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Town of Mohawk – Records and Reports (2013M-113)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Supervisor’s accounting records and reports for the period July 1, 2011, … all financial activity including accurate beginning balance sheet account balances. Ensure that all accounting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/09/13/town-mohawk-records-and-reports-2013m-113Travel Advisory No. 17
… Meals to State Employees As a reminder, the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) Travel Manual states if the … charge to the employee, that fact including the name of the purchasing agency, must be indicated on the employee’s … Also, meals an agency or third party provides as part of an assignment are not reimbursable. Therefore, employees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/travel-advisory/17-agency-provided-meals-state-employeesVillage of South Floral Park – Budgeting and Financial Oversight (2021M-5)
… and 2019-20 budgets, and the budgets presented were not in the proper form, as required. Inaccurate budgeting led to … action. Appendix B includes our comments on issues raised in the Village’s response letter. … Determine whether the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2021/07/16/village-south-floral-park-budgeting-and-financial-oversight-2021m-5Wayne County Probation Department – Restitution Payments (S9-20-6)
… officials enforced restitution orders, notified the court when a probationer violated the court order and disbursed … properly enforce restitution orders, notify the court when a probationer violated the court order or disburse … officials enforced restitution orders notified the court when a probationer violated the court order and disbursed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2021/12/14/wayne-county-probation-department-restitution-payments-s9-20-6Town of Urbana – Supervisor’s Financial Records and Reports (2022M-14)
… former and current Supervisors did not provide oversight of the bookkeepers and bank reconciliations were not … AUDs have not been filed with the New York State Office of the State Comptroller since 2013. Key Recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/05/13/town-urbana-supervisors-financial-records-and-reports-2022m-14Town of Oyster Bay - Financial Condition Management (2020M-74)
… complete report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether the Town Board (Board) and Town officials effectively managed the Town’s financial condition. Key Findings The Board and … funds were established. The Town has nearly $605 million in outstanding debt, which is significantly more than …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/09/04/town-oyster-bay-financial-condition-management-2020m-74Town of Perrysburg – Supervisor’s Fiscal Responsibilities (2014M-169)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Supervisor’s … 21, 2014. Background The Town of Perrysburg is located in Cattaruagus County, has approximately 1,600 residents and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/10/10/town-perrysburg-supervisors-fiscal-responsibilities-2014m-169Institute of Technology at Utica/Rome – Selected Employee Travel Expenses
… we audited travel expenses for the highest-cost travelers in the State as well as other outliers. These employees incurred over $100,000 in travel expenses during the three year period ending March …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/02/28/institute-technology-uticarome-selected-employee-travel-expensesSeymour Public Library District – Over-the-Counter Cash Receipts (2015M-102)
… Background The Seymour Public Library District is located in the City of Auburn, Cayuga County and serves the City of … not generate a daily cash report from the System to assist in reconciling daily fine and fee collections or to review …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2015/07/24/seymour-public-library-district-over-counter-cash-receipts-2015m-102Town of Sweden – Justice Court (2014M-318)
… scofflaw program, but do not use the report that includes all tickets pending for more than 60 days, which led to … on a regular basis for timeliness and accuracy. Ensure all traffic tickets that are unresolved after 60 days are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2015/02/20/town-sweden-justice-court-2014m-318Town of Bovina – Internal Controls Over Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2012M-237)
… internal controls over cash receipts and disbursements for the period January 1, 2011, through October 15, 2012. Background The Town of Bovina is located in Delaware County and has a population of 630 residents. The … Thoroughly document the annual audit process in the Board minutes. … Town of Bovina Internal Controls Over …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/02/22/town-bovina-internal-controls-over-cash-receipts-and-disbursements-2012m-237Red Flags – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… skeptical, especially of claims that are not routine. In today’s electronic environment, anyone with a computer and … as completed by your architect or engineer Unusual delays in providing requested information Tips or complaints about …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/red-flagsTown of Lewiston – Town Management of Joseph Davis State Park (2014M-162)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Town’s management of the Park for the period January 1, … April 8, 2014. Background The Town of Lewiston is located in Niagara County and has a population of approximately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/02/27/town-lewiston-town-management-joseph-davis-state-park-2014m-162Valley Stream Thirteen Union Free School District – Purchasing (2016M-204)
… and use competitive quotes to procure goods and services from 14 vendors paid a total of $116,626. Key Recommendations … that have no current bid documentation in place. Identify all sole source vendors and obtain the required …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/08/05/valley-stream-thirteen-union-free-school-district-purchasing-2016m-204City of Yonkers – Information Technology (2017M-86)
… computer use policy was not signed or acknowledged by all employees. City officials have not classified personal, … Update the City’s acceptable use policy and ensure that all users of the City’s IT assets have signed acknowledgement … for breach notification and PPSI protection. Ensure all network users receive IT security training. Develop a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2017/08/11/city-yonkers-information-technology-2017m-86Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District – Financial Condition (2016M-341)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the District’s financial condition for the period … balance and reserve funds that are not needed and not used to fund District operations. Update the fund balance policy to require compliance with statutory limits. Ensure that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/11/18/bellmore-merrick-central-high-school-district-financial-condition-2016mCrown Point Fire District – Board Oversight (2024M-29)
… images for 19 months. As a result, the Board’s ability to assess and monitor the District’s financial activity was … in a timely manner, it results in diminished transparency to the Board, taxpayers, Office of the State Comptroller … and have initiated, or indicated they planned to initiate corrective action. … Determine whether the Crown …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2024/05/31/crown-point-fire-district-board-oversight-2024m-29Washington-Saratoga-Warren-Hamilton-Essex Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Meals Provided at Meetings (2023M-183)
… for compliance with policies, and approve requests in advance. Keep costs for meals provided at meetings within … B includes our comment on an issue BOCES officials raised in their response. … Determine whether …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2024/03/29/washington-saratoga-warren-hamilton-essex-board-cooperative-educational-servicesMerrick Union Free School District – Financial Management (2024M-64)
… and District officials: Overestimated appropriations by an annual average of $1.7 million (3.3 percent) and, as a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/09/27/merrick-union-free-school-district-financial-management-2024m-64Village of Lisle – Transparency of Fiscal Activities (S9-24-13)
… – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Village of Lisle (Village) Board of Trustees (Board): Conducted an annual audit of the Village Chief Fiscal Officer’s (CFO) financial records …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2024/12/20/village-lisle-transparency-fiscal-activities-s9-24-13