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Brighter Choice Charter School for Girls – Non-Payroll Disbursements (2023M-72)
… Specifically: The Director did not prepare and provide the Principal with an abstract of invoices or a list of checks to document the review and approval. The Principal or other designated official did not review … an abstract of invoices and checks to be signed by the Principal. Review cancelled check images to ensure only …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2023/09/22/brighter-choice-charter-school-girls-non-payroll-disbursements-2023m-72Wheatland-Chili Central School District – Network Access Controls (2023M-7)
… a written agreement with a detailed list and explanation of services and responsibilities. District officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/06/23/wheatland-chili-central-school-district-network-access-controls-2023m-7Manhasset Union Free School District – IT Asset Management (S9-22-15)
… Specifically: Six assets (one laptop and five Chromebooks) with a combined value of approximately $2,165 could not be … Six assets (five interactive displays and one Chromebook) with combined purchase prices of approximately $27,800 were … to inventory records. District officials generally agreed with our recommendations and have initiated or indicated they …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2023/03/16/manhasset-union-free-school-district-it-asset-management-s9-22-15Frankfort-Schuyler Central School District – Information Technology Assets and Network Access (2022M-151)
… District officials did not: Develop written procedures for tracking IT assets. Nine of 31 devices (laptops, desktops …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/12/30/frankfort-schuyler-central-school-district-information-technology-assetsIX.7.F M-Year Legislation – IX. Federal Grants
… Most federal grant award funding has a limited period of availability. Some grant’s period of funds availability terminates on September 30 of the fifth federal fiscal year after the period of funds availability. These are considered M-Year … Most federal grant award funding has a limited period of availability …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix7f-m-year-legislationVillage of Rhinebeck – Water Fees (2013M-311)
… local law, and the Board did not approve all customer account adjustments the Clerk made in the water accounting … to assess such charges. Approve all of the Clerk’s water account adjustments. Annually audit, or cause to be audited, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/01/17/village-rhinebeck-water-fees-2013m-311Village of Port Byron – Financial Monitoring and Information Technology (2014M-116)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Village’s financial operations, internal … regularly reviewed and updated, monitored and distributed to employees and officers. The Board did not ensure that the … Board has not established policies and procedures relating to information technology. Key Recommendations Establish and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/08/15/village-port-byron-financial-monitoring-and-information-technology-2014m-116Cohoes Housing Authority – Internal Controls Over Payroll (2013M-373)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the Authority’s payroll process for the period … City of Cohoes (City) in Albany County and was established to provide low-rent housing for qualified individuals. The … of the Authority’s financial affairs. Key Findings Due to limited staffing at the Authority, there was no …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/03/07/cohoes-housing-authority-internal-controls-over-payroll-2013m-373Red Flags – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… Claims with certain characteristics may have a higher risk of error or fraud. Officials should use common sense and reasonable skepticism when any claim appears to be out of the ordinary. Even when all required documentation is submitted, remain skeptical, especially of claims that are not routine. In today’s electronic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/red-flagsHerkimer Central School District – 2014 Building Renovation Capital Project (2022M-136)
… than needed for the initial project and used the funds to make other non-voter approved renovations. Borrowed … agreement that did not clearly define the services to be provided and paid related claims that lack sufficient … by $95,100. Release of this report was held in abeyance due to a separate Comptroller investigation involving the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/11/23/herkimer-central-school-district-2014-building-renovation-capital-projectXVI.3 Overview – XVI. Financial Reporting
… This section includes a discussion of the New York State Financial Reporting Entity for the … This section includes a discussion of the New York State Financial Reporting Entity for the purpose …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xvi/xvi3-overviewTown of Hempstead Sanitary District Number 14 – Board Oversight (2017M-40)
… the State Comptroller. Key Recommendations In accordance with General Municipal Law, adopt a code of ethics, an … monthly bank reconciliations. Compare all claim vouchers with a list of checks to be approved before payment and … Prepare and file the District’s annual financial report with OSC in a timely manner. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2017/06/02/town-hempstead-sanitary-district-number-14-board-oversight-2017m-40Town of Mohawk – Records and Reports (2013M-113)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Supervisor’s accounting records and reports for … did not maintain accurate and complete accounting records to properly document assets, liabilities, fund balances, … or prepare accurate reports that would allow the Board to adequately monitor the Town’s financial operations. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/09/13/town-mohawk-records-and-reports-2013m-113Village of South Floral Park – Budgeting and Financial Oversight (2021M-5)
… budgets, and the budgets presented were not in the proper form, as required. Inaccurate budgeting led to underestimated … totaling $289,565 (19 percent) over these years. As of May 31, 2020, unassigned fund balance was $463,948, which is 78 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2021/07/16/village-south-floral-park-budgeting-and-financial-oversight-2021m-5Chenango Valley Central School District – Budget Review (B4-13-11)
… proposed budget are reasonable. We compared the District’s food service fund 2013-14 budgeted revenues and … the property tax levy limit. Key Recommendation Adopt a food service fund budget that more closely aligns with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/04/19/chenango-valley-central-school-district-budget-review-b4-13-11Village of Nelsonville – Financial Operations (2012M-242)
… 31, 2012. Background The Village of Nelsonville is located in Putnam County and has a population of 628 residents. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/03/29/village-nelsonville-financial-operations-2012m-242Village of Middleburgh – Fiscal Operations (2013M-10)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review selected financial activities for the period of June 1, 2011, to October 15, 2012. Background The Village … Village of Middleburgh Fiscal Operations 2013M10 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/04/26/village-middleburgh-fiscal-operations-2013m-10Town of Argyle – Town Clerk and Budgeting (2012M-231)
… million. Key Findings The previous Clerk used the Town’s credit card to charge personal items totaling $8,347, did not … Town has incorrectly budgeted and accounted for all of its sales tax revenues, totaling $296,353, in the town-wide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/03/11/town-argyle-town-clerk-and-budgeting-2012m-231Chenango Bridge Fire Company – Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2014M-300)
… 1, 2013 through September 8, 2014. Background The Chenango Bridge Fire Company is a volunteer organization in Broome … Chenango Bridge Fire Company Cash Receipts and Disbursements 2014M300 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/01/30/chenango-bridge-fire-company-cash-receipts-and-disbursementsAccounts Payable Advisory No. 35
… Selecting the Appropriate Payment Terms Update: The Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) updated the list of payment terms available in the SFS. A new payment term of “IMMED” has been added for certain payments where agencies …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/35-voucher-payment-terms