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South Kortright Central School District – Claims Audit (2023M-69)
… (20-a) when it appointed the Clerk of the Board as the deputy claims auditor. The claims auditor and deputy claims auditor, as part of their claims audit process, … policy. Key Recommendations Ensure the claims auditor and deputy claims auditor meet eligibility for appointment. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/10/06/south-kortright-central-school-district-claims-audit-2023m-69East Irondequoit Central School District - Financial Management (2019M-28)
… surplus fund balance exceeded the statutory limit by 10 to 12 percentage points for the fiscal years 2015-16 to 2017-18. The District also maintained 11 proper reserve … for one-time expenditures, paying down debt or applying it to the necessary property tax levy amount. Provide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/10/18/east-irondequoit-central-school-district-financial-management-2019m-28Southern Cayuga Central School District – Financial Condition (2020M-77)
… appropriations and the amount of fund balance needed to fund operations. Reduce surplus fund balance to comply with the statutory limit and use the excess funds in a manner more beneficial to taxpayers. Develop comprehensive multiyear financial and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/11/06/southern-cayuga-central-school-district-financial-condition-2020m-77Wallace Fire District – Board Oversight (2024M-126)
… not use competitive methods to purchase a used 2008 brush truck (mini pumper) that cost $175,000. As a result, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/04/04/wallace-fire-district-board-oversight-2024m-126Eden Central School District – Capital Project Management (2024M-83)
… managed the District’s 2022 capital project (project) in a transparent manner. Key Findings The Board and District … not provide adequate oversight or manage the project in a transparent manner. We determined that: $545,538 of … managed the Districts 2022 capital project project in a transparent manner …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/10/04/eden-central-school-district-capital-project-management-2024m-83Town of Volney – Financial Operations Oversight (2024M-93)
… maintain financial accounting records or present records to the Board for audit as required by New York State Town Law … (Town Law), Section 123. As a result, the Board was unable to monitor the Town’s overall finances or conduct required … The audit report includes 10 recommendations to help the Supervisor perform his financial responsibilities …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/11/22/town-volney-financial-operations-oversight-2024m-93Town of Franklinville – Procurement (2024M-56)
… officials complied with the requirements of the Town’s procurement policy. Key Findings Town officials did not always comply with the requirements of the Town’s procurement policy because the Town Board (Board) members, … chief financial officer, were not familiar with the Town’s procurement policy and its requirements. Further, they did …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/07/12/town-franklinville-procurement-2024m-56Southern Westchester Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Information Technology (2024M-38)
… IT assets could not be traced to or from BOCES’ inventory system and 40 IT assets were not properly recorded in the system. Key Recommendations Develop written procedures for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2024/08/09/southern-westchester-board-cooperative-educational-services-information-technologyTown of Olean Volunteer Fire Company No. 1, Inc., - Controls Over Financial Activities
… The Olean Volunteer Fire Company No. 1, Inc. is located in the Town of Olean, Cattaraugus County, and provides fire … disbursement. The Company did not maintain records showing how many people bought tickets or attended all fund-raising … Town of Olean Volunteer Fire Company No 1 Inc Controls Over Financial Activities …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/04/03/town-olean-volunteer-fire-company-no-1-inc-controls-overJamison Road Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2015M-95)
… did not have policies governing the use of debit cards or online payments. The Treasurer’s financial records and … Key Recommendations Properly approve bills prior to payment and ensure that all bills have adequate supporting … policies that include provision for debit cards and online payments. Monitor the Treasurer's records and reports …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/11/06/jamison-road-volunteer-fire-company-inc-internal-controls-overHauppauge Fire District – Mandatory Training and Procurement (2014M-375)
… April 30, 2014. Background The Hauppauge Fire District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate … of Smithtown and Islip in Suffolk County, in which it is located. The District, which is governed by an elected five-member Board of Fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/04/03/hauppauge-fire-district-mandatory-training-and-procurement-2014m-375Essex Fire District No. 2 – Cash Disbursements (2015M-167)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine internal controls over the District’s cash … by appropriate documentation. Require the Treasurer to prepare monthly bank account reconciliations and reports; … should be included with the monthly reports presented to and reviewed by the Board. Prepare and submit the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/10/30/essex-fire-district-no-2-cash-disbursements-2015m-167Village of North Syracuse – Transparency of Fiscal Activities (S9-24-11)
… Reported the results of the Village’s fiscal activities to the public in a transparent manner. Key Findings The Board did not: Conduct an annual audit, or cause to be audited, the CFO’s 2022-23 financial records and … or l Report the results of the Village’s fiscal activities to the public, as required by GML Section 30 and Village Law …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/12/20/village-north-syracuse-transparency-fiscal-activities-s9-24-11Town of Butler – Financial Management (2024M-119)
… audit also identified a $250,000 encumbrance for a plow truck that was not recorded in the accounting records or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/12/24/town-butler-financial-management-2024m-119LaGrange Fire District – Board Oversight (2014M-127)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s financial condition for the period … paid the Board Chair for service rendered. The Board needs to establish appropriate internal controls over District … The District improperly retained an independent contractor to perform the duties of Treasurer. Key Recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/08/14/lagrange-fire-district-board-oversight-2014m-127Pine City Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. – Financial Activities (2017M-140)
… January 1, 2016 through June 19, 2017. Background The Pine City Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. provides fire … Pine City Volunteer Fire Department Inc Financial Activities …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2017/10/13/pine-city-volunteer-fire-department-inc-financial-activitiesTown of Minerva – Payroll and Cash Receipts (2015M-342)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the internal controls in place over the Town’s … not established proper controls over payroll, the clerk to the Supervisor overpaid herself $13,940 for unauthorized … at $8,235 that she had not earned and was not entitled to. The Board failed to establish comprehensive written …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/10/06/town-minerva-payroll-and-cash-receipts-2015m-342East Kingston Volunteer Fire Company – Financial Activities (2017M-191)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Company’s financial activities for the period … check images. The Board did not require the Treasurer to submit an annual report and did not annually audit the … The Board did not establish adequate internal controls to ensure that all fundraising proceeds are properly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2017/12/15/east-kingston-volunteer-fire-company-financial-activitiesSouthern Tier East Regional Planning Development Board – Board Oversight (2017M-165)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Board provided proper oversight over … approximately $1 million. Key Findings The Board failed to develop clear and adequate policies and procedures or … Recommendations Review and update policies and procedures to govern travel and credit card use. Ensure that STE …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2018/04/06/southern-tier-east-regional-planning-development-board-board-oversight-2017m-165Salamanca City School District – Financial Management and Payroll (2017M-138)
… to evaluate the District’s financial management practices and employee compensation payments for the period July 1, … 2013 through May 19, 2017. Background The Salamanca City School District is located in the City of Salamanca and the Towns of Carrollton, Great Valley, Little Valley, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/03/30/salamanca-city-school-district-financial-management-and-payroll-2017m-138