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Town of Geneseo – Information Technology and Multiyear Planning (2017M-84)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Town’s information technology (IT) controls … March 24, 2017. Background The Town of Geneseo is located in Livingston County and has a population of approximately … approximately $3.37 million. Key Findings The Board has not adopted policies to sufficiently protect the Town’s IT …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/21/town-geneseo-information-technology-and-multiyear-planning-2017m-84Village of Morris – Fund Balance (2017M-58)
… average of 59 percent). In both the general and water funds, the contingency budget line exceeded the maximum … Key Recommendations Use general and water surplus funds as a financing source for funding one-time … the maximum allowable amount in both the general and water funds. … Village of Morris Fund Balance 2017M58 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2017/06/09/village-morris-fund-balance-2017m-58Town of Ballston - Water Fund Financial Operations (2023M-60)
… Town officials provided adequate oversight of the water funds financial operations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/12/15/town-ballston-water-fund-financial-operations-2023m-60Putnam Northern Westchester County Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Overtime (2023M-82)
… overtime calculation errors totaling $408 and paid $393 in overtime that was not approved. Key Recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2023/11/17/putnam-northern-westchester-county-board-cooperative-educational-services-overtimeBellmore-Merrick Central High School District – Financial Condition (2016M-341)
… governed by an eight-member Board of Education appointed from the following elementary school districts: Bellmore …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/11/18/bellmore-merrick-central-high-school-district-financial-condition-2016mOneonta City School District –Financial Condition (2013M-165)
… Background The Oneonta City School District is located in the City of Oneonta, the Towns of Oneonta, Davenport, Laurens, Maryland, and Milford in Otsego County and the Town of Davenport in Delaware County. The District is governed by the Board of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/08/30/oneonta-city-school-district-financial-condition-2013m-165Lyncourt Union Free School District – Financial Condition (2016M-62)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the District’s financial condition …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/01/lyncourt-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-2016m-62East Aurora Union Free School District – High School Extra-Classroom Activity Funds (2016M-163)
… The East Aurora Union Free School District is located in the Towns of Aurora, Colden and Elma in Erie County. The District, which operates three schools with approximately 1,900 students, is governed by an elected seven-member Board of Education. Budgeted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/02/24/east-aurora-union-free-school-district-high-school-extra-classroomFreeport Union Free School District – Financial Condition (2016M-300)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the District’s financial … Freeport Union Free School District is located in the Town of Hempstead, Nassau County. The District, which operates …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/12/09/freeport-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-2016m-300Odessa-Montour Central School District – Financial Condition (2016M-71)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s financial condition for the period … reserve policy. Develop a multiyear financial plan to estimate the future costs of ongoing services based on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/15/odessa-montour-central-school-district-financial-condition-2016m-71Oakfield-Alabama Central School District – Budgeting (2016M-172)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the District’s budgeting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/29/oakfield-alabama-central-school-district-budgeting-2016m-172Village of Canaseraga – Claims Audit (2023M-48)
… audited and approved before payment. Key Findings Although the 300 claims reviewed were for appropriate Village … could have been made and not detected and corrected. Of the 300 claims we reviewed totaling approximately $758,000, … were paid without evidence of being audited or reviewed by the Village Board (Board). 64 claims totaling approximately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2023/07/28/village-canaseraga-claims-audit-2023m-48Chestertown Volunteer Fire Company – Financial Operations (2017M-1)
… not prepared. Crucial financial reports were inaccurate or not prepared and submitted to the Board or to the Office of the State Comptroller. The Board did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2017/06/16/chestertown-volunteer-fire-company-financial-operations-2017mVillage of Penn Yan – Procurement (2024M-152)
… increased risk that the Village paid more than necessary for goods and services or made purchases that were not in the best interest of ratepayers. For example, of the 195 WTP purchases totaling approximately … million that we reviewed: Competition was not sought for 89 purchases totaling approximately $95,000. Six of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2025/03/07/village-penn-yan-procurement-2024m-152Fiscal Stress Monitoring System Statistics
… information they can use to pursue corrective actions in an orderly, transparent and comprehensive manner. A report issued by OSC in September 2024, Fiscal Stress Monitoring System – … display the percentage of municipalities that did not file in time to receive a fiscal stress score. Selecting a county …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/fiscal-monitoring/fiscal-stress-monitoring-system-statisticsTown of Ashland – Long-Term Planning (2024M-114)
… report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether Town of Ashland (Town) officials established multiyear capital and … capital needs or considered the impact they will have on Town operations or how they will fund these needs. As of July 17, 2024, the Town’s capital reserve funds have zero …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/12/24/town-ashland-long-term-planning-2024m-114Fairview Fire District – Payroll and Leave Accruals (2024M-96)
… controls or develop written policies and procedures for these duties. As a result, we determined that District … potentially: Overpaid 11 employees by a total of $44,301 for leave accrual payments that were inaccurate and … Key Recommendations Ensure employees are paid only for hours worked and leave time to which they are entitled. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/01/24/fairview-fire-district-payroll-and-leave-accruals-2024m-96Town of Saugerties – Claims Auditing (2024M-144)
… report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Town of Saugerties (Town) Board (Board) properly audited claims and authorized credit card purchases. Key Findings … department without bid or documentation that it was an exempt source. 36 credit card purchases totaling $10,868 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/05/16/town-saugerties-claims-auditing-2024m-144Opinion 89-64
… CONSTITUTIONAL LAW -- Gifts and Loans (consideration paid for the purchase of property) REAL PROPERTY -- Acquisition … the village/town may pay more than the appraised value for property it wishes to acquire. Initially, we note that we … the acquisition of interests or rights in real property for the preservation of open spaces and areas to be a public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-64Union Center Fire Company, Inc. – Internal Controls (2014M-303)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if internal controls were … to ensure that Company moneys were safeguarded for the period March 1, 2013 through September 11, 2014. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/01/30/union-center-fire-company-inc-internal-controls-2014m-303