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Town of Worcester – Claims Audit (2022M-145)
… were made for unsupported and/or improper claims and not in the best interest of the taxpayers. In our sample of 199 claims totaling $824,330, 166 claims … approving payment. Ensure that Town personnel involved in the procurement process are aware of, and comply …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/02/10/town-worcester-claims-audit-2022m-145Elmsford Union Free School District – IT Asset Management (S9-22-9)
… District officials did not always appropriately track or inventory IT assets or maintain complete IT inventory records. As a result, officials cannot assure … not adopt a comprehensive written policy for IT equipment inventory. Key Recommendations Ensure District inventory …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2023/03/16/elmsford-union-free-school-district-it-asset-management-s9-22-9Town of North East – Internal Controls Over Information Technology (2013M-31)
… 15, 2012. Background The Town of North East is located in Dutchess County and has a population of approximately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/05/03/town-north-east-internal-controls-over-information-technology-2013m-31Village of Endicott – Budget Review (B4-16-7)
… of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure … located in Broome County, issued debt totaling $2 million to liquidate the accumulated deficit in the Village’s general … requires all local governments that have been authorized to issue obligations to fund operating deficits to submit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2016/04/15/village-endicott-budget-review-b4-16-7Town of Humphrey – Financial Management (2013M-116)
… our audit was to evaluate the Town’s budgeting practices for the period January 1, 2008, through April 8, 2013. … The elected five-member Town Board is responsible for managing Town operations. The Town’s 2013 budgeted … that overall, they were reasonable and supported, except for sales tax and fund balance estimates in the general fund. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/07/19/town-humphrey-financial-management-2013m-116Town of Barton – Financial Planning (2015M-52)
… October 28, 2014. Background The Town of Barton is located in Tioga County and has a population of approximately 8,900 … a level of acceptable fund balance or properly use money in the town-wide highway equipment reserve. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/02/town-barton-financial-planning-2015m-52Bradford Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. – Apparent Misappropriation of Funds (2016M-91)
… audit was to evaluate the Company’s financial operations for the period January 1, 2014 through September 17, 2015. … The Bradford Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. is a not-for-profit organization that provides fire protection and … and properly supported. Audit and approve all claims on a monthly basis prior to payment. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2016/12/02/bradford-volunteer-fire-company-inc-apparent-misappropriationVillage 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-29Town of Cohocton – Town Clerk Cash Shortage (2014M-325)
… of the Clerk’s records, including tax collections. Consult with Town counsel to determine if it is feasible to recoup …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/05/15/town-cohocton-town-clerk-cash-shortage-2014m-325Chestertown 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-387St. Paul Boulevard Fire District - Board Oversight (2018M-116)
… St Paul Boulevard Fire District Board Oversight 2018M116 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2018/10/05/st-paul-boulevard-fire-district-board-oversight-2018m-116Mount Sinai Union Free School District - Financial Condition Management (2018M-34)
… used and total fund balance increasing from $12.4 million to $16.6 million (35 percent) for the period. The District’s … the 4 percent statutory limit during our audit period. It totaled $11.5 million at the end of 2016-17. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/06/01/mount-sinai-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-managementLake Placid Central School District – Investment Program (2023M-94)
… complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Lake Placid School District (District) officials … investment program. The Assistant Superintendent for Business, Finance and Support Services (Assistant … the District might have earned approximately $267,000 more in investment earnings than the $189,305 earned during our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/10/20/lake-placid-central-school-district-investment-program-2023m-94Germantown Central School District – Payroll (2023M-3)
… pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether Germantown Central School District (District) officials accurately paid … audit germantown school …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/09/22/germantown-central-school-district-payroll-2023m-3Town of Preble – Non-Payroll Disbursements (2023M-17)
… Determine whether the Town of Preble (Town) Board (Board) and Town Supervisor (Supervisor) provided adequate oversight … of non-payroll disbursements. Key Findings The Board and Supervisor did not provide adequate oversight of … increased risk that errors or irregularities could occur and remain undetected and uncorrected. Specifically: Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/05/12/town-preble-non-payroll-disbursements-2023m-17XIV.14.G Maintenance of Capital Asset Records – XIV. Special Procedures
… Reference to acquisition source document Manufacturer, model number, serial number Acquisition date Date last …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv14g-maintenance-capital-asset-recordsState Agencies Bulletin No. 2370
… only ) and begin the academy between 05/01/2025 – 03/31/2026. The new employee must graduate from the Training … with an effective date of 5/29/2025, the end date of 5/28/2026 should not be inserted into Additional Pay until … for Time Entry overtime earnings that are calculated by the system based on annual salary such as OT for Annual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2370-new-sign-bonus-eligible-employees-department-corrections-and-communityArlington Fire District - Purchasing (2018M-43)
… the Board ensured that goods and services were procured in accordance with the District’s procurement policy … procedures to ensure that goods and services were procured in accordance with the District’s policy. We reviewed 50 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2018/06/15/arlington-fire-district-purchasing-2018m-43Wall Street Bonuses Rose In 2012
… then, Lehman Brothers went bankrupt and Bear Stearns and Merrill Lynch were sold to banks. The industry is also smaller, with … were paid in December 2012 to avoid higher federal tax rates scheduled to take effect in 2013. DiNapoli’s office …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2013/02/wall-street-bonuses-rose-2012