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Weedsport Central School District – Financial Management (2016M-94)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the District’s financial management for the … decline in unrestricted fund balance and developed a plan to increase it to between 3 and 4 percent of the ensuing … the plans. Analyze reserve funds to ensure balances are best aligned with the District’s long-term needs. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/24/weedsport-central-school-district-financial-management-2016m-94Village of Islandia – Overtime (2023M-121)
… overtime was paid to the Fire Marshal and Building Inspector. The overtime paid to them was equivalent to 73 … to have in support of his overtime pay. The Building Inspector approved his own overtime that totaled $53,719 for the audit period. Village officials and the Building Inspector had no documentation to support the hours that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/02/09/village-islandia-overtime-2023m-121Town of Perth – Conflict of Interest (2024M-142)
… Board member approved the $13,183 payment. According to the Board member with the conflict of interest, he approved the claim because two Board members refused to approve the claim due to their concerns with his prohibited conflict of interest. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/04/25/town-perth-conflict-interest-2024m-142Town of Philipstown – Financial Management (2024M-100)
… financial operations and used the Town’s general fund to pay for the Garrison Landing Water District’s (GLWD’s) … in the decline of the general fund balance from $1 million to $53,137. Specifically, the Board did not: Appropriately … GLWD expenditures were funded and increased from $85,436 to $975,475 over the six-year audit period. Adopt a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/05/09/town-philipstown-financial-management-2024m-100Galen-Clyde Joint Fire District – Board Oversight and Information Technology (2014M-329)
GalenClyde Joint Fire District Board Oversight and Information Technology 2014M329
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/04/21/galen-clyde-joint-fire-district-board-oversight-and-information-technologyUniondale Fire District – Firehouse Hall Rentals and Questionable Board Practices (2013M-244)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if the Uniondale Fire District Board of Commissioners developed an adequate control environment to protect taxpayer assets during the period of January 1, … or establish sound policies and procedures related to credit cards. The District’s capital asset policy does not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/03/14/uniondale-fire-district-firehouse-hall-rentals-and-questionable-boardSkaneateles Central School District – Records and Reports (2015M-154)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s financial records and reports for … consistently provide monthly bank reconciliation reports to the Board and did not reconcile the records to the bank statements for the first 5 months of the 2014-15 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/11/16/skaneateles-central-school-district-records-and-reports-2015m-154Marlboro Central School District – District Officials’ Outside Business Activities (2014M-241)
… Ulster County. The District, which is governed by an elected seven-member Board of Education, operates three … in a limited liability company (LLC) that provided report card services to the District. After the LLC … Board, and the Board approved, a contract with the LLC’s principal owner to provide services similar to what the LLC …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/02/06/marlboro-central-school-district-district-officials-outside-businessJefferson County Soil and Water Conservation District – Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Operations (2014M-171)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the internal controls over selected financial … District provides services and funds projects related to the conservation of soil and water resources, the … the 2013 fiscal year. Key Findings The Assistant failed to provide the Board with budget-to-actual reports. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2015/04/17/jefferson-county-soil-and-water-conservation-district-internal-controls-overVillage of Belmont – Water and Sewer Operations (2014M-101)
… 2012 through February 20, 2014. Background The Village of Belmont is located in Allegany County and has approximately … Village of Belmont Water and Sewer Operations 2014M101 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/08/22/village-belmont-water-and-sewer-operations-2014m-101City of Niagara Falls – Financial Management and Information Technology (2013M-47)
… The City has had a pattern of structural budget deficits, meaning recurring revenues were not sufficient to fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/06/04/city-niagara-falls-financial-management-and-information-technology-2013m-47Village of Fairport Industrial Development Agency – Board Governance (2015M-195)
… benefit corporation which offers assistance, including commercial loans and exemptions from certain taxes, to … is legally affiliated with the Village of Fairport Urban Renewal Agency and the Village of Fairport Local Development … to the affected taxing jurisdictions. The Agency made commercial loans of its own money without statutory …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2016/03/31/village-fairport-industrial-development-agency-boardForensic Audit of Select Payroll and Overtime Practices and Related Transactions (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the six … Railroad employees received costly payments due to long-term practices related to Hours of Service that may have been avoidable. For …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/03/18/forensic-audit-select-payroll-and-overtime-practices-and-related-transactions-followTown of Clarence Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2020M-97)
… assessing material aspects of the proposed projects prior to approving them. The Board did not properly monitor projects to determine whether project goals were being met. Officials … did not ensure that project approvals were transparent to the public by posting required documents on CIDA’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2021/09/10/town-clarence-industrial-development-agency-projectPlainville Fire District – Board Oversight (2021M-91)
… adequate oversight of the District’s financial operations and exceeded its authority by passing a resolution that … budgets. Budgets underestimated transfers to reserves and overestimated appropriations. Adopt a fund balance policy or develop multiyear financial and capital plans. Ensure the Treasurer filed annual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/10/01/plainville-fire-district-board-oversight-2021m-91North Syracuse Central School District – Professional Services (2022M-34)
… School District (District) officials sought competition for the procurement of professional services and entered into … we reviewed, they did not always seek competition for professional services in accordance with District policy. … providers without seeking competition. Used a request for proposals (RFP) process to select certain professional …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/07/29/north-syracuse-central-school-district-professional-services-2022m-34Village of Hancock – Insurance Withholdings (2022M-108)
… $19,689. There was no formal Village Board (Board) action to support the contribution rates for dental insurance. Four … Provide oversight over the Clerk and Deputy to ensure the withholdings are calculated correctly and … Reconcile monthly insurance invoices with withholdings to ensure that appropriate amounts are collected. Consult …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2022/10/28/village-hancock-insurance-withholdings-2022m-108Sodus Central School District – Software Management (2022M-64)
… District officials did not establish adequate controls to prevent inappropriate, unnecessary and unauthorized … reviewed had permissions that allowed the accounts’ users to install software on their computers without authorization. … IT control weaknesses were communicated confidentially to officials. Key Recommendations Limit permissions for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/11/23/sodus-central-school-district-software-management-2022m-64Brighton Central School District – Procurement (2022M-205)
… with District policies, statutory requirements and good business practices. Key Finding District officials did not demonstrate that certain goods and services related to the 2021-22 CIP were procured in … with District policies, statutory requirements and good business practices. Of the nine CIP contracts totaling $4.4 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/06/02/brighton-central-school-district-procurement-2022m-205Village of Odessa – Clerk-Treasurers' Records and Reports (2020M-11)
… for, recorded and reported financial transactions in a timely manner. Key Findings The former Clerk-Treasurer did not make cash deposits in a timely manner. The former Clerk-Treasurer did not … (NYSLRS). Key Recommendations Deposit all cash receipts in a timely manner, within the legal requirements. Develop …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2023/06/16/village-odessa-clerk-treasurers-records-and-reports-2020m-11