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Hannibal Fire Company – Misappropriation of Funds (2023M-59)
… former Treasurer was able to misappropriate over $850,000 in Company funds during an eight-and-a-half-year period. For example, he was able to: Disburse over $451,000 in unauthorized checks to himself from January 2014 through …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2023/07/21/hannibal-fire-company-misappropriation-funds-2023m-59Rondout Valley Central School District – Fixed Assets (2023M-36)
… not properly account for and monitor all of the District’s fixed assets. As a result, there is an increased risk fixed … combined cost of $79,383 were not recorded on the District’s inventory list. For example, these assets include a golf … on the District’s inventory list. Obtain authorization to dispose of fixed assets before disposing them. District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/08/25/rondout-valley-central-school-district-fixed-assets-2023m-36Killawog Fire District – Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-111)
… a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from the Town of Lisle and located in Broome County. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/06/28/killawog-fire-district-controls-over-financial-operations-2013m-111Gilbertsville-Mount Upton Central School District – Fixed Assets (2021M-139)
… combined purchase prices of almost $14,400 did not have a location, or had an incorrect location indicated, on the … requires Board approval. Officials have not conducted a complete physical inventory in more than 10 years. As a result, the District has an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/12/22/gilbertsville-mount-upton-central-school-district-fixed-assets-2021m-139Frewsburg Central School District – Extra-Classroom Activity and Scholarship Funds (2021M-159)
… ECA and scholarship funds. Collections were not deposited in a timely manner or properly supported. ECA and scholarship … Recommendations Ensure all money is deposited intact and in a timely manner. Complete proper monthly bank …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/03/11/frewsburg-central-school-district-extra-classroom-activity-andTown of Hamburg - Finance Office (2023M-109)
… – pdf] Audit Objectives Determine whether the Town of Hamburg’s (Town’s) Finance Office credit card purchases were supported and for proper … for proper Town purposes. As a result, the former Director of Finance (former Director) made improper credit card … Determine whether the Town of Hamburgs Towns Finance Office credit card purchases were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/12/08/town-hamburg-finance-office-2023m-109Town of Tonawanda – Physical Accessibility to Programs and Services (S9-24-42)
… wheelchairs in the courtroom seating area and at least one accessible restroom. 25 components at the Kenilworth Library, such as signs identifying van accessible parking spaces and properly secured carpets at the entrance. 22 components at the Town Hall, such as accessible ramps with handrails at the proper height and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2025/02/28/town-tonawanda-physical-accessibility-programs-and-services-s9-24-42Town of Albion – Supervisor’s Records and Reports (2024M-111)
… (Supervisor) maintained complete and accurate accounting records and provided reliable financial reports to the Town … practices by maintaining complete and accurate accounting records and financial reports. As a result, the Supervisor provided financial records and reports to the Board that contained significant …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/11/08/town-albion-supervisors-records-and-reports-2024m-111Gates Fire District – Board Oversight of Long-Term Planning (2024M-10)
… and capital needs. In addition, the Board’s ability to assess the effect of current operations on long-term … plan or an adequate capital plan. Officials were unable to formally evaluate the $1.9 million reserve balance as of December 31, 2023 to determine whether the funding was reasonable or would be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2024/06/07/gates-fire-district-board-oversight-long-term-planning-2024m-10Rye City School District – Payroll (2024M-2)
… not being made aware of what the District expects to incur in overtime costs and the budgets are not transparent … policies and procedures. Paid six employees $2,097 in overtime wages without proper supporting documentation to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/06/21/rye-city-school-district-payroll-2024m-2Renaissance Academy Charter School of the Arts – Non-Payroll Disbursements (2024M-23)
… invoice or receipt and a documented School purpose. In addition, the Chief Education Officer (CEO) and Chief … make purchases, prepare checks and modify or delete data in the financial software and the CEO signs checks. The lack …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2024/06/28/renaissance-academy-charter-school-arts-non-payroll-disbursements-2024m-23Town of Lancaster – Town Supervisor's Financial Duties (2024M-32)
… report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Town of Lancaster (Town) Supervisor (Supervisor) adequately … the firm he improperly contracted with to act as Director of Finance, resulting in incomplete and inaccurate financial … $483,122 were completed without Board approval. 76 percent of non-recurring journal entries were made 70 days after the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/07/12/town-lancaster-town-supervisors-financial-duties-2024m-32Orange County – Consumer Protection: Accuracy of Weights and Measures (S9-24-5)
… to show the results of the Department’s investigation. In addition, the Director did not develop and implement … standards. Key Recommendations Perform required testing in accordance with New York State Department of Agriculture …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2024/09/03/orange-county-consumer-protection-accuracy-weights-and-measures-s9-24-5Smithfield Fire District –Controls Over Financial Activities (2015M-113)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether controls were adequate … The Smithfield Fire District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from the Town of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/08/07/smithfield-fire-district-controls-over-financial-activities-2015m-113Village of Holley – Transparency of Fiscal Activities (S9-24-12)
… – pdf Audit Objective Determine whether the Village of Holley (Village) Board of Trustees (Board): Conducted an annual audit of the Village Chief Fiscal Officer’s (CFO) financial records … Determine whether the Village of Holley Village Board of Trustees Board conducted an annual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2024/12/20/village-holley-transparency-fiscal-activities-s9-24-12Cuddebackville Fire District – Board Oversight (2024M-94)
… statement balances differed from the ending cash balances in the accounting records by $638,485.The Board also used unrealistic budgetary estimates that resulted in annual operating deficits and a declining fund balance. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/02/07/cuddebackville-fire-district-board-oversight-2024m-94City of Salamanca – Employee Benefits (2023M-96)
… complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether City of Salamanca (City) separation payments were properly authorized, … included $3,400 paid to one employee that did not leave City employment. One payment totaling approximately $45,000 … Determine whether City of Salamanca City separation payments were properly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2023/11/22/city-salamanca-employee-benefits-2023m-96Real Property Tax Exemptions Administration (2017-MR-4)
… granted exemptions that lacked applications, renewal forms or supporting documentation. Assessors misclassified or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2018/04/13/real-property-tax-exemptions-administration-2017-mr-4Opinion 97-17
… (applicability of county financial disclosure requirements to city and county public library) COUNTIES -- Powers and Duties (authority to establish financial disclosure requirements for city and … public library) LIBRARIES -- Public Library (authority to establish financial disclosure requirements) MUNICIPAL …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-17Industrial Development Agency Board Governance (2017-MS-1)
… following Industrial Development Agencies (IDAS): Auburn [pdf] , Bethlehem [pdf] , Erie [pdf] , Hempstead [pdf] , Orange [pdf] and Steuben [pdf]. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2017/09/22/industrial-development-agency-board-governance-2017-ms-1