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Village of Hempstead – Budget Review (B17-7-6)
… and school districts that have been authorized to issue obligations to fund operating deficits to submit to the State … during which the local government is authorized to issue obligations and for each subsequent fiscal year during which the deficit obligations are outstanding, their proposed budget for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2017/04/14/village-hempstead-budget-review-b17-7-6Hastings-on-Hudson Union Free School District - Information Technology (2023M-104)
… ensured that unneeded network user accounts were disabled in a timely manner. Key Findings District officials did not … ensure that unneeded network user accounts were disabled in a timely manner. As a result, 21 percent of the District’s … control over other information technology (IT) functions. In addition to sensitive IT control weaknesses we …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/12/08/hastings-hudson-union-free-school-district-information-technology-2023mTown of Guilford – Budgeting (2023M-144)
… and appropriated fund balance was not used, resulting in unrestricted fund balance in the general and highway funds that exceeded the Town’s … estimated revenues by an average of $210,000 (42 percent) in the general fund and $180,000 (17 percent) in the highway …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/03/08/town-guilford-budgeting-2023m-144South Kortright Central School District – Claims Audit (2023M-69)
… their claims audit process, did not verify that requests for proposals (RFPs) were solicited for seven professional service providers and the insurance … claims auditor and deputy claims auditor meet eligibility for appointment. Conduct a thorough and deliberate audit of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/10/06/south-kortright-central-school-district-claims-audit-2023m-69About this Report – 2023 Financial Condition Report
… This report provides citizens with an overview of the financial … information in an easy-to-understand format. The report also presents basic information on trends in State … economic and demographic trends affecting the State. This report fills an information need not met by the traditional, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2023-fcr/about-reportSaratoga Springs City School District – Procurement (2023M-25)
… requirements or maintain adequate supporting documentation for the purchases. This increased the risk that the District may have overpaid for goods and services and appear to have used favoritism. … $1.2 million). Maintain contract pricing documentation for 13 contracts (43 percent) totaling $471,156. Safeguard …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/09/15/saratoga-springs-city-school-district-procurement-2023m-25Groton Central School District – Financial Management (2014M-288)
… or policies for the use of the reserves. Over the last four years, the tax levy has increased by a total of … established and maintained in compliance with statutes. Stop raising more real property taxes than necessary. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/01/09/groton-central-school-district-financial-management-2014m-288Albany County Department of Weights and Measures – Potential Revenue Enhancement and Internal Controls Over Cash Receipts (2013M-278)
… not be conducting inspections of all eligible businesses in the County and fines are being imposed below the maximum …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/04/04/albany-county-department-weights-and-measures-potential-revenue-enhancement-andSelected Employee Travel Expenses
… of travel monies by selected government employees complied with rules and regulations and is free from fraud, waste and abuse. The audit covers … of travel monies by selected government employees complied with rules and regulations and is free from fraud waste and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/01/10/selected-employee-travel-expensesAssessment and Collection of Selected Fees and Penalties
… whether the Department of Labor (Department) is assessing and collecting all required fees and penalties. Our audit covered the period April 1, 2008 … through July 31, 2011. Background The Department assesses and collects a wide range of fees for various … whether the Department of Labor Department is assessing and collecting all required fees and penalties …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/05/31/assessment-and-collection-selected-fees-and-penaltiesAkron Central School District – Controls Over Compensatory Time (2014M-24)
… the District’s administration of compensatory (comp) time for the period of July 1, 2011 through December 20, 2013. … with approximately 1,440 students. Budgeted appropriations for the 2013-14 fiscal year total approximately $29.1 … documented and monitored. Discontinue allowing comp time for activities that occur during employees’ scheduled work …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/06/20/akron-central-school-district-controls-over-compensatory-time-2014m-24Review of Collecto, Inc
… was appropriate and properly supported. The $14,355 in overpayments represented services previously billed on prior invoices. The $2,664 in potential overpayments represented charges where the … staff do not approve vouchers with duplicate billings. In addition, SUNY Downstate is working with their Counsel’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/06/30/review-collecto-incTown of Poughkeepsie – Parking Violation Enforcement and Collection (2016M-416)
… parking ticket collection process for the period January 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016. Background The Town of Poughkeepsie is located in Duchess County and has a population of approximately … since September 1990. One clerk was responsible for all aspects of Court ticket functions without oversight. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/22/town-poughkeepsie-parking-violation-enforcement-and-collection-2016m-416Brocton Central School District – Claims Audit (2023M-15)
… may not have been detected and corrected. Had the Board of Education (Board) provided the claims auditor with … guidance to perform her duties, we may not have found that of the 184 claims we reviewed totaling $1 . 9 million, 100 … claims complied with the District’s procurement policy. 28 of the claims totaling approximately $66,000 also did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/08/04/brocton-central-school-district-claims-audit-2023m-15Morris Central School District – Fund Balance Management (2023M-47)
… fund balance exceeded the 4 percent statutory limit in all three fiscal years by approximately $1.1 million (10.1 … three fiscal years. For example, the balance of $508,923 in the retirement contribution for employees reserve was … surplus fund balance to comply with the statutory limit in a manner that benefits taxpayers. Develop a plan to reduce …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/07/28/morris-central-school-district-fund-balance-management-2023m-47Chappaqua Central School District - Fixed Assets (2022M-186)
… $220,708 were not recorded on the District’soriginal asset list. 18 assets totaling $25,022 did not have asset tags, as … were not removed from the District’s original asset list. Also, officials could not determine whether four assets … Key Recommendations Ensure the District’s new asset list is complete, accurate and up-to-date and that all fixed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/04/14/chappaqua-central-school-district-fixed-assets-2022m-186Rochester Academy Charter School – Credit Cards (2022M-208)
… Academy Charter School (School) officials ensured credit card charges were properly approved, supported and for School … Key Findings School officials did not ensure credit card charges were properly approved, adequately supported and … did not perform an effective and timely review of credit card charges. As a result: School officials approved and paid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2023/06/16/rochester-academy-charter-school-credit-cards-2022m-208City of Amsterdam – Treasurer’s Office Collections (2022M-203)
… report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the City of Amsterdam (City) Controller (Controller) effectively managed the … records. As a result, errors and irregularities in the City’s financial operations may not be detected. Key … city audit amsterdam treasurer collections …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2023/06/23/city-amsterdam-treasurers-office-collections-2022m-203DiNapoli: Approves $4.7 Million DOT Bridge Contract After Integrity Monitor Put in Place
… after the Department of Transportation (DOT) put an independent integrity monitor in place. “After our rejection … counties after the Department of Transportation DOT put an independent integrity monitor in place …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-approves-47-million-dot-bridge-contract-after-integrity-monitor-put-placeTown of Stony Point – Budget Review (B6-13-15)
… the accumulated deficit in the Town’s general, highway and enterprise funds as of December 31, 2003. Local Finance Law …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/10/15/town-stony-point-budget-review-b6-13-15