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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-depreciationTown of Humphrey – Financial Management (2013M-116)
… April 8, 2013. Background The Town of Humphrey is located in Cattaraugus County and has a population of approximately … supported, except for sales tax and fund balance estimates in the general fund. The Board has been adopting budgets that consistently underestimate sales tax revenues. In addition, on an annual basis, the Board appropriates fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/07/19/town-humphrey-financial-management-2013m-116New York State Comptroller DiNapoli: Statement on Arrest of Morris Central School District Official
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli released a statement today after the arrest of Kristina Hand, former treasurer of … State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli released a statement today after the arrest of Kristina Hand former treasurer of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-arrest-morris-central-school-district-officialSaratoga County Probation Department – Restitution Payments (S9-20-12)
… did not make reasonable efforts to locate victims. For example, 238 outstanding checks totaling $22,279 were not … Recommendations Establish adequate policies and procedures for enforcing and monitoring restitution obligations. Provide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2021/12/14/saratoga-county-probation-department-restitution-payments-s9-20-12St. Lawrence County Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2021M-151)
… [ read complete report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether the St. Lawrence … information for 10 approved projects to monitor actual vs. proposed investment. Key Recommendations Develop …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2021/12/22/st-lawrence-county-industrial-development-agency-project-approval-and-monitoringSouth Lewis Central School District – Conflicts of Interest (2021M-3)
… capital project. They both worked on the project as part of their private employment and the District paid $3.2 … $17,446. Due to deficiencies in the District’s conflict of interest disclosure forms and procedures for consulting … the Board members failed to acknowledge they had conflicts of interest, as required. Key Recommendations Ensure that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/07/30/south-lewis-central-school-district-conflicts-interest-2021m-3Village of Waterford – Board Oversight (2022M-70)
… prepared, retained and reviewed. Ensure all claims paid in advance were for allowable purposes, audit claims paid in advance of audit at the next regular Board meeting, or ensure annual audits were conducted in a timely manner. Key Recommendations Establish sufficient …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2022/07/29/village-waterford-board-oversight-2022m-70Minisink Valley Central School District – Medicaid Reimbursements (2022M-80)
… would have realized revenues totaling $93,966 (50 percent of the Medicaid reimbursements). Between July 1, 2020 and … However, officials did not provide the vendor with all of the documentation needed for the vendor to properly file …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/08/19/minisink-valley-central-school-district-medicaid-reimbursements-2022m-80Plattekill Public Library – Procurement and Investment of Funds (2020M-143)
… required quotes were obtained for the purchase of security cameras. Adopt a procurement policy that included professional services. As a result, officials did not seek competition for six professional service providers receiving payments totaling …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2021/04/16/plattekill-public-library-procurement-and-investment-funds-2020m-143Eaton No. 1 Fire District – Board Oversight (2024M-4)
… complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Eaton No. 1 Fire District (District) officials adequately monitored financial activity and ensured appropriate records and reports were maintained. … activities or maintain appropriate records and reports. The Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) did not: Ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2024/05/17/eaton-no-1-fire-district-board-oversight-2024m-4Gilboa-Conesville Central School District – Fund Balance Management (2022M-175)
… Education (Board) and officials effectively managed fund balance. Key Findings The Board and District officials did not effectively manage the District’s fund balance. As a result, they were not transparent with … an average of $585,636, or 6 percent and appropriated fund balance that was not used. Surplus fund balance exceeded the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/01/06/gilboa-conesville-central-school-district-fund-balance-management-2022mCandor Central School District – Separation Payments and Leave Accruals (2022M-21)
… those funds. Establish comprehensive written procedures for processing and monitoring separation payments and leave …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/01/20/candor-central-school-district-separation-payments-and-leave-accrualsVillage 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-49Brocton Central School District – Financial Management (2023M-44)
… with taxpayers and levied more taxes than necessary to fund operations . The Board and District officials: … . 3 million (8 percent) and allowed surplus fund balance to exceed the statutory limit as of June 30, 2022 by 7 … for appropriations and reserves that will be used to fund operations. Reduce surplus fund balance to comply …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/08/04/brocton-central-school-district-financial-management-2023m-44Village of East Syracuse – Board Oversight of Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2023M-79)
… receipts with deposits to help ensure cash was accounted for and records were accurate. The Board did not ensure any …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2023/08/18/village-east-syracuse-board-oversight-cash-receipts-and-disbursements-2023m-79Mexico Academy Central School District – Procurement (2023M-75)
… when purchasing goods and services as required by the District’s procurement policy. As a result, officials … not: Seek competition when procuring professional services for occupational and physical therapy, legal, music therapy, advising and architectural services from seven …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/08/25/mexico-academy-central-school-district-procurement-2023m-75Town of Rodman – Town Clerk/Tax Collector (2023M-85)
… by preparing a list of liabilities and comparing it to reconciled bank balances and money on hand. As a result, … money not remitted in a timely manner remained unavailable to fund Town and Jefferson County (County) operations. The … required time frames. Remit real property tax collections to the Town Supervisor (Supervisor) or County Treasurer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/09/22/town-rodman-town-clerktax-collector-2023m-85Bolivar-Richburg Central School District - Financial Management (2019M-17)
… to taxpayers. Adopt a comprehensive written reserve policy, including plans for the use of reserves in accordance … our comment on an issue raised in the District’s response letter. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/06/07/bolivar-richburg-central-school-district-financial-management-2019m-17Gates-Chili Central School District - Financial Management (2019M-53)
… report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Board and District officials adopted realistic budgets and effectively managed fund balance and reserves. Key Findings District officials circumvented … Determine whether the Board and District officials adopted realistic budgets and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/06/21/gates-chili-central-school-district-financial-management-2019m-53East Irondequoit Central School District - Payroll and Leave Accruals (2019M-92)
… occurred in the leave records maintained for 13 of the 26 (50 percent) employees tested. Key Recommendations … time sheets prior to paying employees. Ensure overtime is approved prior to employees working overtime and monitor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/11/15/east-irondequoit-central-school-district-payroll-and-leave-accruals-2019m