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Town of Milan - Town Clerk/Tax Collector (2018M-257)
… the Town Clerk/Tax Collector maintained adequate records and properly deposited and remitted money in a timely manner. Key Findings Real property taxes totaling $3.1 million in 2017 and $3.0 million in 2018 were not always remitted to the Town … the Town ClerkTax Collector maintained adequate records and properly deposited and remitted money in a timely manner …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/03/08/town-milan-town-clerktax-collector-2018m-257Elba Fire Department – Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-286)
… provides fire protection services for the Village and for residents outside the Village pursuant to a contract … payment to ensure that they are for appropriate purposes and supported by adequate documentation. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/01/09/elba-fire-department-controls-over-financial-activities-2014mWaterford Volunteer Fire Department – Cash Disbursements (2015M-78)
Waterford Volunteer Fire Department Cash Disbursements 2015M78
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/06/19/waterford-volunteer-fire-department-cash-disbursements-2015mPrattsburgh Central School District – Tax Collection (2016M-122)
… of our audit was to verify the accuracy of the District’s tax collection for the period July 1, 2014 through March 17, … $9.8 million. Key Finding The Board did not provide the Tax Collector with a warrant prior to the start of the tax collection process. Key Recommendation The Board should …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/17/prattsburgh-central-school-district-tax-collection-2016m-122Three Village Central School District – Fuel Inventories (2015M-271)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if the District properly accounted for fuel … has not ensured that policies and procedures are in place to control fuel assets. District officials do not review fuel transaction reports or reconcile fuel purchased to fuel consumed. Key Recommendations Ensure that policies …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/01/08/three-village-central-school-district-fuel-inventories-2015m-271South Jefferson Central School District – Payroll (2024M-31)
… determine whether salaries and wages were accurately paid. In addition, we reviewed payroll change reports for two …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/06/14/south-jefferson-central-school-district-payroll-2024m-31Upper Mohawk Valley Regional Water Board – Water Accountability (2015M-300)
… was to examine the Authority’s procedures for monitoring water accountability and addressing water loss for the period January 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015. Background The Upper Mohawk Valley Regional Water Board was created in 1994 under New York State Public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2016/02/05/upper-mohawk-valley-regional-water-board-water-accountability-2015m-300Crown Point Central School District – Internal Controls Over Payroll (2013M-100)
… District is located in the Towns of Moriah, Ticonderoga, and Crown Point in Essex County. The District is governed by … specific procedures to ensure that individuals reported and paid on the payrolls were paid at their approved salaries and wages, and they received only the benefits to which they …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/06/14/crown-point-central-school-district-internal-controls-over-payroll-2013mGloversville Public Library – Claims Processing (2014M-81)
… is located in the City of Gloversville, Fulton County, and serves the approximately 19,200 residents of the … district public library from the State Board of Regents and is governed by an elected nine-member Board of Trustees. … to ensure that claims are adequately documented, audited and approved. Key Recommendation Establish a claims …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2014/06/27/gloversville-public-library-claims-processing-2014m-81Red Creek Central School District – Financial Management (2020M-75)
Determine whether the Board and District officials adequately managed the Districts financial condition
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/09/18/red-creek-central-school-district-financial-management-2020m-75XV.6.B Negative Payroll Balances – XV. End of Year
… as soon as possible. Note: An analysis and the correction of currently charged payroll pools may be necessary by your …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xv/xv6b-negative-payroll-balancesVeterans Day Message from State Comptroller DiNapoli
… individuals. Our soldiers have risked everything for the sake of democracy and to protect the American way of life. Thank you for your service and for making our state …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/11/veterans-day-message-state-comptroller-dinapoliIntroduction – Information Technology Contingency Planning
… of an unplanned IT disruption involving the corruption or loss of data or other computer resources from human error, malware or hardware failure, for example, could significantly curtail …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-contingency-planning/introductionTown of Johnstown - Fuel Inventory (2019M-178)
… and perform periodic stick-measured readings of the fuel tanks. Prepare periodic fuel reconciliations comparing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/12/06/town-johnstown-fuel-inventory-2019m-178Forestville Central School District - Information Technology (2019M-170)
… officials did not provide formalized IT security awareness training for individuals who used the District’s IT assets. … Key Recommendations Provide periodic IT security awareness training. Develop and implement written administrative …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/02/21/forestville-central-school-district-information-technology-2019m-170Randolph Central School District - Financial Management (2019M-232)
… and District officials improperly restricted $2.2 million in two reserves and the agency fund. Key Recommendations … comply with the statutory limit and use the excess funds in a manner more beneficial to taxpayers. Return money improperly restricted to surplus fund balance in the general fund. District officials agreed with our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/03/06/randolph-central-school-district-financial-management-2019m-232Becoming Eligible for a Benefit – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… to receive a retirement benefit, even if you leave public employment. Vesting is automatic; you don’t need to fill out any paperwork or file an application to become vested. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/becoming-eligible-benefitState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of Columbia County , Orleans County , Rutland Fire District , Village of … information on 140,000 state contracts, visit Open Book New York . The easy-to-use website was created to promote …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Cost-Saving Ideas: School District Auditing – Internal Auditor
… agreement an independent contractor a BOCES employee – only if the BOCES does not provide significant and material …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-school-district-auditing-internal-auditorState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… ten disbursements totaling $18,974 were approved after payment was made, six disbursements totaling $4,530 … budget to the council on April 22, 2024, or 21 days after the charter-established deadline. The proposed budgets …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0