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Town of Greenport – Town Clerk Operations (2017M-3)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Clerk’s financial operations for the period … a monthly report of all moneys received and disbursed to the Supervisor and did not make disbursements to the Supervisor and State agencies in a timely manner. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/21/town-greenport-town-clerk-operations-2017m-3General Brown Central School District – Financial Condition (2014M-216)
… in the Towns of Brownville, Hounsfield, Lyme, Pamelia and Watertown and the City of Watertown in Jefferson County. The District, which is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/10/24/general-brown-central-school-district-financial-condition-2014m-216Town of North East – Internal Controls Over Information Technology (2013M-31)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess internal controls over information technology (IT) for the period January 1, 2011, to November 15, 2012. Background The Town of North East is … policy, it has not designated responsible parties to implement the policy, nor educated Town officials and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/05/03/town-north-east-internal-controls-over-information-technology-2013m-31South Lewis Central School District – Conflicts of Interest (2021M-3)
Determine whether any South Lewis Central School District District officials had prohibited interests in District contracts
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/07/30/south-lewis-central-school-district-conflicts-interest-2021m-3East Islip Union Free School District - Financial Condition Management (2020M-24)
… million (141 percent) from 2015-16 through 2018-19, due to appropriations being overestimated by an average of $5.1 … years, the District reported unassigned fund balance equal to 4 percent of the ensuing year’s appropriations. However, … unassigned fund balance exceeds the statutory limit by up to 4.2 percentage points. Key Recommendations Review the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/05/01/east-islip-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-managementSt. Lawrence County Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2021M-151)
Determine whether the St Lawrence County Industrial Development Agency SLCIDA Board appropriately evaluated projects before approval and subsequently monitored the performance of businesses that received financial benefits
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2021/12/22/st-lawrence-county-industrial-development-agency-project-approval-and-monitoringTown of Humphrey – Financial Management (2013M-116)
Town of Humphrey Financial Management 2013M116
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/07/19/town-humphrey-financial-management-2013m-116Plattekill Public Library – Procurement and Investment of Funds (2020M-143)
… whether the Plattekill Public Library (Library) Board of Trustees (Board) made purchases in compliance with its … not: Ensure required quotes were obtained for the purchase of security cameras. Adopt a procurement policy that included … Update the procurement policy to address the procurement of professional services and ensure competition is obtained …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2021/04/16/plattekill-public-library-procurement-and-investment-funds-2020m-143Canastota Central School District - Financial Condition Management (2019M-174)
… in accordance with the law. District officials agreed with our recommendations and have initiated or indicated they …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/11/08/canastota-central-school-district-financial-condition-management-2019mEast Irondequoit Central School District - Payroll and Leave Accruals (2019M-92)
… Determine whether employees received proper wages and overtime payments in accordance with contract terms and if leave was properly tracked. Key Findings Payroll … Determine whether employees received proper wages and overtime payments in accordance with contract terms and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/11/15/east-irondequoit-central-school-district-payroll-and-leave-accruals-2019mGates-Chili Central School District - Financial Management (2019M-53)
… $12 million in unbudgeted year-end transfers to capital projects and reserves, overstating encumbrances by $827,000 … despite having sufficient funds to finance the District’s increased costs. Key Recommendations Provide transparency … B includes our comments on issues raised in the District’s response letter. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/06/21/gates-chili-central-school-district-financial-management-2019m-53Saratoga County Probation Department – Restitution Payments (S9-20-12)
… checks totaling $22,279 were not properly followed up on as required. In addition, officials did not make …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2021/12/14/saratoga-county-probation-department-restitution-payments-s9-20-12New York State Comptroller DiNapoli: Statement on Arrest of Morris Central School District Official
… Thomas P. DiNapoli released a statement today after the arrest of Kristina Hand, former treasurer of the Morris … Thomas P DiNapoli released a statement today after the arrest of Kristina Hand former treasurer of the Morris …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-arrest-morris-central-school-district-officialVillage of Dering Harbor – Board Oversight (2020M-29)
… financial operations. Key Findings The Board: Failed to comply with statutory requirements when presenting and … general fund balance declined from $61,710 to $3,491. Did not properly authorize a local law to exceed the tax levy … disagreed with one of our findings but indicated they have taken or plan to take corrective action. Appendix B …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2020/06/26/village-dering-harbor-board-oversight-2020m-29NFC Development Corporation – Project Approval and Monitoring (2021M-11)
… agreements. Corporation officials generally agreed with our recommendations and indicated they are taking corrective …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/local-development-corporation/2021/05/28/nfc-development-corporation-project-approval-and-monitoringTown of Orange – Budget Review (B20-2-14)
… the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the Town’s adopted budget for the 2021 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The Town of Orange is located in Schuyler County. Key Findings Our review took into … the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the Towns adopted budget for the 2021 fiscal year are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/01/08/town-orange-budget-review-b20-2-14Analytical Reviews – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… to be viewed as more than just a claim-by-claim review and to consider the function in the broader scope of your … in expenditures for moveable items such as technology equipment (i.e., computers and printers) and maintenance … equipment (i.e., chainsaws and lawn mowers). Large repair costs for equipment may be an indication that it is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/analytical-reviewsWho Is Responsible? – Travel and Conference Expense Management
… The governing board is generally responsible for the high level oversight of local government or school district resources. The governing board is also generally responsible for adopting broad policies … The governing board is generally responsible for the high level oversight of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/travel-conference-expense/who-responsibleBolivar-Richburg Central School District - Financial Management (2019M-17)
… [read complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Board and … Adopt budgets that include reasonable estimates for appropriations and the amount of fund balance that will … a comprehensive written reserve policy, including plans for the use of reserves in accordance with applicable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/06/07/bolivar-richburg-central-school-district-financial-management-2019m-17PUC Achieve Charter School – Board Oversight (2016M-316)
… a prohibited interest in the School’s transactions with a limited liability company. Key Recommendations Actively monitor the School’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/05/05/puc-achieve-charter-school-board-oversight-2016m-316