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Groton Central School District – Financial Management (2014M-288)
… through August 21, 2014. Background The Groton Central School District is located in the Towns of Dryden, Groton and … more real property taxes than necessary. … Groton Central School District Financial Management 2014M288 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/01/09/groton-central-school-district-financial-management-2014m-288Albany County Department of Weights and Measures – Potential Revenue Enhancement and Internal Controls Over Cash Receipts (2013M-278)
… not be conducting inspections of all eligible businesses in the County and fines are being imposed below the maximum …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/04/04/albany-county-department-weights-and-measures-potential-revenue-enhancement-andVillage of Round Lake – Budgeting Practices and Financial Condition (2015M-26)
… resulted in a decline in water fund balance from $164,063 at the start of the 2011-12 fiscal year to a deficit of $3,624 at the end of the 2014-14 fiscal year. The Board did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2015/05/22/village-round-lake-budgeting-practices-and-financial-condition-2015m-26East Meadow Union Free School – Overtime (2022M-118)
… employees. The Department’s overtime costs were 97 percent of the District’s total overtime costs during our audit … amount owed by the District annually to the State, for its share of the cost of the employees’ retirement benefits. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/02/24/east-meadow-union-free-school-overtime-2022m-118Erie 1 Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Part-Time Temporary Employee Payroll (2022M-167)
… officials did not properly approve or monitor agreements for PTEs . Without adequate controls over PTEs, the Board … governing PTEs and identify the individuals responsible for implementing controls and monitoring for compliance. Require agreements to be approved prior to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2023/03/17/erie-1-board-cooperative-educational-services-part-time-temporary-employee-payrollChappaqua Central School District - Fixed Assets (2022M-186)
… and did not perform a physical inventory count since 2018. Of the 164 assets reviewed, 148 assets totaling $220,708 were … could not determine whether four assets were disposed of (sold) or retired (obsolete). The District’s fixed asset …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/04/14/chappaqua-central-school-district-fixed-assets-2022m-186Rochester Academy Charter School – Credit Cards (2022M-208)
… credit card charges were properly approved, supported and for School purposes. Key Findings School officials did not … charges were properly approved, adequately supported and for School purposes. Officials did not perform an effective … knowing what was purchased or whether the charges were for appropriate School purposes. 35 percent (169 totaling …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2023/06/16/rochester-academy-charter-school-credit-cards-2022m-208XI.12.D Closing Contracts – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… been no activity (SFS amendment transactions or payments) for one year. No open purchase orders (encumbrances) are … OSC will close eligible contracts. It is considered a best practice for State agencies to close purchase orders … additional information). In addition, State agencies may free up remaining pre-encumbered funds, prior to OSC closing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi12d-closing-contractsWayne Central School District – Property Disposal (2021M-161)
… advisory group which also made a recommendation designed to help the District maximize the value of disposed property, … procedures for the sale and disposal of District property to ensure that the District receives the best possible value …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/02/04/wayne-central-school-district-property-disposal-2021m-161Clifton Park Water Authority – Water Charges (2015M-247)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Authority’s internal controls over water … in 1990 under New York State Public Authorities Law to acquire, construct, operate and maintain public water … not deposited in a timely manner or properly secured prior to deposit. The administrative assistant, who was involved …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2016/01/22/clifton-park-water-authority-water-charges-2015m-247Warren County Local Development Corporation – Revolving Loan Program (2021M-102)
… officials provided adequate oversight of the revolving loan program. Key Findings Corporation officials did not provide adequate oversight of the revolving loan program. For the 15 active loans, we found: Fourteen loan files did not have required and/or other supporting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/local-development-corporation/2021/12/22/warren-county-local-development-corporation-revolving-loanNew Hartford Central School District – Payroll (2021M-149)
… accurately paid $3.1 million in salaries and wages to the 48 employees we tested, in accordance with Board … However, there are opportunities for District officials to strengthen internal controls over payroll. Officials did … over the payroll clerk who could add new employees to the financial system and was responsible for adding and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/12/10/new-hartford-central-school-district-payroll-2021m-149Phelps-Clifton Springs Central School District – Fuel Purchasing (2021M-19)
… could have reduced the District’s fuel expenditures by at least $124,428. The savings would have covered the … almost 11 months. We found: The District could have saved at least $49,448 by using the Office of General Services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/04/16/phelps-clifton-springs-central-school-district-fuel-purchasing-2021m-19Fairport Public Library – Financial Management (2014M-354)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Library’s financial management for the period … policies. Unrestricted fund balance has increased to 64 percent of the ensuing year’s budget as of the end of … Key Recommendations Implement claims audit procedures to ensure that the Board audits and approves all claims for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2015/06/12/fairport-public-library-financial-management-2014m-354Harpursville Central School District – Financial Management (2013M-261)
… management over financial activities for the period July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2013. Background The Harpursville … for the 2013-14 fiscal year were approximately $16.1 million. Key Findings The Board and District officials did …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/01/03/harpursville-central-school-district-financial-management-2013m-261Selected Employee Travel Expenses
… which are discretionary and under the control of agency management, include car rentals, meals, lodging, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/01/10/selected-employee-travel-expensesAssessment and Collection of Selected Fees and Penalties
… as those levied on employers for their failure to pay fees in a timely manner or comply with workplace safety rules. We … does not assess and collect all required fees and fines. In total, the Department did not collect about $3.8 million, … assessment and collection of fees and penalties identified in this report. Other Related Audits/Reports of Interest …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/05/31/assessment-and-collection-selected-fees-and-penaltiesAkron Central School District – Controls Over Compensatory Time (2014M-24)
… in the Towns of Alden, Clarence and Newstead in Erie County, the Towns of Lockport and Royalton in Niagara County and the Towns of Alabama and Pembroke in Genesee … elected seven-member Board of Education and operates three schools, with approximately 1,440 students. Budgeted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/06/20/akron-central-school-district-controls-over-compensatory-time-2014m-24Review of Collecto, Inc
… supported. Background Downstate contracts with Collecto for debt collection services.Under the $2.5 million contract, … include clear language to determine the proper commission for small-balance accounts. SUNY officials are implementing … staff do not approve vouchers with duplicate billings for amounts already billed on prior invoices. Continue to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/06/30/review-collecto-incTown of Poughkeepsie – Parking Violation Enforcement and Collection (2016M-416)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Town’s parking violation … ability to dismiss or reduce parking violations fees and change parking violations dates without first obtaining …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/22/town-poughkeepsie-parking-violation-enforcement-and-collection-2016m-416