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Town of Hempstead Sanitary District Number 14 – Board Oversight (2017M-40)
… Town of Hempstead Sanitary District Number 14 is located in the Town of Hempstead in Nassau County. The District is governed by an elected … the Office of the State Comptroller. Key Recommendations In accordance with General Municipal Law, adopt a code of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2017/06/02/town-hempstead-sanitary-district-number-14-board-oversight-2017m-40XVI.3 Overview – XVI. Financial Reporting
… of outlining the scope of what is and what is not included in the State's periodic financial reports and why. The principles described in this chapter are applicable only to the central State … for within the State's fund structure maintained or tied in with the SFS. It does not apply to the independent public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xvi/xvi3-overviewVillage of Port Byron – Financial Monitoring and Information Technology (2014M-116)
… the Village’s financial operations, internal controls and information technology for the period June 1, 2011 … 1,300. Budgeted appropriations for the general, water and sewer funds for the 2013-14 fiscal year totaled … Findings The Board has not ensured that adequate policies and procedures have been adopted, regularly reviewed and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/08/15/village-port-byron-financial-monitoring-and-information-technology-2014m-116Village of Rhinebeck – Water Fees (2013M-311)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine internal controls over water fees for the period … over billing, collecting and enforcing water fees need to be improved. The Clerk’s duties were inadequately … system. The Board did not annually audit, or cause to be audited, the Treasurer’s records. Key Recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/01/17/village-rhinebeck-water-fees-2013m-311IX.7.F M-Year Legislation – IX. Federal Grants
… Most federal grant award funding has a limited period of availability. Some … are considered M-Year grants. For example, a federal grant award with a one-year grant period of October 1, 2014 - … are withdrawn by the federal awarding agency and the award is considered expired. In some instances, the life of a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix7f-m-year-legislationCohoes Housing Authority – Internal Controls Over Payroll (2013M-373)
… The Cohoes Housing Authority (Authority) is located in the City of Cohoes (City) in Albany County and was established to provide low-rent … Board did not establish pay rates for part-time employees in either a policy or by resolution. Key Recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/03/07/cohoes-housing-authority-internal-controls-over-payroll-2013m-373White Plains City School District – Financial Management (2020M-71)
Determine whether the Board and District officials adopted realistic budgets and maintained reasonable levels of fund balance and reserve funds
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/10/30/white-plains-city-school-district-financial-management-2020m-71Red Flags – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… Claims with certain characteristics may have a higher risk of error … are not routine. In today’s electronic environment, anyone with a computer and printer may be capable of replicating and … Tips or complaints about possible fraud. Understanding the symptoms of errors and fraud can help you identify claims …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/red-flagsChenango Valley Central School District – Budget Review (B4-13-11)
… the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the District’s tentative budget for the 2013-14 fiscal … The Chenango Valley Central School District, located in Broome County, issued debt totaling $3.5 million to … deficit obligations are outstanding. Key Findings Based on the results of our review, in general, we found that the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/04/19/chenango-valley-central-school-district-budget-review-b4-13-11Village of Nelsonville – Financial Operations (2012M-242)
… were properly performed and did not ensure the Village payroll was certified, as required by law. The Board did not … reconciles all the bank accounts monthly. Certify the payroll before the checks are processed. Segregate the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/03/29/village-nelsonville-financial-operations-2012m-242Village of Middleburgh – Fiscal Operations (2013M-10)
… 15, 2012. Background The Village of Middleburgh is located in Schoharie County and has approximately 1,500 residents. The Village is governed by a Mayor and four Trustees who form the Village Board. The … payment. Ensure that proper controls and oversight are in place, especially when one person performs all aspects of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/04/26/village-middleburgh-fiscal-operations-2013m-10Town of Mohawk – Records and Reports (2013M-113)
… 1, 2011, through December 31, 2012. Background The Town of Mohawk is located in Montgomery County and has approximately … Town of Mohawk Records and Reports 2013M113 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/09/13/town-mohawk-records-and-reports-2013m-113Village of South Floral Park – Budgeting and Financial Oversight (2021M-5)
… budgets, and the budgets presented were not in the proper form, as required. Inaccurate budgeting led to underestimated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2021/07/16/village-south-floral-park-budgeting-and-financial-oversight-2021m-5Town of Argyle – Town Clerk and Budgeting (2012M-231)
… included with the monthly claims to be audited prior to payment. Deposit all moneys intact and in a timely manner and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/03/11/town-argyle-town-clerk-and-budgeting-2012m-231Village of Cato – Water Financial Operations (2023M-145)
… Health Department forced the Board to submit a plan. In addition: $42,696 in unauthorized billing adjustments were made. Of 464 water … that should have been billed and collected and $1,296 in overbillings. 27 percent of the water produced (at a cost …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/03/22/village-cato-water-financial-operations-2023m-145Herkimer Central School District – 2014 Building Renovation Capital Project (2022M-136)
… project . Officials: Borrowed $2 million more than needed for the initial project and used the funds to make other … In March 2022, the former clerk of the works was arrested for defrauding the New York State and Local Retirement System …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/11/23/herkimer-central-school-district-2014-building-renovation-capital-projectTown of Summit – Town Clerk (2024M-51)
… report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Town of Summit (Town) Clerk properly recorded, deposited and remitted clerk fees in … Determine whether the Town of Summit Town Clerk properly recorded deposited and remitted clerk fees in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/08/16/town-summit-town-clerk-2024m-51Electronic Documents Submission System (EDSS)
… in Get Help Create Users and Assign Roles General Help for all transactions Procurement Contract/Amendment Help Revenue …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/contracts/electronic-documents-submission-system-edssTown of Champion Great Bend Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2015M-019)
… The Town of Champion Great Bend Fire District, located in Jefferson County, is a district corporation of the State, … for 2015 totaled $137,792. Key Findings We found errors in the monthly budget-to-actual reports that the Treasurer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/04/17/town-champion-great-bend-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financialRed Creek Protective Fire Company, Inc. – Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-271)
… for the 2013 fiscal year. Key Findings The Treasurer does not maintain a record of daily cash balances in the … perform monthly reconciliations without it. The Treasurer does not file required annual written financial reports to … to the Village, as stated in the bylaws. The Treasurer does not maintain a cash receipts journal. Additionally, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/01/09/red-creek-protective-fire-company-inc-controls-over-financial