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Meridale Fire Department and Emergency Squad - Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2018M-203)
… controls were not implemented. Fundraising revenues of more than $8,400 were deposited between 26 and 59 days … contain adequate information regarding bills approved for payment. Key Recommendations Segregate cash receipt and … disbursement duties. Deposit all money timely. Ensure that the minutes contain adequate information regarding the bills …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2019/01/04/meridale-fire-department-and-emergency-squad-cash-receipts-andVillage of Washingtonville – Financial Condition (2013M-346)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the Village’s financial condition for the period … for the sewer fund. Key Findings Village officials did not always adopt realistic budget estimates and monitor the … overestimated certain revenues and allowed appropriations to be overexpended causing deficits in these funds. The Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/04/04/village-washingtonville-financial-condition-2013m-346Hornby Fire Company, Inc. – Internal Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-78)
… to an audit committee. The Treasurer did not prepare bank reconciliations. The Secretary did not issue receipts … these responsibilities to the Executive Committee. Prepare bank reconciliations. Issue receipts for all cash collected. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/07/11/hornby-fire-company-inc-internal-controls-over-financial-activities-2014mTown of Lancaster - Information Technology (2018M-114)
… complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Board ensured Information Technology (IT) assets were properly safeguarded and secured. Key Findings Town officials have not designed or … were not provided with IT security awareness training. In addition, sensitive IT control weaknesses were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/08/17/town-lancaster-information-technology-2018m-114Woodgate Volunteer Fire Department – Financial Controls (2014M-120)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Department’s financial controls for the period … approximately $78,000. Key Findings The Treasurer does not provide written reports to the Board. The Board did not appoint an Auditing Committee …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/07/03/woodgate-volunteer-fire-department-financial-controls-2014mCanandaigua City School District – Procurement (2022M-141)
… approval and documentation requirements. Monitor purchase contracts to ensure accuracy. District officials generally …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/11/18/canandaigua-city-school-district-procurement-2022m-141Town of Decatur – Town Clerk (2020M-58)
… The Clerk did not report or remit any fees received to the Supervisor or New York State Agriculture and Markets. … duplicate receipts. Report and remit all money received to the Supervisor and other entities in a timely manner. Conduct or retain a public accountant to conduct an annual audit of the Clerk’s records and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/11/06/town-decatur-town-clerk-2020m-58Cattaraugus County – Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Activities (2013M-68)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the County’s internal controls … County officials did not have sufficient information to address delinquent balances for nine loans totaling $24,847. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/07/05/cattaraugus-county-internal-controls-over-selected-financial-activities-2013m-68Village of Owego – Clerk-Treasurer’s Office and Parking Tickets (2015M-30)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if Village … Key Findings The Clerk-Treasurer uses one disbursement account for all funds except payroll and did not perform bank … disbursement accounts for each fund and reconcile all cash balances in the accounting records to bank balances monthly. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2015/05/29/village-owego-clerk-treasurers-office-and-parking-tickets-2015m-30Springs Union Free School District – Financial Condition and Leave Accruals (2014M-200)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the District’s financial condition and examine … fund balance in ensuing years’ budgets that was not used. The District’s unrestricted fund balance as of June … amounts are within statutory limits and develop a plan to use the excess balance in a manner that benefits District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/10/10/springs-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-and-leave-accrualsUniondale Fire District – Firehouse Hall Rentals and Questionable Board Practices (2013M-244)
… $4.1 million. Key Findings The Board’s current firehouse hall rental policy and procedures are inadequate, and it did … review and/or approve, monitor, or control the firehouse hall rental process. The Board did not exercise appropriate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/03/14/uniondale-fire-district-firehouse-hall-rentals-and-questionable-boardGalen-Clyde Joint Fire District – Board Oversight and Information Technology (2014M-329)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the Board’s oversight … from the Town of Galen and the Village of Clyde, located in Wayne County. The District, which is governed by an … Recommendations Adopt policies and procedures to assist in budgetary control, including Board review of budget status …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/04/21/galen-clyde-joint-fire-district-board-oversight-and-information-technologyCity of Niagara Falls – Financial Management and Information Technology (2013M-47)
… million. City officials balanced the budgets using fund balance and an estimate for casino revenue that averaged $5.3 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/06/04/city-niagara-falls-financial-management-and-information-technology-2013m-47Leaves of Absence – State Police Plan
… Since service is usually not credited for any period of time you do not receive … pay. Workers’ Compensation You will usually receive up to one year of service credit for time spent on workers’ compensation leave per incident. To determine your eligibility and the cost, if any, please …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1518/leaves-absenceCity of Hudson - Payroll and Accrued Leave (2020-14)
… and the amounts withheld for benefits were accurate, and leave accrual records were properly maintained and recorded. … Key Findings City officials did not segregate the duties of the clerks inputting payroll or implement compensating … to verify accrual balances prior to approving the use of leave accruals. Key Recommendations Ensure compensating …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2020/03/13/city-hudson-payroll-and-accrued-leave-2020-14Schoharie 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-87Village of Almond – Transparency of Fiscal Activities (S9-24-14)
… Reported the results of the Village’s fiscal activities to the public in a transparent manner. Key Findings The Board did not: Conduct an annual audit, or cause to be audited, the CFO’s 2022-23 financial records and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2024/12/20/village-almond-transparency-fiscal-activities-s9-24-14Falconer 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-52Town of Leicester – Financial Management (2025M-2)
… report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Town of Leicester (Town) Board (Board) effectively managed fund … estimate revenues and appropriations in the 2025 budget, which will likely result in operating surpluses …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/05/30/town-leicester-financial-management-2025m-2Recovering Managed Care Overpayments for Pharmacy Services on Behalf of Recipients With Third-Party Health Insurance (Follow-Up) (2023-F-27)
To determine the extent of implementation of the six recommendations included in our initial audit report, Medicaid Program: Recovering Managed Care Overpayments for Pharmacy Services on Behalf of Recipients With Third-Party Health Insurance (Report 2020-S-39).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-23f27.pdf