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Cost-Saving Ideas: School District Auditing – Audit Committee
… must develop and operate under a charter. Who qualifies Candidates should collectively possess knowledge in … auditing, financial reporting and district finance. Candidates may include: a board member, a nonmember as a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-school-district-auditing-audit-committeeBroome County – Information Technology (2013M-351)
… through August 20, 2013. Background Broome County, located in the Southern Tier of the State, has approximately 200,000 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/05/09/broome-county-information-technology-2013m-351Fulton Public Library – Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2017M-269)
… Library is located in Oswego County and is classified as a school district public library. The Library, which serves a … contracted payroll vendor has access to the Library’s bank account to withdraw funds for payroll and fees. The Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2018/03/23/fulton-public-library-cash-receipts-and-disbursements-2017m-269Town of Nichols – Financial Management (2017M-258)
… whether the Board adequately managed the town-wide fund balance levels for the period January 1, 2016 through … by an annual average of $203,000. Town-wide (TW) fund balance increased by $1 million between 2014 and 2016. … not developed multiyear financial or capital plans or a fund balance policy. Key Recommendations Adopt budgets that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/03/02/town-nichols-financial-management-2017m-258State Agencies Bulletin No. 1534
… members for calendar year 2017 is $18,448.11. Background In accordance with Chapter 504 of the Laws of 2009, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1534-tier-5-pensionable-overtime-earnings-limit-calendar-year-2017-employeesMadrid-Waddington Central School District - Claims Audit Process (2019M-1)
… $251,601 for health insurance and Medicare reimbursement. In addition, two claims totaling $17,848 were improperly paid … to audit. The claims auditor did not audit and approve any of the District’s health insurance claims and Medicare …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/03/08/madrid-waddington-central-school-district-claims-audit-process-2019m-1Town of Elizabethtown – Supervisor’s Records and Reports (2015M-346)
… 31, 2015. Background The Town of Elizabethtown is located in Essex County and has a population of approximately 1,160. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/05/06/town-elizabethtown-supervisors-records-and-reports-2015m-346Pulteney Volunteer Fire Department – Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-175)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the Department’s financial controls for the period … Fire District No. 2 and provides fire protection services to the Town. The Department is governed by a seven-member … an annual budget. The Board did not adopt a code of ethics to provide standards of conduct expected of Department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/09/19/pulteney-volunteer-fire-department-controls-over-financialPlymouth Volunteer Fire Department – Missing Funds (2014M-50)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the internal controls of the Department’s financial operations for the period of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/05/09/plymouth-volunteer-fire-department-missing-funds-2014m-50Town of Ausable – Water and Sewer District Financial Operations (2015M-274)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the financial operations of Ausable Water District 2, Ausable Water District 3 and Ausable Sewer … The purpose of our audit was to review the financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/01/29/town-ausable-water-and-sewer-district-financial-operations-2015m-274White Plains City School District – Procurement of Professional Services (2014M-240)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the … 2012 through April 30, 2014. Background The White Plains City School District is located in the city of White Plains, Westchester County. The District, which … White Plains City School District Procurement of Professional Services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/10/31/white-plains-city-school-district-procurement-professional-services-2014mVillage of Sandy Creek – Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2017M-36)
… 31, 2016. Background The Village of Sandy Creek is located in Oswego County and has a population of approximately 770. … $561,329. Key Findings The Clerk-Treasurer performed all the financial duties with limited Board oversight. The … records and reports are audited annually. Ensure all claims have proper detail and support before authorizing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2017/04/14/village-sandy-creek-cash-receipts-and-disbursements-2017m-36Town of Liberty – Justice Court Operations (2016M-336)
… The Justices did not reconcile unpaid tickets between the DMV and Court records to ensure defendants’ DMV records are accurate and fines are collected or tickets are referred to the DMV Scofflaw program. Key Recommendations Justices should …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2017/11/21/town-liberty-justice-court-operations-2016m-336Town of Hartford – Online Banking and Information Security (2016M-385)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review online banking transactions and determine if the electronic … $1.1 million. Key Findings The Town does not have an online banking policy or a written agreement with the Clerk's … recovery plans. Key Recommendations Adopt a policy for online banking and obtain an updated banking agreement with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/21/town-hartford-online-banking-and-information-security-2016m-385Town of Newfane – Supervisor's Financial Records (2017M-7)
… monthly financial reports to the Board for review. Consult with the Town attorney and seek recovery of unpaid real …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/22/town-newfane-supervisors-financial-records-2017m-7Town of Berkshire – Board Oversight (2023M-122)
… were for appropriate Town purposes. Determine whether the Town Board (Board) audited the Town Supervisor’s (Supervisor’s) records and whether the Supervisor filed the required Annual Financial Reports … were for appropriate Town purposes Determine whether the Town Board Board audited the Town Supervisors Supervisors …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/08/30/town-berkshire-board-oversight-2023m-122Contract Submission System (CSS)
… by the Public Authorities Law). If you already have an online account Login to CSS by entering your User ID and password If you need an online account To establish a Primary Authorizer account …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/contracts/contract-submission-system-cssTonawanda City School District – Financial Management (2016M-370)
… Background The Tonawanda City School District is located in Erie County. The District, which operates five schools …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/02/03/tonawanda-city-school-district-financial-management-2016m-370Onondaga-Cortland-Madison Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Managed Technical Support (2016M-299)
… purpose of our audit was to determine whether BOCES was in compliance with State Education Department (SED) … Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) is a public entity serving 23 component school districts. BOCES … services provided to districts are properly billed and use a consistent billing method to bill for the servic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2016/12/16/onondaga-cortland-madison-board-cooperative-educational-services-managed-technicalNYS Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Former Avon Police Chief Sentencing
… today on the sentencing of former Avon Police Chief Joseph Geer for stealing federal funds: “This police chief … today on the sentencing of former Avon Police Chief Joseph Geer for stealing federal funds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/nys-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-former-avon-police-chief-sentencing