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Crystal Beach Volunteer Fire Department – Misappropriation of Funds (2014M-243)
… and reconciliations, claims, canceled checks, deposit slips and financial records and reports. Contract annually …
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)
… effective mechanism in place to identify agency members’ financial interests in potential projects during the selection process. SCIDA officials submit a financial disclosure form to the County Clerk of the Legislature, detailing any …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2013/08/30/sullivan-county-industrial-development-agency-pilot-programOrdinary Death Benefit – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… provided your employment has not been terminated by resignation, employer action, retirement or any other means …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/ordinary-death-benefitSnyder Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-365)
… District annually spends approximately $9,000 for natural gas and $13,000 for electricity. We found that the Board was … for either of these purchases. We reviewed natural gas and electricity bills from September 2012 through … procurement policy. Solicit proposals from various natural gas and electricity providers to ensure that they are paying …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/02/14/snyder-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2013m-365Contract Advisory No. 26
… Subject : Statement on Sexual Harassment Prevention in Bids Guidance : Statement on Sexual Harassment Prevention in Bids: Every bid made to the State or any public department … each person signing on behalf of any bidder certifies, and in the case of a joint bid each party thereto certifies as to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/contract-advisory/26-statement-sexual-harassment-prevention-bidsNorth Amityville Fire Company, Inc. – Cash Disbursements (2022M-163)
… in, among other places, Dallas, Texas; Indianapolis, Indiana; Las Vegas, Nevada; and Nashville, Tennessee. $32,093 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2023/04/28/north-amityville-fire-company-inc-cash-disbursements-2022m-163Town of Wheatfield – Recreation Department Cash Receipts and Information Technology (2013M-200)
… department cash receipts and information technology for the period February 1, 2009, to June 5, 2013. Background The Town of Wheatfield is located in Niagara County. The Town is governed by the Town Board, … did not remit all cash collected at the concession stand, totaling $12,229 for the years 2010 through 2012 to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/09/20/town-wheatfield-recreation-department-cash-receipts-and-information-technology-2013mCattaraugus-Little Valley Central School District – Financial Management (2022M-23)
… budgeting practices and ensure surplus fund balance is in compliance with the statutory limit. Consistently … years. Did not ensure $2.2 million was properly restricted in a debt reserve and did not use the funds to pay related … to a more reasonable level. Ensure that money residing in the debt service fund is restricted in a debt reserve and …
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)
… selected District financial activities for the period January 1, 2014 through December 31, 2014. Background The … resolutions or maintain accurate leave records and, as a result, paid nine employees for unused sick and vacation days without authorization and 16 employees for holiday bonus pay to which they were not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2016/03/18/town-hempstead-sanitary-district-no-1-selected-financial-activities-2015m-206Wallkill 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 … $464,801 were not included in the claims auditor reports to the Board. As a result, the Board was not aware of all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/09/29/wallkill-central-school-district-claims-auditing-2023m-52Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… , Cortland County Industrial Development Agency , Middle Country Public Library and Otsego County . “In today’s … the assistance and incentives provided to businesses. Middle Country Public Library – Treasurer (Suffolk County) … Authority Cortland County Industrial Development Agency Middle Country Public Library and Otsego County …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-2Town of Minetto – Financial Condition (2013M-284)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Town’s financial condition for the period January 1, 2012, to July 31, 2013. Background The Town of Minetto is located … not receive monthly budget status reports or cash balances to monitor the Town’s financial condition. The Board did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/11/15/town-minetto-financial-condition-2013m-284Town of Big Flats – Financial Management (2013M-170)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Town’s financial management … January 1, 2010, to May 1, 2013. Background The Town of Big Flats is located in Chemung County and has a … Town of Big Flats Financial Management 2013M170 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/11/15/town-big-flats-financial-management-2013m-170Housing Authority Administrative Expenditures (2016-MS-2)
… public housing units and Section 8 housing vouchers. Each authority audited is governed by a seven-member Board of … an Executive Director and staff that carry out the housing authority’s daily duties and responsibilities. Key Findings Although housing authority administrative expenditures at the six authorities …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2016/11/18/housing-authority-administrative-expenditures-2016-ms-2Mount Pleasant Cottage School Union Free School District – Financial Condition (2013M-360)
… County, and provides education to students from a residential treatment center as well as day students from neighboring … deficits for five consecutive years. The deficit was as high as $5.3 million in fiscal year 2008-09. However, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/03/07/mount-pleasant-cottage-school-union-free-school-district-financialMaine-Endwell Central School District – Financial Condition (2013M-49)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s financial condition for the period … Over the past three years, District officials have tried to maintain the same level of programs and services while … the tax levy as low as possible. However, they were able to do so only by continually appropriating fund balance, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/05/31/maine-endwell-central-school-district-financial-condition-2013m-49Village 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 … claims and supporting documentation and transmit an order to pay claims. Ensure that claims contain sufficient …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/05/10/village-horseheads-claims-auditing-and-disbursements-2023m-134Village of Almond – Transparency of Fiscal Activities (S9-24-14)
… an annual audit of the Village Chief Fiscal Officer’s (CFO) financial records and reports, Filed the required … not: Conduct an annual audit, or cause to be audited, the CFO’s 2022-23 financial records and reports, as required by … includes eight recommendations to help the Board and CFO improve the transparency of their fiscal activities. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2024/12/20/village-almond-transparency-fiscal-activities-s9-24-14Town of Butler – Highway Asset Accountability (2024M-115)
… complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Town of Butler (Town) officials adequately safeguarded … be lost, stolen or sold without detection. Specifically: The Highway Superintendent (Superintendent) did not complete … highway machinery, tools and equipment or provide one to the Town Board (Board) since 2018. Town officials did not …
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-49