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Allegany Engine Company, Inc. – Internal Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-176)
… provides fire protection services within the Town and mutual aid to surrounding areas. Disbursements during 2013 totaled …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2015/01/16/allegany-engine-company-inc-internal-controls-over-financial-activities-2014m-176Tupper Lake Central School District – Financial Condition (2014M-151)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the District’s financial condition for the period … relied on significant amounts of appropriated fund balance to finance operations. The Board did not adopt a policy … level of unassigned fund balance that should be maintained to prepare for any unanticipated expenditures and/or revenue …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/08/29/tupper-lake-central-school-district-financial-condition-2014m-151Owego Apalachin Central School District – Capital Project and Financial Condition (2014M-109)
… Apalachin Central School District (District) is located in the Towns of Candor, Newark Valley, Nichols, Tioga and Owego in Tioga County. The District, which is governed by an … estimates for expenditures and use of fund balance in the annual District budget. Even though the amount of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/08/22/owego-apalachin-central-school-district-capital-project-and-financialSouth Jefferson Central School District – Community Services (2016M-343)
… and Worth in Jefferson County; the Town of Boylston in Oswego County; and the Town of Pinckney in Lewis County. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/06/02/south-jefferson-central-school-district-community-services-2016m-343Odessa-Montour Central School District – Financial Condition (2016M-71)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s financial condition for the period July 1, 2012 through February 2, 2016. Background …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/15/odessa-montour-central-school-district-financial-condition-2016m-71Contract Advisory No. 12
… to OSC for audit and approval from the New York State Grants Gateway system (Gateway). The e-Documents system will … creating an SFS contract transaction. The attached list of Grants Electronic Contracting Pointers provides additional … for contract development and submission, refer to the Grants Reform website . References: Additional information …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/contract-advisory/12-electronic-contracting-grants-gateway-transactionsCortland Enlarged City School District – Oversight of Financial Operations (2012M-230)
… audit was to determine whether the Superintendent and the Director of Business Services provided adequate fiscal … $45.1 million. Key Findings The former Superintendent and Director of Business Services did not provide sufficient … revenues due. Key Recommendations Ensure that the Director of Business Services and Treasurer assign financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/02/01/cortland-enlarged-city-school-district-oversight-financial-operationsVillage of Port Byron – Financial Monitoring and Information Technology (2014M-116)
… security, breach notification, disaster recovery and online banking. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/08/15/village-port-byron-financial-monitoring-and-information-technology-2014m-116Seymour Public Library District – Over-the-Counter Cash Receipts (2015M-102)
… waiving fines and fees. The Director does not generate a daily cash report from the System to assist in reconciling daily fine and fee collections or to review the waived … fines and fees. Require that the Director generate a daily cash report from the System and reconcile collections …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2015/07/24/seymour-public-library-district-over-counter-cash-receipts-2015m-102Town of Hempstead Sanitary District Number 14 – Board Oversight (2017M-40)
… guidelines and monitoring. The Board did not ensure that bank reconciliations were performed. Claims to be paid were … In accordance with General Municipal Law, adopt a code of ethics, an investment policy and a comprehensive … amount approved to be paid by the Treasurer. Prepare and file the District’s annual financial report with OSC in a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2017/06/02/town-hempstead-sanitary-district-number-14-board-oversight-2017m-40Town of Mohawk – Records and Reports (2013M-113)
… was to review the Supervisor’s accounting records and reports for the period July 1, 2011, through December 31, … fund balances, results of operations, or prepare accurate reports that would allow the Board to adequately monitor the … Although the Supervisor prepared and remitted monthly reports to the Board and AUDs to OSC, these reports were not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/09/13/town-mohawk-records-and-reports-2013m-113Town of Lisbon – Financial Condition (2012M-202)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit is to evaluate the Town’s financial condition … 1, 2010, through December 31, 2011. Background The Town of Lisbon is located in St. Lawrence County and has a … Town of Lisbon Financial Condition 2012M202 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/01/04/town-lisbon-financial-condition-2012m-202Village of Middleburgh – Fiscal Operations (2013M-10)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review selected financial activities for the period of June 1, 2011, to October 15, 2012. Background The Village … Village of Middleburgh Fiscal Operations 2013M10 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/04/26/village-middleburgh-fiscal-operations-2013m-10Chestertown Volunteer Fire Company – Financial Operations (2017M-1)
… to the Board and file accurate annual reports with OSC in a timely manner. Establish written policies and procedures …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2017/06/16/chestertown-volunteer-fire-company-financial-operations-2017mCost-Saving Ideas: School District Auditing - Roles, Responsibilities and Resources
… types of audit functions are separate and distinct, and it’s important to understand the intended protection each is … the RFP template below and modify it to suit your district’s needs. "Sample Request for Proposals (RFP) for External …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-school-district-auditing-roles-responsibilities-and-resourcesOpinion 2003-7
… moneys for preliminary costs and feasibility studies) TOWN LAW §277(4): Moneys, in lieu of land for park, … and legal expenses, related to a capital improvement at a town park. You also ask whether such moneys may be expended … as to the feasibility of one or more particular projects. Town Law §277(4) provides that, before a town planning board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2003-7State Agencies Bulletin No. 845
… establishment of guidelines and procedures for employee vs. independent contractor determinations can, if followed, … on money found to be owing, and Possible penalties and civil fines Conversely, misclassifying an independent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/845-agency-compliance-internal-revenue-service-irs-policy-regarding-workerDiNapoli: Audit Recommends Stronger Oversight of NYC’s Artificial Intelligence Programs
… New York City lacks needed guidelines and policies for agencies’ use of artificial intelligence (AI), leaving it vulnerable to misguided, inaccurate or biased … governing its use, a clear inventory of what’s being used and why, and accuracy standards, so that the algorithms that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-audit-recommends-stronger-oversight-nycs-artificial-intelligence-programsTerryville Fire District – Treasurer’s Duties (2017M-136)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Board provided adequate oversight of … provides fire protection and emergency rescue services to about 25,000 residents in the hamlets of Terryville and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/09/08/terryville-fire-district-treasurers-duties-2017m-136Waterford Volunteer Fire Department – Cash Disbursements (2015M-78)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review internal controls over the Department’s cash disbursements process for the period June 1, 2013 through January 31, 2015. Background …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/06/19/waterford-volunteer-fire-department-cash-disbursements-2015m