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Town of East Hampton – Budget Review (B18-7-9)
… of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure … The Town of East Hampton, located in Suffolk County, is authorized to issue debt not to exceed $30 million to liquidate the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/10/29/town-east-hampton-budget-review-b18-7-9Town of East Hampton – Budget Review (B17-7-15)
… of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure … The Town of East Hampton, located in Suffolk County, is authorized to issue debt not to exceed $30 million to liquidate the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/02/town-east-hampton-budget-review-b17-7-15Town of Preble – Non-Payroll Disbursements (2023M-17)
… oversight of non-payroll disbursements. As a result, there is an increased risk that errors or irregularities could … process or implement effective mitigating controls to ensure all non-payroll disbursements are for legitimate … agreed with our recommendations and indicated they plan to initiate corrective action. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/05/12/town-preble-non-payroll-disbursements-2023m-17II.3.B Establish Control – II. New York State Financial Accounting
… the State Comptroller will establish appropriation and segregation control records based on the enacted … Financial System (SFS) also controls the accounting and release of payments during the fiscal year, contract encumbrances, and the carryover period for an appropriation. Outstanding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ii/ii3b-establish-controlStony Creek Volunteer Fire Company – Cash Disbursements (2015M-188)
… County. The Company, which has approximately 30 members, is governed by an elected nine-member Board of Trustees. … did not establish effective internal controls to address a lack of segregation in the Treasurer’s cash disbursement … establish policies or implement any procedures governing debit card use or review or approve any card-related …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/10/23/stony-creek-volunteer-fire-company-cash-disbursements-2015mReal Estate Advisory Committee
… Estate Advisory Committee is appointed by the Comptroller, with the consent of the Investment Advisory Committee, … Law. The Real Estate Advisory Committee reviews proposed mortgage and real estate investments. In the event the Real Estate Advisory Committee disapproves of a proposed mortgage or real estate investment, the investment will not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/common-retirement-fund/resources/real-estate-advisory-committeeHadley-Luzerne Central School District - Financial Management (2018M-103)
… million annually from 2014-15 to 2016-17, which resulted in accumulation of excess unrestricted fund balance. The … a plan for the use of excess unrestricted fund balance in the general fund. Review reserves to determine if amounts … and ensure a plan for reserves is prepared and submitted in accordance with District policy. Officials generally …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/10/26/hadley-luzerne-central-school-district-financial-management-2018m-103Town of Homer – Conflict of Interest (2022M-148)
… Town of Homer (Town) officials had prohibited interests in Town contracts. Key Findings One Board member is the … the Board member had a prohibited conflict of interest in the welding company’s contracts with the Town pursuant to … Adopt procedures to help prevent prohibited interests in contracts. Town officials generally agreed with our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/12/23/town-homer-conflict-interest-2022m-148IX.12.A Key Provisions – IX. Federal Grants
… of checks or settlement of electronic fund transfers (EFT). Guide to Financial Operations REV. 03/19/2012 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix12a-key-provisionsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… his office completed audits of the Village of Bellport , Berkshire Fire District , Town of Champion , Elmont Public … to document which claims are authorized for payment. Berkshire Fire District – Recording and Reporting Financial … his office completed audits of the Village of Bellport Berkshire Fire District Town of Champion Elmont Public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1State Agencies Bulletin No. 1982
… beginning January 5, 2022. Eligibility Criteria Employees with a regular work schedule of 20 hours or more per week …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1982-2022-paid-family-leave-rate-increaseMedina Central School District - Capital Projects (2019M-163)
… District officials could have improved their management of the Project. We found: District officials did not always … reporting to the Board did not include an itemization of all Project costs. Key Recommendations Solicit competition …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/01/03/medina-central-school-district-capital-projects-2019m-163State Agencies Bulletin No. 1950
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies of the maximum salary limit for Tier 6 members of NYCTRS (82), NYCBERS (83), NYCERS (84), … OSC Actions PayServ will automatically stop contributions when an employee’s pensionable earnings reach the $250,000 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1950-maximum-salary-limit-tier-6-members-following-retirement-systemsTown of Rushford - Procurement (2020M-43)
… proposals (RFP) and/or the required number of quotes prior to being made. The Town’s procurement policy does not require … Revise the procurement policy or adopt written procedures to specify documentation requirements, including the rationale for cases when the selected vendor is not the lowest priced. Develop procedures for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/06/12/town-rushford-procurement-2020m-43Town of Lindley – Justice Court (2017M-270)
… ensure timely adjudication and reporting of vehicle and traffic cases. Key Recommendations Perform a periodic review … investigate and resolve any discrepancies. Review the Traffic Safety Law Enforcement and Disposition reports to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2018/03/16/town-lindley-justice-court-2017m-270Ithaca Area Wastewater Treatment Facility – Energy Cost Savings (2016M-234)
… cost savings through the production and use of biogas for the period January 1, 2013 through December 31, 2015. … An eight member Special Joint Committee is responsible for general oversight of Facility operations. The Facility’s … through expansion of waste stream collections and system upgrades. Address weaknesses in the current flaring system …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/joint-activity/2016/10/28/ithaca-area-wastewater-treatment-facility-energy-cost-savings-2016m-234Village of Little Valley – Capital Project Management (2020M-129)
… project debt payments. Village officials incurred $67,000 in additional expenses because they were unable to comply … completion date was December 2017 but was completed in October 2020. Key Recommendations Adhere to original … all change orders, to ensure the project is completed in a timely manner and avoid unnecessary costs. Village …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2021/01/15/village-little-valley-capital-project-management-2020m-129Nanuet Fire District - Credit and Gasoline Cards (2018M-193)
… - pdf] Audit Objective Determine if claims for credit card bills were audited and the purchases were for appropriate purposes. Key Findings Of the 240 credit card purchases totaling $69,465 made during our audit period, … attached to the claims. Of 389 gasoline credit card purchases, totaling $18,849 for over 6,000 gallons of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2018/12/28/nanuet-fire-district-credit-and-gasoline-cards-2018m-193Laurens Central School District - Cafeteria Operations and Reserves (2018M-111)
… should perform a cost-per-meal analysis and continue to identify potential efficiencies that will help ensure the school lunch fund is self-sufficient. The Board should: Review the reserve … are reasonable and necessary. If not, develop a plan to reduce the balances to appropriate levels. Modify the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/08/31/laurens-central-school-district-cafeteria-operations-and-reserves-2018mBroome County – Financial Condition (2017M-187)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the County’s financial condition for the period … southern portion of upstate New York commonly referred to as the Southern Tier, has a population of approximately … 16 towns, one city and seven villages. The County is governed by an elected 15-member Board of Legislators. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2018/02/08/broome-county-financial-condition-2017m-187