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Accounts Payable Advisory No. 62
… at a dollar amount within the agency’s authority as set in law or by contract. The PO communicates critical … POs, including selecting the unit of measure that is in accordance with the contract or most closely associated to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/62-purchase-ordersPortville Central School District - Financial Management (2018M-245)
… annual average) from 2015-16 through 2017-18. As of June 30, 2018, unappropriated, unrestricted fund balance totaled … combined balances of approximately $1.6 million as of June 30, 2018 were not being used as intended and were overfunded. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/03/29/portville-central-school-district-financial-management-2018m-245Seaford Fire District – Length of Service Award Program (2014M-319)
… year was $113,300. Key Findings The District’s LOSAP point system is not consistent with New York State General … the records maintained for activities performed under the point system were accurate and complete. Key Recommendations Review and amend the District’s point system to ensure it is consistent with GML. Ensure that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/01/21/seaford-fire-district-length-service-award-program-2014m-319Town of Pamelia – Financial Management (2015M-276)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Town’s financial management … 1, 2014 through March 31, 2015. Background The Town of Pamelia is located in Jefferson County and has a … The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Towns financial management …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/01/15/town-pamelia-financial-management-2015m-276West Fort Ann Volunteer Fire Company – Internal Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-242)
… Company bylaws did not provide guidance for using debit and prepaid cash cards. Key Recommendations Examine bank statements and … a policy and procedures for members to follow when using debit and prepaid cash cards. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/11/14/west-fort-ann-volunteer-fire-company-internal-controls-overSouth Farmingdale Fire District - Financial Condition and Leave Benefits (2018M-29)
… by the Board. Key Recommendations Use surplus funds as a financing source for funding one-time expenditures, funding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2018/05/25/south-farmingdale-fire-district-financial-condition-and-leave-benefitsWantagh Fire District – Payroll (2013M-176)
… and separate from the Town of Hempstead and Nassau County in which it is located. An elected five-member Board of Fire … use, or get paid for more leave than the amounts allowed in the District’s policy. Key Recommendation Take immediate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/09/20/wantagh-fire-district-payroll-2013m-176Hortonville Fire Company – Financial Activity (2014M-210)
… Fire District, which serves the hamlet of Hortonville in the Town of Delaware, Suffolk County. The members, … activities to ensure that all money collected is deposited in a timely manner. Audit and approve all claims before …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/10/08/hortonville-fire-company-financial-activity-2014m-210East Aurora Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. – Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-247)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review whether the Department’s controls were adequate to ensure that financial activity was properly recorded and … in the Village of East Aurora in Erie County. According to the bylaws, a 13-member Fire Council is responsible for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/11/07/east-aurora-volunteer-fire-department-inc-controls-over-financialOneida County Department of Social Services – Contract Monitoring and Payments (2015M-244)
… were being met. Contracts were not always renegotiated in a timely manner. Key Recommendations Require that agencies … so there is sufficient time to renegotiate the contracts in advance of the contracts’ expiration dates. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2016/02/12/oneida-county-department-social-services-contract-monitoring-and-payments-2015mGenesee County – Purchasing (2015M-241)
… June 12, 2015. Background Genesee County is located in western New York. The County, which has approximately … contracts are awarded to the lowest responsible bidder in accordance with the GML. Ensure that employees who are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2016/03/25/genesee-county-purchasing-2015m-241Village of Rushville - Board Oversight and Information Technology (2018M-118)
… a thorough audit of claims. Ensure investments were made in compliance with New York State General Municipal Law … Municipal Law (GML), Section 11 2 Two individuals served in this position during our audit period. One Clerk-Treasurer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/08/24/village-rushville-board-oversight-and-information-technology-2018m-118Town of Davenport - Transparency (2018M-85)
… of claims to identify any irregularities or deficiencies in the claims submitted for payment. Town officials generally … Appendix B includes our comment on issues that were raised in the Town’s response letter. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/08/31/town-davenport-transparency-2018m-85Dunkirk City School District – Financial Management (2017M-122)
… Background The Dunkirk City School District is located in the City of Dunkirk and the Towns of Dunkirk and Sheridan in Chautauqua County. The District, which operates six …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/10/13/dunkirk-city-school-district-financial-management-2017m-122Town of Red Hook - Financial Condition (2018M-171)
… adopt comprehensive multiyear financial and capital plans. District officials generally agreed with our findings and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/11/02/town-red-hook-financial-condition-2018m-171Fredonia Central School District - Financial Management (2018M-33)
… million over a three-year period (6.75 percent), resulting in annual operating surpluses and a fund balance increase of … Recommendations Adopt budgets using realistic estimates for appropriations and the amount of fund balance to be used … to within the statutory limit and use the excess funds in a manner more beneficial to residents. District officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/06/08/fredonia-central-school-district-financial-management-2018m-33Town of Bolton - Urban Development Action Grant Repayment Funds (2017M-216)
… - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Town used the Urban Development Action Grant (UDAG) repayment money for … Town of Bolton Urban Development Action Grant Repayment Funds 2017M216 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/05/18/town-bolton-urban-development-action-grant-repayment-funds-2017m-216Keeseville Volunteer Fire Department – Financial Operations (2017M-100)
Keeseville Volunteer Fire Department Financial Operations 2017M100
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2017/09/15/keeseville-volunteer-fire-department-financial-operationsVillage of Alfred – Information Technology (2017M-236)
… Alfred is located in the Town of Alfred in Allegany County and has a population of approximately 4,200. The Village is … or procedures detailing the acceptable use of IT assets and the backing up of critical data. The Village did not have … training to employees. Key Recommendations Develop and adopt an acceptable use policy and comprehensive policies …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/04/06/village-alfred-information-technology-2017m-236Town of Sharon – Fund Balance (2017M-271)
… through December 31, 2017. Background The Town of Sharon is located in Schoharie County and has a population of approximately 1,800. The Town is governed by an elected five-member Town Board. Operating …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/03/21/town-sharon-fund-balance-2017m-271