Search
Examination of Official Station Designation
… was to determine if the Department properly designated the official station of a Department employee in calendar years … regulations, travel between an employee’s residence and official station is considered commuting and is not reimbursable. The official station of every employee is designated by the head …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/27/examination-official-station-designationAccuracy of Reported Discharge Data (Follow-Up)
… whether the New York City Department of Education (DoE) was accurately reporting the number of students … the New York State Education Department. We found that DoE classified some students as discharged without sufficient … classifications for its 2004-08 general education cohort (i.e., the students who entered ninth grade in 2004 and were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/09/accuracy-reported-discharge-data-followSelected Aspects of Discretionary Spending
… communities throughout the State by lowering the costs of financing projects that prevent water pollution and … water. During the audit period, we identified expenditures of approximately $5.2 million that were discretionary in … formal approvals and supporting documentation. The absence of such internal controls increases the risk that unnecessary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/29/selected-aspects-discretionary-spendingAlmond Volunteer Fire Department – Cash Shortage (2014M-113)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Department’s internal controls over its … and Treasurer. Key Findings The former Treasurer was able to misappropriate approximately $22,000 from January 2009 … of claims, recording of claims, and information required to be maintained and reported to the governing body. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/08/08/almond-volunteer-fire-department-cash-shortage-2014m-113Jericho Fire District – Professional Services (2012M-236)
… services approximately 13,600 residents. An elected five-member Board of Fire Commissioners governs the District. … when procuring professional services. We reviewed all five professional services providers who received at least … May 2007, states that the trainer is to be paid $40 per hour, during our audit period he was paid $50 per hour for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/02/01/jericho-fire-district-professional-services-2012m-236City of Corning – Misappropriation of Finance Department Cash Receipts (2014M-140)
… purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Department’s cash receipt collection process for the period July 1, 2012 … accounts for the City’s financial resources, reported cash receipt collections of approximately $4.6 million for the … accounting program. Key Recommendations Review cash receipt policies and procedures to ensure they are up-to-date …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/08/13/city-corning-misappropriation-finance-department-cash-receipts-2014m-140Sullivan County – Fiscal Stress (2013M-81)
Sullivan County Fiscal Stress 2013M81
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/07/19/sullivan-county-fiscal-stress-2013m-81Essex County Sheriff’s Department – Internal Controls Over Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2013M-35)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Sheriff’s Departments’ internal controls over … receipts and disbursements for the period January 1, 2011, to September 30, 2012. Background Essex County is located in … manner. The civil clerk affixes the Sheriff’s signature to Department checks without his direct oversight or review. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/04/19/essex-county-sheriffs-department-internal-controls-over-cash-receipts-andEssex County Probation Department – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-38)
… Department’s internal controls over financial operations for the period January 1, 2011, to September 30, 2012. … the Board. The County’s budgeted general fund expenditures for the 2012 fiscal year were $73.9 million. Key Findings … As a result, cash receipts were not properly accounted for, secured, and deposited in a timely manner. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/04/19/essex-county-probation-department-internal-controls-over-financial-operationsNewark Central School District – Financial Condition and Claims Processing (2016M-267)
… the Village of Newark and includes the Town of Arcadia and parts of the Towns of Lyons, Sodus, Palmyra and Marion in Wayne County, along with parts of the Towns of Manchester and Phelps in Ontario …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/11/18/newark-central-school-district-financial-condition-and-claims-processingWaverly Central School District – Financial Condition (2013M-148)
… the use of fund balance to finance operations in order to keep the real property tax levies at amounts the Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/09/06/waverly-central-school-district-financial-condition-2013m-148Attica Central School District – Financial Management (2016M-127)
… the District’s financial management practices and reserves for the period July 1, 2012 through March 18, 2016. … seven-member Board of Education. Budgeted appropriations for the 2015-16 fiscal year totaled approximately $28.2 … a comprehensive written plan that communicates the need for maintaining certain reserve balances, the Board’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/08/attica-central-school-district-financial-management-2016m-127Shelter Island Union Free School District –Financial Condition (2014M-132)
… allowed 4 percent maximum. The District’s reserve policy does not define how reserve funds should be used. In addition, we found that … a formal plan to define how reserves will be funded, how much will be reserved, and when reserves will be used. Review …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/08/08/shelter-island-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-2014m-132Hempstead Union Free School District – Management of District Resources (2014M-253)
Hempstead Union Free School District Management of District Resources 2014M253
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/12/29/hempstead-union-free-school-district-management-district-resources-2014mTown of Rensselaerville – Financial Operations (2012M-168)
… of our audit was to review the Town’s financial operations for the period January 1, 2011, through April 30, 2012. … The Town Board (Board) is the legislative body responsible for managing Town operations. The Town’s operating funds’ appropriations for the 2012 fiscal year are approximately $2.1 million. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/01/11/town-rensselaerville-financial-operations-2012m-168Franklin Square Water District – Life Insurance Policies (2013M-127)
… Background The Franklin Square Water District is located in the Town of Hempstead in Nassau County and serves the communities of Franklin … cash surrender value of $155,717 as of December 31, 2012. In addition to individual life insurance policies not being …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2013/07/19/franklin-square-water-district-life-insurance-policies-2013m-127Gloversville Enlarged City School District – Board Oversight and Information Technology (2013M-180)
… rights in the financial software that allow access to all aspects of the system and District officials do not … internal audit function is performed and documented. Audit all claims against the District prior to payment or appoint a … duties. Periodically produce and review activity logs for all users in the financial management system. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/09/20/gloversville-enlarged-city-school-district-board-oversight-andTown of Southampton - Board of Trustees of the Freeholders and Commonalty – Trustee Oversight (2013M-39)
… policy setting forth the parameters under which money can be invested, and requiring FDIC coverage or other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/05/17/town-southampton-board-trustees-freeholders-and-commonalty-trustee-oversight-2013mAlbany County Probation Department – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-340)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if the … through June 30, 2013. Background Albany County is located in eastern New York State and has a population of … Probation Department collected $464,508 and $542,187 in restitution, fines and fees during 2011 and 2012, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/02/07/albany-county-probation-department-internal-controls-over-financial-operationsAlbany City School District – Separation Payments and Information Technology (2012M-251)
… period July 1, 2011, to August 31, 2012. Background The Albany City School District is located in the City of Albany, Albany County. The District is governed by the Board of … Albany City School District Separation Payments and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/02/22/albany-city-school-district-separation-payments-and-information