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City of Batavia – Awarding Contracts for Goods and Services (2013M-296)
… contracts and has not annually reviewed the procurement policy, as required by General Municipal Law (GML). We found … during our audit period for: legal services ($131,257), insurance ($73,699), engineering services ($36,915) and … professional service provider approximately $129,000 for insurance. Key Recommendations Annually review the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/01/24/city-batavia-awarding-contracts-goods-and-services-2013m-296Opinion 91-22
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FIRE COMPANY -- Fire Police Squad (authority to incorporate as separate not-for-profit corporation) FIRE PROTECTION AND PREVENTION -- Fire Police Squad … Whether a fire police squad may separately incorporate as a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-22LaFayette Central School District – Reserves (2013M-387)
… condition related to the establishment, funding and use of reserves for the period July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2013. … District did not have a plan for funding several of its reserves. In addition, the Board did not adopt written … and using reserve funds. The Board’s extensive use of reserves along with appropriating fund balance in the annual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/03/07/lafayette-central-school-district-reserves-2013m-387Hamburg Central School District – Capital Project (2014M-129)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the District’s use of capital project resources … not sufficiently detailed for the taxpayer to know exactly what work was to be performed and what furnishings and equipment were going to be purchased. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/08/08/hamburg-central-school-district-capital-project-2014m-129Wainscott Common School District – Financial Condition (2013M-268)
… same time period, the District increased the real property tax levy by more than $325,000. The District has not … surplus fund balance is in compliance with Real Property Tax Law statutory limits. Develop a multiyear plan that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/12/20/wainscott-common-school-district-financial-condition-2013m-268Area #9 – Wireless Network – Information Technology Governance
… than wired networks because data are transmitted into the air and can potentially be intercepted and misused by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/area-9-wireless-networkSouth Colonie Central School District – Internal Controls Over Timekeeping Procedures (2013M-298)
… The South Colonie Central School District is located in the Towns of Colonie and Guilderland in Albany County, and the Town of Niskayuna in Schenectady … were adequate to limit the risks associated with a lack of specific guidance and uniform procedures. However, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/01/10/south-colonie-central-school-district-internal-controls-over-timekeepingTown of Barrington – Financial Management (2017M-103)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the oversight and management of the Town’s … Board did not adopt multiyear financial or capital plans to address long-term priorities. The Board hired an accounting firm to perform bookkeeping and payroll duties without a written …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/20/town-barrington-financial-management-2017m-103Town of Pittsfield – Disbursements (2013M-82)
… − who received gross pay totaling $886 − that did not have an approved timesheet on file to verify that they were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/06/07/town-pittsfield-disbursements-2013m-82Lockport Housing Authority – Executive Director’s Compensation (2015M-329)
… 29, 2015. Background The Lockport Housing Authority is located in the City of Lockport in Niagara County. The … compare the Executive Director’s compensation with what it had authorized or monitor the Executive Director’s … compensation and leave accrual use and balances with what has been properly authorized. Record the official …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2016/05/06/lockport-housing-authority-executive-directors-compensation-2015m-329Cleveland Hill Union Free School District – Financial Condition (2013M-272)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the District’s financial condition for the period July 1, 2010 to August 12, 2013. Background The Cleveland Hill Union Free … operating surpluses, which caused unexpended surplus funds to exceed statutory limits in each of the past three years. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/12/06/cleveland-hill-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-2013m-272Village of Brightwaters – Financial Operations, Conflict of Interest and Information Technology (2012M-190)
… 2012. Background The Village of Brightwaters is located in the Town of Islip in Suffolk County and has approximately 3,300 residents. The … that have contributed to ongoing fund balance deficits in the general fund. During this period, the Village received …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/02/22/village-brightwaters-financial-operations-conflict-interest-and-informationTown of East Fishkill –Financial Condition (2014M-139)
… sewer districts. Town officials did not revise the sewer rent charges from 2009 through 2013 although two of the sewer … and realistic sewer budget estimates. Review sewer rent charges and revise them to generate sufficient revenues …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/08/08/town-east-fishkill-financial-condition-2014m-139City of Lockport – Fiscal Stress (2013M-330)
… in Niagara County, is approximately 8.4 square miles and serves approximately 21,165 residents. The elected Common … million), water fund ($275,000), sewer fund ($370,000) and refuse fund ($212,000) for the fiscal year ending … cash flow problems the City experienced in its 2012 and 2013 fiscal years. We found that asset accounts reported …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/12/20/city-lockport-fiscal-stress-2013m-330DiNapoli Announces Sale of General Obligation Bonds
… (2005). The Series 2015A Tax-Exempt Bonds will mature over 30 years. The net proceeds of the Series 2015B … Transportation (2005). The Series 2015B Taxable Bonds will mature over 10 years. Dependent upon market conditions, the … Bonds total approximately $180.3 million and would mature over 20 years. The net proceeds of the Series 2015C …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-announces-sale-general-obligation-bondsFairport Central School District – Financial Condition and Capital Improvement Project Expenditures (2013M-23)
… to examine the District’s financial condition and capital improvement project expenditures for the period July 1, 2009, … $2.7 million in professional services for a capital improvement project (CIP), as required by the District’s … Central School District Financial Condition and Capital Improvement Project Expenditures 2013M23 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/04/19/fairport-central-school-district-financial-condition-and-capitalContract Advisory No. 3
… Subject: Entering New Begin and Expire Dates for SFS Amendment Transactions Guidance: To generate an … blank. As an example: To create an amendment transaction for a six month time-only extension of an approved contract … document. This field of the transmittal must be completed for BOC use. In the example above, the agency would enter …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/contract-advisory/3-entering-contract-amendment-begin-and-expire-dates-statewide-financial-systemSlaterville Springs Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-315)
… The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the District’s controls are adequate to ensure that financial … activity is properly recorded and reported to safeguard District moneys for the period January 1, 2012 through … 18, 2013. Background The Slaterville Springs Fire District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/01/24/slaterville-springs-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financialDiNapoli: Former Treasurer Arrested in Village of Millport Theft
… Former Village of Millport Treasurer Dawn Haverley was arrested for felony grand larceny Monday after an investigation and … Thomas P. DiNapoli. "Ms. Haverley took advantage of her position and abused the public's trust by pocketing … Former Village of Millport Treasurer Dawn Haverley was arrested for felony …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/dinapoli-former-treasurer-arrested-village-millport-theftSullivan County – Fiscal Stress (2013M-81)
… balance is artificially inflated due to a $4.5 million Nursing Home receivable that is unlikely to be collected. Because of … balance resulting from a very significant liability of the Nursing Home receivables that will not be received and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/07/19/sullivan-county-fiscal-stress-2013m-81