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Raquette Lake Union Free School District - Business Office Operations (2023M-151)
… that the required annual financial reports are filed in a timely manner. Ensure that written agreements …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/04/12/raquette-lake-union-free-school-district-business-office-operations-2023mCity of Rome – Physical Accessibility to Programs and Services (S9-24-40)
… physical accessibility for the 79 components identified in this report. City officials agreed with our findings and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2025/02/28/city-rome-physical-accessibility-programs-and-services-s9-24-40Eugenio Maria de Hostos Charter School - Procurement and Dignity for All Students Act (2018M-271)
Determine whether School officials used a competitive process to procure goods and services and ensured compliance with the Dignity for All Students Act DASA
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2019/04/19/eugenio-maria-de-hostos-charter-school-procurement-and-dignity-allTown of Ausable – Water and Sewer District Financial Operations (2015M-274)
… July 31, 2015. Background The Town of Ausable is located in Clinton County and has a population of approximately … Chesterfield. Ensure that penalties are correctly assessed on all delinquent accounts. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/01/29/town-ausable-water-and-sewer-district-financial-operations-2015m-274Claryville Fire District – Budgeting Practices (2014M-59)
… separate from the Towns of Neversink and Denning located in Sullivan and Ulster Counties. The District is responsible … that details anticipated equipment replacement needs based on useful life. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/05/23/claryville-fire-district-budgeting-practices-2014m-59Schenevus Central School District - Financial Condition (2018M-83)
… financial condition of the general and school lunch (cafeteria) funds. Key Findings Total general fund balance … attrition and planning to use retirement reserves. The cafeteria fund incurred deficits totaling over $48,700 and … revenues and decreasing expenditures to reduce the cafeteria fund’s reliance on the general fund. District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/08/17/schenevus-central-school-district-financial-condition-2018m-83City of Glens Falls – Water and Wastewater System Cybersecurity (2017M-117)
… 28, 2017. Background The City of Glens Falls is located in Warren County and has a population of approximately … The City has no formal process for staying current on water and wastewater system cybersecurity threats. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2017/11/22/city-glens-falls-water-and-wastewater-system-cybersecurity-2017m-117Alternative and Out-of-Service Death Benefits – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… Alternative Death Benefit If you die in service after you are eligible to retire, an alternative … 384-d, Section 384 or Section 384-e) had you retired on your date of death. “Pension reserve” is an actuarial term …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/alternative-and-out-service-death-benefitsAlternative and Out-of-Service Death Benefits – State Police Plan
… that would have been established under the State Police retirement plan (Section 381-b) had you retired on your date … reserve” is an actuarial term for the value of your retirement benefit at the time of retirement. Out-of-Service Death Benefit If you are a vested …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1518/alternative-and-out-service-death-benefitsWestbury Union Free School District - Financial Condition and Overtime (2018M-84)
… unrestricted fund balance has exceeded the statutory limit in two of the four years examined and three reserves were … with our recommendations. Appendix C includes our comment on the District’s response. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/10/19/westbury-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-and-overtimeCost-Saving Ideas: School District Auditing – Audit Committee
… district has fewer than eight teachers. The committee must have at least three members. The committee must develop and operate under a charter. Who qualifies Candidates should collectively … of the two a district resident or nonresident Who does not qualify District employees Persons connected with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-school-district-auditing-audit-committeeBay Shore Fire District – Time and Attendance Records (2017M-264)
… of the State, distinct and separate from the Town of Islip in Suffolk County and provides approximately 13,500 residents … not use a formal timekeeping system, instead they relied on the District Manager’s observations of employees’ time …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2018/02/09/bay-shore-fire-district-time-and-attendance-records-2017m-264Williamsville Central School District – Financial Management (2016M-274)
… audit was to review the District’s financial management for the period July 1, 2012 through June 3, 2016. Background … nine-member Board of Education. Budgeted appropriations for the 2015-16 fiscal year totaled approximately $178.2 million. Key Findings For the 2012-13 through 2015-16 fiscal years, District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/12/02/williamsville-central-school-district-financial-management-2016m-274Orleans/Niagara Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Capital Assets (2023M-103)
… complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Orleans/Niagara Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) capital asset … 27, purchased for $33,349, were not recorded in the capital asset records. 13, purchased for $22,099, were … Determine whether the OrleansNiagara Board of Cooperative Educational Services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2023/12/15/orleansniagara-board-cooperative-educational-services-capital-assets-2023m-103What 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 that … by the local government or school district, so long as it is properly itemized and provides all the information, … Basically a claim is a demand presented for the payment of money due for goods …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/what-claimBolton Central School District – Financial Condition (2013M-58)
… Background The Bolton Central School District is located in Warren County. The District is governed by the Board of … were consistently and significantly overestimated. In addition, although the Board appropriated more than … that include realistic estimates for expenditures based on contractual and historical data. Discontinue the practice …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/05/31/bolton-central-school-district-financial-condition-2013m-58Andover Central School District – Internal Controls Over Reserve Funds (2013M-162)
… Background The Andover Central School District is located in Allegany and Steuben Counties. The District is governed by … limited. Currently the District has more than $1 million in a debt service reserve that District officials could not … use and need of reserve funds in the annual report on reserves to the Board. Attempt to identify the source of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/09/13/andover-central-school-district-internal-controls-over-reserve-fundsOrleans County – Court and Trust Funds (2024-C&T-6)
… appropriate controls to safeguard and account for court and trust funds for the period January 1, 2021 through November 1, 2024. Background Pursuant to a court order, certain assets may be provided to the court and then delivered to the County Treasurer (Treasurer) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/court-and-trust/2024/12/13/orleans-county-court-and-trust-funds-2024-ct-6Avon Central School District – Financial Management (2024M-75)
… gaps. However, the District incurred operating surpluses in all five years we reviewed, totaling $8.2 million. Appropriating fund balance that is not needed is, in effect, a reservation of fund balance that is not provided … corrective action. Appendix B includes our comments on issues raised in the District’s response. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/10/25/avon-central-school-district-financial-management-2024m-75Bloomingburg Fire Company #1 – Disbursements (2013M-83)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the internal controls over the Company’s disbursements for the period April 1, 2011, to February 22, 2013. Background The Bloomingburg Fire … Treasurer is the chief fiscal officer. From April 1, 2011 to January 31, 2013, the Company received approximately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/06/28/bloomingburg-fire-company-1-disbursements-2013m-83