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DiNapoli: Audit Reveals Issues Behind Broome County's Fiscal Stress
From 2014 through 2016 Broome County depleted its fund balance to dangerously low levels jeopardizing public services and longterm infrastructure investments according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/dinapoli-audit-reveals-issues-behind-broome-countys-fiscal-stressMedicaid Program – Improper Managed Care Payments for Recipients With Duplicate Client Identification Numbers
… (MCOs) a monthly premium for each enrolled recipient and, in turn, the MCOs pay for services their members require. … referred to as “duplicate CINs”) during the time they are in receipt of benefits. Consistent with the Department’s … at a time. Individuals have several options for enrolling in Medicaid, including through Local Departments of Social …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/07/29/medicaid-program-improper-managed-care-payments-recipients-duplicate-client-identificationMinisink Valley Central School District – Financial Condition (2016M-26)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s financial condition for the period July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2015. Background The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/05/27/minisink-valley-central-school-district-financial-condition-2016m-26Village of Suffern – Budget Review (B17-6-8)
… reasonable. Background The Village of Suffern, located in Rockland County, issued debt not to exceed $5 million to liquidate the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2017/04/20/village-suffern-budget-review-b17-6-8Otisco Fire District – Financial Operations (2016M-415)
… of the Treasurer's records. The Treasurer did not present bank reconciliations and bank statements to the Board for review. Key Recommendations … as required by law. Ensure that the Treasurer submits bank reconciliations and bank statements monthly to the Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/02/17/otisco-fire-district-financial-operations-2016m-415Clarence Public Library – Audit of Claims (2016M-355)
… expenditures totaling $40,400 for the 2015 fiscal year and $19,567 for the 2016 fiscal year through August, and it remitted $22,398 of fine and fee revenue to the Erie County Library System in 2015. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2016/12/16/clarence-public-library-audit-claims-2016m-355Genesee Community Charter School – Revenue Billing and Collection (2013M-61)
… 15, 2013. Background The Genesee Community Charter School, located in the City of Rochester, Monroe County, is … a Board of Trustees which comprises 17 voting members. The School Leader is the chief executive officer and oversees all the school operations including the financial operations. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/05/10/genesee-community-charter-school-revenue-billing-and-collection-2013m-61City of Batavia – Awarding Contracts for Goods and Services (2013M-296)
… contracts and has not annually reviewed the procurement policy, as required by General Municipal Law (GML). We found … during our audit period for: legal services ($131,257), insurance ($73,699), engineering services ($36,915) and … professional service provider approximately $129,000 for insurance. Key Recommendations Annually review the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/01/24/city-batavia-awarding-contracts-goods-and-services-2013m-296Village of New York Mills – Justice Court (S9-14-4)
… of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if Court officials properly collected, reported and remitted moneys on behalf of the Court for the period January 1, 2012 through December 31, … governs the Village and is responsible for overseeing the Court’s general management and financial operations. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2014/08/15/village-new-york-mills-justice-court-s9-14-4Accounts Payable Advisory No. 4
… Subject: Making Payments to Verizon for Landline Phone Services Guidance: Consistent with the … Improper preparation of vouchers payable to Verizon for landline services may delay payment crediting and … Units must ensure there is a unique invoice number for each voucher. Due to Verizon’s billing cycle, Business …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/4-complex-entity-verizon-landline-servicesFund Financial Data – 2023 Financial Condition Report
… Fund financial statements provide a short-term view of … funding and spending for particular purposes. The General Fund is used to report sources of funds and expenditures that … are not required to be accounted for in another separate fund. In New York State, significant sources of funds that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2023-fcr/fund-financial-dataUtica City School District – Financial Condition (2013M-341)
… whose boundaries are the same as the City of Utica in Oneida County. The District is governed by the Board of … did not exceed the budget. However, they relied heavily on appropriations of fund balance in the budgets from 2010-11 … financial operations. Key Recommendations Reduce reliance on fund balance as a financing source and continue to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/02/28/utica-city-school-district-financial-condition-2013m-341Town of Lincoln – Financial Management (2013M-245)
… of our audit was to review the Town’s financial management for the period January 1, 2012, through December 31, 2012. … The Town’s 2012 operating expenditures totaled $212,501 for the general fund and $332,686 for the highway fund. Key Findings As of December 31, 2012, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/11/15/town-lincoln-financial-management-2013m-245Town of Laurens – Budgeting Practices (2013M-204)
… As a result, the combined unassigned fund balance for all funds had risen to more than $577,000 by the end of 2012, … determining a reasonable level of unexpended surplus funds to be maintained. Account for flood related revenues …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/11/15/town-laurens-budgeting-practices-2013m-204Town of Northampton – Financial Management and Internal Controls Over Town Clerk Receipts (2012M-233)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Town’s financial management … 1, 2011, through February 29, 2012. Background The Town of Northampton is located in Fulton County and has a … Town of Northampton Financial Management and Internal Controls …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/05/03/town-northampton-financial-management-and-internal-controls-over-town-clerk-receiptsVillage of Mastic Beach – Treasurer’s Office and Credit Cards (2014M-150)
… 2013. Background The Village of Mastic Beach is located in the Town of Brookhaven in Suffolk County and has approximately 14,900 residents. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/08/08/village-mastic-beach-treasurers-office-and-credit-cards-2014m-150City of Lockport – Fiscal Stress (2013M-330)
… of our audit was to review the City’s financial condition for the period January 1, 2012 through October 9, 2013. … elected Common Council is the legislative body responsible for managing City operations. The City’s budgeted appropriations for the 2013 fiscal year are approximately $32 million. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/12/20/city-lockport-fiscal-stress-2013m-330Hadley-Luzerne Central School District – Financial Condition (2012M-188)
… The Board adopted budgets during our scope period that cut costs by abolishing positions, outsourcing services or … is prudent. However, the District’s budgets did not cut revenues at the same pace. The District has accumulated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/01/25/hadley-luzerne-central-school-district-financial-condition-2012m-188Newstead Fire Company –Internal Controls (2014M-92)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the adequacy of Company financial controls for the period January 1, 2012 through February 18, 2014. … As a result, Company officials have no accountability for how much cash was actually collected, or how many prizes were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/06/27/newstead-fire-company-internal-controls-2014m-92County of Franklin Solid Waste Management Authority – Solid Waste and Recycling Charges and Host Community Fees (2016M-418)
… was to evaluate the Authority’s procedures over solid waste and recycling charges and determine if host community … August 31, 2016. Background The County of Franklin Solid Waste Management Authority is an independent public benefit … established to plan, develop and construct solid waste management facilities and to contract with Franklin …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2017/12/29/county-franklin-solid-waste-management-authority-solid-waste-and