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Wayne County Probation Department – Restitution Payments (S9-20-6)
… Recommendations Establish clear policies and procedures for enforcing and monitoring restitution obligations. Provide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2021/12/14/wayne-county-probation-department-restitution-payments-s9-20-6Town of Urbana – Supervisor’s Financial Records and Reports (2022M-14)
… to the Board and file AUDs timely. Except as specified in Appendix A, Town officials generally agreed with our … action. Appendix B includes our comment on an issue raised in the Town’s response. … Determine whether the Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/05/13/town-urbana-supervisors-financial-records-and-reports-2022m-14Town of Oyster Bay - Financial Condition Management (2020M-74)
… funds were established. The Town has nearly $605 million in outstanding debt, which is significantly more than … action. Appendix B includes our comments on issues raised in the Town’s response letter. … Determine whether the Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/09/04/town-oyster-bay-financial-condition-management-2020m-74Town of Perrysburg – Supervisor’s Fiscal Responsibilities (2014M-169)
… 21, 2014. Background The Town of Perrysburg is located in Cattaruagus County, has approximately 1,600 residents and … that his accounting records are accurately maintained in a timely manner. The Board should ensure that the Clerk …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/10/10/town-perrysburg-supervisors-fiscal-responsibilities-2014m-169Institute of Technology at Utica/Rome – Selected Employee Travel Expenses
… the period April 1, 2008 to March 31, 2011. Background New York State’s executive agencies spend between $100 million and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/02/28/institute-technology-uticarome-selected-employee-travel-expensesTown of Sweden – Justice Court (2014M-318)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the processes and procedures for the Court’s financial operations for the … and accountability analyses. However, the Justices do not regularly review them. The clerks have developed their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2015/02/20/town-sweden-justice-court-2014m-318Town of Bovina – Internal Controls Over Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2012M-237)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Town’s internal controls over … 1, 2011, through October 15, 2012. Background The Town of Bovina is located in Delaware County and has a population …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/02/22/town-bovina-internal-controls-over-cash-receipts-and-disbursements-2012m-237Red Flags – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… Claims with certain characteristics may have a higher risk of error or fraud. Officials should use common … reasonable skepticism when any claim appears to be out of the ordinary. Even when all required documentation is … vendors for construction work not certified as completed by your architect or engineer Unusual delays in providing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/red-flagsTown of Lewiston – Town Management of Joseph Davis State Park (2014M-162)
… April 8, 2014. Background The Town of Lewiston is located in Niagara County and has a population of approximately … projects are thoroughly evaluated, planned and managed in accordance with the license agreement with the State. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/02/27/town-lewiston-town-management-joseph-davis-state-park-2014m-162Lowville Academy and Central School District – Financial Condition (2015M-220)
… adequate multiyear financial and capital plans to address how they will use wind power revenues. District officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/11/27/lowville-academy-and-central-school-district-financial-condition-2015mCity of Yonkers – Information Technology (2017M-86)
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https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2017/08/11/city-yonkers-information-technology-2017m-86Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District – Financial Condition (2016M-341)
… School District (UFSD), North Bellmore UFSD, Merrick UFSD, and North Merrick UFSD. Budgeted appropriations for the … did not have proper documentation for establishing and using two of the District’s four reserve funds. Key … based on historical trends or other identified analyses, and discontinue the practice of appropriating fund balance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/11/18/bellmore-merrick-central-high-school-district-financial-condition-2016mHunter-Tannersville Central School District – Financial Condition (2013M-376)
… The Hunter-Tannersville Central School District is located in Greene County and is governed by the Board of Education, … the District’s unrestricted unappropriated fund balance is in compliance with Real Property Tax statutory limits. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/03/21/hunter-tannersville-central-school-district-financial-condition-2013m-376Crown Point Fire District – Board Oversight (2024M-29)
… whether the Crown Point Fire District (District) Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) adequately oversaw the … reviewed, the Board did not receive Treasurer’s reports of collection and disbursement details for three months; cash … the District’s financial activity was diminished. As of December 31, 2023, required annual audits for 2017 through …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2024/05/31/crown-point-fire-district-board-oversight-2024m-29Washington-Saratoga-Warren-Hamilton-Essex Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Meals Provided at Meetings (2023M-183)
… provided at meetings were appropriate, which increased the risk that BOCES may have paid for unnecessary meals. … BOCES paid $136,878 for meals provided at meetings during the audit period. We reviewed payments for meals totaling … for compliance with policies, and approve requests in advance. Keep costs for meals provided at meetings within …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2024/03/29/washington-saratoga-warren-hamilton-essex-board-cooperative-educational-servicesMerrick Union Free School District – Financial Management (2024M-64)
… the Merrick Union Free School District (District) Board of Education (Board) and District officials properly managed … balance from 19 percent at June 30, 2015 to 8 percent as of June 30, 2023, they consistently appropriated fund balance … and overfunded reserves, primarily through transfers of surplus fund balance. These practices lack transparency, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/09/27/merrick-union-free-school-district-financial-management-2024m-64Electronic Documents Submission System (EDSS)
… Online Services Government Account Authorization - This form identifies a government organization's Authorizer for … Users and Assign Roles General Help for all transactions Procurement Contract/Amendment Help Revenue Contract/Amendment Help Procurement Record Help Contract Reporter Exemption Request …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/contracts/electronic-documents-submission-system-edssLewis County – Purchase Cards (2024M-41)
… County could have potentially saved approximately $4,800 in travel expenses and sales tax. Additionally, the … action. Appendix B includes our comment to an issue raised in the County’s response. … Determine whether Lewis Countys …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2024/07/26/lewis-county-purchase-cards-2024m-41Chautauqua County – Court and Trust Funds (2020-C&T-1)
… [read complete report - pdf] Purpose of Review The purpose of our review was to determine whether County officials have … through February 11, 2020. Background The County Director of Finance, County Clerk and Surrogate’s Court are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/court-and-trust/2020/04/24/chautauqua-county-court-and-trust-funds-2020-ct-1Town of Pittsfield – Supervisor's Records and Reports (2024M-80)
… limited. The Supervisor did not: Properly record revenues in the accounting system, prepare bank reconciliations or … by New York State General Municipal Law (GML) Section 30. In addition, the 2022 AFR was inaccurate. Provide the Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/09/27/town-pittsfield-supervisors-records-and-reports-2024m-80