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State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Expansion of Geneva-Based RealEats into New Facility
… results and shows significant potential as demand for online meal services increases. We’re proud to help this New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-expansion-geneva-based-realeats-new-facilityTown of Indian Lake – Reserves and Justice Court Operations (2014M-330)
… to examine internal controls over the Towns Justice Courts fi …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2015/03/06/town-indian-lake-reserves-and-justice-court-operations-2014m-330Selected Aspects of Bus Fleet Maintenance Report (Follow-Up)
… examined whether the MTA (1) has standards and procedures for the maintenance of its bus fleet, (2) performs bus … given 30 days after the issuance of the follow-up review to provide information on any actions that are planned to address the unresolved issues discussed in this review. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/07/11/selected-aspects-bus-fleet-maintenance-report-followAccounts Payable Advisory No. 22
… Subject: Importance of Referencing a Contract Number on a Purchase Order or Voucher Guidance: All Business … Importance of Referencing a Contract Number on a Purchase Order or Voucher …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/22-referencing-contract-numberAccounts Payable Advisory No. 23
… should save the voucher, go to the Invoice tab, click the ”Withholding” link, and then un-check the “Withholding Applicable” field. Bulkload Business Unit OSC has … whose payments from bulkload Business Units had the wrong “Withholding Codes.”OSC requests all bulkload Business Units …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/23-properly-coding-vouchers-withholdingAccounts Payable Advisory No. 50
… Subject: Obtaining early payment discounts from vendors. Reference: Guide to Financial … (GFO) Chapter XII, Section 5.F – Selecting the Appropriate Payment Terms Guidance: An early payment discount is an incentive (in the form of a reduction … Obtaining early payment discounts from vendors …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/50-early-payment-discountsSouth Glens Falls Central School District - Fund Balance (2018M-90)
… complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the District accurately reported fund balance and other related accounts, and whether fund balance was within the statutory limit. Key Findings Unrestricted fund balance … Determine whether the District accurately reported fund balance and other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/04/05/south-glens-falls-central-school-district-fund-balance-2018m-90Hancock Fire Department - Financial Operations (2018M-236)
… and disbursements were proper. Key Findings The Board President (President) did not publicly disclose, in writing, … The Treasurer did not keep adequate documentation for 55 disbursements totaling $38,500. Key Recommendations … delinquent payments. The Board should require more support for collections, such as tickets or receipts. The finance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2019/05/03/hancock-fire-department-financial-operations-2018m-236Tioga County Industrial Development Agency - Project Approval and Monitoring (2019M-190)
… (Administrator) properly approved and monitored tax abatement and revolving loan projects. Key Findings The Board … Board and the Administrator did not properly monitor tax abatement and loan projects. The Board did not require the … Administrator properly approved and monitored tax abatement and revolving loan projects …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2019/12/20/tioga-county-industrial-development-agency-project-approvalTown of Alexandria - Redwood Water and Sewer District Charges (2019M-90)
… Determine whether the Town billed charges in the Redwood Water and Sewer Districts in accordance with Town ordinances. Key Findings Town officials did not bill water and sewer charges in accordance with Town ordinances. We found: The water ordinance did not provide a clear, consistent and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/12/13/town-alexandria-redwood-water-and-sewer-district-charges-2019m-90Village of Margaretville - Fiscal Management (2018M-78)
… fund available 1 fund balance has increased by $321,000 to $592,786 (or 167 percent of 2017 expenditures) from the … financial and capital plans or fund balance policy to plan for and finance future needs. Key Recommendations … agreed with our recommendations and indicated they planned to initiate corrective action. 1 Available fund balance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/08/17/village-margaretville-fiscal-management-2018m-78Town of Davenport - Transparency (2018M-85)
… and more detailed minutes and submit them to the Board for its approval. The Board should conduct a thorough and … any irregularities or deficiencies in the claims submitted for payment. Town officials generally agreed with our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/08/31/town-davenport-transparency-2018m-85Town of Bennington - Financial Management (2019M-249)
… complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Board and Town officials properly managed finances by … multiyear financial and capital plans and planning for and using fund balance. Key Findings Overall the Board … its financial management. It did not appropriately budget for certain expenditures and did not properly monitor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/03/13/town-bennington-financial-management-2019m-249Bethpage Union Free School District - Extra-Classroom Activity Funds (2019M-213)
… treasurers and advisors failed to maintain pre-numbered tickets and receipts, statement of profit and loss forms, and … Key Recommendations Ensure pre-numbered receipts and tickets are issued for all ECA fund events, and issue …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/02/07/bethpage-union-free-school-district-extra-classroom-activity-funds-2019mVillage of Arkport - Information Technology (2019M-203)
… Develop adequate IT policies and procedures. Enter into a written agreement with the IT vendor for services provided … Provide IT security awareness training to employees. In addition, sensitive IT control weaknesses were … update all IT policies and procedures to reflect changes in technology and the Village’s computing environment, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2020/01/17/village-arkport-information-technology-2019m-203Edwards-Knox Central School District – Medicaid Reimbursements (2021M-92)
… District officials: Did not claim Medicaid reimbursements for the 12 students we identified who were likely … or ensure that sufficient documentation was maintained for the eligible services provided. Key Recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/08/20/edwards-knox-central-school-district-medicaid-reimbursements-2021m-92Amityville Union Free School District – Extra-Classroom Activity Fund (2021M-87)
… each collection. Maintain ECA records, including support for collections and disbursements, for six years. District officials agreed with our findings …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/10/08/amityville-union-free-school-district-extra-classroom-activity-fund-2021mBeaver River Central School District – Collection of Real Property Taxes and Retiree Health Insurance Contributions (2021M-123)
… ] Audit Objective Determine whether Beaver River Central School District (District) officials ensured that real … Determine whether Beaver River Central School District District officials ensured that real property …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/10/22/beaver-river-central-school-district-collection-real-property-taxes-andTown of Waterloo – Financial Management (2022M-7)
… did not maintain accurate accounting records and reports. In addition, the Board did not: Implement adequate corrective …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/07/29/town-waterloo-financial-management-2022m-7Hunter-Tannersville Central School District – Network User Accounts and Information Technology Contingency Planning (2022M-125)
… written information technology (IT) contingency plan. Key Findings District officials did not adequately … network user accounts or develop a written IT contingency plan. In addition to sensitive IT control weaknesses that … Develop and adopt a comprehensive written IT contingency plan or store back-up data off site. Key Recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/11/10/hunter-tannersville-central-school-district-network-user-accounts-and