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XVI.3 Overview – XVI. Financial Reporting
… of outlining the scope of what is and what is not included in the State's periodic financial reports and why. The principles described in this chapter are applicable only to the central State … for within the State's fund structure maintained or tied in with the SFS. It does not apply to the independent public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xvi/xvi3-overviewVillage of Rhinebeck – Water Fees (2013M-311)
… our audit was to examine internal controls over water fees for the period June 1, 2012 through June 14, 2013. Background … Village’s budgeted water fund expenditures were $862,000 for the fiscal year ending May 31, 2013. Key Findings The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/01/17/village-rhinebeck-water-fees-2013m-311IX.7.F M-Year Legislation – IX. Federal Grants
… Most federal grant award funding has a limited period of availability. Some … are considered M-Year grants. For example, a federal grant award with a one-year grant period of October 1, 2014 - … are withdrawn by the federal awarding agency and the award is considered expired. In some instances, the life of a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix7f-m-year-legislationCohoes Housing Authority – Internal Controls Over Payroll (2013M-373)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the Authority’s payroll process … Housing Authority (Authority) is located in the City of Cohoes (City) in Albany County and was established to … expenditures totaled approximately $1.9 million. The Board of Commissioners is comprised of seven Commissioners and is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/03/07/cohoes-housing-authority-internal-controls-over-payroll-2013m-373Village of Nelsonville – Financial Operations (2012M-242)
… was to examine the Board’s financial oversight activities for the period June 1, 2011, to August 31, 2012. Background The Village of Nelsonville is located in Putnam County and has a population of 628 residents. The … a Mayor and two Trustees. Budgeted appropriations for the 2012-13 fiscal year were $531,000 funded primarily …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/03/29/village-nelsonville-financial-operations-2012m-242Town of Mohawk – Records and Reports (2013M-113)
… of our audit was to review the Supervisor’s accounting records and reports for the period July 1, 2011, through … did not maintain accurate and complete accounting records to properly document assets, liabilities, fund … prepared using the inaccurate and incomplete accounting records. Key Recommendations Ensure that the accounting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/09/13/town-mohawk-records-and-reports-2013m-113Town of Argyle – Town Clerk and Budgeting (2012M-231)
… was to review internal controls over the Clerk’s office and the Town’s budgeting practices for the period January 1, … The Town of Argyle is located in Washington County and includes the Village of Argyle. The Town Board, which comprises five elected members – the Town Supervisor and four Board members – governs the Town. In 2011, the Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/03/11/town-argyle-town-clerk-and-budgeting-2012m-231Herkimer Central School District – 2014 Building Renovation Capital Project (2022M-136)
… project . Officials: Borrowed $2 million more than needed for the initial project and used the funds to make other … In March 2022, the former clerk of the works was arrested for defrauding the New York State and Local Retirement System …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/11/23/herkimer-central-school-district-2014-building-renovation-capital-projectTown of Champion Great Bend Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2015M-019)
… adequate oversight of District financial operations for the period January 1, 2013 through October 31, 2014. … Board of Fire Commissioners. Budgeted appropriations for 2015 totaled $137,792. Key Findings We found errors in … not submitted the required annual financial reports to OSC for the 2011 through 2013 fiscal years. The District did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/04/17/town-champion-great-bend-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financialRed Creek Protective Fire Company, Inc. – Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-271)
… receipts journal and retain supporting documentation for all cash receipts and disbursements. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/01/09/red-creek-protective-fire-company-inc-controls-over-financialLivingston County Probation Department – Financial Operations (2016M-404)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Department’s financial operations for the … Key Findings The Department makes little or no effort to collect unpaid obligations for the Department’s 1,900 “due … Department did not maintain adequate documentation related to undisbursed restitution or make timely payments to unpaid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2017/08/04/livingston-county-probation-department-financial-operations-2016m-404Examination of Sunset LG Realty, LLC
… Purpose We examined more than $5,000 in select bonuses that Sunset LG Realty, LLC (Sunset) paid, and requested reimbursement for, in 2016 under contract … Sunset for approved bonuses and other compensation paid to Sunset employees. Key Findings We found Downstate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/10/30/examination-sunset-lg-realty-llcJustice Court Fund: Invoice Billing Program
… Each justice submits his or her monthly report to the Justice Court Fund (JCF). At the time of filing each justice … payments he or she receives from the court. Accounting for Justice Court Funds [pdf] . JCF reviews and processes the … Justice Court Fund Invoice Billing Program …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/required-reporting/justice-court-fund-invoice-billing-programMount Vernon Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2013M-364)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if the Board of … The Mount Vernon Industrial Development Agency is located in the City of Mount Vernon in Westchester County and is governed by a Board of Directors …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2014/04/18/mount-vernon-industrial-development-agency-project-approvalCUNY Bulletin No. CU-405
… of New York employees in the following titles: Campus Security Officer Campus Peace Officer Campus Public Safety Sergeant Campus Security Assistant Effective Date(s) Checks dated June 17, … and Payment Amounts Uniform Allowance for CUNY Campus Security Titles for June 2010 Title Eligibility Requirements …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-405-june-2010-cuny-uniform-allowance-paymentCUNY Bulletin No. CU-374
… of New York employees in the following titles: Campus Security Assistant Campus Security Officer Campus Peace Officer Campus Public Safety … and Payment Amounts Uniform Allowance for CUNY Campus Security Titles for June 2009 Title Eligibility Requirements …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-374-june-2009-cuny-uniform-allowance-paymentEssex County Sheriff’s Department – Internal Controls Over Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2013M-35)
… Departments’ internal controls over cash receipts and disbursements for the period January 1, 2011, to … Essex County is located in northeastern New York State and has a population of approximately 39,000. The County is … fiscal year were $73.9 million. Key Findings Cash receipts and disbursements were not processed in accordance with the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/04/19/essex-county-sheriffs-department-internal-controls-over-cash-receipts-andAspire of Western New York – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… allowable under the State Education Department’s (SED’s) guidelines, including the Reimbursable Cost Manual (RCM). The … the provider's reported costs must comply with the guidelines specified in the RCM. For the year ended December … rates. Remind Aspire officials of the pertinent SED guidelines that relate to the deficiencies we identified. To …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/12/29/aspire-western-new-york-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualDiNapoli Halts $24 Million in Suspicious Tax Refunds
… sure only legitimate refunds are paid.” DiNapoli’s office audits all New York state bills prior to payment, including … For a copy of the report, visit: http://osc.state.ny.us/audits/allaudits/bseaudits/bse20140416.pdf …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/dinapoli-halts-24-million-suspicious-tax-refundsWatervliet City School District – Payroll and Claims Processing (2013M-4)
… of Watervliet in Albany County. The District is governed by the Board of Education which comprises five elected … The District’s non-instructional employees generally earn a fixed number of days of leave time each year for vacation, … use, and, in some cases, receive cash payments for a portion of those days that are unused at retirement. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/06/28/watervliet-city-school-district-payroll-and-claims-processing-2013m-4