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Primary Hall Preparatory Charter School – Debit Cards (2024M-159)
… charges were for a valid School purpose. In addition, none of the 186 purchases had evidence of pre-approval by the Executive Director or the Board … the School’s financial practices related to the use of debit cards. School officials generally agreed with our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2026/01/16/primary-hall-preparatory-charter-school-debit-cards-2024m-159Saratoga County Probation Department – Restitution Payments (S9-20-12)
… did not make reasonable efforts to locate victims. For example, 238 outstanding checks totaling $22,279 were not … Recommendations Establish adequate policies and procedures for enforcing and monitoring restitution obligations. Provide … policies and procedures. County officials generally agreed with our recommendations and indicated they will take …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2021/12/14/saratoga-county-probation-department-restitution-payments-s9-20-12Town of North East – Internal Controls Over Information Technology (2013M-31)
… 1, 2011, to November 15, 2012. Background The Town of North East is located in Dutchess County and has a population … Town of North East Internal Controls Over Information Technology …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/05/03/town-north-east-internal-controls-over-information-technology-2013m-31St. Lawrence County Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2021M-151)
… before approval and subsequently monitored the performance of businesses that received financial benefits. Key Findings … Establish adequate procedures to ensure the reliability of job information. They did not verify the number of current employees for six of the 10 proposed projects we …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2021/12/22/st-lawrence-county-industrial-development-agency-project-approval-and-monitoringAnalytical Reviews – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… It is important for the claims audit function to be viewed as more than just … in the broader scope of your operations. The body or official auditing claims should be aware of trends in … for moveable items such as technology equipment (i.e., computers and printers) and maintenance equipment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/analytical-reviewsTown of Orange – Budget Review (B20-2-14)
… [ read complete report - pdf ] Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant … the 2021 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The Town of Orange is located in Schuyler County. Key Findings Our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/01/08/town-orange-budget-review-b20-2-14Town of Vestal – Capital Acquisitions (2013M-78)
… requests from department heads seeking to fulfill their immediate capital needs and primarily issued debt to finance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/06/14/town-vestal-capital-acquisitions-2013m-78Village of Waterford – Board Oversight (2022M-70)
… and reviewed. Ensure all claims paid in advance were for allowable purposes, audit claims paid in advance of audit … in Appendix A, Village officials generally agreed with our recommendations and indicated they planned to take …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2022/07/29/village-waterford-board-oversight-2022m-70Minisink Valley Central School District – Medicaid Reimbursements (2022M-80)
… for all eligible services provided. Review all unclaimed services and submit any eligible claims for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/08/19/minisink-valley-central-school-district-medicaid-reimbursements-2022m-80Who Is Responsible? – Travel and Conference Expense Management
… The governing board is generally responsible for the high level oversight of local government or school … The governing board is generally responsible for the high …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/travel-conference-expense/who-responsibleNFC Development Corporation – Project Approval and Monitoring (2021M-11)
… the 18 businesses that agreed to create or retain a total of 96 positions actually did so. Three of the eight loans reviewed had delinquent payments totaling … to be taken when loans are delinquent and other terms of the agreements are not met. Establish written procedures …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/local-development-corporation/2021/05/28/nfc-development-corporation-project-approval-and-monitoringPlattekill Public Library – Procurement and Investment of Funds (2020M-143)
… Library (Library) Board of Trustees (Board) made purchases in compliance with its procurement policy and invested in accordance with statutory requirements and its adopted … invested. Key Recommendations Ensure purchases are made in accordance with the procurement policy. Update the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2021/04/16/plattekill-public-library-procurement-and-investment-funds-2020m-143XIV.14.A Statewide Accounting Policy - Capital Assets and Depreciation – XIV. Special Procedures
… reporting system in compliance with Chapter 405, Laws of 1981 that monitors and reports upon the State’s capital … Accounting System (the system), maintained by the Office of General Services (OGS), was significantly improved and … practical in our ACFR presentation for the recording of capital assets. The implementation of GASB 34 necessitated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv14a-statewide-accounting-policy-capital-assets-and-depreciationTown of Humphrey – Financial Management (2013M-116)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Town’s budgeting practices … 1, 2008, through April 8, 2013. Background The Town of Humphrey is located in Cattaraugus County and has a … Town of Humphrey Financial Management 2013M116 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/07/19/town-humphrey-financial-management-2013m-116South Lewis Central School District – Conflicts of Interest (2021M-3)
… District (District) officials had prohibited interests in District contracts. Key Findings Three Board members had prohibited interests in contracts that the District awarded totaling more than $22 … to the District totaling $17,446. Due to deficiencies in the District’s conflict of interest disclosure forms and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/07/30/south-lewis-central-school-district-conflicts-interest-2021m-3New York State Comptroller DiNapoli: Statement on Arrest of Morris Central School District Official
… investigation by his office, the United States Attorney for the Northern District of New York, the Federal Bureau of … to make ends meet during these difficult times. It is disgraceful that Ms. Hand allegedly stole from the … district to fund her personal shopping,” said DiNapoli. “I thank U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-arrest-morris-central-school-district-officialEast Islip Union Free School District - Financial Condition Management (2020M-24)
… report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Board and District officials provided adequate oversight and management of the District’s budget and financial … Determine whether the Board and District officials provided adequate oversight and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/05/01/east-islip-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-managementCanastota Central School District - Financial Condition Management (2019M-174)
… We found: Officials overestimated appropriations by a total of $7.1 million from 2015-16 through 2017-18, which resulted in most of the appropriated fund balance not being needed to … that are valid and supported. Return excess funds in the tax certiorari reserve to the unrestricted fund …
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)
… received proper wages and overtime payments in accordance with contract terms and if leave was properly tracked. Key … the District $3,638 and errors totaling $9,100 occurred with manual leave accrual entries. In addition, five … of employee leave records. District officials disagreed with certain aspects of our findings and recommendations, but …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/11/15/east-irondequoit-central-school-district-payroll-and-leave-accruals-2019mBolivar-Richburg Central School District - Financial Management (2019M-17)
… appropriated $500,000 of fund balance that was not used to finance operations during our audit period. As of June 30, … and the amount of fund balance that will be used to fund operations. Reduce surplus fund balance to comply with the statutory limit and use the excess funds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/06/07/bolivar-richburg-central-school-district-financial-management-2019m-17