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Analytical Reviews – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… been inappropriately incurred. Periodic reviews of vendor payment summary records or reports can alert you to changes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/analytical-reviewsWho 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-responsibleCanastota Central School District - Financial Condition Management (2019M-174)
… in most of the appropriated fund balance not being needed to fund operations. The tax certiorari reserve was overfunded … exceeded the statutory limit ranging from 7.2 percent to 10.9 percent. Key Recommendations Adopt annual budgets … that contain realistic estimates and develop a plan to reduce the amount of surplus fund balance. Account for 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)
… should: Consider automating the time keeping system to reduce calculation errors. Obtain proper approved time sheets prior to paying employees. Ensure overtime is approved prior to employees working overtime and monitor lunch breaks. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/11/15/east-irondequoit-central-school-district-payroll-and-leave-accruals-2019mGates-Chili Central School District - Financial Management (2019M-53)
… as a funding source. The tax certiorari and unemployment insurance reserves were overfunded by $2.86 million as of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/06/21/gates-chili-central-school-district-financial-management-2019m-53Town of Humphrey – Financial Management (2013M-116)
… practices for the period January 1, 2008, through April 8, 2013. Background The Town of Humphrey is located in … is responsible for managing Town operations. The Town’s 2013 budgeted appropriations total $557,004, funded primarily …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/07/19/town-humphrey-financial-management-2013m-116Plattekill 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-143East Islip Union Free School District - Financial Condition Management (2020M-24)
… revenues, expenditures and unassigned fund balance based on historical data and known trends. Discontinue the practice … take corrective action. Appendix B contains our comment on an issue raised in the District response. … Determine whether the Board and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/05/01/east-islip-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-managementTown of North East – Internal Controls Over Information Technology (2013M-31)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess internal controls over information technology (IT) for the period January 1, 2011, to November 15, 2012. Background The Town of North East is … policy, it has not designated responsible parties to implement the policy, nor educated Town officials and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/05/03/town-north-east-internal-controls-over-information-technology-2013m-31Saratoga County Probation Department – Restitution Payments (S9-20-12)
… $22,279 were not properly followed up on as required. In addition, officials did not make undisbursed restitution …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2021/12/14/saratoga-county-probation-department-restitution-payments-s9-20-12South Lewis Central School District – Conflicts of Interest (2021M-3)
… report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether any South Lewis Central School District (District) officials had … initiate corrective action. … Determine whether any South Lewis Central School District District officials had …
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 … County, following a joint investigation by his office, the United States Attorney for the Northern District of New York, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-arrest-morris-central-school-district-officialVillage of Dering Harbor – Board Oversight (2020M-29)
… Determine whether the Board provided adequate oversight of the Village’s financial operations. Key Findings The … through 2018-19. Underestimated revenues by a total of $151,908 (9.5 percent) and underestimated appropriations by a total of $210,126 (13.1 percent) over the past five years (2013-14 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2020/06/26/village-dering-harbor-board-oversight-2020m-29Bolivar-Richburg Central School District - Financial Management (2019M-17)
… - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Board and District officials properly managed fund balance and … use of reserves in accordance with applicable statutes. District officials generally agreed with our recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/06/07/bolivar-richburg-central-school-district-financial-management-2019m-17Eaton No. 1 Fire District – Board Oversight (2024M-4)
… officials adequately monitored financial activity and ensured appropriate records and reports were maintained. Key Findings District … we reviewed, 55 claims totaling $116,846 (56 percent) had one or more exceptions. Adhere to statutory requirements by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2024/05/17/eaton-no-1-fire-district-board-oversight-2024m-4Town of Vestal – Capital Acquisitions (2013M-78)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Town’s planning and financing process for … relied on annual requests from department heads seeking to fulfill their immediate capital needs and primarily issued debt to finance the capital expenditures they approved. As a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/06/14/town-vestal-capital-acquisitions-2013m-78Minisink 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-80Village of Waterford – Board Oversight (2022M-70)
… - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Village of Waterford (Village) Board (Board) provided adequate oversight of financial operations. Key Findings The Board did not provide adequate oversight of financial operations. Specifically, the Board did not: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2022/07/29/village-waterford-board-oversight-2022m-70Lindenhurst Union Free School District – Collections (2024M-24)
… being reported. Key Recommendations Maintain a log which records the date, amount and payor of program funds received. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/07/19/lindenhurst-union-free-school-district-collections-2024m-24Opinion 99-13
… structure is unheated and seasonal) -- Rates (requirements for building permit fees) TOWN LAW, §§130(1), 138, 261; EXECUTIVE LAW, §381: Town permit fees must bear a direct relation to the costs of issuing the permit and … for the classification. Generally, this Office does not evaluate the validity of the basis for particular …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-99-13