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Town of Hamden – Financial Condition (2013M-86)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Town’s financial condition for the period January 1, 2011, to February 22, 2013. Background The Town of Hamden is … fund. The Board has consistently relied on fund balance to fund operations, which has depleted Town resources. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/06/28/town-hamden-financial-condition-2013m-86Alfred-Almond Central School District - Financial Management (2019M-131)
… comply with the statutory limit and use the excess funds in a manner more beneficial to taxpayers. Adopt a … action. Appendix B includes our comment on an issue raised in the District’s response. … Determine whether the Board and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/09/06/alfred-almond-central-school-district-financial-management-2019m-131Holland Central School District – Financial Management (2015M-58)
… composed of seven elected members. The District operates two schools and a third school which is used only for the pool and athletic … expenditures. Key Recommendations Develop and implement a comprehensive policy for establishing and using reserve …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/07/17/holland-central-school-district-financial-management-2015m-58Amityville Union Free School District – Extra-Classroom Activity Fund (2021M-87)
… were properly collected, receipted and deposited in full. Only five deposits totaling $4,038, of the 150 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/10/08/amityville-union-free-school-district-extra-classroom-activity-fund-2021mOneida Public Library District – Cash Disbursements (2015M-20)
… controls over the District’s cash disbursement process for the period July 1, 2012 through June 30, 2014. Background … The Oneida Public Library District was established in Madison and Oneida Counties, including portions of the … Board of Trustees, was created by special legislation in 1996. The operating budget for the 2014-15 fiscal year …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2015/05/08/oneida-public-library-district-cash-disbursements-2015m-20Eastport-South Manor Central School District – Financial Software User Access (2014M-379)
… District officials designated the Assistant Business Administrator as a financial system administrator even though she is not independent of the … of financial operations to be the financial system administrator and assign user access rights based on job …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/03/20/eastport-south-manor-central-school-district-financial-software-userTown of Lake Pleasant – Credit Cards (2016M-432)
… card purchases to determine whether the cards were used for appropriate purposes and in compliance with the Town's policies for the period January … 31, 2016. Background The Town of Lake Pleasant is located in Hamilton County and has a population of approximately 780. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/21/town-lake-pleasant-credit-cards-2016m-432Town of Thurman – Garbage Bag Inventory and Collections (2016M-399)
… the Town’s internal controls over garbage bag inventory and receipts for the period January 1, 2012 through June 30, … Background The Town of Thurman is located in Warren County and has a population of approximately 1,200. The Town, which … are not adequately secured during the hours of operation and are stored in an open box on a table at the transfer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/22/town-thurman-garbage-bag-inventory-and-collections-2016m-399Town of Taylor – Financial Management (2016M-391)
… and financial management of the Town's operations for the period January 1, 2015 through September 8, 2016. … activity is recorded accurately and completely accounted for, monthly bank reconciliations are performed and any …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/22/town-taylor-financial-management-2016m-391III.8 Confidential, Personal, and Private Information – III. Statewide Financial System (SFS)
… and Federal laws governing the access and dissemination of confidential, personal and private information … “confidential information”), such as: The Privacy Act of 1974 Right to Financial Privacy Act of 1978 Public Officers Law The Freedom of Information Act …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-iii/iii8-confidential-personal-and-private-informationCity of Yonkers – Budget Review (B17-6-11)
… review was to identify issues which impact the City of Yonkers’ financial condition in the current and future years. … of the State Comptroller, as Fiscal Agent for the City of Yonkers (City), determined that the City’s adopted budget for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2017/07/07/city-yonkers-budget-review-b17-6-11State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… the three calendar years ended Dec. 31, 2013, Easter Seals NY claimed $688,543 in ineligible costs for its rate-based … agency administration services provided by Easter Seals NY that included executive compensation above the allowed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-audits-0State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… to implement are scheduled to begin with the 2016-2017 school year. State Education Department: Kidz Therapy …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsTown of White Creek – Board Oversight of Financial Activities (2013M-64)
… adequate oversight of the Town’s financial activities for the period January 1, 2011, to September 30, 2012. Background The Town of White Creek is located in Washington County and has a population of approximately … The Board also was unaware that the Town was not in compliance with payroll tax filing or payment requirements …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/09/13/town-white-creek-board-oversight-financial-activities-2013m-64Town of Red Hook - Financial Condition (2018M-171)
… increased from $292,780 to $917,351, or 213 percent. In June 2018, the Board adopted a fund balance policy that allowed for unexpended surplus funds of up to 70 percent of annual … balance and using the excess funds as a financing source in a manner that benefits taxpayers. Revise the fund balance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/11/02/town-red-hook-financial-condition-2018m-171Hartsdale Volunteer Fire Company – Board Oversight (2017M-227)
… Hartsdale Fire Company is located in the Town of Greenburg and provides fire protection for a 4.5 square mile area. The … did not maintain accurate accounting records or prepare and provide the Board with monthly financial reports. Thirteen percent of FFI and 60 percent of Company Fund (CF) expenditures were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2018/02/09/hartsdale-volunteer-fire-company-board-oversight-2017m-227Village of Margaretville - Fiscal Management (2018M-78)
… fund available 1 fund balance has increased by $321,000 to $592,786 (or 167 percent of 2017 expenditures) from the … financial and capital plans or fund balance policy to plan for and finance future needs. Key Recommendations … agreed with our recommendations and indicated they planned to initiate corrective action. 1 Available fund balance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/08/17/village-margaretville-fiscal-management-2018m-78Niagara County Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2015M-93)
… The purpose of our audit was to review the IDA’s process for evaluating, approving and monitoring projects for the … is an independent public benefit corporation created under New York State General Municipal Law. The IDA is … the potential benefits compared to costs. Not all payments-in-lieu of taxes (PILOTs) were billed accurately. The Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2015/09/11/niagara-county-industrial-development-agency-projectMore About This Retirement Plan – Police and Fire Plan
… retirement plan summary describes the benefits available to Tier 1, 2, 3, 5 and 6 Police and Fire Retirement System … 14. The information in this publication does not apply to you. Throughout this publication, you will find references to “Sections” and “Articles” that refer to the RSSL. The New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1512/more-about-retirement-planErie County Water Authority – Information Technology (2018M-9)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether Authority officials … years and 377 accounts that have never been used. Five of 10 tested employees visited social media, shopping …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2018/05/04/erie-county-water-authority-information-technology-2018m-9