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DiNapoli: Orange County Resident Arrested for Stealing Her Late Mother’s Pension Benefits
… with hiding her mother’s death from the retirement system to steal over $50,000. She was wrong and now will be held accountable,” DiNapoli said. “I am grateful to Orange County District Attorney Hoovler and the New York … partnership and sending the message that those who attempt to steal pension benefits will be caught and will face …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/dinapoli-orange-county-resident-arrested-stealing-her-late-mothers-pension-benefitsIra Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. – Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-266)
… 17, 2014. Background The Ira Volunteer Fire Department is a not-for-profit corporation located in the Town of Ira in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/12/24/ira-volunteer-fire-department-inc-controls-over-financial-activities-2014mIslip Housing Authority – Cash Disbursements (2017M-167)
… to examine the Authority’s cash disbursement procedures for the period July 1, 2015 through March 31, 2017. … and check signing functions. While the Director was on leave, the account clerk applied the Director’s electronic … designated signees to use electronic signatures to imprint on Authority checks and requires signees to maintain custody …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2017/10/27/islip-housing-authority-cash-disbursements-2017m-167Chautauqua Utility District – Banking (2017M-121)
… accounts to determine the nature and source of the excess money held in these accounts. … Chautauqua Utility District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2017/10/13/chautauqua-utility-district-banking-2017m-121Dunkirk City School District – Financial Management (2017M-122)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the District’s financial management practices for … of the District’s reserves, totaling $14.8 million, appear to be overfunded. From 2013-14 through 2015-16, the District realized operating surpluses and did not need to use any appropriated fund balance to finance operations. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/10/13/dunkirk-city-school-district-financial-management-2017m-122Village of Ravena – Departmental Collections and Leave Accruals (2017M-56)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether departmental collections were adequately … pool were not adequately accounted for or remitted timely to the Clerk-Treasurer. Collections were not properly … at $16,779. Key Recommendations Maintain adequate records to account for collections at the pool and remit pool …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2017/09/29/village-ravena-departmental-collections-and-leave-accruals-2017m-56Town of Moreau – Budgeting and Multiyear Planning (2017M-185)
… govern the use of available fund balances. Create reserve funds and long-term financial plans to protect residents’ …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/04/13/town-moreau-budgeting-and-multiyear-planning-2017m-185Clifton-Fine Central School District – Financial Condition (2017M-297)
… and the use of fund balance in the annual budget. Use money in the debt service fund to pay related debt service …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/03/23/clifton-fine-central-school-district-financial-condition-2017m-297City of Hornell – Information Technology (2017M-293)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the City adequately secured and … information technology (IT) policies and procedures to address acceptable use, sanitization and disposal and … Council should adopt a disaster recovery plan to describe how City officials will manage potential disasters that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2018/03/23/city-hornell-information-technology-2017m-293Kingston City School District – Fixed Assets (2017M-214)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether … Background The Kingston City School District is located in the City of Kingston and encompasses parts of the Towns of … New Paltz, Rosendale, Saugerties, Ulster and Woodstock in Ulster County. The District, which is governed by a Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/12/15/kingston-city-school-district-fixed-assets-2017m-214Hillside Public Library of New Hyde Park – Claims Processing (2017M-175)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Library’s claims process for the period July … reviewed and initialed the claims and then forwarded them to a Board-designated Trustee who audited all claims. The … invoices and receiving reports were not always attached to claims. Key Recommendations Ensure that the entire Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2017/12/08/hillside-public-library-new-hyde-park-claims-processing-2017m-175Galway Central School District - Fund Balance Management (2017M-267)
… Audit Objective Determine if officials effectively managed the District’s general fund balance. Key Findings The District’s unrestricted fund balance at the end of … fund balance is in compliance with statutory limits and use surplus funds as a financing source to fund one-time …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/06/01/galway-central-school-district-fund-balance-management-2017m-267Kenmore Housing Authority – Selected Financial Operations (2017M-157)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Authority’s recovery fund and credit/charge … Board of Commissioners, was established in 1970 to provide low-income housing for qualified individuals. … for payment. The Board did not establish adequate controls to properly monitor the use of credit cards. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2018/01/26/kenmore-housing-authority-selected-financial-operations-2017m-157Genesee County – Purchasing (2015M-241)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine certain County procurement practices for the … Key Recommendations Maintain adequate documentation to help ensure that purchase contracts are awarded to the lowest responsible bidder in accordance with the GML. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2016/03/25/genesee-county-purchasing-2015m-241Riverhead Charter School – Debit Cards (2017M-254)
… was to examine the School’s controls over debit card use for the period July 1, 2015 through February 28. 2017. Key … The Board did not establish a comprehensive policy for debit cards to help ensure all charges were adequately supported and for business-related purposes. None of the debit card …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2018/07/27/riverhead-charter-school-debit-cards-2017m-254Hortonville Fire Company – Financial Activity (2014M-210)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine controls over the recording and reporting of … payouts and grant activities were not included on reports to the members. Fundraising controls are generally lacking. Not all claims were approved by the members prior to payment. Key Recommendations Compare financial activity …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/10/08/hortonville-fire-company-financial-activity-2014m-210Financial Data: What is the general schedule/cycle of data availability?
… reviewed annual financial report data becomes available to requesters. The major classes of general purpose local … – county, cities, towns, and villages – are required to submit annual financial reports to OSC within 60 to 120 days of the close of their fiscal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/data/financial-data-what-general-schedulecycle-data-availabilityConcord Industrial Development Agency – Agency Management (2015M-61)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review CIDA’s operations for the period January 1, 2012 … Concord Industrial Development Agency was created in 1980 to further the economic development of the Town of Concord. … Key Finding The Board has not taken sufficient action to initiate new projects and encourage the creation or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2015/08/07/concord-industrial-development-agency-agency-managementHancock Fire Department - Financial Operations (2018M-236)
… business and the Department. Periodically perform reviews to determine whether delinquent rental payments are owed to the Department, and, if appropriate, consult with legal counsel as to whether any actions should be taken to collect on possible …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2019/05/03/hancock-fire-department-financial-operations-2018m-236Sidney Fire Department and Related Fire Companies – Financial Activities (2014M-213)
… Sidney Fire Department is a volunteer organization located in the Village of Sidney, Delaware County, which comprises …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/10/31/sidney-fire-department-and-related-fire-companies-financial