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Who Is Responsible? – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… Although there are exceptions, the governing board is generally responsible for the audit of claims. The audit of claims is one of the few control procedures that is often executed directly by the governing board. Having the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/who-responsibleCity of Johnstown – Information Technology (2020M-127)
… consequences on the City, such as reputation damage, lawsuits, a disruption in operations or a security breach. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2021/03/19/city-johnstown-information-technology-2020m-127North Babylon Union Free School District – Online Banking (2023M-156)
… online banking to ensure these transactions are secure. In addition to sensitive information technology (IT) control …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/06/14/north-babylon-union-free-school-district-online-banking-2023m-156Town of Lincoln - Disbursements (2022M-198)
… did not maintain time records to support the hours for which they were paid and one bookkeeper received $1,751 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/04/12/town-lincoln-disbursements-2022m-198Village of Hunter – Financial Operations (2023M-164)
… – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Village of Hunter (Village) Board of Trustees (Board) and Clerk-Treasurer properly managed … to the public, Establish controls to address the lack of segregation of the Clerk-Treasurer’s duties, Provide … Determine whether the Village of Hunter Village Board of Trustees Board and ClerkTreasurer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/04/05/village-hunter-financial-operations-2023m-164Debt Approvals for Public Authorities, Municipalities, School Districts and District Corporations
… to sell their bonds or notes at private sale, regardless of limitations on private sales otherwise in law. New York … County must secure the Comptroller’s approval of the terms and conditions of their bonds and notes when they are … and criteria for the State Comptroller's review of the terms and conditions of certain municipal and public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/debt/approvalsHammond Fire District – Board Oversight (2024M-151)
… whether the Hammond Fire District (District) Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) adequately monitored the … Reports (AFRs) were filed timely. Conduct an annual audit of the Secretary- Treasurer’s financial records. As a result, … reported. Furthermore, although the Board adopted a code of ethics, it did not adopt the required procurement or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/02/21/hammond-fire-district-board-oversight-2024m-151Town of Volney – Financial Operations Oversight (2024M-93)
… or present records to the Board for audit as required by New York State Town Law (Town Law), Section 123. As a result, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/11/22/town-volney-financial-operations-oversight-2024m-93Town of Evans – Employee Benefits (2024M-53)
… by these employees was recorded incorrectly or not at all in the payroll system. Four separation payments totaling …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/09/20/town-evans-employee-benefits-2024m-53Village of Catskill – Accounting Records and Reports (2024M-66)
… errors and/or irregularities could occur. Properly account for three bank account balances totaling $1.1 million at May …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/09/27/village-catskill-accounting-records-and-reports-2024m-66Town of Babylon – Physical Accessibility to Programs and Services (S9-24-30)
… taking additional steps to increase physical accessibility for the 139 components identified in this report. Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2025/01/31/town-babylon-physical-accessibility-programs-and-services-s9-24-30Town of Lodi – Town Hall Capital Project (2024M-130)
… C includes our comment on an issue that was raised in the Town’s response letter. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/07/11/town-lodi-town-hall-capital-project-2024m-130Village of Atlantic Beach - Cash Disbursement (2018M-253)
… Objective Determine whether Village officials ensured that cash disbursements were properly supported, audited and for … Determine whether Village officials ensured that cash disbursements were properly supported audited and for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2019/05/03/village-atlantic-beach-cash-disbursement-2018m-253Planning Resources
… Local Sales Tax Data, Reports and Resources Multiyear Capital Planning Local Government Management Guides Multiyear Capital Planning [pdf] Capital Assets [pdf] On Demand Webinars Multiyear Capital … Find Budgeting Multiyear Financial Planning and Capital Planning resources below …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/resources/planning-resourcesC.H. Evans Hook and Ladder Company No. 3 – Missing Funds (2013M-194)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the internal controls of the Company’s financial operations for the period October … The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the internal controls of the Companys financial operations for the period October 1 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/11/01/ch-evans-hook-and-ladder-company-no-3-missing-funds-2013m-194Cayuga County Community College – Information Technology (2013M-291)
… campuses. The College is a part of the State University of New York (SUNY) system, and is governed by a 10-member Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/community-college/2014/03/14/cayuga-county-community-college-information-technology-2013m-291City of New Rochelle - Elevator Inspections (2018M-62)
… were inspected as required by the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code (Code) or the City of New … and included violations such as no emergency phone and no fire extinguisher. Key Recommendations Identify, track and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2018/11/30/city-new-rochelle-elevator-inspections-2018m-62Helping Hands School – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… To determine whether the costs reported by Helping Hands School (Helping Hands) on its Consolidated Fiscal Report … To determine whether the costs reported by Helping Hands School (Helping Hands) on its Consolidated Fiscal Report … To determine whether the costs reported by Helping Hands School Helping Hands on its Consolidated Fiscal Report CFR …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/05/13/helping-hands-school-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualEast Bloomfield-Holcomb Fire Department – Financial Operations (2017M-160)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Board provided adequate oversight of … respectively. Key Findings The Department’s bylaws do not adequately segregate financial duties and instead assign …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2017/11/17/east-bloomfield-holcomb-fire-department-financial-operationsDivorce – Career Plan
… designations for certain benefits are revoked when a divorce, annulment or judicial separation becomes final. An … on how your pension benefits may be affected by divorce, consult your attorney, contact our Matrimonial … read our guide to Domestic Relations Orders and review our Divorce FAQs . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1642/divorce