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Crystal Beach Volunteer Fire Department – Misappropriation of Funds (2014M-243)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether Department funds were used appropriately … provided adequate oversight of the Treasurer’s duties to safeguard Department assets for the period January 1, 2010 … were for legitimate Department purposes. The Board failed to adopt comprehensive written guidance on credit card usage …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/11/14/crystal-beach-volunteer-fire-department-misappropriation-fundsSullivan County Industrial Development Agency – PILOT Program (2013M-161)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Sullivan County Industrial Development Agency … of Taxes (PILOT) Program for the period January 1, 2012, to April 10, 2013. Background The overall goal of IDAs is to advance the job opportunities, health, general prosperity, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2013/08/30/sullivan-county-industrial-development-agency-pilot-programSchoharie County – Stream Restoration Project and Contract Process (2015M-87)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine County officials’ oversight of the Stream … approved, monitored and paid, and no procedures were taken to ensure the lowest possible cost was paid for 18 of 28 … Recommendations Create policies and procedures relating to monitoring projects, even if some oversight has been …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2015/08/14/schoharie-county-stream-restoration-project-and-contract-process-2015m-87Ordinary Death Benefit – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… Your beneficiary may be entitled to an ordinary death benefit if you meet the eligibility … requirements and your death is not attributable to an on-the-job accident. The ordinary death benefit is a … Eligibility An ordinary death benefit may be payable to your designated beneficiary if you are a Tier 2, 3, 5 or 6 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/ordinary-death-benefitHousing Authority Administrative Expenditures (2016-MS-2)
… complete report - pdf] We also issued six letter reports to the following housing authorities: Albany , Elmira , Town … and Rome . Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether housing authorities were adequately … corporations that generally provide affordable housing to citizens with lower incomes. Housing authorities around …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2016/11/18/housing-authority-administrative-expenditures-2016-ms-2Cattaraugus-Little Valley Central School District – Financial Management (2022M-23)
… Did not implement our prior audit’s recommendations 1 to improve their budgeting practices and ensure surplus fund … more than $2 million a year. Allowed surplus fund balance to exceed the statutory limit of 4 percent. As of June 30, … restricted in a debt reserve and did not use the funds to pay related debt as required. As a result, the District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/07/01/cattaraugus-little-valley-central-school-district-financial-managementTown of Hempstead Sanitary District No. 1 – Selected Financial Activities (2015M-206)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate selected District financial activities for the … The District, which provides refuse and recycling pickup to over 50,000 residents and some commercial properties, is … authorization and 16 employees for holiday bonus pay to which they were not entitled. District officials did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2016/03/18/town-hempstead-sanitary-district-no-1-selected-financial-activities-2015m-206Town of Minetto – Financial Condition (2013M-284)
… condition of the general, highway and lighting district funds has diminished in recent years, resulting in fiscal … stress. As of December 31, 2012, the general and highway funds reported unexpended fund deficits of $24,853, and … and the lighting district fund had unexpended surplus funds of only $2,598. The Board does not receive monthly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/11/15/town-minetto-financial-condition-2013m-284Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Clifton Park Water Authority , Cortland County … Industrial Development Agency , Middle Country Public Library and Otsego County . “In today’s fiscal climate, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-2Town of Big Flats – Financial Management (2013M-170)
… of our audit was to review the Town’s financial management for the period January 1, 2010, to May 1, 2013. Background … revenues, expenditures, and fund balance available for appropriation. Adopt a fund balance policy governing the … establishing authorized reserves to accumulate money for a future purpose. … Town of Big Flats Financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/11/15/town-big-flats-financial-management-2013m-170North Amityville Fire Company, Inc. – Cash Disbursements (2022M-163)
… $106,542 in unsupported cash disbursements were made to six Board members and the Chief. $44,820 for domestic … Nashville, Tennessee. $32,093 for service and maintenance to vehicles the Company did not own or could not provide … for Christmas gifts that included, but were not limited to, gift cards, clothing, drones and video games. $10,853 for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2023/04/28/north-amityville-fire-company-inc-cash-disbursements-2022m-163Village of Horseheads – Claims Auditing and Disbursements (2023M-134)
… $19,179. Document whether claims were audited prior to funds being disbursed. Monitor telephone and Internet … In March 2024, the Assistant Clerk pleaded guilty to attempted petit larceny and paid full restitution. Key … generally agreed with our findings and indicated they have initiated, or plan to initiate, corrective action. … …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/05/10/village-horseheads-claims-auditing-and-disbursements-2023m-134Maine-Endwell Central School District – Financial Condition (2013M-49)
… Key Findings Over the past three years, District officials have tried to maintain the same level of programs and … on established salary schedules and therefore should not have significant variances. Key Recommendations Reduce … and evaluate recurring revenue sources over which they have direct control to fund appropriations. Develop budgets …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/05/31/maine-endwell-central-school-district-financial-condition-2013m-49Mount Pleasant Cottage School Union Free School District – Financial Condition (2013M-360)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the District’s financial condition for the period … located in Westchester County, and provides education to students from a residential treatment center as well as … procedures and additional reconciliation and verification to ensure that the original bills were accurate. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/03/07/mount-pleasant-cottage-school-union-free-school-district-financialWallkill Central School District – Claims Auditing (2023M-52)
… before payment, for valid purposes and properly reported to the Board of Education (Board). Key Findings The claims … before payment, for valid purposes and properly reported to the Board . We reviewed 100 claims totaling $1.7 million … lines being overspent. 58 totaling $1.6 million did not have sufficient supporting documentation, which could result …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/09/29/wallkill-central-school-district-claims-auditing-2023m-52Town of Wheatfield – Recreation Department Cash Receipts and Information Technology (2013M-200)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Town’s internal controls over recreation … information technology for the period February 1, 2009, to June 5, 2013. Background The Town of Wheatfield is located … Board, or recorded in the financial system. Town officials have not implemented policies and procedures over the IT …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/09/20/town-wheatfield-recreation-department-cash-receipts-and-information-technology-2013mTown of Butler – Highway Asset Accountability (2024M-115)
… of highway machinery, tools and equipment or provide one to the Town Board (Board) since 2018. Town officials did not maintain or review adequate fuel records to safeguard and account for the Town’s fuel. We noted at … officials generally agreed with our recommendations and have initiated or indicated they planned to initiate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/12/24/town-butler-highway-asset-accountability-2024m-115Freeport Union Free School District – Financial Management (2024M-49)
… appropriations, it appeared the District needed to use appropriated fund balance and reserves to close projected budget gaps totaling $51.4 million for … in real property tax levies that are higher than needed to finance expenditures. The Board and District officials: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/11/01/freeport-union-free-school-district-financial-management-2024m-49Ardsley Union Free School District – Financial Management (2024M-13)
… As a result, the District levied more taxes than needed to fund operations. The Board and District officials … As a result, the appropriated fund balance was not used to fund operations and taxpayers were taxed more than … with certain aspects of our findings but indicated they have initiated, or planned to initiate, corrective action. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/06/21/ardsley-union-free-school-district-financial-management-2024m-13Falconer Central School District – Financial Management (2024M-52)
… in excess of the statutory limit and missed opportunities to lower real property taxes. The continued practice of … and appropriating fund balance that will not be used to finance operations as a means to accumulate surplus funds in excess of the legal limit or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/08/09/falconer-central-school-district-financial-management-2024m-52