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Town of Danby – Town Clerk (2022M-08)
… manner. The Clerks: Did not identify tax collection account errors totaling $64,959 and could not account for approximately $1,000 in cash from tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/05/20/town-danby-town-clerk-2022m-08X.4 Overview – X. Guide to Vendor/Customer Management
… SECTION OVERVIEW AND POLICIES Each registered vendor in the Statewide Vendor File has its own vendor record. It is important all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-x/x4-overviewVillage of Islandia – Information Technology (2021M-100)
… report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether Village of Islandia (Village) officials ensured information … computer use policy (AUP). As a result, we found five of the nine users we audited visited websites for nonbusiness … provide the opportunity for employees to receive this type of training. Sensitive IT control weaknesses were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2021/11/12/village-islandia-information-technology-2021m-100Data Sources – 2021 Financial Condition Report
… Center for the Study of Education Policy, Illinois State University City of New York Department of Correction … Service National Association of State Budget Officers NYC Office of Management and Budget NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets NYS Department of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2021-fcr/data-sourcesTown of New Lisbon – Financial Oversight (2013M-12)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Board’s oversight of the Town’s financial … aspects of collecting and recording taxes and fees paid to her office. All of these duties were performed during 2011 … annual audit. Key Recommendations Audit all claims prior to their payment, unless otherwise allowed by law. Provide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/04/12/town-new-lisbon-financial-oversight-2013m-12Town of Greenfield – Golf Course Collections (2021M-133)
… Objective Determine whether Town of Greenfield (Town) golf course collections were properly recorded, remitted to the bookkeeper and deposited timely. Key Findings Golf course collections were not properly recorded in the … not remitted and deposited in a timely manner. The head golf professional (golf pro) did not reconcile daily cash, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/11/24/town-greenfield-golf-course-collections-2021m-133Cheektowaga Economic Development Corporation (CEDC) – Revolving Loan Program (2021M-85)
… was unaware inadequate accounting records were maintained. In 2019, CEDC wrote off two loans with balances totaling … repayments were not properly accounted for or deposited in a timely manner. Late fees were not always properly … are properly accounted for, received and deposited in a timely manner and late fees are properly assessed and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/local-development-corporation/2021/11/05/cheektowaga-economic-development-corporation-cedc-revolvingSouth Lewis Central School District – Conflicts of Interest (2021M-3)
… disclosure forms and procedures for consulting with legal counsel when appropriate, the Board members failed to … Ensure that District officials and employees follow the legal conflicts of interest requirements. Amend the conflict … are adequately disclosed and addressed, and consult with legal counsel when appropriate. District officials agreed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/07/30/south-lewis-central-school-district-conflicts-interest-2021m-3Sidney Central School District - Financial Management (2019M-243)
… over the limit. The Board and District officials did not develop multiyear financial plans or establish targeted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/03/13/sidney-central-school-district-financial-management-2019m-243Islip Fire District – Financial Condition (2020M-25)
… the audit period. Did not properly plan for the funding of and spending from reserves. In addition, the Board … Adopt a fund balance policy that addresses the level of fund balance to be maintained in the operating fund. In …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2020/05/22/islip-fire-district-financial-condition-2020m-25Tompkins County Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2021M-143)
… Board of Directors (Board) evaluated projects prior to approval and subsequently monitored the performance of … Key Findings While the Board evaluated projects prior to their approval, Board members should improve TCIDA’s efforts to monitor businesses’ job performance and tax exemptions. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2021/12/17/tompkins-county-industrial-development-agency-project-approval-and-monitoringContract Advisory No. 29
… agencies, that have been authorized by another agency, to act as a Host Agency to administer contract transactions, amendment transactions, … Submission System (EDSS) Hosting Access (AC3347) Guide to Financial Operations XI.2.E.3 Electronic Submission of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/contract-advisory/29-electronic-documents-submission-system-edss-host-agencyCity of Binghamton – Joint Sewage Treatment Facility Capital Project Planning and Monitoring (2020M-170)
… a $15 million interest-free loan and securing grants to fund 27 percent of Project costs. Withholding payments to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2021/07/09/city-binghamton-joint-sewage-treatment-facility-capital-project-planning-andTown of Owasco – Highway Department (2020M-128)
… and 234 claims totaling $96,900 did not have documentation to support a business purpose. Town officials did not … Superintendent (Superintendent) did not agree, in writing, to expenditures for highway repair and improvement. The … agreed with our recommendations and indicated they planned to initiate corrective action. … Determine whether Town of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/05/28/town-owasco-highway-department-2020m-128Wallkill Fire District – Inappropriate Payments and Purchase (2015M-39)
… did not perform a proper audit of claims prior to payment or ensure that adequate supporting documentation was … a cash disbursement policy that prohibits distribution or signing of blank checks. Properly audit all claims before …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2016/01/08/wallkill-fire-district-inappropriate-payments-and-purchase-2015m-39Saratoga County Probation Department – Restitution Payments (S9-20-12)
… - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether the Saratoga County (County) Probation Department (Department) officials enforced restitution … and monitor court order restitution obligations. 12 of the 30 restitution orders we reviewed had uncollected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2021/12/14/saratoga-county-probation-department-restitution-payments-s9-20-12Loan Payroll Deductions – Enhanced Reporting
… Credit Purchase (SCP) Deduction page in Retirement Online, which will list the amount to be deducted from the … Please use the new amount beginning on the next available payroll cycle so members can avoid underpayment — eliminating …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/enhanced-reporting/loan-payroll-deductionsVillage of Dering Harbor – Board Oversight (2020M-29)
… to comply with statutory requirements when presenting and adopting budgets for 2013-14 through 2018-19. … revenues by a total of $151,908 (9.5 percent) and underestimated appropriations by a total of $210,126 … fund realized operating deficits in four of the five years and general fund balance declined from $61,710 to $3,491. Did …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2020/06/26/village-dering-harbor-board-oversight-2020m-29Reporting Workers' Compensation Benefits – Legacy Reporting
… Workers’ compensation benefits can be paid to your employees in three … paid those benefits determines how you report their salary and service to us: All payments made directly to the member … Retirement Online including their earnings the number of days they worked and more …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/legacy-reporting/reporting-workers-compensation-benefitsBrighton Memorial Library – Board Oversight (2015M-116)
… The Library had accumulated over $760,000 in private funds as of the end of 2014, with no formal written plan to use the money. Most of the private funds are improperly invested at unauthorized financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2015/08/28/brighton-memorial-library-board-oversight-2015m-116