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Galen-Clyde Joint Fire District – Board Oversight and Information Technology (2014M-329)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the Board’s oversight of the District’s financial … the period January 1, 2012 through December 31, 2014 and to identify any security vulnerabilities within the … period 2011 through 2013. The Board improperly transferred to the general fund a net total of $40,000 from the capital …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/04/21/galen-clyde-joint-fire-district-board-oversight-and-information-technologyTown of Lancaster – Town Supervisor's Financial Duties (2024M-32)
… of duties or other mitigating controls were in place. For perspective, the firm was allowed to disburse $2.5 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/07/12/town-lancaster-town-supervisors-financial-duties-2024m-32XII.7.A Responding to Voucher and Expense Report Audit Questions – XII. Expenditures
… a Voucher Authorizer at the agency via phone call or email. Agencies have the following responsibilities to ensure … Online agencies must ensure their Voucher Authorizers’ email addresses are up to date in the Statewide Financial System, as these are the email addresses Bureau auditors will use. Bulkload agencies …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii7a-responding-voucher-and-expense-report-audit-questionsVillage of Dannemora – Internal Controls Over Cash Receipts (2013M-7)
… accounting system, reconciles customer accounts, prepares bank deposits and reconciles bank statements without any additional verification or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/03/29/village-dannemora-internal-controls-over-cash-receipts-2013m-7Village of Fairport Industrial Development Agency – Board Governance (2015M-195)
… Development Company, and it inappropriately commingled bank accounts and accounting records for the three entities. … its own governance structure and separate and distinct bank accounts and accounting records. Consider amending the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2016/03/31/village-fairport-industrial-development-agency-boardRombout Fire District – Board Oversight of Financial Activities (2017M-88)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s internal controls over financial … with them. The Board designated a financial advisor to act as custodian of the District’s funds, instead of a … borrowed $100,000 each year from District reserve funds to fund operating expenses, which is not in compliance with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/07/28/rombout-fire-district-board-oversight-financial-activities-2017m-88DiNapoli: Westchester Sisters Sentenced for Stealing Deceased Mother's Pension
… Attorney Miriam E. Rocah announced the sentencings of Annette Bigelow, 61, and Mary Nash, 59, who hid their … conditional discharge and ordered to pay full restitution of $22,000. “Annette Bigelow and Mary Nash hid their mother’s … York taxpayers, and we are glad to work with the Office of the State Comptroller to help ensure that public funds are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-westchester-sisters-sentenced-stealing-deceased-mothers-pensionTuckahoe Common School District – Purchasing (2013M-158)
… purchases that are not required by GML to be publicly bid. Do not approve vendors until after District personnel follow …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/11/08/tuckahoe-common-school-district-purchasing-2013m-158Village of Almond – Transparency of Fiscal Activities (S9-24-14)
… results of the Village’s fiscal activities to the public in a transparent manner. Key Findings The Board did not: … for review. The Board’s ineffective oversight resulted in a lack of transparency with the public regarding the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2024/12/20/village-almond-transparency-fiscal-activities-s9-24-14Village of Mount Kisco – Transparency of Fiscal Activities (S9-24-18)
… complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Village of Mount Kisco (Village) Board of Trustees (Board): Conducted an annual audit of the Village Chief Fiscal Officer’s (CFO) financial records …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2024/12/20/village-mount-kisco-transparency-fiscal-activities-s9-24-18Village of Herkimer – Clerk-Treasurer's Records and Reports (2024M-136)
… 29, 2024, cash balances did not agree with bank balances for 27 of the 37 bank reconciliations we prepared, and total …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2025/03/14/village-herkimer-clerk-treasurers-records-and-reports-2024m-136What to Report – Legacy Reporting
… Salary Payments for services rendered Normal salary (see the … Governor’s annual salary. For the current amount, refer to the Earnings Limits page in the enhanced reporting guide . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/legacy-reporting/what-reportState Agencies Bulletin No. 2012
… becomes available. Therefore, employees will not receive a reissued check until approximately five to seven (5-7) … Report will not be updated until the SFS blackout period has ended. Agency Actions Agencies must ensure employee …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2012-payroll-check-reissues-reversals-exchanges-and-direct-deposit-returnsTown of Hempstead Sanitary District No. 2 – Financial Condition and Procurement (2016M-388)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the District’s financial … million. Key Findings The Board did not adopt a policy to address the level of unrestricted fund balance to be … using competition. Key Recommendations Adopt a policy to address the level of unrestricted fund balance to be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2017/03/17/town-hempstead-sanitary-district-no-2-financial-condition-and-procurement-2016mCarthage-Wilna Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-191)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if District controls were … located in Jefferson County, is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from the Town of Wilna. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/08/16/carthage-wilna-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operationsSpecial Disability Benefits – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… Firefighters and police officers may be eligible for an accidental disability retirement benefit if you are permanently disabled because … or performance of duty disability retirement benefit. Your application(s) must be submitted while you are in service or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/special-disability-benefitsVillage of Hunter – Cash Receipts and Board Oversight (2015M-254)
… 14, 2015. Background The Village of Hunter is located in the Town of Hunter in Greene County. The Village, which has approximately 500 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2016/01/08/village-hunter-cash-receipts-and-board-oversight-2015m-254Town of Hempstead Sanitary District No. Six – Professional Services and Fuel (2014M-246)
… maintenance of accurate and timely fuel delivery and usage records. Key Recommendations Consider revising the District’s … maintenance of accurate and timely fuel delivery and usage records, and for the security and appropriate use of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2015/01/02/town-hempstead-sanitary-district-no-six-professional-services-and-fuel-2014m-246Town of Ripley – Water District Financial Condition and Legal Services (2014M-15)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the financial condition of Water District 1 and … operating deficits and declining surplus. Extensions to one district did not comply with all legal requirements … and the Board did not properly allocate project costs to benefited properties. The Board has not adopted a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/09/05/town-ripley-water-district-financial-condition-and-legal-services-2014m-15Town of Dover – Financial Activities (2013M-139)
… internal controls over selected financial activities for the period January 1, 2011, to October 22, 2012. … an elected Town Supervisor. Total budgeted expenditures for the 2012 fiscal year were approximately $4.4 million. Key … financial activities and ensure that applicable laws and best practices are followed to help ensure that Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/08/30/town-dover-financial-activities-2013m-139