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Village of Old Westbury – Justice Court (2017M-64)
… of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Court’s financial operations for the period June 1, 2015 … Justice and two appointed Acting Justices who preside over Court operations. Key Findings The Justices did not perform … Village of Old Westbury Justice Court 2017M64 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2017/07/07/village-old-westbury-justice-court-2017m-64Commack Union Free School District – Financial Condition and Fuel Inventory (2015M-90)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the District’s financial condition and controls … nearly $24 million of appropriated fund balance was used to finance operations. District officials did not maintain … inventory records. Key Recommendations Develop procedures to adopt more reasonable budgets to avoid raising more real …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/07/31/commack-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-and-fuel-inventoryBuffalo City School District – Oversight of Field Activities at the Service Center (2014M-270)
… 2011 through August 15, 2014. Background The Buffalo City School District is located in the City of Buffalo, Erie … worked overlapping hours at the District and at another school district. District officials do not adequately monitor … Buffalo City School District Oversight of Field Activities at the Service …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/06/11/buffalo-city-school-district-oversight-field-activities-service-centerAltmar-Parish-Williamstown Central School District – Financial Condition (2015M-232)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the District’s financial condition for the period … or effectively manage the District’s financial condition to ensure that the general fund’s unrestricted fund balance … statutory limit. The Board has not adopted a formal plan to reduce unrestricted fund balance to the statutory limit. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/11/22/altmar-parish-williamstown-central-school-district-financial-conditionGeneral Brown Central School District – Financial Condition (2014M-216)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s financial condition for the period … 2012-13. District expenditures, specifically those related to employee benefits, have increased by more than $1.2 … amount of available fund balance and reserves appropriated to fund future budgets and retain a reasonable amount of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/10/24/general-brown-central-school-district-financial-condition-2014m-216Fallsburg Central School District – Financial Condition (2014M-33)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s financial condition for the period … Findings The District adopted budgets that included plans to use fund balance which mostly went unused and has … appropriation estimates that are realistic. Develop a plan to reduce the amount of fund balance in a manner that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/06/13/fallsburg-central-school-district-financial-condition-2014m-33Town of Kirkwood – Justice Court Operations (2016M-414)
… controls over the Justice Court's financial activity for the period January 1, 2015 through September 30, 2016. … Town Board. General fund budgeted appropriations for 2016 totaled approximately $1.7 million. During the audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2017/11/21/town-kirkwood-justice-court-operations-2016m-414East Quogue Union Free School District – Selected Payroll Practices and Information Technology (2014M-44)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate internal controls over payroll and information technology for the period of July 1, 2012 through August 30, 2013. Background The East Quogue Union Free School District, which is governed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/06/13/east-quogue-union-free-school-district-selected-payroll-practices-andVillage of Ellenville – Information Technology (2014M-278)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if the Village’s computerized data and assets were properly safeguarded for the period June 1, 2013 through May 31, 2014. Background The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2015/01/02/village-ellenville-information-technology-2014m-278Town of New Lisbon – Financial Oversight (2013M-12)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Board’s oversight of the Town’s financial … aspects of collecting and recording taxes and fees paid to her office. All of these duties were performed during 2011 … annual audit. Key Recommendations Audit all claims prior to their payment, unless otherwise allowed by law. Provide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/04/12/town-new-lisbon-financial-oversight-2013m-12Brighton Memorial Library – Board Oversight (2015M-116)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Board’s oversight of Library operations for … not complete a proper audit of claims from vendors prior to payment. The Library had accumulated over $760,000 in … funds as of the end of 2014, with no formal written plan to use the money. Most of the private funds are improperly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2015/08/28/brighton-memorial-library-board-oversight-2015m-116Town of Greenfield – Golf Course Collections (2021M-133)
… and reports annually. Town officials generally agreed with our recommendations and have initiated, or indicated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/11/24/town-greenfield-golf-course-collections-2021m-133Saratoga County Probation Department – Restitution Payments (S9-20-12)
… policies and procedures. County officials generally agreed with our recommendations and indicated they will take …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2021/12/14/saratoga-county-probation-department-restitution-payments-s9-20-12Tompkins County Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2021M-143)
… information is accurate. The Board did not ensure payments in lieu of taxes (PILOTs) were billed and paid in accordance … was underbilled $78,600, a business was not billed for its agreed upon PILOT totaling $18,900 and another … Recommendations Obtain required supporting documentation for self-reported job performance. Properly monitor PILOTs, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2021/12/17/tompkins-county-industrial-development-agency-project-approval-and-monitoringTown of Owasco – Highway Department (2020M-128)
… and Highway Superintendent (Superintendent) did not agree, in writing, to expenditures for highway repair and … parties clear and that employees’ time worked is recorded in the proper funds, districts and/or accounts. Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/05/28/town-owasco-highway-department-2020m-128City of Binghamton – Joint Sewage Treatment Facility Capital Project Planning and Monitoring (2020M-170)
… report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether the City of Binghamton (City) properly planned and monitored the Joint Sewage … Treatment Facility Capital Project (Project). Key Findings City officials properly planned and monitored the Project by: … Determine whether the City of Binghamton City properly planned and monitored the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2021/07/09/city-binghamton-joint-sewage-treatment-facility-capital-project-planning-andSouth Lewis Central School District – Conflicts of Interest (2021M-3)
… a local hardware store that sold materials and supplies to the District totaling $17,446. Due to deficiencies in the District’s conflict of interest … legal counsel when appropriate, the Board members failed to acknowledge they had conflicts of interest, as required. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/07/30/south-lewis-central-school-district-conflicts-interest-2021m-3Cheektowaga Economic Development Corporation (CEDC) – Revolving Loan Program (2021M-85)
… secured and the recipients had insufficient assets to satisfy the outstanding balances. Accounting records were not complete, accurate or up to date. Loan repayments were not properly accounted for or … Key Recommendations Maintain complete, accurate and up-to-date accounting records. Ensure loan repayments are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/local-development-corporation/2021/11/05/cheektowaga-economic-development-corporation-cedc-revolvingVillage of Islandia – Information Technology (2021M-100)
… training or provide the opportunity for employees to receive this type of training. Sensitive IT control weaknesses were communicated confidentially to officials. Key Recommendations Adopt comprehensive IT … IT contingency plan. Design and implement procedures to monitor the use of IT resources and provide periodic IT …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2021/11/12/village-islandia-information-technology-2021m-100Town of Brookhaven Local Development Corporation – Project Approval and Monitoring (2021M-188)
… said it was not legally required, the Board should strive to ensure that Town residents realize increased prosperity … benefit from the projects that the Corporation approves. To do so, the Board must establish measurable goals for all approved projects and monitor the projects to ensure these goals are met. Establish written project …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/07/15/town-brookhaven-local-development-corporation-project-approval-and-monitoring-2021m