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Town of Brownville Joint Fire District - Board Oversight (2018M-207)
… [read complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Board … claims before payment. The Board did not contract for an independent audit of its 2017 records as required by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2019/01/25/town-brownville-joint-fire-district-board-oversight-2018m-207What is the Real Property Tax Cap?
… play important roles in the process. Local governments, libraries, schools (except New York City) and fire districts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/property-tax-cap/what-real-property-tax-capMinetto Volunteer Fire Company – Misappropriation of Funds and Records and Reports (2014M-222)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Company’s financial operations for the period … Oswego County and provides fire protection services to the Town of Minetto and the Town of Oswego. The Company, … Board nor the membership reviews and approves claims prior to payment. The Board has not adopted a code of ethics as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/12/19/minetto-volunteer-fire-company-misappropriation-funds-and-records-andTown of Seneca Falls - Town Hall Capital Project (2018M-220)
… Board inadequately planned for the project, which resulted in the need to borrow $885,000 from the Tax Stabilization … use of reserve funding sources for capital projects are in compliance with applicable statutes and regulations. Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/02/22/town-seneca-falls-town-hall-capital-project-2018m-220Greenville Fire District #1 – Board Oversight (2014M-376)
… distinct and separate from the Town of Greenville, located in Greene County. The District is governed by an elected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/04/03/greenville-fire-district-1-board-oversight-2014m-376Cleveland Hill Union Free School District – Financial Management (2017M-235)
… funds to unrestricted fund balance (where allowed by law) or to other reserves established and maintained in compliance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/03/02/cleveland-hill-union-free-school-district-financial-management-2017m-235Forensic Audit of Select Payroll and Overtime Practices and Related Transactions (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the six recommendations included in our initial report, Forensic Audit of Select Payroll and … determined that these practices cost Metro-North $991,208 in overtime and $216,128 n regular pay, and enriched certain staff and supervisors. In addition these payments will inflate future pension …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/03/18/forensic-audit-select-payroll-and-overtime-practices-and-related-transactions-followTown of Tonawanda – Recreation Fees (2017M-133)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the … January 1, 2016 through April 18, 2017. Background The Town of Tonawanda is located in Erie County and has a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/22/town-tonawanda-recreation-fees-2017m-133Village of Port Chester – Payroll (2017M-115)
… The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the accuracy of payroll payments for the period June 1, 2015 through January … to continue incurring police department overtime to cover staff shortages instead of hiring new officers. Ensure that … will be in accordance with CBAs. … Village of Port Chester Payroll 2017M115 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2017/10/13/village-port-chester-payroll-2017m-115Apalachin Fire District – Oversight of Financial Operations (2013M-25)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the oversight of the District’s financial operations for the period January 1, 2012, to February 4, 2013. Background The Apalachin Fire District … The Treasurer submitted monthly financial reports to the Board and has filed the required annual financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/05/10/apalachin-fire-district-oversight-financial-operations-2013m-25Village of Northville – Joint Youth Activity Program (2016M-339)
… of our audit was to determine if the Village’s joint youth activity’s financial activities were properly recorded … June 1, 2014 through May 31, 2016. Background The joint youth activity program (Program) has been established by the Village of Northville to operate youth development activities for children residing in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/joint-activity/2016/12/09/village-northville-joint-youth-activity-program-2016m-339Herkimer County – Sales Tax Distributions and Bank Reconciliations (2017M-178)
… is located in central New York State and had a 2010 population of 64,519. The County is governed by a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2017/12/15/herkimer-county-sales-tax-distributions-and-bank-reconciliations-2017m-178Additional Service Credit for Unused, Unpaid Sick Leave – State Police Plan
… retirement. To be eligible, you must retire directly from public employment or within a year after separating from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1518/additional-service-credit-unused-unpaid-sick-leaveContributing Toward Your Retirement – Article 14 Benefits
… join the Retirement System, all salary and service earned in connection with all employment must be reported to us. … the New York State and Local Retirement System, and used in the calculation of all benefits paid by the Retirement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/contributing-toward-your-retirementNorth 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. … been procured in the most economical manner and in the best interest of the taxpayers. District officials: Paid $1.2 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/07/29/north-syracuse-central-school-district-professional-services-2022m-34Town of Minetto – Information Technology (2022M-9)
… and protected against unauthorized use, access and loss. In addition to sensitive IT control weaknesses that were … regularly reviewed and unnecessary accounts are disabled in a timely manner. Adopt written procedures for user …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/05/27/town-minetto-information-technology-2022m-9Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation – Enforcement Mortgages (2017M-39)
… mortgage properties and communicate with buyers before the 12-month expected completion date to help identify buyer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2017/04/28/greater-syracuse-property-development-corporation-enforcement-mortgagesTown of Clarence Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2020M-97)
… that project approvals were transparent to the public by posting required documents on CIDA’s website. The Board and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2021/09/10/town-clarence-industrial-development-agency-projectGeneva Housing Authority – Cash Receipts (2015M-160)
… was to evaluate the Authority’s cash receipts process for the period October 1, 2013 through June 11, 2015. Background The Geneva Housing Authority is located in the City of Geneva, Ontario County. The Authority, which … deposit of all receipts. Ensure that user access rights in the accounting system and housing software are limited to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2015/11/13/geneva-housing-authority-cash-receipts-2015m-160Madison County - Claims Audit and Payment Process (2019M-142)
… or documentation showing receipt of goods or services. In addition, claims totaling $1.3 million were paid without … The Treasurer did not control the check signing process for computer generated checks and allowed a credit card vendor to directly withdraw $1.9 million in monthly payments from a County bank account. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2020/01/17/madison-county-claims-audit-and-payment-process-2019m-142