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New Hyde Park Fire District - Payroll (2018M-165)
… District officials implemented a system to ensure that payroll was properly segregated and that payroll time was properly authorized and recorded. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2018/10/26/new-hyde-park-fire-district-payroll-2018m-165Barnard Fire District – Financial Condition (2015M-145)
Barnard Fire District Financial Condition 2015M145
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/09/25/barnard-fire-district-financial-condition-2015m-145City of Watertown – Sexual Harassment Prevention Training (S9-23-3)
… (SHP Training). Key Findings SHP Training was provided to employees and elected officials. However, there was a general lack of monitoring to ensure the SHP Training was completed by all employees and … agreed with our recommendations and indicated they planned to initiate corrective action. Appendix B includes our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2023/09/01/city-watertown-sexual-harassment-prevention-training-s9-23-3Saratoga County Water Authority – Water Charges (2016M-357)
… $5 million. Key Finding The Board and Authority officials have established and implemented effective internal controls …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2016/12/23/saratoga-county-water-authority-water-charges-2016m-357Village of West Haverstraw - Summer Program (2019M-146)
… Village officials agreed with our recommendations and have initiated or indicated they planned to initiate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2019/11/22/village-west-haverstraw-summer-program-2019m-146Fayetteville-Manlius Central School District – Claims Audit Process (2016M-196)
… $78.9 million. Key Finding District officials have established adequate procedures over the claims …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/15/fayetteville-manlius-central-school-district-claims-audit-process-2016mNewcomb Central School District - Claims Audit (2023M-159)
… increased risk that improper or unsupported payments could have been made and may not be detected and corrected. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/03/29/newcomb-central-school-district-claims-audit-2023m-159Cost-Saving Ideas: School District Auditing – External Auditor
… required financial statement audit and renders an opinion on whether the financial statements are in accordance with … request for proposal (RFP) to hire the external auditor on a five-year basis/term. Consider changing the audit firm … registered and licensed to practice in New York State; have or develop expertise in district financial operations, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-school-district-auditing-external-auditorTown of Burke – Fiscal Oversight (2016M-277)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Board’s oversight of selected financial … with the State Office of General Services (OGS) to receive State contract pricing for diesel and heating fuel … other than those allowed under Town Law, is paid prior to the Board’s audit and approval. File required information …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/11/10/town-burke-fiscal-oversight-2016m-277Colesville Fire District #1 – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-276)
… the 2013 fiscal year. Key Findings The District does not have adequate financial policies and procedures. While the … the Treasurer does not reconcile the bank accounts on a monthly basis. The District contracts with a bookkeeper … and indicate their approval by affixing their initials on the vouchers and the Board minutes consistently indicate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/12/20/colesville-fire-district-1-internal-controls-over-financial-operationsDiNapoli: Organic Farms Growing in New York
… from 2008 to 2014 with $164 million in sales that year, as New York ranked third nationwide in the number of certified …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/dinapoli-organic-farms-growing-new-yorkDiNapoli: Former Fire District Treasurer Arrested for Stealing Public Funds
… I want to commend the Steuben County Sheriff’s Department for working closely with my staff as we continue our audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/dinapoli-former-fire-district-treasurer-arrested-stealing-public-fundsRailroad Bridge Inspection Program (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the six recommendations included in our original report, Railroad Bridge Inspection Program … Background Our initial audit report, which was issued on December 9, 2013, determined whether the Department properly oversaw railroads in the State to ensure they meet the bridge inspection …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/10/04/railroad-bridge-inspection-program-followState Agencies Bulletin No. 1353
… fringe benefits such as the Certification, Licensure and Exam Fee Reimbursement are considered taxable income. … participated in the PEF or CSEA Certification, Licensure and Exam Fee Reimbursement Program Effective Date(s) … OSC will process CLEFR transactions as submitted by GOER and CSEA. The amount will be added through Time Entry using …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1353-certification-licensure-and-exam-fee-reimbursement-clefr-2014Jericho Union Free School District – Acceptable Use Policy (2022M-194)
… pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether Jericho Union Free School District (District) officials helped safeguard personal, … office employees, including the Assistant Superintendent for Business Affairs (ASB), were not aware that they were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/07/21/jericho-union-free-school-district-acceptable-use-policy-2022m-194Stamford Central School District – Fund Balance Management (2022M-199)
… officials generally agreed with our recommendations and have initiated or indicated they planned to initiate … corrective action. Appendix B includes our comment on an issue that was raised in the District’s response …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/04/14/stamford-central-school-district-fund-balance-management-2022m-199Town of Stratford – Supervisor’s Records (2013M-11)
… The purpose of our audit was to review the Supervisor’s accounting records for the period January 1, 2011, to May 31, 2012. Background … the highway fund which were funded primarily by sales tax, real property taxes, and State aid. Key Findings The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/03/15/town-stratford-supervisors-records-2013m-11DiNapoli Announces Review of State Health Department's Progress in Addressing Nursing Home Pandemic Failures
… of the Department of Health’s progress to see if they have made critical changes. New York must learn from the … will examine the extent to which these recommendations have been acted on. 2022 Audit Use, Collection, and Reporting of Infection …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-announces-review-state-health-departments-progress-addressing-nursing-home-pandemic-failuresManagement of General School Funds (Follow-Up)
… of the nine recommendations included in our initial audit report, John F. Kennedy Educational Campus: Management of General School Funds (Report 2009-N-11). Background Our … officials did not exercise due diligence and care over General School Fund (GSF) accounts. We could not fully …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/30/management-general-school-funds-followReview of Credit Card Expenses at Finger Lakes DDSO
… Finger Lakes DDSO adhered to State purchasing laws, rules and regulations, and guidelines (collectively, New York State procurement requirements) for the purchase of food and household items. Background Finger Lakes DDSO is responsible for coordinating services for approximately 1,500 persons …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/06/12/review-credit-card-expenses-finger-lakes-ddso