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City of Yonkers – Budget Review (B18-6-7)
… which impact the City of Yonkers’ financial condition in the current and future years. Key Findings The 2018-19 … to borrow up to $15 million for tax certiorari settlements in the 2018-19 fiscal year. The City plans to issue debt of … City’s ability to increase property taxes may be limited in future years if property values do not increase. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2018/07/30/city-yonkers-budget-review-b18-6-7Hewlett-Woodmere Union Free School District – Financial Condition (2016M-402)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the District’s … The Hewlett-Woodmere Union Free School District is located in the Town of Hempstead, Nassau County. The District, which … fund balance totaling $9.6 million was not used, resulting in the District’s unrestricted fund balance exceeding the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/01/27/hewlett-woodmere-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-2016m-402Utica City School District – Financial Condition (2013M-341)
… period July 1, 2011 through March 31, 2013. Background The Utica City School District is a small city school district whose boundaries are the same as the City of Utica in Oneida County. The District is governed by the Board … Utica City School District Financial Condition 2013M341 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/02/28/utica-city-school-district-financial-condition-2013m-341LaFayette Central School District – Reserves (2013M-387)
… through June 30, 2013. Background The District is located in Onondaga County and the Onondaga Nation Territory. It is … $19.4 million. Key Findings Four of the five reserve funds in the District were not formally established. However, since … did not have a plan for funding several of its reserves. In addition, the Board did not adopt written policies for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/03/07/lafayette-central-school-district-reserves-2013m-387State Agencies Bulletin No. 2205
… will be delayed past the scheduled check date, resulting in undue hardship to the employee. Effective Dates: This … corrections through the Statewide Financial System (SFS). In addition, OSC has issued Operational Advisory 35 and … 14 days or upon receipt of the employee’s salary check. In the event the agency determines a payroll correction is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2205-updated-guidance-issuing-payroll-correctionsGASB Statement 87, Leases
… the contract. Example A state agency contract with Agnus Industries has a termination clause allowing the tenant the … A state agency enters a five-year contract with Ben Sisko Industries for office space. This lease has two four-year … Example : A state agency signs a contract with Schneible Industries to rent an excavator for $50 per hour. Each …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/guidance/gasb-statement-87-leasesOpinion 93-3
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. PUBLIC CONTRACTS -- Professional Services … Safety or Health Administration requirements). In this connection, the fire district may enter into one or … the lowest responsible bidder after public advertisement in the manner prescribed in that section. In addition to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-3Endwell Fire District – Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-277)
… and separate from the Town of Union and the County of Broome in which it is located. The Board of Fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/01/31/endwell-fire-district-controls-over-financial-operations-2013m-277Oversight of Smart Schools Bond Act Funds
… Objective To determine whether the State Education Department … is monitoring the use of Smart Schools Bond Act funds to ensure that school districts have appropriately utilized … To determine whether the State Education Department is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/06/10/oversight-smart-schools-bond-act-fundsPayroll Improvement Project Bulletin No. PIP-017
Payroll Improvement Project Bulletin No PIP017
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/payroll-improvement-project/pip-017-post-production-support-payserv-92Rockville Centre Union Free School District – School Lunch Fund Financial Condition (2016M-139)
… Centre Union Free School District (District) is located in the Village of Rockville Centre and includes parts of the Town and Village of Hempstead in Nassau County. The District, which operates cafeterias in each of its seven school buildings for approximately 3,550 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/08/rockville-centre-union-free-school-district-school-lunch-fund-financialGowanda Central School District – Financial Management (2016M-368)
… Background The Gowanda Central School District is located in Cattaraugus, Chautauqua and Erie Counties. The District, which operates three schools … For the 2013-14 through 2015-16 fiscal years, the Board and District officials overestimated expenditures by a total …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/01/13/gowanda-central-school-district-financial-management-2016m-368Margaretville Central School District – Fund Balance (2015M-55)
… audit was to evaluate the District’s financial condition for the period July 1, 2013 through October 20, 2014. … The District’s general fund budgeted appropriations for the 2014-15 fiscal year were $10.8 million. Key Findings … Board continually adopted budgets that included tax levy increases that were not necessary. Key Recommendations Ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/08/28/margaretville-central-school-district-fund-balance-2015m-55Port Byron Central School District – Financial Condition (2014M-71)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s … 2013. Background The Port Byron Central School District is located in the Village of Port Byron and the Towns of … future revenues and appropriations and clearly defines how reserve and unexpended funds should be managed. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/07/03/port-byron-central-school-district-financial-condition-2014m-71Lewiston-Porter Central School District – Financial Condition (2014M-202)
… 2012-13 fiscal year. Key Recommendations Reduce reliance on fund balance as a financing source in the annual budget. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/10/10/lewiston-porter-central-school-district-financial-condition-2014m-202Bayport-Blue Point Union Free School District – Leave Accruals (2015M-202)
BayportBlue Point Union Free School District Leave Accruals 2015M202
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/11/22/bayport-blue-point-union-free-school-district-leave-accruals-2015m-202Brighton Central School District – IT Asset Management (S9-22-6)
… safeguarded information technology (IT) assets acquired or in use during the audit period. Key Findings District … officials cannot assure taxpayers that money invested in IT assets has been appropriately spent or safeguarded. We … located. One copier (unknown cost) was not inventoried. In addition, annual inventories were not conducted and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2023/03/16/brighton-central-school-district-it-asset-management-s9-22-6Town of Louisville – Water User Charges (2015M-44)
… The Town of Louisville is located in St. Lawrence County and has a population of approximately 3,145. The Town is … or provide sufficient oversight of billing, collecting and recording of water payments and adjustments to customer accounts. Three users have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/06/05/town-louisville-water-user-charges-2015m-44Village of Hobart - Board Oversight (2018M-88)
… financial report. Village officials expended $76,200 in real property taxes over the last 12 years for two unused … the unused properties or consider placing these properties in use to benefit taxpayers. Adopt procedures to help detect and prevent prohibited interests in contracts. District officials generally agreed with our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/08/24/village-hobart-board-oversight-2018m-88Ira Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. – Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-266)
… examine the Department’s controls over financial activity for the period January 1, 2012 through March 17, 2014. … Background The Ira Volunteer Fire Department is a not-for-profit corporation located in the Town of Ira in Cayuga … fire protection services to its residents. Disbursements for the period January 1, 2012 through January 31, 2014 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/12/24/ira-volunteer-fire-department-inc-controls-over-financial-activities-2014m