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XIV.14.A Statewide Accounting Policy - Capital Assets and Depreciation – XIV. Special Procedures
The State developed a comprehensive Capital Assets reporting system in compliance with Chapter 405 Laws of 1981 that monitors and reports upon the States capital assets
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv14a-statewide-accounting-policy-capital-assets-and-depreciationNFC Development Corporation – Project Approval and Monitoring (2021M-11)
… confirm the 18 businesses that agreed to create or retain a total of 96 positions actually did so. Three of the eight loans reviewed had delinquent payments totaling …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/local-development-corporation/2021/05/28/nfc-development-corporation-project-approval-and-monitoringTown of Humphrey – Financial Management (2013M-116)
… our audit was to evaluate the Town’s budgeting practices for the period January 1, 2008, through April 8, 2013. … The elected five-member Town Board is responsible for managing Town operations. The Town’s 2013 budgeted … that overall, they were reasonable and supported, except for sales tax and fund balance estimates in the general fund. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/07/19/town-humphrey-financial-management-2013m-116Analytical Reviews – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… It is important for the claims audit function to be viewed as more than just a claim-by-claim review and to consider the function in the broader scope of your … of vendor payment summary records or reports can alert you to changes in expenditure trends and areas for possible …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/analytical-reviewsTown of Orange – Budget Review (B20-2-14)
… [ read complete report - pdf ] Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our … was to determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the Town’s adopted budget for the … the potential impact the COVID-19 pandemic (pandemic) may have on the Town’s finances. General and highway fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/01/08/town-orange-budget-review-b20-2-14Who Is Responsible? – Travel and Conference Expense Management
… and accountability of travel and conference expenses in accordance with board policies: Management officials (or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/travel-conference-expense/who-responsibleEast Islip Union Free School District - Financial Condition Management (2020M-24)
… financial condition. Key Findings The District’s general fund balance increased by $12.9 million (141 percent) from … completed fiscal years, the District reported unassigned fund balance equal to 4 percent of the ensuing year’s appropriations. However, when unused appropriated fund balance is added back, unassigned fund balance exceeds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/05/01/east-islip-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-managementVillage 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-29Canastota Central School District - Financial Condition Management (2019M-174)
… in most of the appropriated fund balance not being needed to fund operations. The tax certiorari reserve was overfunded … exceeded the statutory limit ranging from 7.2 percent to 10.9 percent. Key Recommendations Adopt annual budgets … that contain realistic estimates and develop a plan to reduce the amount of surplus fund balance. Account for and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/11/08/canastota-central-school-district-financial-condition-management-2019mEast Irondequoit Central School District - Payroll and Leave Accruals (2019M-92)
… break on 297 of 315 days, resulting in overtime or extra pay. Errors occurred in the leave records maintained for 13 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/11/15/east-irondequoit-central-school-district-payroll-and-leave-accruals-2019mAmherst Central School District –Financial Condition (2016M-167)
… Purpose of Audit The objective of our audit was to review the District’s management of financial activities … budget status reports and review fund balance projections to develop the ensuing year’s budget and to monitor the District’s financial condition. Ensure that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/09/02/amherst-central-school-district-financial-condition-2016m-167Eaton No. 1 Fire District – Board Oversight (2024M-4)
… or maintain appropriate records and reports. The Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) did not: Ensure basic … reconciliations were performed. Ensure that the District’s required annual financial reports (AFRs) were filed in a timely manner. Conduct an annual audit of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2024/05/17/eaton-no-1-fire-district-board-oversight-2024m-4Village of Holley – Financial Condition of the Water and Sewer Funds (2014M-334)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the financial condition of the Village’s water and sewer funds for the period June 1, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2015/04/03/village-holley-financial-condition-water-and-sewer-funds-2014m-334St. Lawrence County Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2021M-151)
… whether the St. Lawrence County Industrial Development Agency (SLCIDA) Board appropriately evaluated projects before … projects we reviewed before approval or verify actual employment results for one of the 10 projects after approval. … Key Recommendations Develop procedures to ensure current employment information provided in project applications is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2021/12/22/st-lawrence-county-industrial-development-agency-project-approval-and-monitoringTown of North East – Internal Controls Over Information Technology (2013M-31)
… 15, 2012. Background The Town of North East is located in Dutchess County and has a population of approximately 3,500. The elected Town Board … $1 million. Key Findings The Board does not have a written agreement with one of the Town’s IT service …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/05/03/town-north-east-internal-controls-over-information-technology-2013m-31Saratoga 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-s9-20-12Plattekill Public Library – Procurement and Investment of Funds (2020M-143)
… Library (Library) Board of Trustees (Board) made purchases in compliance with its procurement policy and invested in accordance with statutory requirements and its adopted … invested. Key Recommendations Ensure purchases are made in accordance with the procurement policy. Update the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2021/04/16/plattekill-public-library-procurement-and-investment-funds-2020m-143Village of Pelham – Information Technology (2016M-410)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether Village officials … 1, 2015 through August 11, 2016. Background The Village of Pelham is located in the Town of Pelham in Westchester …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2017/04/07/village-pelham-information-technology-2016m-410Town of Erin – Town Clerk and Justice Operations (2016M-315)
… 1, 2015 through June 17, 2016. Background The Town of Erin located in Chemung County and has a population of … and Justice's records on an annual basis. … Town of Erin Town Clerk and Justice Operations 2016M315 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2017/11/21/town-erin-town-clerk-and-justice-operations-2016m-315Town of Berkshire – Justice Court Operations (2016M-425)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the internal controls over the Court’s financial … collections for those cases where defendants failed to appear in Court, and these outstanding tickets equate to approximately $33,000 in unearned revenues for the Town. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2017/11/20/town-berkshire-justice-court-operations-2016m-425