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Hamlin Morton Walker Fire District – Financial Management (2023M-67)
… District (District) Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) and officials effectively managed fund balance. Key Findings The Board and officials did not effectively manage fund balance. As a result, they were not transparent with taxpayers and fund balance declined. We found: From 2020 through 2022, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2023/08/18/hamlin-morton-walker-fire-district-financial-management-2023m-67Clarendon Fire Company – Financial Activities (2023M-50)
… transactions. The Treasurer was not trained or made aware of his financial reporting duties and requirements. Officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2023/08/04/clarendon-fire-company-financial-activities-2023m-50Town of Lake Luzerne – Payroll (2022M-98)
… (Supervisor) ensured payroll payments were accurate and in accordance with Town policies. Key Findings The … Town policies. Town officials: Did not properly review and certify payroll; 15 of 54 payroll registers reviewed were … approve. Key Recommendations Ensure payrolls are reviewed and certified. Ensure timecards are complete and fully in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/07/21/town-lake-luzerne-payroll-2022m-98Williamsville Central School District – Financial Management (2022M-193)
… School District (District) Board of Education (Board) and District officials properly managed fund balance and reserves. Key Findings The Board and District officials did not properly manage the District’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/04/14/williamsville-central-school-district-financial-management-2022m-193Village of Solvay – Financial Management (2023M-49)
… (Board) and officials monitored budgets and managed the electric fund’s financial condition. Key Findings The Board … and Village officials did not develop a budget for the electric fund and adequately manage its financial condition. From 2016-17 through 2020-21, the electric fund’s total net assets declined by approximately $9 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2023/07/14/village-solvay-financial-management-2023m-49Town of Minetto – Information Technology (2022M-9)
… were adequately secured and protected against unauthorized use, access and loss. Key Findings Town officials did not ensure IT systems … were adequately secured and protected against unauthorized use, access and loss. In addition to sensitive IT control … were adequately secured and protected against unauthorized use access and loss …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/05/27/town-minetto-information-technology-2022m-9Town of Danby – Town Clerk (2022M-08)
… of the Clerk’s records. Town officials generally agreed with our findings and indicated they plan to initiate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/05/20/town-danby-town-clerk-2022m-08Weedsport Central School District – Procurement and Claims Audit (2021M-199)
… procuring goods and services. Determine whether claims had adequate supporting documentation and were properly … Determine whether claims had adequate supporting documentation and were properly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/07/01/weedsport-central-school-district-procurement-and-claims-audit-2021m-199X.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 … at 855-233-8363 or [email protected] . State agencies, in coordination with the Vendor Management Unit, are … Each registered vendor in the Statewide Vendor File has its own Vendor Record …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-x/x4-overviewLoan Payroll Deductions – Enhanced Reporting
… 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-deductionsTompkins County Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2021M-143)
… County Industrial Development Agency (TCIDA) Board of Directors (Board) evaluated projects prior to approval and subsequently monitored the performance of businesses that received financial benefits. Key Findings … is accurate. The Board did not ensure payments in lieu of taxes (PILOTs) were billed and paid in accordance with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2021/12/17/tompkins-county-industrial-development-agency-project-approval-and-monitoringBrighton Memorial Library – Board Oversight (2015M-116)
Brighton Memorial Library Board Oversight 2015M116
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2015/08/28/brighton-memorial-library-board-oversight-2015m-116Alexandria Central School District – Financial Condition Management (2020M-109)
… reserve fund policy. District officials generally agreed with our recommendations and initiated or plan to initiate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/12/30/alexandria-central-school-district-financial-condition-management-2020mTown of Decatur – Disbursement Oversight and Accounting Records and Reports (2020M-87)
… 2018 general ledger was significantly incomplete and the 2019 general ledger had several accounts misclassified. The … as required. As a result, the Board was unaware that the 2019 levy significantly exceeded the cap and did not pass the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/11/06/town-decatur-disbursement-oversight-and-accounting-records-and-reports-2020m-87Wallkill Fire District – Inappropriate Payments and Purchase (2015M-39)
… 28, 2014. Background The Wallkill Fire District is located in the Town of Shawangunk in Ulster County. The District is a district corporation of … controls over the cash disbursements process, resulting in $239,622 being inappropriately paid to the Chair’s wife; …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2016/01/08/wallkill-fire-district-inappropriate-payments-and-purchase-2015m-39Contract Advisory No. 29
… Documents Submission System (EDSS) Hosting Access (AC3347) form for the required EDSS system access. For more …
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)
… [ read complete report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether the City of … process for overseeing Project activities that included daily onsite inspections documenting: Daily onsite personnel Leak testing results for treatment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2021/07/09/city-binghamton-joint-sewage-treatment-facility-capital-project-planning-andVillage of Islandia – Information Technology (2021M-100)
… its acceptable computer use policy (AUP). As a result, we found five of the nine users we audited visited websites for nonbusiness purposes. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2021/11/12/village-islandia-information-technology-2021m-100Town of Owasco – Highway Department (2020M-128)
… whether Town of Owasco (Town) officials adequately oversaw highway purchasing, planning and interfund charges. Key Findings Town officials did not adequately oversee highway purchasing, planning and interfund charges. We found 596 highway claims totaling $349,824 that did not have an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/05/28/town-owasco-highway-department-2020m-128Sidney Central School District - Financial Management (2019M-243)
… reported fund balances exceeded its statutory limit in all three fiscal years. After adding back unused … and reduce them to reasonable levels, as appropriate, in accordance with applicable statutes. Reduce surplus fund balance in a manner that benefits District taxpayers. Develop …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/03/13/sidney-central-school-district-financial-management-2019m-243