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Opinion 96-23
… asked whether this provision would exempt a town from the payment of statutory court fees. The town has asserted that … Whether this provision would exempt a town from the payment of statutory court fees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-23Opinion 94-19
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. BONDS AND NOTES -- Debt Limit (amount chargeable for zero coupon … to "zero coupon bonds" issued between July 19, 1991 and December 31, 1993 as part of an issuance having an … of "zero coupon bonds" issued between July 19, 1991 and December 31, 1993 is chargeable against the local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-19Opinion 2010-2
… v County of Suffolk , supra , the County had conducted an auction for the sale of several parcels of surplus real … Code, and as stated in the terms and conditions of the auction, the execution and delivery of a deed for such a sale …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2010-2Syracuse City School District – Claims Audit Process (2016M-290)
… is located in the City of Syracuse, Onondaga County, and is a component unit of the City. The District, which … Ensure that the purchasing officer generates and approves purchase orders prior to the District ordering goods and services that require purchase orders. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/10/21/syracuse-city-school-district-claims-audit-process-2016m-290Panama Central School District – Financial Management (2016M-271)
… is located in the Towns of Busti, Harmony, North Harmony and Sherman in Chautauqua County. The District, which … totaled approximately $12.8 million. Key Finding The Board and District officials retained excessive levels of fund … fund balance complies with the statutory limit and develop a plan to use the surplus funds to benefit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/12/02/panama-central-school-district-financial-management-2016m-271Waterville Central School District – Criminal History Background Checks (2016M-23)
… Towns of Augusta, Kirkland, Marshall, Paris, Sangerfield and Vernon in Oneida County and the Towns of Brookfield and Madison in Madison County. The District, which operates …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/12/09/waterville-central-school-district-criminal-history-background-checksTown of Allen - Town Clerk Fees (2016M-28)
… Background The Town of Allen is located in Allegany County and has a population of approximately 450. The Town is … records. Key Recommendations Issue duplicate receipts and prepare an accountability analysis each month. Perform an adequate annual audit of the Clerk's records and enter the results in the Town's meeting minutes. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/07/01/town-allen-town-clerk-fees-2016m-28Southern Cayuga Lake Intermunicipal Water Commission – Financial Operations (2015M-149)
… joint entity of Tompkins County’s Towns of Dryden, Ithaca and Lansing and Villages of Cayuga Heights and Lansing. The Commission was established by an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/joint-activity/2015/09/11/southern-cayuga-lake-intermunicipal-water-commission-financial-operationsVillage of Spencer – Board Oversight (2017M-292)
… of Trustees. The Village has approximately 750 residents and 2017-18 budgeted appropriations totaled approximately … the Clerk-Treasurer’s records. Key Recommendations Request and review a monthly Treasurer’s packet including accurate budget-to-actual reports, bank statements and bank reconciliations. Audit, or cause an audit of, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/04/13/village-spencer-board-oversight-2017m-292George Junior Republic Union Free School District – Tuition Billing (2015M-325)
… period July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015. Background The George Junior Republic Union Free School District is located … educational facilities to residents of the William George Agency for Children and to students bused from area … George Junior Republic Union Free School District Tuition …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/01/29/george-junior-republic-union-free-school-district-tuition-billing-2015mHeuvelton Central School District – Payroll (2016M-322)
… the Towns of Canton, De Kalb, De Peyster, Lisbon, Macomb and Oswegatchie in St. Lawrence County. The District, which … Finding The District’s procedures for payroll processing and payroll review and certification were adequate to ensure that the employees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/10/14/heuvelton-central-school-district-payroll-2016m-322Herkimer-Fulton-Hamilton-Otsego Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Claims Audit Process (2016M-185)
… function to ensure that claims were adequately documented and supported, were for appropriate purposes and were audited and approved prior to payment. Key Recommendations There were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2016/07/15/herkimer-fulton-hamilton-otsego-board-cooperative-educational-services-claims-auditChenango Valley Central School District – Capital Project Management (2016M-58)
… in the Towns of Chenango, Colesville, Dickinson, Fenton and Kirkwood in Broome County. The District, which operates … capital project, which involved constructing, renovating and improving all three school buildings and the bus garage. Key Recommendation There were no …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/17/chenango-valley-central-school-district-capital-project-management-2016mTown of Addison – Supervisor's Fiscal Responsibilities Audit Follow Up (2019M-3-F)
… 2019. Background The Town is located in Steuben County and has a population of approximately 2,600. The Town is … by an elected Town Board composed of a Town Supervisor and four Board members. Results of Review Based on our … implemented, two recommendations were not implemented and one recommendation was no longer applicable. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/03/17/town-addison-supervisors-fiscal-responsibilities-audit-follow-2019m-3-fTown of Seneca Falls – Information Technology Audit Follow Up (2018M-218-F)
… 2019. Background The Town is located in Seneca County and has a population of approximately 9,000. The Town is … by an elected Town Board composed of a Town Supervisor and four Board members. Results of Review Based on our … implemented, one recommendation was partially implemented, and three recommendations were not implemented. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/02/17/town-seneca-falls-information-technology-audit-follow-2018m-218-fTown of Seneca Falls – Financial Management Audit Follow Up (2018M-266-F)
… 2019. Background The Town is located in Seneca County and has a population of approximately 9,000. The Town is … by an elected Town Board composed of a Town Supervisor and four Board members. Results of Review Based on our … recommendations, one recommendation was fully implemented, and seven recommendations were not implemented. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/02/17/town-seneca-falls-financial-management-audit-follow-2018m-266-fTown of Seneca Falls – Audit Follow Up (2018M-144-F)
… 2019. Background The Town is located in Seneca County and has a population of approximately 9,000. The Town is … governed by an elected Town Board composed of a Supervisor and four Board members. Budgeted appropriations for 2018 … three recommendations were fully implemented and two recommendations were partially implemented. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/01/20/town-seneca-falls-audit-follow-2018m-144-fTown of Berne – Audit Follow Up (2021M-77-F)
… elected Town Board (Board) composed of four Board members and the Supervisor. The Board is responsible for the general oversight of all operations and finances. Results of Review Based on our limited … two recommendations were not fully implemented, and eight recommendations were not implemented. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/01/06/town-berne-audit-follow-2021m-77-fVillage of Waverly – Financial Condition (2014M-137)
… our audit was to examine the Village’s budgeting practices and financial condition for the period June 1, 2012 through … $4 million. Key Finding The Board did not develop and adopt realistic, structurally balanced general fund … Continue to closely monitor the level of fund balance and ensure that budgets are structurally balanced without …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/08/15/village-waverly-financial-condition-2014m-137Chili Public Library – Board Oversight (2015M-130)
… library located in the Town of Chili in Monroe County and provides services to approximately 28,600 residents. The … account prior to their payment. Key Recommendation Audit and approve all claims prior to payment and document the approval in Board minutes. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2015/08/14/chili-public-library-board-oversight-2015m-130