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Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation – Enforcement Mortgages (2017M-39)
… is a not-for-profit corporation authorized by the New York State "Land Bank Act." The Land Bank, which is governed by an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2017/04/28/greater-syracuse-property-development-corporation-enforcement-mortgagesFonda-Fultonville Central School District – Reserves Management (2021M-157)
… practice for officials to save for future expenditures, without a reserve fund policy there is a risk that the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/02/04/fonda-fultonville-central-school-district-reserves-management-2021m-157Clarence Public Library – Audit of Claims (2016M-355)
… its charter from the Board of Regents of the New York State Education System in 1969, is governed by an appointed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2016/12/16/clarence-public-library-audit-claims-2016m-355Franklin Square and Munson Fire District – Non-Firefighting Vehicles (2017M-20)
… were purchased in mid-2015, no use was recorded for either vehicle in the vehicle use log until May 2016. Key Recommendations Determine … cost-effective use of public funds. Enforce the use of the vehicle use log by ensuring that the log is completely filled …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/04/28/franklin-square-and-munson-fire-district-non-firefighting-vehicles-2017m-20Pittsfield Volunteer Fire Department – Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2016M-310)
… in Otsego County. The Department has approximately 20 volunteer members and is governed by an elected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2016/12/09/pittsfield-volunteer-fire-department-cash-receipts-andGeneva Housing Authority – Cash Receipts (2015M-160)
… was to evaluate the Authority’s cash receipts process for the period October 1, 2013 through June 11, 2015. … Authority’s low-income housing program’s operating budget for the 2014-15 fiscal year totaled approximately $3.2 … insufficient. The Authority does not follow procedures for depositing cash that exceeds the policy’s overnight cash …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2015/11/13/geneva-housing-authority-cash-receipts-2015m-160Otsego County Soil and Water Conservation District – Board Oversight (2023M-117)
… excess tree purchases, late fees, interest, unused cell phone accounts, sales tax and lease payments for a copier …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2024/03/29/otsego-county-soil-and-water-conservation-district-board-oversight-2023m-117Village of Hancock – Insurance Withholdings (2022M-108)
… Clerk-Treasurer (Clerk) did not enforce the collection of retiree health insurance contributions, resulting in … Village Board (Board) action to support the contribution rates for dental insurance. Four employees overpaid a total …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2022/10/28/village-hancock-insurance-withholdings-2022m-108Town of Plymouth – Employee Benefits (2023M-176)
… Ten employees were collectively paid $12,037 for 20 holidays that were not authorized in the Town’s collective … Key Recommendations Ensure employees are only paid for holidays listed in CBAs. Independently review and approve all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/03/21/town-plymouth-employee-benefits-2023m-176Town of Allen – Claims Audit (2024M-123)
… report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Town of Allen (Town) Town Board (Board) properly audited and … Determine whether the Town of Allen Town Town Board Board properly audited and approved …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/02/14/town-allen-claims-audit-2024m-123West Nyack Fire District – Claims Processing (2014M-259)
… our audit was to examine the District’s claims processing for the period January 1, 2013 through June 24, 2014. … Board of Fire Commissioners. General fund appropriations for the 2014 fiscal year total $800,500. Key Findings … documentation to support purchases made. Expense reports for travel advances did not match the receipts that were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/10/17/west-nyack-fire-district-claims-processing-2014m-259Carthage-Wilna Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-191)
… of claims prior to audit for certain vendors that supply trash pickup, health insurance, office supplies, auto parts, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/08/16/carthage-wilna-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operationsWest Valley Central School District – Financial Management (2013M-178)
… the use of unexpended surplus funds and reserve funds for the period July 1, 2009, through June 4, 2013. Background … seven elected members. The District’s expenditures for the 2012-13 fiscal year were approximately $7.6 million. … District officials could not demonstrate a planned need for more than $1.7 million of the reserves. Officials did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/12/06/west-valley-central-school-district-financial-management-2013m-178DiNapoli: Former Odessa Clerk Allegedly Falsified Timesheets to Scam $11,000 in Extra Pay
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Chemung County District Attorney Weeden A. Wetmore and the New York State Police announced former Odessa Village Clerk Kristi … Comptroller DiNapoli said. “I thank DA Wetmore and the State Police’s Bureau of Criminal Investigation for working …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-former-odessa-clerk-allegedly-falsified-timesheets-scam-11000-extra-payCity of Rome – Internal Controls Over Capital Projects (2012M-248)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether City officials provided effective … December 31, 2011. Background The City of Rome is located in Oneida County and has a population of approximately 33,700 … to properly authorize capital projects, they did not adequately monitor financial activity or close completed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/03/01/city-rome-internal-controls-over-capital-projects-2012m-248City of Oneonta – Departmental Collections (2013M-13)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review selected cash receipts processes for the period January 1, 2011, to November 15, 2012. Background The City of Oneonta has … the risk will remain increased that all moneys due to the City will not be received, recorded and deposited …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/04/12/city-oneonta-departmental-collections-2013m-13Town of New Berlin – Ambulance Company Loan (2013M-22)
… Purpose of Audit The objective of our audit was to assess the Town’s practices regarding the Board’s revolving loan fund lending practices for the period January 1, 2012, … Town of New Berlin Ambulance Company Loan 2013M22 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/06/07/town-new-berlin-ambulance-company-loan-2013m-22Wayland-Cohocton Central School District – Building Access Accounts and Badges (2024M-113)
… and monitor building access accounts and badges used to access District buildings. Accounts and badges that are … did not have an adequate process for granting access to non-employees. Almost half of the active building access … 209 building access accounts and badges. Granted access to 39 individuals participating in continuing education …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/12/20/wayland-cohocton-central-school-district-building-access-accounts-andComptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… supporting documentation for collections, including 23 of 48 deposits totaling $45,518. REACH Academy Charter School …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/09/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-0Cost-Saving Ideas: School District Auditing – Claims/Deputy Claims Auditor
… The claims/deputy claims auditor: approves vouchers and invoices submitted to the … and that payment is for proper district purposes. The auditor must report directly to the board and serve at the board’s pleasure. Hiring a claims auditor You are not required to hire a claims/deputy claims …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-school-district-auditing-claimsdeputy-claims-auditor