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Herkimer County Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2022M-28)
… The Board and officials did not adequately monitor sales tax exemptions claimed by project owners. One project … that two other projects had reported inaccurate sales tax exemptions. Key Recommendations Ensure project … complete CBAs before approving projects. Recapture sales tax exemption benefits that exceed amounts authorized. HCIDA …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2022/07/01/herkimer-county-industrial-development-agency-projectBethlehem Central School District – In-School Internet Connectivity S9-22-1
… (District) used resources to ensure the District’s Internet connectivity meets the Federal Communications … (FCC) recommended bandwidth. Audit Results The District’s Internet connectivity met the FCC’s recommended bandwidth of … Department (NYSED). When tested, the average wireless Internet download speed was 142 Mbps. The District’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2022/07/15/bethlehem-central-school-district-school-internet-connectivity-s9-22-1Village of Greene – Investment Program (2023M-112)
… report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether Village of Greene (Village) officials developed and managed a … and savings accounts, which had an average daily balance of approximately $3.7 million. Had officials considered other … the investment policy Consider all four objectives of a comprehensive investment program - legality, safety, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2023/12/01/village-greene-investment-program-2023m-112Town of Baldwin – Claims Auditing (2023M-113)
… – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Town of Baldwin (Town) Board (Board) properly audited and approved … Determine whether the Town of Baldwin Town Board Board properly audited and approved claims …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/12/08/town-baldwin-claims-auditing-2023m-113Town of East Hampton – Peconic Bay Community Preservation Funds (P7-23-23)
… report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether Town of East Hampton (Town) officials properly administered the … CPF purposes and properly allocated. Specifically: Of the 101 deposits totaling $127.2 million made to the CPF … receipted, deposited timely and intact, and accounted for. Of the 917 disbursements totaling $105 million paid during …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2024/02/23/town-east-hampton-peconic-bay-community-preservation-funds-p7-23-23Town of Southold-Peconic Bay Community Preservation Fund (P7-23-24
… also ensured the debt service payments we reviewed were for legitimate CPF purposes and properly allocated. … receipted, deposited timely and intact, and accounted for. Of the111 disbursements totaling $16.1 million paid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2024/02/23/town-southold-peconic-bay-community-preservation-fund-p7-23-24Village of Unadilla – Procurement (2022M-182)
… of Unadilla (Village) officials used a competitive process to procure goods and services. Key Findings Village … was not sought for: Any of the five purchases subject to competitive bidding requirements during the audit period … 10 purchases totaling $57,898 which were subject to the procurement policy. Insurance coverage and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/04/26/village-unadilla-procurement-2022m-182Neptune Hose Company No. 1 of Dryden, Inc. – Disbursements (2024M-5)
… report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Neptune Hose Company No. 1 of Dryden, Inc. (Company) … Determine whether the Neptune Hose Company No 1 of Dryden Inc Company disbursements …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2024/05/17/neptune-hose-company-no-1-dryden-inc-disbursements-2024m-5Town of Greig – Long-Term Planning (2023M-13)
… (Board) established long-term plans and financial policies to manage the Town’s finances. Key Findings The Board did not establish long-term financial and capital plans or fund … policy. Town officials agreed with our recommendations and have initiated, or they plan to initiate corrective action. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/05/19/town-greig-long-term-planning-2023m-13North Collins Central School District – Information Technology Equipment Inventory (2023M-39)
… Audit Objective Determine whether North Collins Central School District (District) officials maintained a complete … audit north collins school information technology equipment inventory …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/06/23/north-collins-central-school-district-information-technology-equipmentClarendon Fire Company – Financial Activities (2023M-50)
… report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Clarendon Fire Company (Company) cash receipts and … audit clarendon fire company …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2023/08/04/clarendon-fire-company-financial-activities-2023m-50Town of Homer – Non-Payroll Disbursements (2023M-63)
… adequate oversight of non-payroll disbursements. As a result, Town officials made duplicate payments totaling … controls relating to non-payroll disbursements. As a result, checks and balances over the powers and duties of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/08/11/town-homer-non-payroll-disbursements-2023m-63Blind Brook-Rye Union Free School District – Capital Project Change Orders (2023M-35)
… Blind Brook-Rye Union Free School District’s (District) Board of Education (Board) and District officials ensured that the required approvals were obtained for capital project (Project) change … were submitted as required to the New York State Education Department (SED) for approval. As a result, officials created …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/08/11/blind-brook-rye-union-free-school-district-capital-project-change-ordersMexico Academy Central School District – Procurement (2023M-75)
… Academy Central School District (District) officials used a competitive process to procure goods and services not … services for occupational and physical therapy, legal, music therapy, advising and architectural services … from nine vendors. Key Recommendations Periodically issue requests for proposals (RFPs) to solicit competition …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/08/25/mexico-academy-central-school-district-procurement-2023m-75Schenectady City School District – Math Workbook Inventory (2023M-65)
… – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether Schenectady City School District (District) officials maintained adequate … Determine whether Schenectady City School District District officials maintained adequate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/11/10/schenectady-city-school-district-math-workbook-inventory-2023m-65Town of Vestal – Former Police Chief’s Separation Agreement (2023M-58)
… included severance payments, due to concerns of potential litigation against the Town. The severance payments included … details, such as written evidence of concerns of potential litigation or a cost-benefit analysis, surrounding the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/11/22/town-vestal-former-police-chiefs-separation-agreement-2023m-58Town of Willsboro– Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Operations (2014M-68)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Town’s internal controls over selected … did not have comprehensive written policies and procedures to provide adequate guidance and internal controls over … of receipt exists and maintain a cash receipts journal to account for all fees collected. Ensure that water and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/07/18/town-willsboro-internal-controls-over-selected-financial-operations-2014m-68Town of Groveland – Fiscal Oversight (2014M-285)
… December 31, 2014. Background The Town of Groveland is located in Livingston County and has a population of approximately 3,250. The Town is governed by an elected five-member Town Board. Budgeted … Oversee the work performed by the firm to ensure it is correct and that monthly Supervisor statements and budget …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/03/27/town-groveland-fiscal-oversight-2014m-285Chestertown Fire District – Claims Processing (2016M-387)
… The Board does not perform a deliberate audit of each claim by comparing the claim as listed on the abstract against available supporting … did not include information necessary to determine the number and dollar amount of the claims authorized for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/02/24/chestertown-fire-district-claims-processing-2016m-387Bayport Fire District – Credit Card Use (2016M-394)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Board provided adequate oversight of … which provides fire protection and emergency services to approximately 8,900 residents, is governed by an elected … The credit card account allows for cash advances of up to $1,000 per card per day. Not all purchases contained …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/01/27/bayport-fire-district-credit-card-use-2016m-394