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Waterford Volunteer Fire Department – Cash Disbursements (2015M-78)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review internal controls over the Department’s cash … organization that provides fire protection services to the Village of Waterford, Saratoga County. The Village … contracts with the Town of Waterford, Saratoga County, to provide services to portions of the Town located outside …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/06/19/waterford-volunteer-fire-department-cash-disbursements-2015mJohnsburg Central School District - Extra-Classroom Activity Funds (2018M-150)
… Audit Objective Determine whether extra-classroom activity funds were adequately safeguarded and collections and … employees did not submit any documentation to show how funds from 10 cash advances totaling $19,997 were spent. The … of cash advances and prepare reconciliations to ensure funds spent are supported by adequate documentation and for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/02/01/johnsburg-central-school-district-extra-classroom-activity-funds-2018mChenango Fire Company – Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-290)
… 2013 through September 9, 2014. Background The Company is incorporated under New York State Not-For-Profit Corporation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/12/24/chenango-fire-company-controls-over-financial-activities-2014mCassadaga Valley Central School District - Financial Management (2018M-110)
… fund balance. Reduce the unrestricted fund balance to within the statutory limit and use excess funds to fund onetime expenditures and needed reserves or reduce … a more comprehensive reserve policy and review reserves to determine whether the balances are necessary and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/08/31/cassadaga-valley-central-school-district-financial-management-2018m-110Aurora-Colden Fire District No. 6 – Financial Activity (2017M-208)
… distinct and separate from the Towns of Aurora and Colden in Erie County. The District, which is governed by an elected five-member Board of Fire Commissioners, had … and retain quotes and bid documentation for purchases in accordance with the purchasing policy. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/12/29/aurora-colden-fire-district-no-6-financial-activity-2017m-208Vendor File Advisory No. 1
… may be entered on Address Line 1 through the e-supplier portal when adding or editing addresses. If vendors have … (GFO), Chapter X, Section 3.A - Online Vendor Add Portal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/vendor-file-advisory/1-regarding-doing-business-dbaCity of Mount Vernon – Building Department Fees and Fines (2014M-65)
… examine the City’s procedures for collecting and enforcing building violation fees and fines for the period January 1, … Findings The City did not resolve more than 80 percent of building violations issued during the audit period. The Law Department did not pursue collection for all unpaid building violation fines. Key Recommendations Develop and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/07/03/city-mount-vernon-building-department-fees-and-fines-2014m-65Operational Advisory No. 7
… Agency Contact Data Guidance: The purpose of this advisory is to request each Business Unit review the address and … or as BUs were established in the system. This information is used for many purposes during day-to-day operations … In an effort to ensure all financial correspondence is properly routed, OSC is coordinating an effort to update …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/operational-advisory/7-agency-contact-updateMontezuma Volunteer Fire Department - Financial Operations (2018M-23)
… Key Findings The bylaws provide limited guidance to enable Department officials to adequately oversee financial operations. The Department … adopt and implement written policies and procedures to control and monitor the Department’s financial operations. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2018/05/11/montezuma-volunteer-fire-department-financial-operations-2018mCity of Tonawanda - Information Technology (2018M-146)
… implemented procedures to properly monitor computer use. City officials did not maintain an inventory of IT assets. City employees were not provided with IT security awareness … IT control weaknesses were communicated confidentially to City officials. Key Recommendations Establish an acceptable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2018/11/21/city-tonawanda-information-technology-2018m-146Finn Academy: An Elmira Charter School - Information Technology (2018M-141)
… officials did not provide IT security awareness training to employees. The Board did not develop a disaster recovery … IT control weaknesses were communicated confidentially to officials. Key Recommendations Adopt written IT policies … Provide periodic IT security awareness training to personnel who use IT resources, including the importance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2018/11/02/finn-academy-elmira-charter-school-information-technology-2018m-141Village of Ballston Spa - Financial Condition (2017M-256)
… Village of Ballston Spa Financial Condition 2018M256 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/10/05/village-ballston-spa-financial-condition-2017m-256Town of Carrollton – Justice Court Operations (2018M-21)
… Audit Objective Determine whether Justice Court (Court) fines and fees were properly accounted for. Key … total of approximately $6,340 as of October 12, 2017, and Court officials were unable to determine the composition of … Town of Carrollton Justice Court Operations 2018M21 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2018/05/11/town-carrollton-justice-court-operations-2018m-21City of Yonkers – Procurement of Professional Services (2017M-268)
… $546 million. Key Finding City officials did not seek competition when procuring professional services from 22 … revise its procurement policy to require City officials to seek competition when contracting for professional services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2018/02/23/city-yonkers-procurement-professional-services-2017m-268Jefferson Community College – Procurement (2017M-156)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the procurement of goods and services … not address insurance coverage and competitive methods to procure it. Key Recommendation Revise the College’s purchasing policy to include a method to seek competition for insurance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/community-college/2017/10/27/jefferson-community-college-procurement-2017m-156Saratoga Youth Recreation – Financial Activities (2016M-258)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether controls were adequate to ensure that the Program’s financial activity was properly … and the Town of Saratoga through intermunicipal agreements to operate youth development programs for children residing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/joint-activity/2016/10/28/saratoga-youth-recreation-financial-activities-2016m-258State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… New York State Health Insurance Program: UnitedHealthcare (UHC): Improper Payments for Medical Services Designated By Modifier Code 59 (Follow-Up) … statistical sampling techniques, auditors estimated that UHC overpaid between $1.6 million and $5.2 million for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsOpinion 98-11
… AND ASSESSMENTS -- Interest and Penalties (where last day of interest-free period falls on a Saturday, Sunday or … 925-a; GENERAL CONSTRUCTION LAW, §25-a: When the last day of the penalty-free period for the payment of real … Whether real property tax payments postmarked day after the last day for tax payments wo penalty is timely …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-11Opinion 97-24
… by members of the "auxiliary" of an incorporated fire company located within a fire district) GENERAL MUNICIPAL … of the "auxiliary" of an incorporated volunteer fire company located in a fire district may not participate in a … award program established for the members of the fire company unless they have been approved as members of the fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-24State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… from 16 vendors totaling $131,276 that were not subject to competitive bidding requirements. Officials also did not … York state contract, resulting in $2,182 being overpaid to the vendor. Downsville Central School District – Claims … $1.2 million lacked adequate detail or were not submitted to the director of facilities for approval. Payments to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits