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Herkimer County Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2022M-28)
… The Board and officials did not obtain information to monitor capital investment and salaries and did not have an adequate process to verify job creation and retention. The Board and officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2022/07/01/herkimer-county-industrial-development-agency-projectTown of Putnam Valley – Purchasing (2013M-193)
… internal controls over the Town’s purchasing practices for the period January 1, 2012 to March 6, 2013. Background … members and the Town Supervisor. Budgeted appropriations for the 2013 fiscal year were approximately $5.09 million for … Key Recommendation There are no recommendations for this report. … Town of Putnam Valley Purchasing 2013M193 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/08/16/town-putnam-valley-purchasing-2013m-193Town of Cobleskill – Budgeting (2023M-138)
… budgets. Budgeted appropriations were overestimated in the town-wide (TW) general and highway funds, and estimated revenues were underestimated in the town-outside-village (TOV) highway fund resulting in operating surpluses totaling $677,000: Actual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/03/01/town-cobleskill-budgeting-2023m-138Village of Greene – Investment Program (2023M-112)
… legally permissible investment options, the Village may have earned approximately $96,900, or $91,100 more than … Officials did not: Prepare monthly cash flow forecasts to estimate funds available for investment. Monitor … investment options. Develop investment procedures to convey management’s expectations for managing the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2023/12/01/village-greene-investment-program-2023m-112Marathon Joint Fire District – Investment Program (2023M-76)
… solicit interest rates and obtain investment information to ensure available funds are invested to maximize interest earnings. District officials agreed with our findings and indicated they plan to initiate corrective action. … audit marathon fire district …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2023/10/20/marathon-joint-fire-district-investment-program-2023m-76Greater Southern Tier Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Capital Assets (2024M-35)
… Determine whether Greater Southern Tier (GST) Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) officials … and have not conducted periodic physical inventories in at least 10 years. As a result, officials lack assurance the capital asset records are complete and accurate, and that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2024/06/21/greater-southern-tier-board-cooperative-educational-services-capital-assets-2024mVillage of Quogue – Justice Court (2015M-18)
… 28, 2014. Background The Village of Quogue is located in the Town of Southampton, Suffolk County, and has a … Village operates a Justice Court that collected $315,781 in fines, fees and surcharges and $55,235 in bail deposits during the audit period. Key Findings The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2015/05/08/village-quogue-justice-court-2015m-18Town of Worcester – Claims Audit (2022M-145)
… As a result, disbursements were made for unsupported and/or improper claims and not in the best interest of the taxpayers. In our sample … tax totaling $243. Key Recommendations Perform a thorough and deliberate audit of claims and ensure each claim is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/02/10/town-worcester-claims-audit-2022m-145Fallsburg Central School District – Financial Condition (2014M-33)
… audit was to examine the District’s financial condition for the period of July 1, 2011 through October 2, 2013. … with approximately 1,490 students. Budgeted appropriations for the 2013-14 fiscal year are approximately $37 million. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/06/13/fallsburg-central-school-district-financial-condition-2014m-33Town of Kirkwood – Justice Court Operations (2016M-414)
… controls over the Justice Court's financial activity for the period January 1, 2015 through September 30, 2016. … Town Board. General fund budgeted appropriations for 2016 totaled approximately $1.7 million. During the audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2017/11/21/town-kirkwood-justice-court-operations-2016m-414Buffalo City School District – Oversight of Field Activities at the Service Center (2014M-270)
… July 1, 2011 through August 15, 2014. Background The Buffalo City School District is located in the City of Buffalo, Erie County, and is governed by an elected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/06/11/buffalo-city-school-district-oversight-field-activities-service-centerX.4 Overview – X. Guide to Vendor/Customer Management
… purchase orders and payments. Vendors are responsible for ensuring the accuracy of certain information on their … with the Vendor Management Unit, are responsible for maintaining other information on the vendor record, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-x/x4-overviewTown of Owasco – Financial Management and Procurement (2021M-70)
… (Board) effectively managed fund balances and reserves for the general, water and sewer district funds and has … the prudent and economical use of public money in the best interests of the taxpayers. Key Findings The Board did … increasing to an excessive level. Always seek competition for professional services or have adequate written agreements …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/08/13/town-owasco-financial-management-and-procurement-2021m-70Town of Hempstead – Budgeting (2021M-169)
… levied $37.6 million more in taxes than was necessary to fund budgeted expenditures, over the four-year audit … for the six major funds reviewed. Town officials failed to monitor the annual budget timely, resulting in the Board … the year and make necessary budget amendments prior to a budget line becoming over expended. Town officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/02/25/town-hempstead-budgeting-2021m-169Town of New Lisbon – Financial Oversight (2013M-12)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Board’s oversight of the Town’s financial operations for the period January 1, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/04/12/town-new-lisbon-financial-oversight-2013m-12Washington County Local Development Corporation – Revolving Loan Program (2021M-57)
… not adequately follow up with seven of the 14 businesses in order to verify that funds were used for the approved … are creating and retaining jobs and using loan funds in compliance with the terms of the agreements. Develop …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/local-development-corporation/2021/07/30/washington-county-local-development-corporation-revolvingSidney Central School District - Financial Management (2019M-243)
… three fiscal years, ranging from 4.7 percentage points to 8.9 percentage points over the limit. The Board and District officials did not develop multiyear financial plans or establish targeted … Review reserve fund balances and reduce them to reasonable levels, as appropriate, in accordance with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/03/13/sidney-central-school-district-financial-management-2019m-243Slate Hill Fire District – Procurement and Claims Processing (2021M-105)
… complete report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether the Slate Hill Fire District’s (District) Board ensured that goods and services were procured in accordance with the District’s … Did not solicit competition for professional services from seven professional service providers totaling $177,827 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/12/29/slate-hill-fire-district-procurement-and-claims-processing-2021m-105Contract Advisory No. 29
… Electronic Documents Submission System (EDSS) has launched a new function that allows agencies, that have been authorized by another agency, to act as a Host Agency to administer contract transactions, amendment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/contract-advisory/29-electronic-documents-submission-system-edss-host-agencyTown of Owasco – Highway Department (2020M-128)
… and that employees’ time worked is recorded in the proper funds, districts and/or accounts. Town officials generally …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/05/28/town-owasco-highway-department-2020m-128