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Town of Westford - Financial Operations Oversight (2018M-196)
… - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Supervisor and the Board provided adequate oversight of financial operations. Key Findings The Supervisor and Board did not properly oversee the processing of the … The Supervisor did not maintain accurate financial records and as a result, did not provide the Board with the necessary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/01/11/town-westford-financial-operations-oversight-2018m-196Livingston Manor Central School District - Cost-Effective Expenditure Control (2018M-205)
Determine whether the Board and District officials implemented costeffective measures to control expenditures
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/01/18/livingston-manor-central-school-district-cost-effective-expenditureRed Creek Central School District – Financial Management (2020M-75)
Determine whether the Board and District officials adequately managed the Districts financial condition
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/09/18/red-creek-central-school-district-financial-management-2020m-75Northern Adirondack Central School District – Financial Condition (2020M-51)
… whether the Board and District officials effectively manage the District’s financial condition. Key Findings … whether the Board and District officials effectively manage the Districts financial condition …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/09/25/northern-adirondack-central-school-district-financial-condition-2020m-51Bethpage Union Free School District - Extra-Classroom Activity Funds (2019M-213)
… treasurers and advisors failed to maintain pre-numbered tickets and receipts, statement of profit and loss forms, and … monthly bank reconciliations before they are sent to the District Treasurer to ensure accuracy. District officials disagreed with certain findings in our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/02/07/bethpage-union-free-school-district-extra-classroom-activity-funds-2019mMedina Central School District - Reserve Funds (2019M-165)
… demonstrate the need to retain approximately $2.1 million in four reserves. While not adopted in the Board’s meeting minutes, District officials have … action. Appendix B includes our comments on issues raised in the District’s response. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/01/03/medina-central-school-district-reserve-funds-2019m-165Connetquot Central School District - Financial Management (2019M-180)
… the District’s plan to continue reducing its surplus of unassigned fund balance to comply with the statutory limit … they plan to initiate corrective action. 1 As per an October 28, 2019 draft of the 2018-19 audited financial statements. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/11/01/connetquot-central-school-district-financial-management-2019m-180Town of Mooers - Highway Asset Accountability (2020M-35)
… Town officials adequately safeguarded and accounted for Highway Department (Department) assets. Key Findings The … The Mooers Volunteer Fire Department (VFD) was not billed for 2,413 gallons of recorded fuel used, valued at $4,841. … Establish an asset disposition policy and procedures for the sale or disposal of unused assets. Ensure fuel …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/06/05/town-mooers-highway-asset-accountability-2020m-35Unified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-108
… side letters provide for retroactive payments of the Senior Officer Series Differential for eligible employees in … Provisions Legislation provides for the establishment of a Senior Officer Series Differential for eligible employees to … of the following: Code Narrative 410 Health Care Spending Account 420 NY Dependent Care Contribution 425 Repay State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-108-retroactive-senior-officer-series-differential-eligibleVillage of Greene – Investment Program (2023M-112)
… Officials did not: Prepare monthly cash flow forecasts to estimate funds available for investment. Monitor … investment options. Develop investment procedures to convey management’s expectations for managing the … agreed with our recommendations and indicated they plan to initiate corrective action. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2023/12/01/village-greene-investment-program-2023m-112Village of Corinth – Investment Program (2023M-146)
… not: Solicit interest rate quotes or prepare monthly cash flow forecasts. Consider other legally authorized investment options when investing available funds. Key Recommendations Develop and manage a … Prepare monthly cash flow forecasts to estimate available funds for investment, monitor investments and periodically …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/04/05/village-corinth-investment-program-2023m-146Opinion 90-14
… we believe that a town may impose a schedule of fees upon developers to recover those engineering, legal and surveying … eight of the Town Law. Further, since the fees paid by the developers are town moneys, they must be paid directly to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-14Opinion 91-59
… of Hicksville may expend foreign fire insurance tax moneys to provide death benefits to family members of … program, funded by a portion of the foreign fire insurance tax moneys it receives, to provide retirement and death … benevolent association has been created by special act of the State Legislature and is authorized to receive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-59DiNapoli: Former Town Supervisor Pleads Guilty to Embezzlement of $240,000
… Perfetti today announced that former Pharsalia Town Supervisor Dennis Brown pleaded guilty to stealing $240,000 in public funds and must now pay full restitution. The thefts … property and vacations. He was the longest-serving town supervisor in Chenango County, in office for 35 years, until …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/dinapoli-former-town-supervisor-pleads-guilty-embezzlement-240000Oneida-Herkimer-Madison Board of Cooperative Services (BOCES) – Information Technology (2020M-99)
… contained in the network and financial system. Personal Internet use was found on computers. Network and application … periodic IT security awareness training. Monitor employee Internet use. Develop stronger IT controls. BOCES officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2020/12/18/oneida-herkimer-madison-board-cooperative-services-boces-information-technologyCity of Little Falls – Financial Condition (2021M-54)
… the City of Little Falls (City) Common Council (Council) and officials adopted realistic budgets that were … balanced, routinely monitored financial operations and took appropriate actions to maintain the City’s fiscal stability. Key Findings The Council and City officials did not adopt structurally balanced …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2021/06/25/city-little-falls-financial-condition-2021m-54Security Over Critical Systems (2023-S-24)
To determine whether security over the Hudson River–Black River Regulating District’s (District) critical systems is sufficient to minimize the various risks associated with unauthorized access to systems and data.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-23s24.pdfAddiction Support Services During Emergencies (2021-S-35)
To determine whether the Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) offers adequate guidance to providers to help ensure they’re able to deliver addiction support services during emergency situations.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-21s35.pdfEPI - “Nation’s Report Card” Underscores New York’s Need for Academic Recovery
The COVID-19 pandemic hit New York earlier than most states and forced New York’s schools to take on the extraordinary challenge of quickly shifting to remote learning formats.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/new-yorks-need-for-academic-recovery.pdfReview of the Financial Plan of the City of New York - March 2012
In June 2011, New York City projected a balanced budget for FY 2012 but a large budget gap of $4.6 billion in FY 2013, and even larger gaps in subsequent years.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-16-2012.pdf