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Madrid-Waddington Central School District - Claims Audit Process (2019M-1)
… were adequately documented, were for appropriate purposes and were properly audited and approved prior to payment. Key Findings We reviewed 100 claims totaling $886,642 and found the claims auditor did not audit two claims … were adequately documented were for appropriate purposes and were properly audited and approved prior to payment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/03/08/madrid-waddington-central-school-district-claims-audit-process-2019m-1Wainscott Common School District - Financial Condition (2018M-237)
… Appendix B includes our comments on issues raised in the District’s response letter. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/03/29/wainscott-common-school-district-financial-condition-2018m-237Eugenio Maria de Hostos Charter School - Procurement and Dignity for All Students Act (2018M-271)
… Audit Objective Determine whether School officials: Used a competitive process to procure goods and services. Ensured … status. Fully comply with DASA requirements. While a code of conduct is posted on the School website, the code is not distributed … Determine whether School officials used a competitive process to procure goods and services and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2019/04/19/eugenio-maria-de-hostos-charter-school-procurement-and-dignity-allTown of Elizabethtown – Supervisor’s Records and Reports (2015M-346)
… 31, 2015. Background The Town of Elizabethtown is located in Essex County and has a population of approximately 1,160. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/05/06/town-elizabethtown-supervisors-records-and-reports-2015m-346Town of Ausable – Water and Sewer District Financial Operations (2015M-274)
… 2, Ausable Water District 3 and Ausable Sewer District 1 for the period January 1, 2014 through July 31, 2015. … an elected five-member Town Board. Budgeted appropriations for 2015 totaled approximately $2.1 million. Key Findings … because the Board did not develop individual budgets for each of the districts. The Town did not enter into a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/01/29/town-ausable-water-and-sewer-district-financial-operations-2015m-274Cost-Saving Ideas: School District Auditing – Audit Committee
… as a separate advisory committee or a combination of the two a district resident or nonresident Who does not … employees or service providers (see Avoiding conflict of interest ) Resources "Audit Committee Charter Guidance [pdf]," Office of the State Comptroller (includes audit committee charter …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-school-district-auditing-audit-committeeState Agencies Bulletin No. 1534
… The overtime earnings limit for 2017, 2018, and 2019 have been calculated by the New York State and Local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1534-tier-5-pensionable-overtime-earnings-limit-calendar-year-2017-employeesState Agencies Bulletin No. 1450
… earnings limit for Tier 5 Employee Retirement System (ERS) members for calendar year 2016 is $17,910.78. Background … Affected Employees Employees who are Tier 5 members of ERS Plan Type 7Y Effective Dates Institution Paychecks dated … overtime earnings limit for that year for Tier 5 ERS members as follows: ERS Overtime Limit by Calendar Year …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1450-tier-5-pensionable-overtime-earnings-limit-calendar-year-2016-employeesCity of Geneva – Financial Management (2015M-105)
… January 1, 2012 through March 31, 2015. Background The City of Geneva is located in Ontario County and has a … City of Geneva Financial Management 2015M105 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2015/08/28/city-geneva-financial-management-2015m-105Roosevelt Fire District – Fire Station Project (2015M-163)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine internal controls over the District’s fire station … procurement policy states that the Board does not need to solicit multiple quotes when procuring professional … project. Key Recommendations Amend the procurement policy to include the use of competitive methods to obtain …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/10/23/roosevelt-fire-district-fire-station-project-2015m-163Pultneyville Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2015M-80)
… County, in which it is located. The District is governed by an elected five-member Board of Fire Commissioners. … has not adopted an investment policy, which is required by State General Municipal Law. The Board does not review …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/06/26/pultneyville-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operationsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… in 2018 neither maintained nor required the bookkeeper to maintain complete, accurate and up-to-date accounting records and reports. They also did not … not review the exemptions granted by previous assessors to ensure the exemptions had the necessary supporting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsPulteney Volunteer Fire Department – Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-175)
… duties are not adequately segregated and the Board does not provide adequate oversight of the Treasurer. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/09/19/pulteney-volunteer-fire-department-controls-over-financialPlymouth Volunteer Fire Department – Missing Funds (2014M-50)
… internal controls of the Department’s financial operations for the period of January 1, 2010 through December 3, 2013. … by a Board consisting of four officers, is located in Chenango County and provides fire protection services to … of the Treasurer’s records. The Board did not adopt a code of ethics to provide standards of conduct for Department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/05/09/plymouth-volunteer-fire-department-missing-funds-2014m-50Candor Fire District – Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-268)
… to examine the District’s controls over financial activity for the period January 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014. … in which it is located. The District’s general fund budget for 2014 totals approximately $420,000. Key Findings The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/12/19/candor-fire-district-controls-over-financial-activities-2014m-268Wyoming County – Selected Financial Activities (2015M-94)
… private developer. The procurement policy does not provide clear guidance for procuring and awarding professional service contracts or contracts for insurance coverage. County officials have not adopted … Revise the procurement policy to ensure that it provides clear guidance for procuring professional services that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2015/11/20/wyoming-county-selected-financial-activities-2015m-94Broome County – Information Technology (2013M-351)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if the County’s computerized … data and assets were properly safeguarded for the period of January 1, 2012 through August 20, 2013. Background Broome …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/05/09/broome-county-information-technology-2013m-351Claryville Fire District – Budgeting Practices (2014M-59)
… 20, 2013. Background The Claryville Fire District, which is governed by an elected five-member Board of Commissioners, is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate … located in Sullivan and Ulster Counties. The District is responsible for providing equipment for the Claryville …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/05/23/claryville-fire-district-budgeting-practices-2014m-59Hughsonville Fire District – Internal Controls Over Cash Disbursements (2014M-159)
… 13, 2014. Background The Hughsonville Fire District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate … Town of Wappinger in Dutchess County. The District, which is governed by an elected five-member Board of Fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/08/08/hughsonville-fire-district-internal-controls-over-cash-disbursements-2014mHortonville Fire District – Financial Reporting (2014M-188)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the District’s controls over the recording and … The Secretary-Treasurer does not provide the Board with budget versus actual revenue and expenditure reports. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/09/26/hortonville-fire-district-financial-reporting-2014m-188