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Dunkirk City School District – Financial Management (2017M-122)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the District’s financial management practices for … of the District’s reserves, totaling $14.8 million, appear to be overfunded. From 2013-14 through 2015-16, the District realized operating surpluses and did not need to use any appropriated fund balance to finance operations. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/10/13/dunkirk-city-school-district-financial-management-2017m-122Keeseville Volunteer Fire Department – Financial Operations (2017M-100)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Department’s financial activity was … provides fire protection and other emergency services to Ausable-Chesterfield-Keeseville Joint Fire District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2017/09/15/keeseville-volunteer-fire-department-financial-operationsTown of Sharon – Fund Balance (2017M-271)
… a population of approximately 1,800. The Town is governed by an elected five-member Town Board. Operating funds’ … (TW) and town-outside-village (TOV) fund balances grew by 28 and 79 percent, respectively, from 2014 through 2017. … Budgeted TW and TOV appropriations exceeded expenditures by an annual average of 19 percent and 31 percent, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/03/21/town-sharon-fund-balance-2017m-271Kingston City School District – Fixed Assets (2017M-214)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether … Background The Kingston City School District is located in the City of Kingston and encompasses parts of the Towns of … New Paltz, Rosendale, Saugerties, Ulster and Woodstock in Ulster County. The District, which is governed by a Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/12/15/kingston-city-school-district-fixed-assets-2017m-214Hillside Public Library of New Hyde Park – Claims Processing (2017M-175)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Library’s claims process for the period July … reviewed and initialed the claims and then forwarded them to a Board-designated Trustee who audited all claims. The … invoices and receiving reports were not always attached to claims. Key Recommendations Ensure that the entire Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2017/12/08/hillside-public-library-new-hyde-park-claims-processing-2017m-175Town of Bolton - Urban Development Action Grant Repayment Funds (2017M-216)
… repayment money totaling $4.5 million for long-term loans to fund capital projects was not consistent with their adopted policy to use the money as revolving loans for local business … officials generally agreed with our recommendations and have initiated, or indicated they planned to initiate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/05/18/town-bolton-urban-development-action-grant-repayment-funds-2017m-216Hartsdale Volunteer Fire Company – Board Oversight (2017M-227)
… 10, 2017. Background The Hartsdale Fire Company is located in the Town of Greenburg and provides fire protection for a … of Trustees. For the period 2015 through 2017, $52,550 in Foreign Fire Insurance (FFI) revenue was received. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2018/02/09/hartsdale-volunteer-fire-company-board-oversight-2017m-227Washington County – Procurement (2017M-224)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the County procured goods and services … policy and competitive bidding laws are adhered to when purchasing goods or entering public works contracts. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2018/02/02/washington-county-procurement-2017m-224Fredonia Central School District - Financial Management (2018M-33)
… million over a three-year period (6.75 percent), resulting in annual operating surpluses and a fund balance increase of more than $2 million (52 percent). As of June 30, 2017, … to within the statutory limit and use the excess funds in a manner more beneficial to residents. District officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/06/08/fredonia-central-school-district-financial-management-2018m-33Applying for Previous or Military Service Credit – Police and Fire Plan
… To receive credit for any type of previous or military service, send a written … will determine your eligibility to receive the credit and any cost involved. Requesting credit for your previous public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1512/applying-previous-or-military-service-creditApplying for Previous or Military Service Credit – En-Con Police Officers Plan
… To receive credit for any type of previous or military service, send a written … will determine your eligibility to receive the credit and any cost involved. Requesting credit for your previous public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1822/applying-previous-or-military-service-creditApplying for Previous or Military Service Credit – Basic Plan with Increased-Take-Home-Pay (ITHP)
… To receive credit for any type of previous or military service, send a written … will determine your eligibility to receive the credit and any cost involved. Requesting credit for your previous public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1511/applying-previous-or-military-service-creditWantagh Fire District – Payroll (2013M-176)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s internal controls over payroll for … District’s policy. Key Recommendation Take immediate steps to correct employees maximum leave accruals based on the … by the District’s policy. … The purpose of our audit was to examine the Districts internal controls over payroll for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/09/20/wantagh-fire-district-payroll-2013m-176Oneida County Department of Social Services – Contract Monitoring and Payments (2015M-244)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the internal controls over the Department’s … Services is responsible for providing temporary assistance to eligible individuals and families with social service and … agencies. Department managers did not implement procedures to review contractual performance measures to ensure that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2016/02/12/oneida-county-department-social-services-contract-monitoring-and-payments-2015mGenesee County – Purchasing (2015M-241)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine certain County procurement practices for the … Key Recommendations Maintain adequate documentation to help ensure that purchase contracts are awarded to the lowest responsible bidder in accordance with the GML. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2016/03/25/genesee-county-purchasing-2015m-241East Aurora Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. – Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-247)
… The East Aurora Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. is located in the Village of East Aurora in Erie County. According to the bylaws, a 13-member Fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/11/07/east-aurora-volunteer-fire-department-inc-controls-over-financialHortonville Fire Company – Financial Activity (2014M-210)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine controls over the recording and reporting of … payouts and grant activities were not included on reports to the members. Fundraising controls are generally lacking. Not all claims were approved by the members prior to payment. Key Recommendations Compare financial activity …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/10/08/hortonville-fire-company-financial-activity-2014m-210Town of Red Hook - Financial Condition (2018M-171)
… a fund balance policy that allowed for unexpended surplus funds of up to 70 percent of annual expenditures. The policy … the Town’s objectives and goals for use of accumulated funds. Key Recommendations Consider reducing unrestricted fund balance and using the excess funds as a financing source in a manner that benefits …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/11/02/town-red-hook-financial-condition-2018m-171Town of Davenport - Transparency (2018M-85)
… of claims to identify any irregularities or deficiencies in the claims submitted for payment. Town officials generally … Appendix B includes our comment on issues that were raised in the Town’s response letter. … Town of Davenport …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/08/31/town-davenport-transparency-2018m-85Accounts Payable Advisory No. 47
… regardless of whether the agency intends to pay the vendor with a check, electronic payment (ACH) or with the PCard. It is a best practice for agencies to use POs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/47-purchase-orders-and-procurement-card-use