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Richland Fire District – Board Oversight (2016M-374)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine internal controls over District financial … with OSC. Audit and approve all claims before payment to help ensure claims are adequately supported and for appropriate District purposes. Adopt a code of ethics to set forth expected standards of conduct for the guidance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/01/27/richland-fire-district-board-oversight-2016m-374Village of Livonia – Board Oversight and Information Technology (2014M-221)
… that the proper rates of pay were paid or certify the payrolls from April through November 2013. Key … Ensure that proper rates of pay are paid and certify payrolls prior to disbursement of Village funds. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2015/01/09/village-livonia-board-oversight-and-information-technology-2014m-221State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… fund balance was appropriated each year, but was not used to finance operations. In addition, when unused appropriated … fund balance exceeded the limit each year by $345,000 to $611,000, or 2 to 3 percentage points. Marcellus Central School District – …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-0DiNapoli Statement on Greenville Arrest for Alleged Theft of Taxpayer Funded Resources
… and paid for by taxpayers," DiNapoli said. "Thanks to my ongoing partnership with the New York State Police, Mr. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/dinapoli-statement-greenville-arrest-alleged-theft-taxpayer-funded-resourcesIX.7.D Cost Allocation – IX. Federal Grants
… expenditure being allocated can reasonably be assignable to such cost objective in accordance with relative benefits … XIX, Section 6.A - Cost Allocation of this Guide. Guide to Financial Operations REV. 03/01/2022 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix7d-cost-allocationII.3.C Budget Execution – II. New York State Financial Accounting
… the specific budgetary account code of expenditure (e.g., personal services, travel, contractual services, equipment, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ii/ii3c-budget-executionII.1 New York State Financial Accounting Overview – II. New York State Financial Accounting
… and process of the constitutional system of budgeting in New York State. These responsibilities are provided in … and various other sections of the State Finance Law. The New York State Financial Cycle. New York State Financial Accounting using the budgetary … responsibility for prescribing methods of accounting New York State Financial Cycle New York State Financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ii/ii1-new-york-state-financial-accounting-overviewDiNapoli Statement on Charges Against Former Delhi Village Clerk
… use. She now faces grand larceny charges. Thanks to my investigators and auditors and their work with the New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/dinapoli-statement-charges-against-former-delhi-village-clerkTown of Amherst – Sexual Harassment Prevention Training (S9-23-9)
… (SHP Training). Key Findings SHP Training was provided to employees and elected officials. However, of the 100 total … agreed with our recommendation and indicated they planned to initiate corrective action. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/09/22/town-amherst-sexual-harassment-prevention-training-s9-23-9Village of Lindenhurst – Sexual Harassment Prevention Training (S9-23-13)
… of the Village dictate and encourage elected officials to complete the training. Village officials generally agreed with our recommendations and indicated they planned to initiate corrective action. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2023/09/22/village-lindenhurst-sexual-harassment-prevention-training-s9-23-13Croton-Harmon Union Free School District - Professional Services (2019M-51)
… Determine if District officials sought competition for procurement of professional services. Key Findings … $128,205 during the audit period. Have written agreements for four professional service providers who were paid $58,409 … the audit period. Key Recommendations Seek competition for all professional services. Enter into written agreements …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/06/14/croton-harmon-union-free-school-district-professional-services-2019m-51Town of Almond - Tax Collection (2019M-188)
… adequate evidence of receipt for tax payments collected or to establish tax payment dates. Key Recommendations Deposit … agreed with our recommendations and indicated they planned to initiate corrective action. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/12/06/town-almond-tax-collection-2019m-188Eastport-South Manor Central School District - Procurement of Professional Services (2019M-156)
… District officials did not: Use competitive methods to select 10 of 16 professional service providers who were … and have initiated or indicated they planned to initiate corrective action. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/10/18/eastport-south-manor-central-school-district-procurement-professionalVillage of Red Hook - Clerk-Treasurer's Duties (2019M-101)
… Key Finding The Board engaged the services of a contractor to assist the Treasurer with her duties. However, the … both a Treasurer and a Clerk position as Village employees to ensure that the Treasurer’s financial duties are performed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2019/10/11/village-red-hook-clerk-treasurers-duties-2019m-101Village of Depew - Purchasing (2018M-158)
… Retain evidence of quotes or Village officials’ attempts to obtain quotes with the claim. Village officials agreed … and have initiated, or indicated they planned to initiate, corrective action. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/11/30/village-depew-purchasing-2018m-158Town of Kirkwood - Board Oversight (2018M-71)
… Provide adequate oversight by ensuring an independent party periodically reviews bank reconciliations and canceled check images; third party documents; and water and sewer billing adjustments. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/07/20/town-kirkwood-board-oversight-2018m-71Hampton Bays Union Free School District - Claims Processing (2018M-68)
… audited and approved prior to payment. Key Findings The claims auditor approved claims for payment for purchases … purchase orders. The purchasing agent approved 34 percent of the purchases tested, or 74 invoices for $19,845, after … ordered. Key Recommendations Enforce the District’s policy of not allowing confirming purchase orders. Develop …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/08/31/hampton-bays-union-free-school-district-claims-processing-2018m-68Town of Sheldon – Financial Management (2017M-261)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Board effectively managed and … plan. Key Recommendations Revise the fund balance policy to ensure a reasonable amount of unrestricted fund balance is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/02/16/town-sheldon-financial-management-2017m-261Village of Voorheesville – Claims Processing (2014M-135)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Village’s internal controls over claims … internal controls over claims processing were adequate to ensure that claims were for appropriate purposes, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/07/25/village-voorheesville-claims-processing-2014m-135Village of Sharon Springs – Water Accountability (2014M-148)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Village’s water operations for the period June … including reconciling of the water produced to the amount billed and investigating and correcting the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/09/26/village-sharon-springs-water-accountability-2014m-148