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Hermon-DeKalb Central School District – Segregation of Duties (2016M-35)
… Board of Education. Budgeted appropriations for the 2015-16 fiscal year total approximately $9.2 million. Key Findings District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/05/27/hermon-dekalb-central-school-district-segregation-duties-2016m-35Pearl River Union Free School District – Fixed Assets (2022M-126)
… report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether Pearl River Union Free School District (District) officials … Determine whether Pearl River Union Free School District District officials properly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/11/18/pearl-river-union-free-school-district-fixed-assets-2022m-126Town of Wappinger – Financial Condition (2013M-94)
… 31, 2012. Background The Town of Wappinger is located in Dutchess County and has a population of approximately … over several years, but has shown some improvement in 2012. Key Recommendations Develop realistic revenue and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/06/21/town-wappinger-financial-condition-2013m-94Town of Watertown Fire District – Procurement (2022M-155)
… – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Town of Watertown Fire District (District) Board of Fire … Determine whether the Town of Watertown Fire District District Board of Fire Commissioners …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2022/11/04/town-watertown-fire-district-procurement-2022m-155Truxton Fire District – Board Oversight (2022M-123)
… the accounting records. Audit all District claims prior to payment and conduct an annual audit of the Treasurer’s … records. Ensure the Treasurer provided financial reports to the Board or filed the District’s required annual update … training, they would have better positioned themselves to oversee the District’s financial activities, and ensured …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2022/11/04/truxton-fire-district-board-oversight-2022m-123Newark Central School District – Employee Benefits (2024M-40)
… errors went undetected and resulted in erroneous and missed payments. Of the 41 employees we reviewed, 14 … Seven employees’ separation payments were overpaid a total of $3,770. Three other employees’ separation payments were underpaid a total of $157. Key Recommendations Establish written …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/07/19/newark-central-school-district-employee-benefits-2024m-40II.2 New York State Accounting Policies – II. New York State Financial Accounting
… The Constitution of the State of New York, Article V – The State Comptroller shall be required: (1) to audit all … necessary for the performance of the foregoing duties. The State Finance Law provides more detailed general fiscal … The State Comptroller shall be required 1 to audit all vouchers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ii/ii2-new-york-state-accounting-policiesTown of Pendleton – Capital Projects (2024M-72)
… The Supervisor did not: Account for the projects in separate capital projects funds. Recommendations The … C includes our comment on an issue that was raised in the Town’s response letter. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/09/20/town-pendleton-capital-projects-2024m-72SCAM ALERT
… Published November 27, 2024 NYSLRS is monitoring a potential cyber threat involving Retirement … Scam Alert NYSLRS is monitoring a potential cyber threat …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/scam-alertContract Advisory No. 33
… without registering with the Department of Labor. When State Contracting Entities submit public works contracts … (EDSS) or Contract Submission System, as applicable. State Contracting Entities are reminded that they must ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/contract-advisory/33-dol-public-work-contractor-registryCity of Auburn – Physical Accessibility to Programs and Services (S9-24-31)
… complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Assess whether City of Auburn (City) officials could take additional steps to increase … to programs and services provided at selected City facilities. Key Findings Of the 538 applicable physical … Assess whether City of Auburn City officials could take additional steps to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2025/02/07/city-auburn-physical-accessibility-programs-and-services-s9-24-31Town of Chili – Physical Accessibility to Programs and Services (S9-24-33)
… Town of Chili (Town) officials could take additional steps to increase physical accessibility to programs and … where Town officials could consider taking additional steps to increase physical accessibility at selected Town … should assess the feasibility of taking additional steps to increase physical accessibility for the 24 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2025/02/14/town-chili-physical-accessibility-programs-and-services-s9-24-33State Agencies Bulletin No. 1751
… (6) (D) (ii) will increase to $200,000 for the 2019 plan year. Affected Employees Employees who are Tier 6 members of … to reflect the Maximum Salary Limit for the 2019 plan year. PayServ will automatically stop NYCTRS, NYCBERS, … will resume in the first paycheck of the following plan year. Questions Questions regarding this bulletin may be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1751-maximum-salary-limit-tier-6-members-following-retirement-systemsSaratoga County Industrial Development Agency – Project Monitoring and Grant and Loan Program (2015M-85)
… Legislature. Key Findings The IDA had provisions to reduce assistance for businesses that did not meet their goals but … of the businesses to determine whether or not to reduce assistance. The IDA issued 11 grants totaling $964,000 and … goals and determine whether or not to exercise financial assistance reduction or recapture provisions. Discontinue the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2015/10/02/saratoga-county-industrial-development-agency-projectSeaford Fire District – Length of Service Award Program (2014M-319)
… and the District’s contribution for the 2013 LOSAP program year was $113,300. Key Findings The District’s LOSAP point …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/01/21/seaford-fire-district-length-service-award-program-2014m-319West Fort Ann Volunteer Fire Company – Internal Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-242)
… of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether Company controls were adequate to ensure that financial … activity was properly recorded and reported and that Company money was safeguarded for the period January 1, 2013 … 30, 2014. Background The West Fort Ann Volunteer Fire Company is a not-for-profit volunteer organization located in …
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 an employee handbook, Board resolution, individual contract or collective bargaining agreement (CBA). Except as specified in Appendix A, District officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2018/05/25/south-farmingdale-fire-district-financial-condition-and-leave-benefitsNiagara County Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2015M-93)
… the potential benefits compared to costs. Not all payments-in-lieu of taxes (PILOTs) were billed accurately. The Board … to determine whether businesses achieved the goals stated in their applications. Key Recommendations Develop CBA ratios … Ensure that all PILOT billings and payments are made in accordance with agreements and pursue, if feasible, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2015/09/11/niagara-county-industrial-development-agency-projectWantagh 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)
… Fundraising controls are generally lacking. Not all claims were approved by the members prior to payment. Key … controls over fundraising activities to ensure that all money collected is deposited in a timely manner. Audit and approve all claims before payments are made. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/10/08/hortonville-fire-company-financial-activity-2014m-210