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Introduction – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… The audit of claims or vouchers (the terms are used … that a thorough, deliberate and independent audit of claims be conducted before payments are authorized. With … cannot afford to overpay vendors, lose discounts or pay for goods and services not received. An effective audit of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/introductionCity of New Rochelle – Financial Condition (2014M-158)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the City’s financial condition for … 1, 2013 through March 18, 2014. Background The City of New Rochelle is located in Westchester County and has … City of New Rochelle Financial Condition 2014M158 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/08/29/city-new-rochelle-financial-condition-2014m-158West Niles Fire Company – Financial Activities (2017M-205)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Board … Town Fire District in Cayuga County. The Company, which has an elected five-member Board of Directors, provides fire … and fundraising events; ensure that all receipts are deposited intact; and establish a code of ethics. Revise …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2018/01/05/west-niles-fire-company-financial-activities-2017m-205Merrick Union Free School District – Financial Condition (2016M-240)
… The Merrick Union Free School District is located in the Town of Hempstead, Nassau County. The District, which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/10/07/merrick-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-2016m-240Lyncourt Union Free School District – Financial Condition (2016M-62)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the District’s … three and a half times the statutory limit. The Board has not adopted a multiyear financial plan to allow it to … benefits District residents. Such uses could include, but are not limited to, paying off debt, financing one-time …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/01/lyncourt-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-2016m-62Goshen Central School District – Financial Condition (2017M-46)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the District’s … of which $3.9 million (80 percent) was not used. The Board has not adopted a plan that addresses accumulating and using … reserve to determine whether the amounts reserved are justified, necessary and reasonable. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/06/02/goshen-central-school-district-financial-condition-2017m-46Niagara Wheatfield Central School District – Financial Condition (2014M-364)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the District’s financial condition for the period July 1, 2011 through September 2, 2014. … approximately $64.6 million. Key Findings The District has needed to borrow several million dollars throughout the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/04/10/niagara-wheatfield-central-school-district-financial-condition-2014m-364Batavia City School District – Financial Condition (2016M-160)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the District’s financial condition and budgeting practices for the period July 1, 2012 through March 10, 2016. … Review all reserves to determine if the amounts reserved are necessary and reasonable. Excess funds should be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/29/batavia-city-school-district-financial-condition-2016m-160Glens Falls Common School District – Financial Condition (2015M-66)
… July 1, 2012 through February 28, 2015. Background The Glens Falls Common School District is located in the City of Glens Falls in Warren County. The District, which is governed … Glens Falls Common School District Financial Condition 2015M66 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/04/17/glens-falls-common-school-district-financial-condition-2015m-66North Merrick Union Free School District – Treasurer’s Duties (2013M-366)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Treasurer’s Duties for the period July 1, 2011 through May 31, 2013. Background …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/03/21/north-merrick-union-free-school-district-treasurers-duties-2013m-366Town of Kendall – Justice Court (2013M-130)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the processes and procedures for … January 1, 2010, to February 26, 2013. Background The Town of Kendall is located in Orleans County, has a population of … Town of Kendall Justice Court 2013M130 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/08/02/town-kendall-justice-court-2013m-130Town of Coldspring – Town Clerk Operations (2013M-137)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the operations and financial practices of the Clerk’s office for the period January 1, 2010, through … Town of Coldspring Town Clerk Operations 2013M137 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/08/09/town-coldspring-town-clerk-operations-2013m-137Kings Park Central School District – IT Asset Management (S9-22-13)
… technology (IT) assets acquired or in use during the audit period. Key Findings District officials did not … cannot assure taxpayers that money invested in IT assets has been appropriately spent or safeguarded. We selected 50 … Key Recommendations Ensure District inventory records are complete and include the details necessary to adequately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2023/03/16/kings-park-central-school-district-it-asset-management-s9-22-13Eastchester Union Free School District – User Accounts and Information Technology Contingency Planning
… did not: Develop comprehensive procedures for managing network and financial application user accounts nor did they periodically review all network user accounts and permissions to determine if they … As a result, we identified the following unneeded network user accounts: 181 for students no longer in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/03/31/eastchester-union-free-school-district-user-accounts-and-informationAfton Central School District – Fund Balance Management (2023M-18)
… complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Afton Central School District (District) Board of Education (Board) and officials effectively managed fund … $63,561 in unnecessary interest and other associated costs for the issuance of bond anticipation notes (BANs) to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/06/16/afton-central-school-district-fund-balance-management-2023m-18Chestertown Volunteer Fire Company – Financial Operations (2017M-1)
… to the Board and file accurate annual reports with OSC in a timely manner. Establish written policies and procedures …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2017/06/16/chestertown-volunteer-fire-company-financial-operations-2017mSherburne-Earlville Central School District – Financial Management (2024M-61)
… manage fund balance and reserves. As a result, real property tax levies were higher than needed to finance actual … to taxpayers. In addition, the Board did not adopt a reserve policy to define its rationale for establishing reserve funds, maximum targeted funding levels and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/10/04/sherburne-earlville-central-school-district-financial-management-2024m-61Barnard Fire Department – Financial Controls (2015M-134)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether … and reported and that Department moneys were safeguarded for the period January 1, 2013 through December 31, 2014. … all bills and claims against the Department before they are paid. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/09/25/barnard-fire-department-financial-controls-2015m-134Clinton Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. – Oversight of Financial Activities (2014M-142)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Department’s internal … services to the East Clinton Fire District in the Town of Clinton, Dutchess County. The Department has 43 volunteer … Clinton Volunteer Fire Department Inc Oversight of Financial Activities 2014M142 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/08/29/clinton-volunteer-fire-department-inc-oversight-financialRotterdam Princetown No. 5 Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-372)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether District controls are adequate to ensure that financial activity is properly … failed to complete monthly bank reconciliations. The Board has not established adequate policies and procedures to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/02/21/rotterdam-princetown-no-5-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial