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Stanley Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-259)
… and reported and that District moneys are safeguarded for the period January 1, 2012, to August 20, 2013. … The District’s general fund budget totaled $130,230 for the 2013 fiscal year. Key Findings Board members have not … practicable. Adopt comprehensive policies and procedures for investments, cash receipts and disbursements, claims …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/11/22/stanley-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2013m-259Nassau County – Contract Approval Process (2012M-192)
… the period January 1, 2010, to March 31, 2012. Background Nassau County, located on Long Island, covers 287 square … authorized in accordance with the County Charter and the Nassau County Interim Finance Authority (NIFA) directives, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/03/14/nassau-county-contract-approval-process-2012m-192City of Little Falls – Internal Controls Over Selected City Operations (2013M-214)
… of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the City's internal controls over the Treasurer's Office and … period January 1, 2011 to July 31, 2012. Background The City of Little Falls is located in Herkimer County and has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/11/29/city-little-falls-internal-controls-over-selected-city-operations-2013m-214State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… County) District officials did not seek competition for the services of 16 of 20 professional service providers … board policy. Although auditors found the purchases were for legitimate purposes, officials do not have assurance that … most claims were adequately documented and supported and for appropriate purposes. However, the use of a debit card …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… expenditures by a total of more than $15 million for fiscal years 2013-14 through 2015-16. The district also … School officials did not obtain the required quotes for six vendors paid $112,611. Although the invoices examined were for appropriate school purposes, when officials do not seek …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority," said DiNapoli. … tax increases to finance the department’s requests for new equipment, as well as upgrades and repairs to … duties of the town receiver of taxes and assessments. For example, the receiver failed to perform bank …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-2Hadley-Luzerne Central School District – Financial Condition (2012M-188)
… audit was to evaluate the District’s financial condition for the period July 1, 2009 through May 31, 2012. Background … members. The District’s adopted general fund budget for the 2012-13 fiscal year is $18,081,780. Key Findings The … keep revenues in line with expenditures. Adopt a policy for the use of fund balance. Adopt a reserve policy …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/01/25/hadley-luzerne-central-school-district-financial-condition-2012m-188Disposal of Electronic Devices
… analysis showed the Department’s policies and procedures for preparing devices for surplus were appropriate to minimize the risk that … from surplus electronic devices. Other Related Audit/Report of Interest Office of General Services: Disposal of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/05/13/disposal-electronic-devicesSelected Personal Service Contracts
… The first was a contract with BDO Consulting (BDO) for integrity monitoring of ESDC's expansion and renovation … were not in compliance with many of these requirements for both the BDO and Adrienne Driben personal service … the contracts with these two personal service contractors for nearly $3.9 million were necessary, appropriately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/04/16/selected-personal-service-contractsTown of Newfield – Selected Financial Activities (2013M-2)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review selected financial activities for … January 1, 2011, to June 11, 2012. Background The Town of Newfield is located in Tompkins County and has a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/04/26/town-newfield-selected-financial-activities-2013m-2Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School and Municipal Audits
… lacked adequate supporting documentation and seven claims for $4,100 were paid twice Rochester City School District – … deficit of approximately $31.6 million, even accounting for the numerous cost-savings and avoidance measures, … the clerk-treasurer used an inconsistent methodology for estimating water bills. Auditors also found that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-and-municipal-auditsVI.3.C Budget Transfers Between Business Units (Interunit Budget Transfers) – VI. Budgets
… Suballocations. The following are the Budget Entry Types for Interunit Budget Transfers between agencies: … of State law. Consolidation Transfer – Special designation for the movement of budget between appropriations between … authority between Business Units within the same fund and for the same purpose as originally appropriated. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vi/vi3c-budget-transfers-between-business-units-interunit-budget-transfersCollege at Purchase – Selected Employee Travel Expenses
… employees complied with rules and regulations and is free from fraud, waste, and abuse. The audit covers the … employees complied with rules and regulations and is free from fraud waste and abuse …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/02/14/college-purchase-selected-employee-travel-expensesChild Development Center of the Hamptons Charter School – Financial Management (2013M-98)
… Family Residences & Essential Enterprises, Inc. (FREE) for the period July 1, 2011, to February 27, 2013. Background … by a seven member Board of Trustees. The School’s revenues for the 2011-12 fiscal year were approximately $3.2 million. … appointed FREE to serve as the designated representative for the Treasurer of the School. FREE performs virtually all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/07/05/child-development-center-hamptons-charter-school-financial-managementTown of Lincoln – Financial Management (2013M-245)
… of our audit was to review the Town’s financial management for the period January 1, 2012, through December 31, 2012. … The Town’s 2012 operating expenditures totaled $212,501 for the general fund and $332,686 for the highway fund. Key Findings As of December 31, 2012, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/11/15/town-lincoln-financial-management-2013m-245Village of Dresden – Clerk-Treasurer’s Duties and Multiyear Financial Planning (2013M-3)
… 15, 2012. Background The Village of Dresden is located in the Town of Torrey, in Yates County, and has a population of 308. The Village is … with the lack of segregation of duties. Document in the Board minutes the results of the annual audit of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/04/26/village-dresden-clerk-treasurers-duties-and-multiyear-financial-planning-2013m-3Niagara Falls Housing Authority – Compensation-Related Payments to the Executive Director (2012M-199)
… period January 1, 2010, to July 31, 2012. Background The Niagara Falls Housing Authority is a municipal housing authority …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/01/18/niagara-falls-housing-authority-compensation-related-payments-executive-directorCity of Middletown – Selected Financial Operations and Information Technology (2013M-56)
… the City’s purchasing practices, Council oversight, and IT for the period January 1, 2011, to July 9, 2012. Background … and employees did not solicit competitive proposals for five of eight professional services providers who were … tested. City officials did not solicit written quotations for eight of 18 purchases tested totaling $73,661. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/05/31/city-middletown-selected-financial-operations-and-information-technology-2013m-56City of Poughkeepsie – Budget Review (B6-17-1)
… Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to … the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the City's adopted budget for the 2017 fiscal year are … such as health insurance, New York State Employees’ Retirement System payments and debt service payments, are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2017/02/09/city-poughkeepsie-budget-review-b6-17-1Ramapo 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 … is much higher than the statutory 4 percent limit allowed for school districts. The District circumvented the 4 percent … $8.7 million in purchase orders and tax certioraris for 2012 fiscal year. The District had $2.3 million in excess …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/09/27/ramapo-central-school-district-fund-balance-and-employee-compensation