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Town of Kirkwood – Justice Court Operations (2016M-414)
… more than $1 million in fines, fees, surcharges and bail money. Key Findings The Justices did not ensure that all bank … this listing with the reconciled bank balance and money on hand. Follow up on all bail money held to determine what course of action is applicable. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2017/11/21/town-kirkwood-justice-court-operations-2016m-414Fort Hunter Fire District – Capital Reserve Funds (2022M-202)
… of financial operations, and the public did not have an opportunity to exercise its rights as provided in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2023/05/26/fort-hunter-fire-district-capital-reserve-funds-2022m-202Town of Lake Luzerne – Payroll (2022M-98)
… (Supervisor) ensured payroll payments were accurate and in accordance with Town policies. Key Findings The Supervisor … were not certified. Accepted incomplete time records for processing payroll; none of the 67 timecards reviewed contained all punches for time in/out. Inaccurately calculated overtime payments to hourly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/07/21/town-lake-luzerne-payroll-2022m-98DiNapoli: Tax Cap Set at 2% in 2024
… Property tax levy growth will be capped at 2% for 2024 for local … fiscal year, according to data released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. This figure affects tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/07/dinapoli-tax-cap-set-2-percent-2024Schonowe Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. – Board Oversight (2021M-185)
… [ read complete report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether the Schonowe … or ensure the constitution (bylaws) were followed. As a result, neither the Company nor we were able to confirm all … to determine whether they were deposited intact (i.e., in the same amount and form it is received). 15 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2022/04/08/schonowe-volunteer-fire-company-inc-board-oversight-2021m-185Town of South Bristol – Financial Management (2015M-140)
… of our audit was to review the Town’s financial operations for the period January 1, 2014 through May 20, 2015. … an elected five-member Town Board. Budgeted appropriations for 2015 are approximately $2.1 million. Key Findings The … multiyear financial plan to establish long-term objectives for funding long-term needs. Annually audit or cause the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/11/20/town-south-bristol-financial-management-2015m-140Middle Country Public Library – Treasurer (2015M-291)
… district public library that received its charter from the State Board of Regents in 1960. Key Findings The Treasurer’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2016/01/22/middle-country-public-library-treasurer-2015m-291Ballston Lake Fire District – Length of Service Awards Program Service Credit (2016M-379)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether District officials properly awarded … State, distinct and separate from the Town of Ballston, in Saratoga County. The District is governed by an elected … and a defined contribution of $700 each to which they were not entitled. LOSAP points were not awarded in accordance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/03/17/ballston-lake-fire-district-length-service-awards-program-service-creditGreenville Fire District - Fixed Assets (2019M-223)
… Determine if District officials had adequate controls to safeguard District assets. Key Findings Although the … $145,398 during our audit period, the District does not have a comprehensive policy or procedures to safeguard fixed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2020/02/28/greenville-fire-district-fixed-assets-2019m-223Town of Shelby – Supervisor’s Financial Responsibilities (2021M-121)
… variances between the bank balance and the recorded cash balance. The variances ranged from more than $1 million … the Board with adequate monthly reports that included cash balances and the detail of revenues received. Ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/12/03/town-shelby-supervisors-financial-responsibilities-2021m-121Town of Hampton – Justice Court Operations (2013M-305)
… The Town of Hampton is located in Washington County and has a population of approximately 940 residents. The Town … by a Town Board comprising the elected Town Supervisor and four elected Board members. The Justice collected approximately $27,350 in fines, fees and surcharges during our audit period. Key Finding The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2014/01/10/town-hampton-justice-court-operations-2013m-305Hawthorne Cedar Knolls Union Free School District – Internal Controls Over Wire Transfers (2016M-183)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review internal controls over the District’s wire transfer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/22/hawthorne-cedar-knolls-union-free-school-district-internal-controls-overData Sources – 2022 Financial Condition Report
… Student Clearinghouse NYC Office of Management and Budget NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets NYS Department of Corrections and Community Supervision NYS Department of Environmental Conservation NYS Department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2022-fcr/data-sourcesNortheastern Clinton Central School District – Foster Care Tuition Billing (2024M-48)
… was entitled for the 2020-21 through 2022-23 school years and made tuition calculation errors totaling $3,036 in the … ensure tuition bills were adequately prepared, calculated and issued to the school districts of origin for all eligible … Recommendations Monitor the work of the Business Manager and employees who process nonresidential foster care bills …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/08/16/northeastern-clinton-central-school-district-foster-care-tuition-billingWest Babylon Union Free School District – Claims Audit (2024M-62)
… The claims auditor did not perform a proper audit of claims. As a result, there is an increased risk that goods …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/09/20/west-babylon-union-free-school-district-claims-audit-2024m-62Town of Covington – Tax Collection Remittance (P1-24-24)
… report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Town of Covington (Town) Tax Collector remitted all collections as … approximately $800,000 to the County Treasurer in April 2024, instead of paying three separate required payments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/01/03/town-covington-tax-collection-remittance-p1-24-24-0Town of Middlebury – Tax Collection Remittance (P1-24-25)
… not remit collections to the Town Supervisor (Supervisor) and Wyoming County (County) Treasurer within the timeframes … 35.As a result, funds were not provided to finance Town and County operations in a timely manner. The Tax Collector … payments totaling $656,657 in February, $327,001 in March and $92,168 in April. The Board did not audit the Tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/01/10/town-middlebury-tax-collection-remittance-p1-24-25Town of Elba - Real Property Tax Exemptions (2018M-261)
… Audit Objective Determine whether select real property tax exemptions are properly supported by adequate … action. … Determine whether select real property tax exemptions are properly supported by adequate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/03/15/town-elba-real-property-tax-exemptions-2018m-261Newfield Fire Company, Inc. - Internal Controls Over Financial Activity (2014M-346)
… of our audit was to review controls over cash receipts and disbursements for the period January 1, 2013 through … contracts with the Town to provide fire protection and emergency services. Budgeted appropriations for 2014 … approximately $360,000. Key Finding The Auditing Committee and the independent auditor did not have procedures in place …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/01/30/newfield-fire-company-inc-internal-controls-over-financial