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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… the board cannot ensure the loan proceeds were used to further the corporation’s mission. Revolving loan fund activity was not adequately monitored to ensure loan recipients’ performance goals were achieved. … requested follow-up information from loan recipients to verify job creation/retention goals but did not enforce …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0V.2 Governance – V. Chart of Accounts (COA) Governance
… Information COA Governance Workgroup Approvals Needed New Values Changes Account Yes Yes Request must be from OSC …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-v/v2-governanceTown of Parma - Real Property Tax Exemptions Administration (2018M-223)
… whether the Assessor properly administered select real property tax exemptions. Key Findings We reviewed properties … to meet eligibility requirements. Report the transfer of property with exemptions to the County to ensure the new … whether the Assessor properly administered select real property tax exemptions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/03/01/town-parma-real-property-tax-exemptions-administration-2018m-223Woodgate Volunteer Fire Department – Financial Controls (2014M-120)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Department’s financial controls for the period … Findings The Treasurer does not provide written reports to the Board. The Board did not appoint an Auditing Committee to examine the Department’s finances each year. Not all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/07/03/woodgate-volunteer-fire-department-financial-controls-2014mNesconset Fire District – Length of Service Awards Program (2014M-317)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if employees properly earned length of service … firefighters from earning LOSAP points for responding to calls during their regularly scheduled work hours. Key Recommendation Implement standards and procedures to ensure that points are not awarded to employees who serve …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/12/24/nesconset-fire-district-length-service-awards-program-2014m-317Lake View Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Activity (2014M-342)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the District’s internal controls over financial … does not conduct a comprehensive audit of each claim prior to payment. Forty-three disbursements totaling $139,303 were … Conduct a comprehensive audit of claims prior to payment. Ensure that the Director authorizes all District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/02/27/lake-view-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-activity-2014m-342Hornby Fire Company, Inc. – Internal Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-78)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the recording and reporting of the Company’s … in Steuben County. The Company contracts with the Town to provide fire protection services. The Company’s bylaws … The President did not sign vouchers or appoint members to an audit committee. The Treasurer did not prepare bank …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/07/11/hornby-fire-company-inc-internal-controls-over-financial-activities-2014mSt. Paul Boulevard Fire District - Board Oversight (2018M-116)
… balance policy and multiyear financial and capital plan to reduce unrestricted fund balance for the benefit of District residents. Properly audit claims to ensure each claim has supporting documentation and policies were followed. Require professional services to be acquired through a competitive process. District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2018/10/05/st-paul-boulevard-fire-district-board-oversight-2018m-116Town of Lancaster - Information Technology (2018M-114)
… Town officials have not designed or implemented procedures to monitor compliance with the acceptable use policy or … IT control weaknesses were communicated confidentially to Town officials. Key Recommendations Ensure the acceptable use policy is distributed to all personnel and monitor IT use. Develop and maintain an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/08/17/town-lancaster-information-technology-2018m-114Westfield Academy and Central School District - Financial Management (2018M-67)
… 30, 2017. The Board appropriated fund balance not needed to fund operations and overestimated appropriations by a … with balances totaling more than $1 million appear to be overfunded. Key Recommendations Reduce the amount of unrestricted fund balance to within the legal limit. Adopt budgets that include …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/08/03/westfield-academy-and-central-school-district-financial-management-2018mCUNY Bulletin No. CU-143
… Purpose To explain the procedures for processing the June Uniform … Sergeant Effective Date Check of 6/27/02 Background Refer to the attachment for eligibility requirements Agency Actions … Earnings End Date: 6/13/02 Earn Code: UA6 Amount: Amount to be paid Payroll Register and Employee's Check/Advice The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-143-june-2002-uniform-allowance-paymentBaldwin Fire District - Credit Card and Travel Expenditures (2018M-27)
… did not have adequate supporting documentation attached to the claims. Two commissioners purchased vacation packages, … even though they received meal per diem allowances prior to the trip. Key Recommendations Ensure that credit card … all personal expenses. Ensure that meals are not charged to District credit cards for individuals who receive per diem …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2018/06/08/baldwin-fire-district-credit-card-and-travel-expenditures-2018m-27Clinton Central School District – Payroll (2017M-252)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether employee salaries and wages were … hours worked and did not preapprove in writing overtime to be worked. Key Recommendation Ensure the Head Custodian signs time records to evidence the review of employees’ time worked and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/01/26/clinton-central-school-district-payroll-2017m-252New Hartford Central School District – Procurement (2016M-153)
… July 1, 2014 through February 22, 2016. Background The New Hartford Central School District is located in the Towns of New Hartford, Paris and Kirkland in Oneida County and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/22/new-hartford-central-school-district-procurement-2016m-153Otego-Unadilla Central School District – Financial Condition (2015M-245)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s financial condition for the period … balanced budgets with sufficient recurring revenues to finance recurring expenditures. Continue to review and seek alternative ways to lower expenditures. … …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/01/15/otego-unadilla-central-school-district-financial-condition-2015m-245Berkshire Union Free School District – Financial Condition (2015M-310)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the District’s financial condition for the period … not adequately monitor the District’s financial condition. To alleviate cash flow difficulties, District officials … the year and take corrective action when necessary to avoid incurring expenditures in excess of available …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/02/26/berkshire-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-2015m-310Cherry Valley-Springfield Central School District – School Lunch Operations (2015M-175)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether District officials were ensuring that meals offered to students were nutritious and prepared in the most … were approximately $285,000. Key Findings Meals cost more to prepare than the revenue generated by meal sales. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/11/06/cherry-valley-springfield-central-school-district-school-lunch-operationsVillage of Harriman – Water Department Billing (2014M-311)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Village’s water billing process for the period … Key Recommendations Ensure that all late fees are applied to the customer accounts according to the Village code. Develop clearly written policies and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2015/01/09/village-harriman-water-department-billing-2014m-311Greenburgh Eleven Union Free School District – Financial Condition (2015M-194)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the District’s financial condition for the period … tuition revenues and consistently decreased expenditures to offset the declines in revenues. Tuition accounts … reports were inaccurate. Key Recommendations Continue to closely monitor revenues, expenditures and fund balance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/11/13/greenburgh-eleven-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-2015mVillage of Hagaman – Claims Auditing (2022M-11)
… Clerk-Treasurer should discontinue adding claims to the monthly abstract and paying such claims without Board … of the Board other than claims approved by resolution to be paid prior to audit. Ensure a resolution is passed approving the number …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2022/06/17/village-hagaman-claims-auditing-2022m-11