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Candor Central School District – Separation Payments and Leave Accruals (2022M-21)
… those funds. Establish comprehensive written procedures for processing and monitoring separation payments and leave …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/01/20/candor-central-school-district-separation-payments-and-leave-accrualsPrimary Hall Preparatory Charter School – Debit Cards (2024M-159)
… complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Primary Hall Preparatory Charter School (School) debit … supported and lacked documentation to demonstrate that the charges were for a valid School purpose. Debit cards pose … totaling $39,398 lacked documentation to demonstrate that the charges were for a valid School purpose. In addition, …
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)
… restitution payments appropriately. As a result, some victims may never receive the payments to which they are … Officials did not make reasonable efforts to locate victims. For example, 238 outstanding checks totaling $22,279 … officials did not make undisbursed restitution payments to victims or maintain sufficient undisbursed restitution …
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)
… information for 10 approved projects to monitor actual vs. proposed investment. Key Recommendations Develop …
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 … of trends in expenditures that may provide opportunities for improvement in procuring goods and services. An … printers) and maintenance equipment (i.e., chainsaws and lawn mowers). Large repair costs for equipment may be an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/analytical-reviewsTown of Orange – Budget Review (B20-2-14)
… (pandemic) may have on the Town’s finances. General and highway fund revenues are overestimated by $25,000 potentially. Highway fund appropriations are underestimated by at least … needed to replace revenue shortfalls and to supplement the highway fund. We estimate a deficit highway fund balance of …
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)
… funds. Ensure that the long-term capital planning is integrated into the budgetary process. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/06/14/town-vestal-capital-acquisitions-2013m-78Village of Waterford – Board Oversight (2022M-70)
… claims paid in advance of audit at the next regular Board meeting, or ensure annual audits were conducted in a timely … in advance and audit such claims at the next regular Board meeting. Except as specified in Appendix A, Village officials …
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 … or school district resources. The governing board is also generally responsible for adopting broad policies … employee, an officer, or a member of the governing board, is responsible for having a clear understanding of travel and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/travel-conference-expense/who-responsibleNFC Development Corporation – Project Approval and Monitoring (2021M-11)
… (Corporation) officials awarded projects in accordance with established guidelines and ensured businesses’ compliance with agreements. Key Findings Corporation officials awarded projects in accordance with established guidelines, but once funds were disbursed, …
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)
… 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-143XIV.14.A Statewide Accounting Policy - Capital Assets and Depreciation – XIV. Special Procedures
… the new Statewide Financial System (SFS) Asset Management (AM) Module (SFS AM), and the system was retired. The SFS AM continues to be maintained by OGS. This section describes …
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 for the period … the Board appropriates fund balance as a financing source to balance the budget. However, because the Town’s operations … where revenues exceeded expenditures due primarily to the underestimation of sales tax, fund balance was not …
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
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli released a statement today after the arrest of Kristina Hand, former treasurer of the Morris … the United States Attorney for the Northern District of New York, the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the New … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli released a …
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)
… action. Appendix B contains our comment on an issue raised in the District response. …
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)
… plan to reduce the amount of surplus fund balance. Account for and report year-end encumbrances that are valid and …
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)
… missing. The former payroll supervisor worked overtime hours that were not supported. Also, she did not record … should: Consider automating the time keeping system to reduce calculation errors. Obtain proper approved time sheets … employees. Ensure overtime is approved prior to employees working overtime and monitor lunch breaks. Develop and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/11/15/east-irondequoit-central-school-district-payroll-and-leave-accruals-2019m