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Romulus Central School District - Financial Condition Management and State Transportation Aid (2018M-136)
… approximately $148,672, which could have been used to reduce real property taxes or for other purposes, was … based on realistic estimates that include amounts intended to fund reserves and develop and adopt comprehensive … and capital plans. Use money in the debt service fund to pay related debt service expenditures in compliance with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/10/05/romulus-central-school-district-financial-condition-management-and-stateWayne County Water and Sewer Authority – Water and Sewer Operations and Wastewater System Cybersecurity (2017M-276)
… located in Wayne County. The Authority, which is governed by an appointed nine-member Board of Directors, provides …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2018/04/06/wayne-county-water-and-sewer-authority-water-and-sewer-operations-and-wastewaterMagee Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. – Financial Activities (2017M-294)
… 2017. Background The Magee Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. is located in Seneca County and contracts with the Town of … fire protection services to Town residents. The Department is governed by an elected four-member Executive Board and … Service Form 990 for tax-exempt organizations. The Board is not reporting payments made to an individual performing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2018/03/30/magee-volunteer-fire-department-inc-financial-activities-2017mWestchester County – Budget Review (B18-6-2)
… budget for the 2018 fiscal year are reasonable. Background Westchester County, adopted a total budget of approximately … Westchester County Budget Review B1862 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2018/03/30/westchester-county-budget-review-b18-6-2Middletown Enlarged City School District – Financial Condition (2017M-245)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Board and District officials … budgets that appropriate fund balance that is not needed to fund operations. Ensure that the amount of unrestricted … balance policy that outlines the level of fund balance to be maintained and use surplus funds to fund one-time …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/02/16/middletown-enlarged-city-school-district-financial-condition-2017m-245Village of South Corning – Clerk-Treasurer’s Records and Reports (2017M-114)
… was to examine the Clerk-Treasurer’s records and reports for the period March 1, 2015 through April 27, 2017. … a five-member Board of Trustees. Budgeted appropriations for the 2017-18 fiscal year total approximately $790,000. Key … the close of the fiscal year. Conduct an audit, or arrange for an audit, of the Clerk-Treasurer’s records and reports on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2017/11/17/village-south-corning-clerk-treasurers-records-and-reports-2017m-114East Bloomfield Fire District – Financial Operations (2017M-154)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Board of Commissioners provided … adequate oversight of the District’s financial operations to ensure that assets are safeguarded for the period January … rentals. Key Recommendations Update the procurement policy to clearly require presentation and retention of price …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/11/17/east-bloomfield-fire-district-financial-operations-2017m-154Massapequa Union Free School District – Budget Practices and Reserve Funds (2017M-113)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s budget practices and reserve funds for the period July 1, 2013 through November 30, 2016. … fund balance totaling $3.1 million from the 2012-13 to the 2014-15 fiscal years to finance subsequent years’ …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/10/20/massapequa-union-free-school-district-budget-practices-and-reserve-fundsOakfield Fire Department – Apparent Misuse of Funds (2014M-187)
… which resulted in the misuse of funds and unaccounted-for raffle proceeds. The Board’s audit of claims was ineffective. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/02/03/oakfield-fire-department-apparent-misuse-funds-2014m-187Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… New Lebanon Central School District – Financial Condition (Columbia County) District officials have overstated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0City 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)
… $1.7 million. Although the Board appropriated unexpended surplus funds each year, for a five-year total exceeding $3.1 … period. As a result, the District accumulated unexpended surplus fund balance equivalent to 68 percent of the ensuing … long-term operational needs or the use of unexpended surplus fund balance in a manner that benefits the District …
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-networkTown 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 … through April 10, 2017. Background The Town of Barrington is located in Yates County and has a population of approximately 1,700. The Town is governed by an elected five-member Town Board. Budgeted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/20/town-barrington-financial-management-2017m-103Town of Pittsfield – Disbursements (2013M-82)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Board properly monitored the Town’s … to December 19, 2012. Background The Town of Pittsfield is located in Otsego County and has a population of approximately 1,370 residents. The Town is governed by an elected five-member Town Board, which …
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)
… approved the specific terms of the Executive Director’s compensation for the 2014-15 fiscal year, or that the Authority ever submitted specific compensation information to the Council for its approval. The … did not periodically compare the Executive Director’s compensation with what it had authorized or monitor the …
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)
… Background The Cleveland Hill Union Free School District is located in the Town of Cheektowaga, in Erie County. The District is governed by the Board of Education, which is comprised of seven elected members. The District’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/12/06/cleveland-hill-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-2013m-272