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Bemus Point Central School District - Capital Projects (2019M-212)
… officials could have presented the capital project to the voters in a more transparent manner. The Board did not … Present the capital project plan transparently to voters. Properly approve all change orders and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/02/14/bemus-point-central-school-district-capital-projects-2019m-212Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… school finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being … a result, the district’s unexpended surplus funds declined to a deficit of $1.1 million. In addition, the district … borrowed nearly $10 million during the same time frame to meet short-term cash flow needs, incurring $150,000 in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsTown of Canandaigua – Fund Balance, Water Operations and Information Technology (2017M-109)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Town’s financial management, oversight of … of revenues, expenditures and the amount of fund balance to be used to fund operations. Develop and adopt comprehensive multiyear …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/09/29/town-canandaigua-fund-balance-water-operations-and-information-technology-2017m-109Village of Livonia – Board Oversight and Information Technology (2014M-221)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review Board oversight of financial operations and … regular monthly financial reports but did provide a budget-to-actual report during budget preparation. The Board did not … 2013. Key Recommendations Require the Clerk-Treasurer to provide current budget-to-actual comparisons each month …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2015/01/09/village-livonia-board-oversight-and-information-technology-2014m-221Village of Gowanda – Procurement (2013M-175)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Village’s purchasing practices for the period … State or County contract pricing. The Board’s failure to ensure that Village officials obtained bids and quotes in … bidding process, as required. Attach the obtained quotes to the vendor’s claim so that the Board can audit and approve …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/09/13/village-gowanda-procurement-2013m-175Richland Fire District – Board Oversight (2016M-374)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine internal controls over District financial … with OSC. Audit and approve all claims before payment to help ensure claims are adequately supported and for appropriate District purposes. Adopt a code of ethics to set forth expected standards of conduct for the guidance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/01/27/richland-fire-district-board-oversight-2016m-374Town of Lincoln - Town Clerk (2023M-31)
… unrecorded receipts and voids enabled the former Clerk to conceal cash collections that were recorded but not … $4,000 from the Town. In February 2024, she pled guilty to the theft, paid full restitution of $3,869 and received a … recommendations and indicated they have initiated, or plan to initiate, corrective action. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/04/12/town-lincoln-town-clerk-2023m-31DiNapoli Statement on Greenville Arrest for Alleged Theft of Taxpayer Funded Resources
… and paid for by taxpayers," DiNapoli said. "Thanks to my ongoing partnership with the New York State Police, Mr. Williams' alleged acts have been brought to light and he will be held accountable." …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/dinapoli-statement-greenville-arrest-alleged-theft-taxpayer-funded-resourcesIX.7.D Cost Allocation – IX. Federal Grants
… expenditure being allocated can reasonably be assignable to such cost objective in accordance with relative benefits … XIX, Section 6.A - Cost Allocation of this Guide. Guide to Financial Operations REV. 03/01/2022 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix7d-cost-allocationII.3.C Budget Execution – II. New York State Financial Accounting
… the Statewide Financial System (SFS), specify the amounts to be made available at the specific budgetary account code … services, equipment, fringe benefits, etc.). Guide to Financial Operations REV. 01/28/2015 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ii/ii3c-budget-executionII.1 New York State Financial Accounting Overview – II. New York State Financial Accounting
… provides an overview of: The Executive Budget which refers to the structure and process of the constitutional system of … Generally-accepted accounting principles (GAAP). Guide to Financial Operations REV. 03/19/2012 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ii/ii1-new-york-state-financial-accounting-overviewDiNapoli Statement on Charges Against Former Delhi Village Clerk
… the public by allegedly writing $4,788 in village checks to herself for her personal use. She now faces grand larceny charges. Thanks to my investigators and auditors and their work with the New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/dinapoli-statement-charges-against-former-delhi-village-clerkAccounts Payable Advisory No. 40
… in the Statewide Financial System (SFS) Guidance: Guide to Financial Operations (GFO), Chapter XII, Section 5.E - … has been added, with the following information: In order to account for payments properly, Business Units must always …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/40-misc-charge-amount-field-balancing-sectionAccounts Payable Advisory No. 48
… Subject: Paying a Single Payment Vendor Reference: Guide to Financial Operations (GFO), Chapter XII, Section 6.D – … property and expedites the claim process. See the Guide to Financial Operations , XII.6.D for more detail. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/48-paying-single-payment-vendorTown of Sheldon – Financial Management (2017M-261)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Board effectively managed and … plan. Key Recommendations Revise the fund balance policy to ensure a reasonable amount of unrestricted fund balance is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/02/16/town-sheldon-financial-management-2017m-261Village of Fort Johnson – Claims Processing (2016M-324)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Village’s claims processing procedures for the … for legitimate Village purposes and approved prior to payment. Key Recommendations There were no recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2016/12/16/village-fort-johnson-claims-processing-2016m-324Chappaqua Central School District – Financial Condition (2015M-193)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the District’s financial condition for the period … maintained fiscal stability. Key Recommendation Continue to monitor the District’s financial condition and maintain …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/10/09/chappaqua-central-school-district-financial-condition-2015m-193Village of Voorheesville – Claims Processing (2014M-135)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Village’s internal controls over claims … internal controls over claims processing were adequate to ensure that claims were for appropriate purposes, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/07/25/village-voorheesville-claims-processing-2014m-135Village of Sharon Springs – Water Accountability (2014M-148)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Village’s water operations for the period June … including reconciling of the water produced to the amount billed and investigating and correcting the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/09/26/village-sharon-springs-water-accountability-2014m-148Town of Amherst – Sexual Harassment Prevention Training (S9-23-9)
… (SHP Training). Key Findings SHP Training was provided to employees and elected officials. However, of the 100 total … agreed with our recommendation and indicated they planned to initiate corrective action. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/09/22/town-amherst-sexual-harassment-prevention-training-s9-23-9