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Forensic Audit of Select Payroll and Overtime Practices and Related Transactions (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the six recommendations included in our initial report, Forensic Audit of Select Payroll and Overtime Practices and Related … Determine extent of implementation of 6 recommendations included in our intl report Forensic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/03/18/forensic-audit-select-payroll-and-overtime-practices-and-related-transactions-followApalachin Fire District – Oversight of Financial Operations (2013M-25)
… and separate from the Town of Apalachin and located in Tioga County. The Board of Fire Commissioners consists of … investment, and code of ethics policies, as required by statute. The Board also has ensured that procedures … each claim for payment and indicates their approval by affixing their signatures to the claims, and the Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/05/10/apalachin-fire-district-oversight-financial-operations-2013m-25Village of Northville – Joint Youth Activity Program (2016M-339)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if the Village’s joint youth activity’s financial activities were properly recorded … Village of Northville Joint Youth Activity Program 2016M339 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/joint-activity/2016/12/09/village-northville-joint-youth-activity-program-2016m-339Herkimer County – Sales Tax Distributions and Bank Reconciliations (2017M-178)
… The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the County accurately distributed sales tax to municipalities and whether the County Treasurer and County Clerk properly performed bank … Herkimer County Sales Tax Distributions and Bank Reconciliations 2017M178 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2017/12/15/herkimer-county-sales-tax-distributions-and-bank-reconciliations-2017m-178City of Watertown – Information Technology (2017M-184)
… information on City servers and in its financial system for the period July 1, 2015 through April 5, 2017. Background … five-member Council. General fund budgeted appropriations for the 2016-17 fiscal year totaled $42 million. Key Findings … disaster recovery, disposal of electronic devices, data back up and password security management. The Council did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2017/12/01/city-watertown-information-technology-2017m-184Town of Tonawanda – Recreation Fees (2017M-133)
Town of Tonawanda Recreation Fees 2017M133
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/22/town-tonawanda-recreation-fees-2017m-133Cleveland Hill Union Free School District – Financial Management (2017M-235)
… period July 1, 2013 through July 12, 2017. Background The Cleveland Hill Union Free School District is located in the … Cleveland Hill Union Free School District Financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/03/02/cleveland-hill-union-free-school-district-financial-management-2017m-235Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation – Enforcement Mortgages (2017M-39)
… renovation or improvement are subject to an enforcement mortgage that secures a lien against a property. Budgeted … redevelopment plans was not always timely. Enforcement mortgage property records did not always contain … retained for each. Key Recommendations Monitor enforcement mortgage properties and communicate with buyers before the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2017/04/28/greater-syracuse-property-development-corporation-enforcement-mortgagesCandor Central School District – School Lunch Operations (2015M-173)
… in two school buildings serving 770 students, is governed by an elected seven-member Board of Education. Budgeted … the meals cost more to prepare than the revenue generated by sales. The District’s productivity level for meals per …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/11/27/candor-central-school-district-school-lunch-operations-2015m-173Town of Ephratah – Supervisor’s Records, Reports and Deposits (2016M-311)
… year totaled approximately $1.4 million. Key Findings The bookkeeper, who maintains the accounting records for several … The Supervisor did not provide adequate oversight of the bookkeeper’s duties during our audit period. The Supervisor … and in a timely manner. Key Recommendations Ensure the bookkeeper dedicates sufficient time to perform her duties …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/21/town-ephratah-supervisors-records-reports-and-deposits-2016m-311Village of Ellenville – Information Technology (2014M-278)
… access to the financial system based on employee job responsibilities. The Board has not developed comprehensive … access to only those duties needed to perform their job responsibilities. Adopt written IT policies and procedures to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2015/01/02/village-ellenville-information-technology-2014m-278Middle Country Public Library – Treasurer (2015M-291)
… July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015. Background The Middle Country Public Library is located in the Town of Brookhaven … Middle Country Public Library Treasurer 2015M291 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2016/01/22/middle-country-public-library-treasurer-2015m-291Mid-Hudson Library System – Procurement (2016M-261)
… in Dutchess County, which serves 66 regional libraries in Columbia, Dutchess, Greene, Putnam and Ulster counties. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2016/10/07/mid-hudson-library-system-procurement-2016m-261Town of Pharsalia – Board Oversight (2018M-59)
… report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether the Town Board (Board) in the Town of Pharsalia (Town) provided adequate oversight of financial … Determine whether the Town Board Board in the Town of Pharsalia Town provided adequate oversight of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/11/24/town-pharsalia-board-oversight-2018m-59Town of Shelby – Supervisor’s Financial Responsibilities (2021M-121)
… did not: Maintain accurate accounting records. As a result, the accounting records contain significant … financial reports were filed from 106 to 194 days late. In addition, each year the CPA firm hired to conduct the … deficiencies. Key Recommendations Resolve discrepancies in the accounting records. The Supervisor should attend and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/12/03/town-shelby-supervisors-financial-responsibilities-2021m-121Fonda-Fultonville Central School District – Reserves Management (2021M-157)
… including the purpose, funding goals, conditions for reserve fund use and replenishment. Obtain voter approval … the retirement reserve. While it is a prudent practice for officials to save for future expenditures, without a reserve fund policy there …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/02/04/fonda-fultonville-central-school-district-reserves-management-2021m-157Town of Canajoharie – Budgeting and Allocating Sales Tax Revenue (2021M-204)
… report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether Town of Canajoharie (Town) officials properly budget for and … TOV highway and town-wide (TW) highway funds by an average of $83,477 (21 percent) for fiscal years 2018 through 2020. … the TOV funds’ tax levies to zero. The same amount of taxes were unnecessarily levied in TOV funds, creating …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/03/04/town-canajoharie-budgeting-and-allocating-sales-tax-revenue-2021m-204Town of Clarence Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2020M-97)
… whether job creation and/or retention goals are being met. Post required information on CIDA’s website. Submit accurate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2021/09/10/town-clarence-industrial-development-agency-projectPlainville Fire District – Board Oversight (2021M-91)
… as required. Audit and approve all claims prior to payment when required. We tested claims totaling $289,700 and found claims totaling … filed on time. Audit and approve claims prior to payment when required. District officials agreed with our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/10/01/plainville-fire-district-board-oversight-2021m-91North Syracuse Central School District – Professional Services (2022M-34)
Determine whether North Syracuse Central School District District officials sought competition for the procurement of professional services and entered into written agreements with service providers
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/07/29/north-syracuse-central-school-district-professional-services-2022m-34