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Town of Smithtown – Departmental Operations (2017M-66)
… 31, 2016. Background The Town of Smithtown is located in Suffolk County and has a population of approximately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/22/town-smithtown-departmental-operations-2017m-66Town of Scriba – Board Oversight (2017M-83)
… Town officials did not seek competition for purchases from 23 vendors totaling $455,638 and a Board member had a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/22/town-scriba-board-oversight-2017m-83Town of Schaghticoke – Water Operations (2016M-390)
… the Board’s oversight of the Town’s water districts for the period January 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016. … to billings, collections, deposits and recordkeeping were not adequately segregated. The Board did not approve water … to provide guidance to employees involved in the billing and collection of water charges. Implement billing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/22/town-schaghticoke-water-operations-2016m-390Town of Portland – Water Operations (2017M-45)
… The Town of Portland is located in Chautauqua County and has a population of approximately 4,800. The Town is … 40 percent of total production. Inaccurate master meters and customer meters have contributed to the unaccounted-for … billing all customers for water use. Water Districts 1, 3 and 7 reported deficit fund balances as of December 31, 2016, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/22/town-portland-water-operations-2017m-45Town of Oxford – Financial Management (2016M-420)
… Provide the Board with monthly reports that include an allocation of the balances or loans between funds and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/22/town-oxford-financial-management-2016m-420Town of Newfane – Supervisor's Financial Records (2017M-7)
… monthly financial reports to the Board for review. Consult with the Town attorney and seek recovery of unpaid real …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/22/town-newfane-supervisors-financial-records-2017m-7Town of Mentz – Board Oversight (2016M-403)
… September 6, 2016. Background The Town of Mentz is located in the central part of Cayuga County and has a population of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/22/town-mentz-board-oversight-2016m-403Town of Evans – Employee Benefits (2024M-53)
… opt-out payments totaling $6,000.Officials were unable to explain why the former Supervisor was treated differently … occurred and were not detected or corrected due to a variety of factors including a decentralized process for … Town officials agreed with our recommendations and have indicated they planned to initiate corrective action. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/09/20/town-evans-employee-benefits-2024m-53Town of Pitcairn – Claims Auditing (2024M-69)
… This increased the risk that claims could have been paid for inappropriate purposes. 24 claims for diesel fuel totaling $66,516 and one paving claim … or the use of State contract could have saved money. For example, a State diesel fuel contract could have saved …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/09/20/town-pitcairn-claims-auditing-2024m-69Town of Pendleton – Capital Projects (2024M-72)
Determine whether Town of Pendleton Town capital projects projects were properly planned accounted for and monitored
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/09/20/town-pendleton-capital-projects-2024m-72Office of Operations: 2024 Virtual Fall Conference
… Kimberly Wintergerst, Fran Montanye, Natasha Nolan, Jamie Hockey-Barrett, Nicole Maguire, Kyla Alexander, Linsay … (Bureau of State Expenditures), Amanda Zibella and Jamie Lynn Weaver (Bureau of State Accounting Operations), …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/outreach/office-operations-2024-virtual-fall-conferenceTown of Hector – Employee Compensation (2024M-85)
… report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether Town of Hector (Town) employee compensation was authorized, … was not always authorized, accurate and supported. Of the 53 employee records that we reviewed, we determined that Town officials: Paid 10 employees a total of $150,155 that was not authorized by the Town Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/12/20/town-hector-employee-compensation-2024m-85Determination of Residency for Tuition Purposes (Follow-Up)
… Objective The objective of our follow-up was to assess the extent of implementation, as of October 2024, … Policy also establishes proof of residency requirements. To be considered a State resident and receive in-state … show proof of domicile—defined as a fixed, permanent home to which a person plans to return after an absence—within the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/02/11/determination-residency-tuition-purposes-followVillage of North Haven – Collections (2024M-99)
… pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether Village of North Haven (Village) officials ensured collections were properly … Determine whether Village of North Haven Village officials ensured collections were properly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/11/27/village-north-haven-collections-2024m-99City of Dunkirk – Budget Review (B24-1-10)
… independent evaluation of the City’s proposed budget for 2025. Background Chapter 5 6 of the Laws of 2024, Part DD … and officials are also projecting deficits in 2024. The 2025 proposed budget includes a planned deficit in water, … $12.7 million revenue anticipation note (RAN) due in July 2025 plus interest of $952,196; $4.3 million past due to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2024/11/27/city-dunkirk-budget-review-b24-1-10Village of Skaneateles – Claims Auditing (2024M-68)
… could be made and goods or services may not be procured in the taxpayers’ best interest. Recommendations The audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/09/06/village-skaneateles-claims-auditing-2024m-68Town of Berkshire – Board Oversight (2023M-122)
… were for appropriate Town purposes. Determine whether the Town Board (Board) audited the Town Supervisor’s (Supervisor’s) records and whether the Supervisor filed the required Annual Financial Reports … were for appropriate Town purposes Determine whether the Town Board Board audited the Town Supervisors Supervisors …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/08/30/town-berkshire-board-oversight-2023m-122Department of Transportation Bulletin No. DOT-45
… Earnings End Date: 11/07/2024 Earn Code: SHL Unit: 1 Miscellaneous Payment Information The Shift Lump Sum … using Flat Rate method. Yonkers Flat Rate Withholding is 1.95975%for Yonkers residents and 0.50% for Yonkers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/transportation/dot-45-fiscal-year-2024-2025-shift-lump-sum-payment-winter-maintenanceCity of Newburgh – Budget Review (B24-6-9)
… year 2025-26. The 2025 proposed budget includes sale of metered water revenue of $7.3 million and sewer usage revenue of $7.8 … City could potentially face a shortfall of $1.2 million in metered water revenue and $752,730 in sewer usage revenue if …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2024/11/15/city-newburgh-budget-review-b24-6-9City of Lockport – Budget Review (B24-1-8)
… 2014, as amended by Chapter 147 of the Laws of 2015 (the Act), authorized the City to issue debt to liquidate the … and expenditure projections in the proposed budget appear reasonable. We expect 2024 fire department overtime … and conservative. The City’s proposed budget includes a tax levy of $13,853,089. Key Recommendation Be mindful of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2024/11/08/city-lockport-budget-review-b24-1-8