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Watkins Glen Central School District - Financial Management (2019M-57)
… resulted in operating surpluses, negating the use of appropriated fund balance. In the last three completed … $2.3 million in unplanned operating surpluses instead of $1.4 million in planned deficits. Certain reserve balances … of appropriating fund balance that is not needed or used to fund operations. Review reserve balances and develop a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/07/12/watkins-glen-central-school-district-financial-management-2019m-57Village of Andover – Water and Electric Cash Receipts (2019M-152)
… report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether water and electric cash receipts were recorded and deposited in a timely and accurate manner. Key Findings We reviewed … of the Deputy’s work. Village officials generally agreed with our recommendations and indicated that they have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2019/10/25/village-andover-water-and-electric-cash-receipts-2019m-152Poughkeepsie City School District - Budgeting (2018M-226)
… balance to comply with the statutory limit. Surplus funds can be used as a financing source for funding one-time …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/11/15/poughkeepsie-city-school-district-budgeting-2018m-226Poughkeepsie City School District - Payroll (2019M-110)
… Key Findings Collective bargaining agreements (CBAs) are not comprehensive, and payroll and personnel policies are … not eligible for totaling $27,440 for not participating in the health insurance program. In addition, five received … Review and update the different policies and CBAs to ensure that CBAs are adequate and comprehensive and that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/12/13/poughkeepsie-city-school-district-payroll-2019m-110East Quogue Union Free School District - Claims Auditing (2019M-78)
… audit and approval. Approved 16 claims totaling $835,152 for payment that were not sufficiently supported. District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/06/21/east-quogue-union-free-school-district-claims-auditing-2019m-78Painted Post Fire Department – Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2016M-312)
… and did not include other items such as disbursements or canceled checks. The Board has not adopted a code of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2016/12/02/painted-post-fire-department-cash-receipts-and-disbursementsArkport Central School District – Network Access Controls (2021M-162)
… officials did not establish written policies or procedures to add or disable user accounts and permissions. The District … IT control weaknesses were communicated confidentially to officials. Key Recommendations Establish written policies … that are unnecessary. Assess network user permissions on a regular basis and ensure that network user accounts provide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/01/28/arkport-central-school-district-network-access-controls-2021m-162Village of South Glens Falls – Financial Condition and Budgeting Practices (2014M-102)
… the Village’s financial condition and budgeting practices for the period June 1, 2010 through May 31, 2013. Background … five-member Board of Trustees. Budgeted appropriations for the 2013-14 fiscal year total approximately $4.2 million, … and appropriations for the general, sewer and water funds. The Board planned for general fund operating deficits …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/07/03/village-south-glens-falls-financial-condition-and-budgeting-practices-2014m-102Otego-Unadilla Central School District – Information Technology (2021M-178)
… plan. Key Recommendations Thoroughly review user access on a routine basis and disable any unnecessary network user …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/03/18/otego-unadilla-central-school-district-information-technology-2021m-178Town of Palermo - Timeliness of the Supervisor’s Records and Reports (2020M-67)
… 2018 and 2019 books and records after we started the audit on January 7, 2020. Did not make deposits and maintain …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/08/21/town-palermo-timeliness-supervisors-records-and-reports-2020m-67Village of Broadalbin - Board Oversight of Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2020M-76)
… Sufficient compensating controls were not implemented to minimize the risks associated with the lack of segregation … receive or review bank statements or canceled check images to help minimize the risk of unauthorized transactions or … and have initiated or indicated they planned to initiate corrective action. … Determine whether the Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2020/08/14/village-broadalbin-board-oversight-cash-receipts-and-disbursements-2020m-76State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… certain significant revenue and expenditure projections in the 2020-21 adopted budget are not reasonable and other … of $6,047,472 also exceeds the allowable tax levy limit by $187,957. However, the council adopted a local law to … state's 180,000 contracts, billions in state payments and public authority data. Visit the Reading Room for contract …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsTown of Adams – Justice Court Operations (2020M-163)
… monthly accountabilities or bank reconciliations. Cash in a retired Justice’s bank account exceeded known liabilities by a total of $1,104. The Board’s annual audit of the … audit of the Court’s records or retain an independent public accountant to perform the audit. Town officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2021/02/26/town-adams-justice-court-operations-2020m-163Western Sullivan Public Library – Library Operations (2015M-156)
… Background The Western Sullivan Public Library is located in Sullivan County and serves the residents of the Sullivan …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2015/10/23/western-sullivan-public-library-library-operations-2015m-156Groton Central School District – Cash Management (2020M-124)
… investment program or comply with the District’s Board of Education’s (Board) investment policy. Solicit interest …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/01/29/groton-central-school-district-cash-management-2020m-124Cayuga County Soil and Water Conservation District – Information Technology Governance (2020M-118)
… report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether Cayuga County Soil and Water Conservation District (District) … to initiate corrective action. … Determine whether Cayuga County Soil and Water Conservation District District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2020/11/25/cayuga-county-soil-and-water-conservation-district-information-technologyState Agencies Bulletin No. 1876
… (7S), NYCBERS (7T), NYCERS (7U), PFRS (7W), NYSTRS (7X), and ERS (7Y). Affected Employees Employees who are Tier 6 … 1, 2019, which provides for dollar limitations on benefits and contributions under qualified retirement plans, the … limit under Section 401(a), 404(I), 408 (k) (3) (C), and 408 (k) (6) (D) (ii) will continue to remain at $225,000 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1876-maximum-salary-limit-tier-6-members-following-retirement-systemsAppendix A — Volunteer Firefighter Training Approvals – Travel and Conference Expense Management
… 72-g provides that, subject to the rules and regulations of the governing board of the fire department, the chief officer of the department may authorize volunteer firefighters to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/travel-conference-expense/appendix-volunteer-firefighter-training-approvalsPearl River Union Free School District – Competitive Procurement (2015M-363)
… The Pearl River Union Free School District is located in the Town of Orangetown, in Rockland County. The District, which operates five schools … $63 million. Key Findings Written procedures were not in place to monitor and enforce compliance with the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/03/25/pearl-river-union-free-school-district-competitive-procurement-2015m-363Williamson Central School District – Procurement of Professional Services (2016M-55)
… Key Findings The purchasing policy and regulations do not provide guidance for seeking competition when … soliciting professional services. The District did not have formal written agreements with all professional service …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/10/williamson-central-school-district-procurement-professional-services