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Hyde Park Fire and Water District – Procurement (2025M-31)
… did not: Seek competition when entering into a contract to purchase a ladder truck for $1.9 million or maintain written support to demonstrate that the District properly used an exception to the competitive bidding requirements set forth in General …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/07/18/hyde-park-fire-and-water-district-procurement-2025m-31Circleville Fire District – Board Oversight (2013M-343)
… accordance with Board policy. The Board has not adopted an online banking policy and has not entered into an agreement … bank for electronic transfers. The treasurer performed online transactions without Board oversight and bypassed … that the District credit card policy is enforced. Adopt an online banking policy and enter into a written agreement with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/03/07/circleville-fire-district-board-oversight-2013m-343City of Corning – Misappropriation of Finance Department Cash Receipts (2014M-140)
… evaluate the Department’s cash receipt collection process for the period July 1, 2012 through March 27, 2014. … The Finance Department, which manages and accounts for the City’s financial resources, reported cash receipt collections of approximately $4.6 million for the 2012-13 fiscal year. Key Findings Because City …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/08/13/city-corning-misappropriation-finance-department-cash-receipts-2014m-140Ramapo Central School District – Fund Balance and Employee Compensation (2013M-189)
… was to examine the District’s fund balance and payroll for the period July 1, 2011, to January 14, 2013. Background … supporting why those nine employees received an initial salary at those particular levels. Key Recommendations … Properly document the reasons for any starting salary that exceeds the established entry level rate. … …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/09/27/ramapo-central-school-district-fund-balance-and-employee-compensationAccounts Payable Advisory No. 31
… Business Units are advised that any transactions posted in SFS since April 1, 2013 involving commodity and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/31-accounting-utility-paymentsComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… school finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being … (Chenango County) The district is serving nutritious meals to its students and the meals are being prepared … tuition revenues and consistently decreased expenditures to offset the declines in revenues. Tuition accounts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0Village of Parish – Board Oversight (2012M-240)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Board’s oversight of the claims and annual audit processes for the period June 1, 2010, to March 31, 2012. Background The Village of Parish is … ensure that all claims were audited, were audited prior to payment, and did not properly audit all claims to ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/02/15/village-parish-board-oversight-2012m-240Town of Conesus – Justice Court (2013M-140)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the internal controls established over the … for reviewing her work. The Justices also failed to reconcile their bail records to the Clerk’s accounting records, or review the information …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/11/15/town-conesus-justice-court-2013m-140Italian Heritage Month Reception
… we will be joined by Joseph Sciame, President of IHCC-NY, INC, as our Emcee; Cav. Anthony Julian Tamburri, Ph.D., … President Chairperson of OSDIA Gift of Sight Committee Victor Calise Commissioner of NYC Mayor's Office for People …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/events/italian-heritage-month-receptionVillage of New York Mills – Justice Court (S9-14-4)
… collected 810 payments totaling approximately $67,700 in fines, surcharges and fees from January 1, 2012 through … We also found that the Court was holding onto $3,650 in bail money that was over six years old. The Court is not … trail and insufficient automated controls. … Village of New York Mills Justice Court S9144 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2014/08/15/village-new-york-mills-justice-court-s9-14-4City of Poughkeepsie – Budget Review (B6-17-1)
… Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the City's adopted budget for the 2017 fiscal year are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2017/02/09/city-poughkeepsie-budget-review-b6-17-1Waterford Volunteer Fire Department – Cash Disbursements (2015M-78)
… June 1, 2013 through January 31, 2015. Background The Waterford Volunteer Fire Department is a volunteer … that provides fire protection services to the Village of Waterford, Saratoga County. The Village also contracts with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/06/19/waterford-volunteer-fire-department-cash-disbursements-2015mElba Fire Department – Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-286)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Department’s controls over financial activity … the Village and for residents outside the Village pursuant to a contract with the Town of Elba. Department expenses for … the Treasurer’s books annually. Review all bills prior to payment to ensure that they are for appropriate purposes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/01/09/elba-fire-department-controls-over-financial-activities-2014mTown of Milan - Town Clerk/Tax Collector (2018M-257)
… to the Supervisor and Treasurer in accordance with the law. Ensure that all Clerk fees are properly assessed and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/03/08/town-milan-town-clerktax-collector-2018m-257Montezuma Volunteer Fire Department - Financial Operations (2018M-23)
… pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether financial activity is properly recorded and reported and that money is adequately safeguarded. Key Findings The bylaws provide … its reporting requirements with oversight agencies such as the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and Office of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2018/05/11/montezuma-volunteer-fire-department-financial-operations-2018mCity of Yonkers – Procurement of Professional Services (2017M-268)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether officials sought competition when … and Supplies should revise its procurement policy to require City officials to seek competition when contracting for professional …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2018/02/23/city-yonkers-procurement-professional-services-2017m-268Finn Academy: An Elmira Charter School - Information Technology (2018M-141)
… report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether Board and School officials effectively managed information technology (IT) assets. Key Findings The Board did not develop adequate IT policies and … action. Appendix B includes our comments on issues raised in the School’s response letter. … Finn Academy An Elmira …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2018/11/02/finn-academy-elmira-charter-school-information-technology-2018m-141Village of Ballston Spa - Financial Condition (2017M-256)
… did not maintain accurate accounting records and failed to file required annual financial reports for the last four … balance decreased from $213,327 as of fiscal year-end 2014 to $30,487 as of fiscal year-end 2018. Key Recommendations … Treasurer files timely financial reports. Develop a plan to address the general fund’s declining fund balance and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/10/05/village-ballston-spa-financial-condition-2017m-256Cassadaga Valley Central School District - Financial Management (2018M-110)
… fund balance. Reduce the unrestricted fund balance to within the statutory limit and use excess funds to fund onetime expenditures and needed reserves or reduce … a more comprehensive reserve policy and review reserves to determine whether the balances are necessary and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/08/31/cassadaga-valley-central-school-district-financial-management-2018m-110Jefferson Community College – Procurement (2017M-156)
… 28, 2016. Background Jefferson Community College, which is part of the State University of New York system, is sponsored by Jefferson County and is located in the City … insurance coverage and competitive methods to procure it. Key Recommendation Revise the College’s purchasing policy …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/community-college/2017/10/27/jefferson-community-college-procurement-2017m-156