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Town of Perinton - Financial Management and Information Technology (2017M-232)
… whether Town officials: Implemented adequate budgeting and financial practices. Safeguarded computerized assets and data. Key Findings The Board: Adopted unrealistic budgets and accumulated $24 million in unsubstantiated reserves. Has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/06/29/town-perinton-financial-management-and-information-technology-2017m-232DiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for Jan. 2016
… financial officer, DiNapoli’s office reviews contracts for all state agencies and certain contracts for state public authorities and audits all state payments. … playing field is level and taxpayers get the best value for their money. These independent audits also help ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-jan-2016Berne-Knox-Westerlo Central School District - Monthly Records and Reports (2018M-82)
… ensure bank reconciliations are presented to the Board in a timely manner. District officials generally agreed with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/07/20/berne-knox-westerlo-central-school-district-monthly-records-and-reportsVillage of Avon - Board Oversights and Professional Services (2018M-30)
… for capital reserves and all operating expenditures in appropriate operating funds and use capital reserves for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/05/18/village-avon-board-oversights-and-professional-services-2018m-30Town of Marlborough - Water and Sewer Financial Operations (2018M-160)
… fund $340,000. The Budget Officer made billing adjustments in 2017 totaling $228,146 without Board approval. The water … were overcharged for water and sewer late penalties in 2017 by $8,654. Key Recommendations Prepare an annual cost …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/10/26/town-marlborough-water-and-sewer-financial-operations-2018m-160Hamburg Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2015M-32)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Agency’s process for evaluating, approving and … an independent public benefit corporation whose goals are to advance job opportunities and economic welfare in the Town … The Board did not develop an adequate recapture policy to allow for the recovery of previously granted benefits if …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2015/06/19/hamburg-industrial-development-agency-project-approval-andTown of Clayton - Justice Court Time and Attendance (2017M-286)
… by the Clerk showed no evidence of supervisory review and approval. The Clerk reported 384 hours on her Town time … The Clerk did not allow for travel time between the Town and another municipal employer. As a result, we estimate she … not worked. Key Recommendations Consult with legal counsel and take appropriate action to recover any wages paid for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2018/10/23/town-clayton-justice-court-time-and-attendance-2017m-286Cost-Saving Ideas: Capital Planning for Local Governments and School Districts
… To effectively manage your local government’s capital assets, you must develop a long-term plan. The plan …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-capital-planning-local-governments-and-school-districtsDiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for August 2016
… Street in Putnam County. Payment Rejections and Other Cost Recoveries The Comptroller’s rejection of nearly 1,400 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/09/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-august-2016Salamanca City School District – Financial Management and Payroll (2017M-138)
… formalizing controls and oversight associated with the payroll function. Key Recommendations Maintain unrestricted … with relevant statutes. Develop and adopt written payroll policies and procedures. … Salamanca City School …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/03/30/salamanca-city-school-district-financial-management-and-payroll-2017m-138Town of Oswego – Financial Condition and Information Technology (2017M-290)
Town of Oswego Financial Condition and Information Technology 2017M290
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/03/09/town-oswego-financial-condition-and-information-technology-2017m-290Rensselaer County Water and Sewer Authority – Debt Proceeds (2014M-17)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Authority’s controls over the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2014/04/11/rensselaer-county-water-and-sewer-authority-debt-proceeds-2014m-17Town of Aurora - Real Property Acquisition and Sale (2018M-64)
… to $4 million to renovate the building for use as a new Town hall. Key Recommendations Use a deliberate process …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/09/14/town-aurora-real-property-acquisition-and-sale-2018m-64Poughkeepsie Housing Authority – Procurement and Information Technology Controls (2017M-222)
… and protected against unauthorized use, access and loss for the period April 1, 2016 through July 18, 2017. … County. The Authority, which provides low-rent housing for qualified individuals, is governed by a seven-member Board of Commissioners. Expenditures for the 2016-17 fiscal year totaled approximately $5.9 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2018/02/16/poughkeepsie-housing-authority-procurement-and-information-technologyTown of Beekmantown – Procurement and Town Clerk Operations (2017M-217)
… our audit was to determine whether the Town procured goods and services in accordance with statutory requirements for … The Town of Beekmantown is located in Clinton County and has a population of approximately 5,550. The Town is … in accordance with the competitive bidding requirements and expended $21,287 more than necessary for diesel fuel …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/02/16/town-beekmantown-procurement-and-town-clerk-operations-2017m-217Bay Shore Fire District – Time and Attendance Records (2017M-264)
… of the State, distinct and separate from the Town of Islip in Suffolk County and provides approximately 13,500 residents …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2018/02/09/bay-shore-fire-district-time-and-attendance-records-2017m-264Locust Valley Fire District - Conference and Travel Expenditures (2018M-56)
… policy. Consider revising the District’s travel policy to require members and employees to submit proof of attending and/or completing the conference … agreed with our recommendations and indicated they plan to initiate corrective action. … Locust Valley Fire District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2018/06/08/locust-valley-fire-district-conference-and-travel-expenditures-2018m-56Baldwin Fire District - Credit Card and Travel Expenditures (2018M-27)
… Determine whether the Board ensured that credit card and travel expenditures were adequately supported and for … Key Findings Of the 279 credit card purchases made during our audit period, 80 totaling $16,909 did not have … an additional $1,095 for meals even though they received meal per diem allowances prior to the trip. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2018/06/08/baldwin-fire-district-credit-card-and-travel-expenditures-2018m-27Division of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-82
… remains in the lower graded position for at least six (6) full pay periods; and The promotion was temporary and the … Reduction in Work Schedule (VRWS) on 09/30/16 receive the full LLS payment amount based on the employee’s increment code. Agencies must verify that the Full/Part field on the Job Data/Job Information page is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-82-october-2016-district-council-37-dc-37-rent-regulationDivision of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-83
… page or the Time Entry Interface (NPAY502) using Earnings Code DH4 (for Hourly employees) or Earnings Code D40. Earnings Begin Date: 11/16/16 or last day the … Active Earnings End Date: Same as Earnings Begin Date Earn Code: D40 or DH4 Hours: Number of hours to be paid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-83-2016-rrsu-over40-comp-time-ii-cash-out