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West Albany Fire District – Credit Card Purchases (2017M-15)
… whether credit card purchases were approved in advance and related claims included adequate supporting documentation … District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from the Town of Colonie in Albany County. The … made with the District’s credit cards. Establish a clear and consistent process for staff to follow when obtaining …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/03/31/west-albany-fire-district-credit-card-purchases-2017m-15City of Olean Housing Authority – Board Oversight (2016M-93)
… evaluate Board oversight of certain financial activities for the period July 1, 2013 through January 5, 2016. … County. The Authority, which provides low-rent housing for qualified individuals, is governed by a seven-member Board of Commissioners. Appropriations for the operating budget for the 2015-16 fiscal year totaled …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2016/07/29/city-olean-housing-authority-board-oversight-2016m-93Seneca County Probation Department – Restitution Payments (S9-20-7)
… the court when a probationer violated the court order and disbursed victim restitution payments promptly and appropriately. Key Findings Department officials did not … entitled. Officials did not establish adequate policies and procedures to enforce and monitor restitution …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2021/12/14/seneca-county-probation-department-restitution-payments-s9-20-7Town of Edinburg – Justice Court Operations (2014M-226)
… The Town of Edinburg is located in Saratoga County and has a population of approximately 1,200. The Town is … Findings Bank reconciliations, month-end accountabilities and reports submitted to the JCF were not accurate. The … appropriate action to ensure that traffic ticket fines and fees were collected in a timely manner. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2014/11/14/town-edinburg-justice-court-operations-2014m-226Examples from GASB Statement 34 - Statement of Net Assets
… Component Units ASSETS Cash and cash equivalents $ 13,597,899 $ 10,279,143 $ …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/examples-gasb-statement-34-statement-net-assetsTown of Wolcott – Financial Management (2020M-131)
… the town-wide (TW) and town-outside-village (TOV) general funds. Adopted unrealistic budgets and did not maintain … and recording revenue and expenditures in the appropriate funds. Adopt budgets with realistic estimates. Establish a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/06/11/town-wolcott-financial-management-2020m-131Fairport Public Library – Financial Management (2014M-354)
… claims audit procedures to ensure that the Board audits and approves all claims for payment before disbursements are made and ensure that a Library official certifies the payroll … plan to use the unexpended surplus funds in a manner that benefits the Library’s taxpayers. … Fairport Public Library …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2015/06/12/fairport-public-library-financial-management-2014m-354Town of North Collins – Supervisor’s Records and Reports (2015M-99)
… March 20, 2015. Background The Town of North Collins is located in Erie County and has a population of approximately 3,500. The Town is governed by four Board members and the Town Supervisor. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/09/04/town-north-collins-supervisors-records-and-reports-2015m-99Warsaw Central School District – Financial Management (2016M-278)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the District’s financial management activities for … toward the subsequent year’s budget that were not used due to a practice of overestimating appropriations. Three … and reserves. Review all reserves at least annually to determine if the amounts reserved are necessary and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/12/16/warsaw-central-school-district-financial-management-2016m-278Northeastern Clinton Central School District – Payroll (2016M-76)
Northeastern Clinton Central School District Payroll 2016M76
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/17/northeastern-clinton-central-school-district-payroll-2016m-76Brighton Central School District – Separation Payments (2016M-119)
… to. District officials did not have written policies or procedures in place to provide guidance to employees and … sufficiently supported. The claims auditor did not review or approve any of the separation payment calculations before …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/01/brighton-central-school-district-separation-payments-2016m-119Lancaster Central School District – Financial Condition (2016M-101)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the District’s financial condition for the period … The Lancaster Central School District (District) is located in the Towns of Lancaster, Cheektowaga and Elma in … operates seven schools with approximately 5,700 students, is governed by an elected seven-member Board of Education. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/15/lancaster-central-school-district-financial-condition-2016m-101Friendship Central School District –Procurement (2016M-175)
… Purpose of Audit The objective of our audit was to examine the District’s procurement procedures for the … requirements of this policy or require District officials to properly document compliance when they sought competition. … Recommendations Review and revise its procurement policy to include clear language addressing the procurement of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/09/02/friendship-central-school-district-procurement-2016m-175Town of Exeter – Town Supervisor's Records and Reports (2024M-25)
… maintained due to carrying over unsupported balances for interfund activity, receivables and cash balances from … The Supervisor did not provide the Board with his records for audit, as required by New York State Town Law (Town Law) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/05/31/town-exeter-town-supervisors-records-and-reports-2024m-25Washington County – Consumer Protection: Accuracy of Weights and Measures (S9-24-4)
… testing of all weighing and measuring devices used to price goods and whether complete records were maintained. … not inspected as required. There was no system in place to maintain a complete and accurate master list of businesses … officials agreed with our findings and indicated they plan to initiate corrective action. … Determine whether the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2024/09/03/washington-county-consumer-protection-accuracy-weights-and-measures-s9-24-4Wallace Fire District – Board Oversight (2024M-126)
… funds are not adequately safeguarded and not spent in a prudent and economical manner. For example, the Board … purchased a vehicle that was not the most prudent or in the best interest of taxpayers (Figure 3). The Board did … reports. The Board adopted an unrealistic budget resulting in an operating surplus totaling $45,274. The Treasurer has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/04/04/wallace-fire-district-board-oversight-2024m-126State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… (with board-authorized budgets totaling $20.8 million) to ensure that costs were kept within the authorized budget. … the supervisor did not review any of the disbursements to ensure they were accurate and made for appropriate … The supervisor also did not review canceled check images to ensure they agreed to the board-approved abstract. Brocton …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsCUNY Bulletin No. CU-514
… OSC will increase the biweekly deduction for Union Dues (Code 231) and Agency Shop Fee (Code 220) for titles listed below: Title New Biweekly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-514-international-brotherhood-teamsters-local-237-dues-andRetirement System Membership – State Police Plan
… New York State Police and Fire Retirement System (PFRS) is mandatory. Employers are responsible for enrolling new …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1518/retirement-system-membershipRetirement System Membership – Regional State Park Police Plan
… Police officers and paid firefighters working for employers that participate in the New York State and Local Police and Fire Retirement … and Historical Preservation, coverage in this special plan is automatic. … Regional State Park Police Plan information …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1867/retirement-system-membership