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South Lewis Central School District – Conflicts of Interest (2021M-3)
… interests in District contracts. Key Findings Three Board members had prohibited interests in contracts that the District awarded totaling more than $22 million. Two Board members were employed by corporations that were awarded … capital project. They both worked on the project as part of their private employment and the District paid $3.2 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/07/30/south-lewis-central-school-district-conflicts-interest-2021m-3Town of Rensselaerville - Real Property Tax Exemption Administration (2019M-207)
… were incorrectly granted or calculated. Ten agricultural building exemptions lacked supporting documentation necessary for the Assessors to determine that the building was essential to the operation of a bona fide … exemptions are supported and continue to meet eligibility requirements. Except as specified in Appendix B, Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/01/10/town-rensselaerville-real-property-tax-exemption-administration-2019m-207East Islip Union Free School District - Financial Condition Management (2020M-24)
… However, when unused appropriated fund balance is added back, unassigned fund balance exceeds the statutory … the practice of appropriating fund balance that is not needed or used to fund operations. District officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/05/01/east-islip-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-managementEast Irondequoit Central School District - Payroll and Leave Accruals (2019M-92)
… and two employees had eight time sheets that were missing. The former payroll supervisor worked overtime hours …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/11/15/east-irondequoit-central-school-district-payroll-and-leave-accruals-2019mEast Ramapo Central School District - Nonpublic School Transportation (2019M-107)
… Objective Determine whether the District is providing transportation to eligible nonpublic school students. Key … did not have documentation that they were only paying for transportation for students that lived in the District. We … Obtain documentation to prove eligibility before providing transportation to nonpublic students. Use the actual number …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/11/20/east-ramapo-central-school-district-nonpublic-school-transportation-2019mCity of Long Beach - Financial Condition (2019M-133)
… complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Council and City officials adequately managed the City’s … general fund deficit of $813,994 at June 30, 2018. 1 The Council issued $8 million of bonds from 2014-15 through … Determine whether the Council and City officials adequately managed the Citys …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2019/12/11/city-long-beach-financial-condition-2019m-133Congregate Meal Services for the Elderly (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report, Congregate Meal Services for the Elderly (Report 2016-N-5 ). About the … included in our initial audit report Congregate Meal Services for the Elderly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/11/19/congregate-meal-services-elderly-followVillage of Dering Harbor – Board Oversight (2020M-29)
… As a result, the general fund realized operating deficits in four of the five years and general fund balance declined … action. Appendix B contains our comment on an issue raised in the Village’s response. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2020/06/26/village-dering-harbor-board-oversight-2020m-29Greenville Fire District - Fixed Assets (2019M-223)
… date, purchase price, date placed in service and useful life. As a result, officials were not aware that equipment in … date, purchase price, date placed in service, useful life and serial numbers. District officials generally agreed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2020/02/28/greenville-fire-district-fixed-assets-2019m-223Town of Cohocton – Town Clerk Cash Shortage (2014M-325)
… our audit was to review the Town Clerk’s fiscal operations for the period January 1, 2008 through March 17, 2014. … our audit was to review the Town Clerks fiscal operations for the period January 1 2008 through March 17 2014 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/05/15/town-cohocton-town-clerk-cash-shortage-2014m-325Gates-Chili Central School District - Financial Management (2019M-53)
Determine whether the Board and District officials adopted realistic budgets and effectively managed fund balance and reserves
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/06/21/gates-chili-central-school-district-financial-management-2019m-53Chestertown Fire District – Claims Processing (2016M-387)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether claims were adequately … The Chestertown Fire District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from the Town of Chester …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/02/24/chestertown-fire-district-claims-processing-2016m-387Village of Deposit - Nonpayroll Disbursements and Real Property Tax Enforcement (2018M-99)
… enforced collection of delinquent real property taxes. Key Findings The Board: Did not ensure all disbursements were approved before payment and listed on an approved abstract. Did not ensure all disbursements … but $172,900 remains outstanding as of February 28, 2018. Key Recommendations Review, audit and approve all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/08/03/village-deposit-nonpayroll-disbursements-and-real-property-tax-enforcement-2018mTown of Plattsburgh - Real Property Tax Exemption Administration (2018M-163)
… had an incorrect ownership or residential percentage used in calculating the exemption. Key Recommendations Ensure all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/12/14/town-plattsburgh-real-property-tax-exemption-administration-2018m-163Oyster Bay-East Norwich Central School District - Information Technology (2018M-22)
… did not: Provide cybersecurity awareness training to all employees. Disable or remove unnecessary user accounts … (IT) control weaknesses were communicated confidentially to officials. Key Recommendations Provide employees with … and have initiated, or indicated they planned to initiate, corrective action. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/06/01/oyster-bay-east-norwich-central-school-district-information-technologyCity of Corning – Foreign Fire Insurance Funds (2017M-143)
… of our audit was to examine the City’s use of foreign fire insurance (FFI) funds for the period July 1, 2015 through … City of Corning Foreign Fire Insurance Funds 2017M143 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2017/11/22/city-corning-foreign-fire-insurance-funds-2017m-143Jamesport Fire District - Length of Service Award Program (2019M-05)
… as the policy does not award points for certain activities in accordance with GML. The 2016 and 2017 LOSAP records for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2019/04/19/jamesport-fire-district-length-service-award-program-2019m-05Town of Fort Covington - Justice Court Operations (2018M-234)
… and reported all fines, fees and bail accurately and made bank deposits timely and intact. Key Findings Justice Wilbanks made 83 percent of bank deposits from three to 67 days late. The Justices’ cash … are made within 72 hours of collection. Prepare monthly bank reconciliations and accountabilities. Investigate any …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2019/01/25/town-fort-covington-justice-court-operations-2018m-234Ardsley Union Free School District – Reserve Funds (2015M-348)
… through October 2, 2015. Background The Ardsley Union Free School District is located in the Village of Ardsley in … Ardsley Union Free School District Reserve Funds 2015M348 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/03/04/ardsley-union-free-school-district-reserve-funds-2015m-348Longwood Central School District – Purchasing (2016M-16)
… Longwood Central School District is located in the Town of Brookhaven, Suffolk County. The District, which operates …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/04/01/longwood-central-school-district-purchasing-2016m-16