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Village of Green Island – Water Fund Financial Condition (2015M-237)
… the financial condition of the Village’s water fund for the period June 1, 2012 through May 31, 2015. Background … is governed by an elected seven-member Village Board. For the 2014-15 fiscal year, general fund budgeted … water fund. Adopt a multiyear financial and capital plan for the water fund. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2015/12/31/village-green-island-water-fund-financial-condition-2015m-237Village of Springville – Procurement (2016M-330)
… 24, 2016. Background The Village of Springville is located in Erie County and has a population of approximately 4,300. … officials did not always ensure that purchases were made in compliance with the requirements of the purchasing policy. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2016/12/16/village-springville-procurement-2016m-330Schodack Central School District - Extra-Classroom Activities (2019M-85)
… treasurer receives adequate supporting documentation in a timely manner for all ECA fund collections that are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/06/21/schodack-central-school-district-extra-classroom-activities-2019m-85Private Equities
… partners who oversee the emerging managers on behalf of the Fund The partners source perform due diligence and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/common-retirement-fund/emerging-manager/private-equitySchuyler County Industrial Development Agency – Project and Sublease Approval and Monitoring (2014M-369)
… The Schuyler County Industrial Development Agency is an independent public corporation whose purpose is to promote, develop and assist industrial, manufacturing, … facilities. The Agency, which was created in 1971, is governed by an eight-member Board that is appointed by the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2015/04/28/schuyler-county-industrial-development-agency-project-andColumbia County Department of Weights and Measures –Internal Controls Over Revenue Collection (2013M-400)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the internal controls over the … 9, 2013. Background Columbia County is governed by a Board of Supervisors which is composed of 23 members, one of whom … Columbia County Department of Weights and Measures Internal Controls Over Revenue …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/05/02/columbia-county-department-weights-and-measures-internal-controls-over-revenueHamburg Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2015M-32)
… to review the Agency’s process for evaluating, approving and monitoring projects for the period January 1, 2013 … corporation whose goals are to advance job opportunities and economic welfare in the Town of Hamburg by providing financing and tax incentives as authorized by New York State Law. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2015/06/19/hamburg-industrial-development-agency-project-approval-andComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-1Global Concepts Charter School – Cash Disbursements (2017M-126)
… and bylaws were followed and at times allowed the Board Chair to control all aspects of the disbursement and … must have dual signatures and may be signed by the Board Chair or his or her designee, but the bylaws designate the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2018/02/02/global-concepts-charter-school-cash-disbursements-2017m-12625-Year Benefit (Section 384) – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… Eligibility You will be eligible to retire with 25 or more years of creditable service, … or 25-year plan; Service as a member or officer of the New York State Police; Service in the Regional State Park Police; … 90 days before your date of retirement. For information on how to apply for a service retirement benefit, read Applying …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/25-year-benefit-section-384Copiague Fire District– Mechanic Shop Operations (2021M-93)
… for the majority of the costs for providing services that do not benefit them. The Board allows Shop employees to use … for 72 parts totaling $3,208, we could not determine what vehicles were repaired or whether the cost of the parts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2022/09/02/copiague-fire-district-mechanic-shop-operations-2021m-93Bolton Central School District – Financial Condition (2013M-58)
… 30, 2012. Background The Bolton Central School District is located in Warren County. The District is governed by the Board of Education which comprises seven …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/05/31/bolton-central-school-district-financial-condition-2013m-58Town of Halfmoon – Financial Condition of the General and Highway Funds (2013M-55)
… 30, 2012. Background The Town of Halfmoon is located in Saratoga County and has a population of approximately … not develop budgets with realistic estimates of revenues. In recent years, the Board over-estimated the sales tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/08/06/town-halfmoon-financial-condition-general-and-highway-funds-2013m-55Village of Albion – Water and Sewer Rents (2013M-108)
… audit was to examine internal controls over the billing and collection of water and sewer rents for the period January 1, 2010, to March 15, … Albion is located in the Town of Albion in Orleans County and has approximately 6,000 residents. The Village is … Village of Albion Water and Sewer Rents 2013M108 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/06/21/village-albion-water-and-sewer-rents-2013m-108Conclusion – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… auditing process is known as a "super control" because, when conducted effectively, it can identify claims that have … deliberate audit of claims is conducted, a message is sent to all officers and employees that this oversight function is … local government or school district. Allocating resources to improve the effectiveness of your claims auditing process …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/conclusionWhat Is a Claim? – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… Basically, a claim is a demand presented for the payment of money due for goods … by the local government or school district, so long as it is properly itemized and provides all the information, … for audit. Using a standard claim form as a cover sheet is desirable because required information is presented in a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/what-claimGates Fire District – Board Oversight of Long-Term Planning (2024M-10)
… and addressing future operating and capital needs. In addition, the Board’s ability to assess the effect of … written long-term financial and capital plans to be used in conjunction with the budget process. Maintain reasonable, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2024/06/07/gates-fire-district-board-oversight-long-term-planning-2024m-10Village of Hewlett Neck – Treasurer’s Duties (2022M-159)
… – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Village of Hewlett Neck’s (Village) Treasurer performed his duties in … Instead, the Village Clerk (Clerk) performed many of the Treasurer’s duties, creating a lack of segregation of … Implement corrective action to the CPA management letter recommendations. Village officials generally agreed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2023/03/31/village-hewlett-neck-treasurers-duties-2022m-159Town of Berne – Board Oversight (2021M-77)
… did not provide adequate oversight of financial operations and exceeded its authority under New York State Town Law … or receive monthly cash reports detailing money received and disbursed, monthly bank reconciliations or cash balances … fund. Ensure bank reconciliations were accurate, timely, and properly reviewed. As a result, we found three …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/09/17/town-berne-board-oversight-2021m-77Town of Cortlandville – Fuel Purchases (2012M-171)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if the Town was acquiring fuel … Town is located in Cortland County and has a population of approximately 8,500. The Town’s Board of five elected … Town of Cortlandville Fuel Purchases 2012M171 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/01/13/town-cortlandville-fuel-purchases-2012m-171