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Village of Mayville – Online Banking (2020M-150)
… needs to ensure transactions are secure. The Board did not adopt a written online banking policy or implement … A dedicated computer was used for online banking but authorized users were not provided with security awareness training. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2021/03/05/village-mayville-online-banking-2020m-150Buffalo United Charter School - Financial Management (2018M-197)
… is responsible for the general management and control of the School’s finances. The Board did not have control over … used. Key Recommendations Negotiate changes in the terms of the management agreement with NHA to gain more control … Continue to periodically assess the terms and conditions of any management agreement to ensure it is reasonable and in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2019/03/22/buffalo-united-charter-school-financial-management-2018m-197Geneseo Central School District - Online Banking (2019M-172)
Determine whether District officials ensured online banking transactions were appropriate and secure
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/12/13/geneseo-central-school-district-online-banking-2019m-172McLean Fire District - Financial Operations (2017M-296)
… The Treasurer did not adequately secure unused check stock. Key Recommendations The Board should ensure the annual … of our audit. The Treasurer should secure District check stock. District officials agreed with our recommendations and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2018/10/05/mclean-fire-district-financial-operations-2017m-296Town of Milo - Real Property Tax Exemption Administration (2018M-210)
… Assessor: Granted exemptions without applications, renewal forms or other supporting documentation. Incorrectly … calculated granted exemptions. Did not report the transfer of property with exemptions to the County as … and continue to meet eligibility requirements. Report the transfer of property with exemptions to the County to ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/01/18/town-milo-real-property-tax-exemption-administration-2018m-210Town of Bath - Real Property Tax Exemptions Administration (2018M-209)
… not report the transfer of all property with exemptions to the County as required. Key Recommendations The Assessor … authorized, supported, accurately calculated and continue to meet eligibility requirements. Report the transfer of property with exemptions to the County to ensure the new owner is billed for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/01/25/town-bath-real-property-tax-exemptions-administration-2018m-209Hudson Falls Central School District - Retiree Insurance Contributions (2018M-18)
… September 2017) to determine whether contributions paid to the District were largely deposited timely and intact. We … timely and accurately. There were no recommendations as a result of this audit. District officials agreed with our findings. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/06/01/hudson-falls-central-school-district-retiree-insurance-contributionsBeaver Dams Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. - Financial Activities (2018M-17)
… Key Findings The Board has not provided adequate oversight of financial activity. Treasurers did not maintain complete, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2018/06/15/beaver-dams-volunteer-fire-company-inc-financial-activitiesTioga Central School District – Cash Management (2020M-83)
… District officials disagreed with certain aspects of our findings and recommendations, but indicated they have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/11/13/tioga-central-school-district-cash-management-2020m-83Town of Patterson - Recycling Center Cash Receipts (2019M-237)
… supported, recorded and remitted timely and intact (in the same form and amount as received). Key Findings Cash … in discrepancies with 44 of 76 remittances (58 percent) to the Town Clerk. Center cash collection records were … issued and three pressnumbered receipts were missing from the receipt books. Key Recommendations Ensure that cash …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/03/20/town-patterson-recycling-center-cash-receipts-2019m-237Fallsburg Central School District - Fund Balance Management (2020M-12)
… appropriations from 2016-17 through 2018-19, resulting in over $5 million in appropriated fund balance not being used to finance … exceeded the statutory 4 percent limit each of the last three fiscal years ranging from 12.1 percent to 16.7 percent. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/05/08/fallsburg-central-school-district-fund-balance-management-2020m-12Town of Mooers - Cash Management (2020M-36)
… maximized. Had the Supervisor invested available funds in a financial institution with higher available interest … funds for investment. Ensure available funds are invested in a manner, within legal limits, to maximize interest … B includes our comment on an issue that was raised in the Town’s response letter. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/06/05/town-mooers-cash-management-2020m-36Town of Dayton - Supervisor's Records and Reports (2019M-189)
… complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Town Supervisor (Supervisor) maintains complete and accurate financial records and reports. Key Findings The Supervisor: Did not maintain complete and accurate … not issue receipts. Did not submit an annual accounting to the Board for its audit of the Supervisor’s records. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/01/31/town-dayton-supervisors-records-and-reports-2019m-189Village of Victory – Audit Follow Up (2010M-35-F)
… was to assess the Village’s progress, as of February 2013, in implementing our recommendations in the audit report released in August 2010. Background The … were partially implemented and two recommendations were not implemented. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/04/05/village-victory-audit-follow-2010m-35-fDutchess County Water and Wastewater Authority – Cash Receipts (2016M-360)
… that was established in 1991 by an act of the New York State Legislature, at the request of Dutchess County. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2016/11/25/dutchess-county-water-and-wastewater-authority-cash-receipts-2016m-360Washington-Saratoga-Warren-Hamilton-Essex Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Procurement (2016M-33)
… component districts educate approximately 42,500 students in Washington, Saratoga, Warren, Hamilton and Essex counties. … policy, and as a result, goods and services were procured in a prudent and economical manner. Key Recommendations There are no recommendations in this report. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2016/04/29/washington-saratoga-warren-hamilton-essex-board-cooperative-educational-services2017 Financial Condition Report – 2017 Financial Condition Report
… York State’s short-term financial condition has improved in recent years, but concerns are on the horizon. As the United States enters … latest financial projections contain projected budget gaps in the next three fiscal years that average more than $5.9 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2017-fcrTown of Hillsdale – Justice Court Operations (2014M-312)
… June 23, 2014. Background The Town of Hillsdale is located in Columbia County and has approximately 1,900 residents. The … governed by an elected five-member Town Board, maintains a Justice Court with two elected Justices and an appointed Court clerk. The Court collected $77,277 in fines, fees and surcharges during our audit period. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2015/02/13/town-hillsdale-justice-court-operations-2014m-312Accounts Payable Advisory No. 13
… amounts; and Assurance that total expenditure against a PO does not go over the total encumbrance. Agencies that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/13-voucher-matching-process-required-sfsUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-45
… bargaining unit eligible for this deduction. Employees in Bargaining Units F8 and S9 are now eligible. Affected Employees Employees in Bargaining Unit SY represented by New York State Supreme …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-45-voluntary-insurance-program-certain-employees-unified-court