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DiNapoli: Local Government Debt Levels Off
… $43.6 billion in total outstanding debt in 2018, according to a report released today by New York State Comptroller … the Great Recession, after more than doubling from 1998 to 2010. A major factor behind the slower debt growth over … have borrowed less. “Borrowing helps local governments to build roads, bridges, and schools and buy equipment,” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/11/dinapoli-local-government-debt-levels-offAccounts Payable Advisory No. 62
… Subject : Scheduled Delivery Due Date and Unit of Measure Reference : Guide to Financial Operations (GFO), … purchase order (PO) is an ordering document authorizing a vendor to provide goods or services at a dollar amount within the agency’s authority as set in law or by contract. The PO communicates critical …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/62-purchase-ordersWest Fort Ann Volunteer Fire Company – Internal Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-242)
… and reported and that Company money was safeguarded for the period January 1, 2013 through April 30, 2014. … Background The West Fort Ann Volunteer Fire Company is a not-for-profit volunteer organization located in the Town … Implement a policy and procedures for members to follow when using debit and prepaid cash cards. … West Fort Ann …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/11/14/west-fort-ann-volunteer-fire-company-internal-controls-overSir William Johnson Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. – Internal Controls (2015M-004)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if internal controls are adequate to ensure that the Company’s financial activity was recorded … that contracts with the Town of Johnstown, Fulton County, to provide fire protection to a portion of the Town. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/05/01/sir-william-johnson-volunteer-fire-company-inc-internalLumberland Fire Department Inc. – Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-110)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine internal controls over the Department’s financial … Inc. provides fire protection and emergency services to the Town of Lumberland in Sullivan County. The … in 2013. Key Findings While the Department adopted by-laws to dictate the manner in which it should conduct operations, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/08/08/lumberland-fire-department-inc-controls-over-financial-activities-2014m-110East Aurora Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. – Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-247)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review whether the … of East Aurora in Erie County. According to the bylaws, a 13-member Fire Council is responsible for the Department’s … not review canceled checks and the committee chairman for a fund-raiser did not maintain an accountability of ticket …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/11/07/east-aurora-volunteer-fire-department-inc-controls-over-financialTown of Davenport - Transparency (2018M-85)
… with OSC. The Clerk did not maintain a complete and up-to-date record of the Board’s meetings. The Board did not conduct a thorough and deliberate audit of claims. Key Recommendations The Supervisor should maintain …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/08/31/town-davenport-transparency-2018m-85Wilton Water and Sewer Authority – Water and Sewer Charges (2016M-329)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Authority’s process over water … which is governed by an appointed five-member Board of Directors, was established by the State Legislature to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2017/01/06/wilton-water-and-sewer-authority-water-and-sewer-charges-2016m-329Canandaigua City School District – Procurement of Professional Services (2015M-133)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the process and procedures used to procure professional services for the period July 1, 2013 … when procuring professional services. The District failed to establish comprehensive procedures in the regulations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/09/04/canandaigua-city-school-district-procurement-professional-services-2015mFabius-Pompey Central School District – Information Technology (2016M-237)
… management of network user accounts and security settings for the period July 1, 2014 through February 29, 2016. … seven-member Board of Education. Budgeted appropriations for the 2014-15 fiscal year totaled approximately $17.3 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/11/10/fabius-pompey-central-school-district-information-technology-2016m-237Franklinville Central School District – Financial Management (2017M-49)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the District’s financial management practices for … Findings The District appropriated fund balance annually to help finance budgeted appropriations, but only a portion was actually used to finance operations. The Board and District officials have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/06/02/franklinville-central-school-district-financial-management-2017m-49Kings Park Central School District – Fuel Inventory (2015M-282)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the District’s controls over its fuel inventory … accountability and there were no written procedures to provide guidance to employees. Officials did not reconcile fuel pump readings …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/12/24/kings-park-central-school-district-fuel-inventory-2015m-282Oyster Bay Water District – Payments in Lieu of Health Insurance (2017M-43)
… to review payments in lieu of health insurance coverage for the period January 1, 2015 through October 31, 2016. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2017/06/02/oyster-bay-water-district-payments-lieu-health-insurance-2017m-43Gloversville Housing Authority – Selected Financial Operations (2015M-257)
… internal controls over tenant rents and claims processing for the period October 1, 2013 through June 30, 2015. … Board of Commissioners. The Authority’s operating budget for the 2014-15 fiscal year totaled approximately $2.5 … Key Findings The Board did not adopt adequate policies for tenant rent collections to ensure that payments were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2016/01/15/gloversville-housing-authority-selected-financial-operations-2015m-257Clyde-Savannah Central School District – Network Access Controls (2020M-122)
… Key Findings District officials did not ensure that the District’s network access controls were secure. Officials … whether they were appropriate or needed to be disabled. The District had the following unneeded accounts: 354 network user accounts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/01/22/clyde-savannah-central-school-district-network-access-controls-2020m-122Summitville Fire Company – Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2016M-423)
… for the Town of Mamakating and is located in Sullivan County. During our audit period, Company deposits totaled …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/02/10/summitville-fire-company-cash-receipts-and-disbursements-2016m-423Village of Hempstead – Budget Review (B7-13-13)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant … 2013-14 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The Village of Hempstead, located in Nassau County, issued debt totaling …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/04/24/village-hempstead-budget-review-b7-13-13Village of Arkport - Information Technology (2019M-203)
… written agreement with the IT vendor for services provided to the Village. Provide IT security awareness training to employees. In addition, sensitive IT control weaknesses were communicated confidentially to Village officials. Key Recommendations The Board should: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2020/01/17/village-arkport-information-technology-2019m-203Tri-Valley Central School District - Financial Management (2020M-17)
… report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Board and District officials properly managed fund balance. Key … fund balance and the overfunded reserve were added back to the surplus fund balance, the District’s recalculated … findings and recommendations and indicated that they have taken, or planned to take, corrective action. … Determine …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/03/06/tri-valley-central-school-district-financial-management-2020m-17Rochester City School District - Budgeting and Multiyear Financial Planning (2020M-44)
… Key Findings The Board and District officials neglected to use accurate estimates of appropriations to balance the 2018-19 budget, which contributed to an unplanned operating deficit of $27.4 million. The Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/04/21/rochester-city-school-district-budgeting-and-multiyear-financial-planning