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Putnam County Probation Department – Restitution Payments (S9-20-2)
… and appropriately. Key Findings Department officials did not always properly enforce restitution orders, notify the … As a result, victims may not receive the payments to which they are entitled. Officials did not establish … restitution obligations and the limited policies that were in place were not followed. Five of the 11 restitution orders …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2021/12/14/putnam-county-probation-department-restitution-payments-s9-20-2Pompey Hill Fire District – Financial Management (2021M-136)
… notices were not published for certain purchases subject to permissive referendum. The District used $97,000 of … and have initiated or indicated they planned to initiate corrective action. Appendix B includes our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/11/05/pompey-hill-fire-district-financial-management-2021m-136Town of Sardinia – Tax Relief Rebate Program (2014M-189)
… audit was to review the Town’s tax relief rebate program for the period August 1, 2013 through June 3, 2014. … by a five-member Town Board, is located in Erie County and has approximately 2,800 residents. The Town receives … property tax relief payment. Budgeted appropriations for 2014 total approximately $1.8 million. Key Findings We …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/11/14/town-sardinia-tax-relief-rebate-program-2014m-189Town of Amsterdam – Supervisor’s Records and Reports (2013M-8)
… was to review the Town’s accounting records and reports for the period January 1, 2010, through July 31, 2012. … and four Council members. The Town’s budgeted expenditures for 2012 were approximately $3.7 million and were funded … fund. Provide the Board with a monthly Supervisor’s report including all receipts and disbursements, and cash …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/04/05/town-amsterdam-supervisors-records-and-reports-2013m-8Establishing the Standard Work Day – Legacy Reporting
… establish a SWD for each employee title (e.g., clerks, bus drivers, etc.), even if you only have part-time employees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/legacy-reporting/establishing-standard-work-dayViolating the Terms of a DRO – Divorce and Your Benefits
NYSLRS pensions are considered marital property and may be divided when a marriage ends Guide to Domestic Relations Orders Violating a DRO
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/violating-terms-droTown of Byron – Procurement (2024M-11)
… for proposals (RFPs) or another competitive process to procure services from seven professional service providers … Ensure quotes are obtained for purchases not subject to competitive bidding, as required by the Town’s procurement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/05/24/town-byron-procurement-2024m-11Town of Throop – Highway Department (2021M-115)
… not: Prior to 2021, agree, in writing, to expenditures for highway repair and improvement as required. As a result, … the Board’s ability to sufficiently plan and budget for long-term road maintenance was diminished. Enter into … Maintain a complete, accurate and up-to-date inventory of all Department assets. Establish written policies and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/05/03/town-throop-highway-department-2021m-115Village of Afton – Claims Auditing and Disbursements (2023M-177)
… claims. As a result, payments were made prior to audit, for unsupported claims and for inappropriate purposes. Of the 98 claims totaling … itemized receipts. The Village reimbursed the former Mayor for two payments totaling $1,500 for the Village’s accounting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/03/15/village-afton-claims-auditing-and-disbursements-2023m-177Ticonderoga Joint Town/Village Fire District – Board Oversight (2023M-182)
… in a timely manner.(Starting in 2023, the AUD is referred to as the Annual Financial Report [AFR].) As a result: The … and have initiated, or indicated they planned to initiate corrective action. … Determine whether the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2024/04/19/ticonderoga-joint-townvillage-fire-district-board-oversight-2023m-182Windsor Central School District – Fuel Controls (2022M-133)
… policies and procedures. As a result, 18,369 gallons of fuel costing approximately $38,300 are not accounted for. … adequate controls to safeguard diesel fuel stored in the District’s 10,000-gallon storage tank. Without adequate controls over …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/11/23/windsor-central-school-district-fuel-controls-2022m-133Village of Bemus Point – Clerk-Treasurer (2022M-38)
… which misstated actual financial results. File payroll tax reports or remit payments totaling $40,837. As a result, the … and interest of $18,100. Provide written financial reports to the Board or file annual financial reports (AUDs) with the Office of the State Comptroller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2022/07/22/village-bemus-point-clerk-treasurer-2022m-38Utica Harbor Point Development Corporation – Budgeting and Board Oversight (2022M-43)
… estimates, which caused funding gaps. As of December 9, 2021, the Corporation’s projected costs exceeded revenues by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/local-development-corporation/2022/07/15/utica-harbor-point-development-corporation-budgeting-andLiberty Central School District – Information Technology (2022M-73)
… data from unauthorized use, access and loss. In addition to sensitive IT control weaknesses that were communicated confidentially … As a result, the District’s risk of a system compromise is increased. Establish adequate information technology (IT) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/09/09/liberty-central-school-district-information-technology-2022m-73Tuxedo Union Free School District – Payroll and Leave Accruals (2022M-15)
… School District (District) officials ensured employees’ payroll payments and leave accruals were accurate, properly … Key Findings District officials did not ensure employees’ payroll payments and leave accruals were accurate, properly … potentially overpaid) 30 employees a total of $113,564 in payroll and leave accrual payments, including $47,673 in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/08/26/tuxedo-union-free-school-district-payroll-and-leave-accruals-2022m-15Cattaraugus-Allegany-Erie-Wyoming Board of Cooperative Educational Services - Capital Assets (2023M-126)
… console. In addition, we reviewed capital asset records for 130 assets with a historical recorded cost (also referred …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2023/12/15/cattaraugus-allegany-erie-wyoming-board-cooperative-educational-services-capitalSouthern Westchester Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Information Technology (2024M-38)
… personal, private and sensitive information or disable the network. 16 IT assets could not be traced to or from … system and 40 IT assets were not properly recorded in the system. Key Recommendations Develop written procedures …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2024/08/09/southern-westchester-board-cooperative-educational-services-information-technologyVillage of North Syracuse – Transparency of Fiscal Activities (S9-24-11)
… fiscal concerns with the Village’s general fund for the year 2022-23, the Board’s ineffective oversight …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/12/20/village-north-syracuse-transparency-fiscal-activities-s9-24-11Town of Butler – Financial Management (2024M-119)
… the Town’s town-wide and town-outside-village (TOV) fund balances. Key Findings The Board did not effectively … required to be filed with the Office of the New York State Comptroller (OSC). Key Recommendations The audit report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/12/24/town-butler-financial-management-2024m-119Equine Health and Safety
… Purpose To determine whether the Gaming Commission (Commission) is monitoring and enforcing … 2018. Background The Commission regulates all aspects of gaming activity in the State, including horse racing and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/11/13/equine-health-and-safety