (2015M-183)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate internal controls over the Department’s … Audit claims and include a resolution in the Board meeting minutes that specifies the claims approved for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/11/06/halfmoon-hillcrest-volunteer-fire-department-financialFair Haven Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. – Financial Activity (2014M-335)
… bills and performs all recordkeeping functions with little or no Board oversight. The Board has not adopted a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/02/27/fair-haven-volunteer-fire-department-inc-financial-activitySayville Union Free School District – Financial Condition and Cellular Telephones (2015M-86)
… through August 31, 2014. Background The Sayville Union Free School District is located in the Town of Islip, Suffolk … phone bills prior to authorizing payment. … Sayville Union Free School District Financial Condition and Cellular …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/08/14/sayville-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-and-cellularTuckahoe Union Free School District – Financial Condition and Information Technology (2015M-152)
… private information. Evaluate the setup of the web content filter, monitor internet usage and enforce the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/10/16/tuckahoe-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-and-informationTown of Delhi – Pool Project Donations and Disbursements (2020M-105)
… West Branch Recreation and Aquatics Committee (Committee) to act under the auspices of the Town and organize … an affiliate of the Town. Inappropriately used Town funds to pay at least $8,000 for fundraising activities. Did not … agreed with our recommendations and indicated they plan to initiate corrective action. … Determine whether the Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/01/15/town-delhi-pool-project-donations-and-disbursements-2020m-105Town of Evans – Employee Benefits (2024M-53)
… that 373.5 of the 6,077 hours of leave time used by these employees was recorded incorrectly or not at all in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/09/20/town-evans-employee-benefits-2024m-53Village of Catskill – Accounting Records and Reports (2024M-66)
… and did not provide timely, accurate or adequate reports to the Village Board (Board).As a result, the transparency of … $1.7 million and did not: Reconcile bank balances to the general ledger cash balances. As a result, there is a … agreed with our recommendations and indicated they planned to initiate corrective action. … Determine whether the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/09/27/village-catskill-accounting-records-and-reports-2024m-66Hammond Fire District – Board Oversight (2024M-151)
… whether the Hammond Fire District (District) Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) adequately monitored the … Reports (AFRs) were filed timely. Conduct an annual audit of the Secretary- Treasurer’s financial records. As a result, … reported. Furthermore, although the Board adopted a code of ethics, it did not adopt the required procurement or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/02/21/hammond-fire-district-board-oversight-2024m-151Town of Lodi – Town Hall Capital Project (2024M-130)
… performed throughout the Project. Work associated with six change orders totaling $65,537 was completed without the … Board approved 17 payments totaling approximately $930,000 to construction contractors without adequate supporting … that the work was performed and completed according to contract terms. Key Recommendations The audit report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/07/11/town-lodi-town-hall-capital-project-2024m-130