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Orleans County – Department of Social Services (2012M-222)
… documentation such as age, identity, income, shelter, or recertification. All 25 child care cases we reviewed were … child care was only provided when the client was at work or school because DSS does not require individuals to submit … for all clients. Require clients to provide work and/or school schedules in order to ensure that individuals are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/01/18/orleans-county-department-social-services-2012m-222Wellsville Central School District – Financial Management (2017M-159)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the District’s financial management practices for the period July 1, 2013 … at a level greater than needed and that estimates in the annual budget for the planned use of fund balance are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/12/29/wellsville-central-school-district-financial-management-2017m-159DiNapoli's Auditors Halt $25.3 Million in Suspicious Tax Refunds
… rushing to file their tax returns. My office is watching for those who would con the system to steal the public’s … DiNapoli said. “As refund fraud and identity theft increases, my office is working to ensure that only … million stopped by DiNapoli’s office had been approved for payment but DiNapoli’s auditors found red flags and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/dinapolis-auditors-halt-253-million-suspicious-tax-refundsNorth Shore Central School District – Fuel Inventory (2017M-89)
… The North Shore Central School District is located in the Town of Oyster Bay in Nassau County. The District, which operates five schools … inventory records that included the date, stick reading in inches, gallons of fuel in the tank (physical inventory), …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/07/21/north-shore-central-school-district-fuel-inventory-2017m-89Wyandanch Union Free School District – Budget Review (B23-7-1)
… of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to provide an independent evaluation of the proposed 2023-24 … by Chapter 56 of the Laws of 2020, authorized the District to issue serial bonds in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $4.5 million, to liquidate the accumulated deficit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2023/04/07/wyandanch-union-free-school-district-budget-review-b23-7-1Adirondack Central School District – Financial Condition (2016M-184)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the District’s financial condition for the period … appropriations of fund balance and reserves, which has led to planned operating deficits from 2012-13 through 2014-15 … and required advances and subsidies from the general fund to finance its operations. The Board has not developed a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/09/23/adirondack-central-school-district-financial-condition-2016m-184Forestville Central School District – Transportation Operations and Cafeteria Financial Condition (2014M-70)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was determine if the District could achieve cost savings transportation operations and to evaluate the internal controls over cafeteria financial operations for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/07/25/forestville-central-school-district-transportation-operations-andTown of Shandaken – Payroll (2013M-201)
… employee, $1,800 that he was not authorized to receive. We have referred our report to the proper authorities so that … paying incorrect amounts for their healthcare benefits. We found errors in general fund employee payroll payments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/10/02/town-shandaken-payroll-2013m-201Town of Riverhead – Allocation of Administrative Costs (2012M-247)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Town’s methodology for allocating … administrative costs for the period January 1, 2011, to September 30, 2012. Background The Town of Riverhead is … by some Town operations funded by the general fund to other departments and districts accounted for in other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/03/01/town-riverhead-allocation-administrative-costs-2012m-247Village of Washingtonville – Financial Condition (2013M-346)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the Village’s financial condition … 1, 2011 through February 29, 2012. Background The Village of Washingtonville is located in Orange County. The Village …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/04/04/village-washingtonville-financial-condition-2013m-346Village of Liberty – Financial Condition (2013M-109)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Village’s financial condition for the period June 1, 2011, to May 31, 2013. Background The Village of Liberty is located … rarely receives that total amount, making it necessary to use more fund balance than planned to offset that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/10/04/village-liberty-financial-condition-2013m-109V.3.B Departments and Agencies – V. Chart of Accounts (COA) Governance
… transactions. It is considered a statewide ChartField and has been configured under the SHARE SetID, which means … Department Reporting Tree can also be found on SFS Coach and is organized in the following manner: Level 1: Total … Department Level 4: Total Agency/Entity Levels 5 and Below: Agency/Entity organization concepts All …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-v/v3b-departments-and-agenciesState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… did not adopt or enforce adequate disbursement policies. Of 1,317 disbursements reviewed by auditors, 207 check … compliance, which resulted in apparent overpayments of $2,180. Find out how your government money is spent at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsTown of Exeter – Town Clerk/Tax Collector (2024M-15)
… complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Town of Exeter (Town) Town Clerk/ Tax Collector (Clerk) … accurately and in a timely manner. Key Findings The Clerk generally recorded collections accurately and … and remitted Clerk fees in a timely manner. However, the Clerk did not always deposit real property taxes in a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/05/31/town-exeter-town-clerktax-collector-2024m-15Westerlo Volunteer Fire Company – Cash Disbursements (2014M-179)
… Inc. is a not-for-profit organization incorporated in 1938 in the Town of Westerlo, Albany County. The Company contracts … approximately $370,000. Key Findings There are no controls in place requiring the Board’s review and approval of claims …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/10/17/westerlo-volunteer-fire-company-cash-disbursements-2014m-179Town of Webb - Ski Collections (2018M-188)
… tickets. Key Findings The Board and ski area officials have not developed policies or procedures for how ski … payment were not reconciled by ski area officials due to the lack of supporting documentation. Key Recommendations … Develop policies and procedures over ski collections to provide guidance on how collections should be recorded, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/11/30/town-webb-ski-collections-2018m-188Hubbardsville Fire District - Board Oversight (2018M-107)
… audit the Treasurer’s books and records or request to review budget-to-actual reports and bank statements. Properly establish its capital reserve fund and obtain voter approval prior to issuing $150,000 in debt. Require perpetual diesel fuel …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2018/08/31/hubbardsville-fire-district-board-oversight-2018m-107Special Accidental Death Benefit – State Police Plan
… that permit payment of the accidental death benefit, your surviving spouse will also receive a special accidental … payable prior to any reductions for workers’ compensation benefits being made due to your death; and Your Social Security benefit. The salary used to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1518/special-accidental-death-benefitSpecial Accidental Death Benefit – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… Eligibility If you die under circumstances that permit payment of the accidental death benefit, your … compensation payments being made due to your death; and Your Social Security benefit. The salary used to … in the highest grade-step of your position; or The wage that would have been payable to a police superior officer or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/special-accidental-death-benefitVillage of Suffern – Budget Review (B6-16-8)
… are reasonable. The tentative budget complies with the tax levy limit. Key Recommendations There were no …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2016/04/20/village-suffern-budget-review-b6-16-8