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Village of Fleischmanns – Water Fund (2013M-151)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the financial management of the Village’s water fund for the period June 1, 2011, to March 13, 2013. Background The Village of Fleischmanns is … excessive fund balance, but has since caused fund balance to significantly decrease over the past two years. Although …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/09/06/village-fleischmanns-water-fund-2013m-151East Greenbush Community Library – Internal Controls Over Cash Receipts (2013M-223)
… Background The East Greenbush Community Library, located in the Town of East Greenbush in Rensselaer County, is a special district public library … which received its charter from the State Board of Regents in 1988. The Library is governed by a Board of Trustees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2013/10/25/east-greenbush-community-library-internal-controls-over-cash-receipts-2013m-223Bethpage Fire District – Credit Card and Travel Expenditures (2017M-50)
… and separate from the Town of Oyster Bay and Nassau County in which it is located. The District, which is governed by an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/06/09/bethpage-fire-district-credit-card-and-travel-expenditures-2017m-50Wallkill Hook, Ladder and Hose Company – Financial Activities (2016M-223)
… The Wallkill Hook, Ladder and Hose Company provides fire protection services for a portion of the Town of Shawangunk … of claims. Bingo operations did not follow applicable regulations. Fundraising reports were not always complete and … Develop procedures to ensure compliance with State regulations for bingo operations. Establish procedures for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2016/09/23/wallkill-hook-ladder-and-hose-company-financial-activitiesWest Albany Fire District – Credit Card Purchases (2017M-15)
… 1, 2015 through December 31, 2016. Background The West Albany Fire District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from the Town of Colonie in Albany County. The District is governed by an elected … West Albany Fire District Credit Card Purchases 2017M15 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/03/31/west-albany-fire-district-credit-card-purchases-2017m-15IV.4.E Grants and Public Assistance – IV. Accounting Codes - Uses and Descriptions
… Click here to download the table below as a Microsoft Excel file . SFS Account Title Description 60301 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-iv/iv4e-grants-and-public-assistanceTown of Deerpark – Budget Review (B6-15-23)
… expenditure projections in the Town’s preliminary budget for the 2016 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The Town … operating deficits to submit their preliminary 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/town/2015/11/06/town-deerpark-budget-review-b6-15-23Town of Machias – Supervisor’s Financial Duties (2021M-98)
… perform his financial duties and cannot provide support for almost $1.6 million in interfund loans. Although … year, interfund loans have grown from $246,280 in 2015 to almost $1.6 million as of December 31, 2019. The … the bookkeeper. Provide detailed monthly financial reports to the Board. Review monthly bank reconciliations. Prepare …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/09/24/town-machias-supervisors-financial-duties-2021m-98Town of Edinburg – Justice Court Operations (2014M-226)
… did not take appropriate action to ensure that traffic ticket fines and fees were collected in a timely manner. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2014/11/14/town-edinburg-justice-court-operations-2014m-226Town of Oppenheim – Town Clerk Operations (2014M-248)
… 31, 2014. Background The Town of Oppenheim is located in Fulton County and has a population of approximately 1,900. … did not exist. The Clerk did not make deposits in a timely manner. The Clerk did not perform monthly bank … make disbursements to the Supervisor and to State agencies in a timely manner. The Board did not provide adequate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/11/28/town-oppenheim-town-clerk-operations-2014m-248Town of Amsterdam – Supervisor’s Records and Reports (2013M-8)
… water and sewer rents, and real property taxes for fire protection. Key Findings The Supervisor does not maintain … balance versus the cash attributable to each individual fund. The Board does not receive all the financial … bank reconciliations are performed for each individual fund. Provide the Board with a monthly Supervisor’s report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/04/05/town-amsterdam-supervisors-records-and-reports-2013m-8Village of Hunter – Financial Operations (2023M-164)
… [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Village … Board meeting minutes, Maintain supporting documentation for deposits, Prepare abstracts for payment of claims, Make timely deposits, or File annual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/04/05/village-hunter-financial-operations-2023m-164Village of Bemus Point – Clerk-Treasurer (2022M-38)
… deposited, recorded, reported and disbursed Village funds. Key Findings The Clerk-Treasurer did not properly deposit, record, report and disburse Village funds and was arrested in February 2021 and charged with … properly deposited recorded reported and disbursed Village funds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2022/07/22/village-bemus-point-clerk-treasurer-2022m-38Wyandanch Union Free School District – Budget Review (B25-7-3)
… [read complete report – pdf] Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to provide an independent evaluation of the proposed 2025-26 budget. Background The Wyandanch Union Free School District … The purpose of our budget review was to provide an independent evaluation of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/04/11/wyandanch-union-free-school-district-budget-review-b25-7-3Islip Terrace Fire District – Claims Audit and Payroll (2015M-49)
… audit was to examine the District’s claims audit process and payroll procedures for the period January 1, 2013 through … District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from the Town of Islip, Suffolk County, in which … documentation showing Board approval for the 2013 salary and wage increases for six employees, and there was no …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/05/29/islip-terrace-fire-district-claims-audit-and-payroll-2015m-49Essex Fire District No. 2 – Cash Disbursements (2015M-167)
… adequate documentation. The Treasurer also did not prepare monthly bank reconciliations or reports. The Treasurer also … the process when making disbursements; these procedures should require adequate supporting documentation for the … review when reviewing claims. The Board should not approve payments unless they are supported by appropriate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/10/30/essex-fire-district-no-2-cash-disbursements-2015m-167Real Property Tax Cap - Local Governments
… entities] Enrollment Instructions [pdf] Instructions [pdf] Levy Limit Formula [pdf] Inflation and Allowable Levy Growth Factors [pdf] Tax Base Growth Factors for Local … [pdf] Accounting Bulletin - Reserve for Excess Tax Levy [pdf] Legislation – Chapter 97 (Part A) [pdf] Summary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/property-tax-cap/real-property-tax-cap-local-governmentsTown of Deerpark – Budget Review (B6-16-18)
… Key Recommendations Identify other revenue sources to replace fund balance or make corresponding reductions in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/11/10/town-deerpark-budget-review-b6-16-18Pennellville Volunteer Fireman’s Association, Inc. – Financial Operations (2015M-144)
… activities for the period January 1, 2013 through September 30, 2014. Background The Pennellville Volunteer … Revenue Service. The Board did not audit and approve bills for payment. Key Recommendations Amend the bylaws or … and disbursement procedures, for the audit and approval of bills and for fundraising activities. Provide the Treasurer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/11/16/pennellville-volunteer-firemans-association-inc-financial-operations-2015mLake Ronkonkoma Fire District – Bidding and Treasurer’s Office (2015M-9)
… internal controls over selected financial operations for the period January 1, 2013 through August 31, 2014. … Board of Fire Commissioners. Budgeted appropriations for 2015 total approximately $3.3 million. Key Findings … ambiguity as to whether the District intended to consider products that were reasonably equivalent. District officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/06/05/lake-ronkonkoma-fire-district-bidding-and-treasurers-office-2015m-9