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Plattsburgh Public Library – Circulation Desk Cash Receipts (2015M-8)
… internal controls over circulation desk cash receipts for the period of January 1, 2013 through October 31, 2014. … were authorized to collect cash receipts or the processes for determining accountability over cash receipts recorded in … and on the cash register tapes with the amounts remitted for deposit and investigate and resolve any discrepancies. … …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2015/04/03/plattsburgh-public-library-circulation-desk-cash-receipts-2015m-8Cohoes Public Library – Governance and Operations (2015M-259)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Board provided adequate oversight of … Library’s charter and bylaws and the City code pertaining to the Library. The Treasurer does not submit complete and adequate monthly financial reports to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2016/04/01/cohoes-public-library-governance-and-operations-2015m-259Red Flags – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… amounts from the same vendor Multiple remittance addresses for the same vendor Inconsistent, vague or implausible … Payments to a vendor that have increased dramatically for no apparent reason Payments to vendors for construction work not certified as completed by your …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/red-flagsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… increased by $215,120. Tioga Central School District – Health Insurance and Special Education Cost Savings (Tioga County) … could achieve cost savings by offering an acceptable health insurance buyout incentive in lieu of health insurance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-1Disability Retirement – Divorce and Your Benefits
… NYSLRS’ retirement plans provide for several different types of disability retirement … benefit is subject to equitable distribution is an issue for the Court. Many disability benefits administered by … to the date of the disability award (without reductions for early retirement). This calculation would limit the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/disability-retirementSweet Home Central School District – Financial Management (2016M-207)
… July 1, 2012 through March 18, 2016. Background The Sweet Home Central School District is located in the Towns of … short-term financing is issued only if needed. … Sweet Home Central School District Financial Management 2016M207 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/09/16/sweet-home-central-school-district-financial-management-2016m-207DiNapoli: Franklin School District Saves $826,000 in Health Care Costs
… count,” said DiNapoli. “I commend district officials for their proactive approach and implementing cost-saving … have paid a total of $321,000 in health insurance premiums for these individuals. The district’s health insurance … averaged $705,000 per year over the last three years. For a copy of the audit, visit: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapoli-franklin-school-district-saves-826000-health-care-costsWestmoreland Central School District – Financial Condition (2014M-283)
… of Vernon, Westmoreland and Whitestown and the City of Rome in Oneida County and has approximately 950 students and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/12/05/westmoreland-central-school-district-financial-condition-2014m-283City of Yonkers – Information Technology (2017M-86)
… personal, private and sensitive information (PPSI) based on its level of sensitivity and the potential impact should … of the City’s IT assets have signed acknowledgement forms on file. Adopt policies and procedures for breach …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2017/08/11/city-yonkers-information-technology-2017m-86Examination of Unemployment Insurance Benefits 2016 Annual Report
… we used data analytics to select 57,054 transactions for audit, including: (i) high risk payment requests DOL … with DOL to identified $238,792 in potential recoveries for past UI overpayments from 130 New York State employees … $342,415 from New York State employees who owed DOL for past UI overpayments through this cooperative effort. … …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/07/28/examination-unemployment-insurance-benefits-2016-annual-reportSchroon Lake Central School District – Financial Condition (2014M-145)
… our audit was to review the District’s financial condition for the period July 1, 2010 through July 31, 2013. Background … The District’s general fund budgeted appropriations for the 2013-14 fiscal year were approximately $7.4 million. … expenditures were well below the budgeted appropriations for each year we reviewed. The Board did not establish a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/02/20/schroon-lake-central-school-district-financial-condition-2014m-145Copenhagen Central School District – Financial Condition (2016M-142)
… our audit was to assess the District’s financial condition for the period July 1, 2014 through December 31, 2015. … Board of Education. The District’s operating budget for the 2015-16 fiscal year totaled approximately $10.5 … long-term multiyear operational and capital plans for the use of excess unassigned fund balance in the general …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/24/copenhagen-central-school-district-financial-condition-2016m-142Marion Central School District – Tuition Reimbursements (2016M-11)
… tuition reimbursements and supporting documentation for the period July 1, 2012 through January 6, 2016. … five-member Board of Education. Budgeted appropriations for the 2015-16 fiscal year are approximately $17.9 million. … meet the credit hour or grade level requirements necessary for reimbursement. Key Recommendations Develop written …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/04/08/marion-central-school-district-tuition-reimbursements-2016m-11Schoharie Central School District – Financial Condition (2013M-263)
… audit was to examine the District’s financial condition for the period July 1, 2011 through July 8, 2013. Background … elected members. The District’s budgeted expenditures for the 2013-14 fiscal year are $21 million. Key Finding … Develop and adopt budgets that include realistic estimates for expenditures based on contractual and historical data. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/12/13/schoharie-central-school-district-financial-condition-2013m-263Village of Cato – Water Financial Operations (2023M-145)
… capital water needs were not appropriately planned for. Key Recommendations Establish written policies and procedures to provide adequate guidance for billing, collecting and enforcing water charges. Ensure … reserve balances to determine whether they are sufficient for future needs. Village officials generally agreed with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/03/22/village-cato-water-financial-operations-2023m-145Town of Bergen – Town Supervisor (2024M-30)
… annually submit sufficient accounting records to the Board for audit and while he filed the AFR in a timely manner, it … provide sufficient accounting records to the Board for audit. Compare accounting records with monthly bank reconciliations. Obtain timely reimbursement for Library payroll expenditures. Town officials disagreed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/06/14/town-bergen-town-supervisor-2024m-30Electronic Documents Submission System (EDSS)
… Exemption Request Help Glossary of Terms Release Notes Contact Us Phone Weekdays, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm (Eastern … Rico and Virgin Islands 1-866-370-4672 Local Within the Albany, NY area: 518-408-4672 Email ITServiceDesk@osc.ny.gov Mail …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/contracts/electronic-documents-submission-system-edssJefferson County – Consumer Protection: Accuracy of Weights and Measures (S9-24-3)
… were not inspected as required. There was no system in place to maintain a complete and accurate master list of … businesses we tested during the audit were not included in the Department’s master list of 407 businesses. The Department had adequate documentation and procedures in place for addressing consumer complaints and performing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2024/09/03/jefferson-county-consumer-protection-accuracy-weights-and-measures-s9-24-3Rhinecliff Fire District – Board Oversight (2024M-154)
Determine whether the Rhinecliff Fire District District Board of Fire Commissioners Board provided adequate oversight of District financial activities
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/05/16/rhinecliff-fire-district-board-oversight-2024m-154West Sand Lake Fire District #1 - Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-398)
… was to assess financial controls over financial activity for the period January 1, 2012 through October 31, 2013. … The District’s general fund budget totaled $678,270 for the 2013 fiscal year. Key Finding We found that the Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/03/21/west-sand-lake-fire-district-1-internal-controls-over-financial-operations