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Hyde Park Fire and Water District – Procurement (2025M-31)
… (Board) procured capital assets, goods and services in a cost-effective and transparent manner. Key Findings The … did not always procure capital assets, goods and services in a cost-effective and transparent manner. Specifically, the … to the competitive bidding requirements set forth in General Municipal Law (GML), Section 103(16) and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/07/18/hyde-park-fire-and-water-district-procurement-2025m-31Spencer Volunteer Fire Company – Apparent Misappropriation of Funds (2015M-114)
… Background The Spencer Volunteer Fire Company is located in the Village of Spencer, Tioga County, and is associated … Spencer, is governed by a three-member Board of Trustees. In 2014, the Company received $29,400 in receipts and made $11,900 in disbursements. Key Findings …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/10/09/spencer-volunteer-fire-company-apparent-misappropriation-fundsIslip Terrace Fire District – Claims Audit and Payroll (2015M-49)
… a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from the Town of Islip, Suffolk County, in which it is … of any three Commissioners instead of after authorization from the entire Board. The District did not provide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/05/29/islip-terrace-fire-district-claims-audit-and-payroll-2015m-49Margaretville Volunteer Fire Department – Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2014M-172)
… Fire Department is a volunteer organization located in the Town of Middletown in Delaware County. The Department is affiliated with the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/09/26/margaretville-volunteer-fire-department-cash-receipts-and-disbursementsSeneca County – Water and Sewer Operations (2017M-4)
… 10 towns and four villages. The County is governed by an elected 14-member Board of Supervisors. Water district …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2017/06/02/seneca-county-water-and-sewer-operations-2017m-4Gardiner Fire District – Length of Service Award Program (2013M-265)
… 29, 2013. Background The Gardiner Fire District is located in the Town of Gardiner in Ulster County. The District is governed by an elected … and accurate records of its members’ activities performed in accordance with the District’s Point System were prepared. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/03/07/gardiner-fire-district-length-service-award-program-2013m-265Ballston Area Recreation Commission – Board Oversight (2015M-269)
… recreational and educational programs to children residing in the Towns of Milton, Malta and Ballston, the Village of … Ballston Spa and the Ballston Spa Central School District, in Saratoga County. The Commission is governed by a … structure that includes adequate segregation of duties in the cash receipts process and recover from the Director …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/02/05/ballston-area-recreation-commission-board-oversight-2015m-269Town of Hempstead Industrial Development Agency and Valley Stream Union Free School District 30 – Green Acres Mall PILOT Payments (2017M-233)
… 30 appropriately budgeted for the Green Acres payments-in-lieu of taxes (PILOTs) and the 2016-17 tax levy and for … (TOHIDA) is a public benefit corporation established in 1971 for the benefit of the Town of Hempstead and is … The Valley Stream Union Free School District 30 is located in the Town of Hempstead in Nassau County and is governed by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2017/12/19/town-hempstead-industrial-development-agency-and-valleyCity of Yonkers – Financial Operations (2017M-119)
… condition and oversight of its financial operations for the period July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2016. Background … seven-member City Council, was given responsibility for managing the Yonkers Public Schools’ (YPS) finances in 2014. Budgeted appropriations for the 2017-18 fiscal year, including those for YPS, total …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2018/04/13/city-yonkers-financial-operations-2017m-119Port Chester-Rye Union Free School District – Financial Condition (2015M-147)
… District’s financial condition for the period July 1, 2009 through June 30, 2014. Background The Port Chester-Rye Union Free Central School District is located in the Village of Port Chester and part of the Village of Rye … realistic estimates of anticipated expenditures that do not appropriate fund balance that is not needed to fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/09/25/port-chester-rye-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-2015m-147Chester Union Free School District – Financial Management and Board Oversight (2016M-95)
… controls. Provide the claim auditor with procedures, a checklist and report format to perform a proper audit of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/22/chester-union-free-school-district-financial-management-and-boardHarpursville Central School District – Financial Management (2013M-261)
… over financial activities for the period July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2013. Background The Harpursville Central School District is located in five towns in Broome County and three towns in Chenango … million. Key Findings The Board and District officials did not ensure that fund balances were reasonable. For the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/01/03/harpursville-central-school-district-financial-management-2013m-261Town of Somers – Justice Court (2013M-198)
… Background The Town of Somers is located in Westchester County and has a population of approximately 20,400. The Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/09/13/town-somers-justice-court-2013m-198Town of Fort Ann – Lake Hadlock Dam Collapse (2013M-60)
… the collapse of the Dam for the period July 2, 2005, to September 10, 2012. Background The Town of Fort Ann is … in the Lake Hadlock Park District, was under repair from September 2004 to May 2005. On July 2, 2005, the Dam collapsed causing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/05/24/town-fort-ann-lake-hadlock-dam-collapse-2013m-60Clifton Park Water Authority – Water Charges (2015M-247)
… January 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015. Background The Clifton Park Water Authority is an independent public benefit … for the benefit of the residents of the Towns of Clifton Park and Malta. The Authority is governed by a … five-member Board of Directors, which is appointed by the Clifton Park Town Board. Budgeted appropriations for 2015 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2016/01/22/clifton-park-water-authority-water-charges-2015m-247Sodus Center Fire Department – Financial Activities (2016M-424)
… Center Fire Department is a volunteer organization located in the Town of Sodus, Wayne County. The Department, which is … by the membership due to the lack of documentation in the meeting minutes. Key Recommendations Update the … that all claims are audited, document the approved claims in the meeting minutes and retain adequate supporting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2017/03/31/sodus-center-fire-department-financial-activities-2016m-424Bethpage Fire District – Credit Card and Travel Expenditures (2017M-50)
… in which it is located. The District, which is governed by an elected five-member Board of Fire Commissioners, … totaling $8,029 were not properly supported, such as by itemized receipts. Charges for purchases totaling $24,831 … included individuals who were not authorized to travel by the Board. Key Recommendations Ensure that expenditures …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/06/09/bethpage-fire-district-credit-card-and-travel-expenditures-2017m-50Altmar-Parish-Williamstown Central School District - Financial Condition Management (2018M-258)
… Adopt annual budgets that contain realistic estimates for appropriations. Analyze reserve fund balances and ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/03/08/altmar-parish-williamstown-central-school-district-financial-conditionLeaves of Absence – Career Plan
… Tier 1 members receive full credit for sick leave at half pay; Tier 2, 3, 5 and 6 members receive half credit for sick leave at half pay. Since service is usually not credited …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1642/leaves-absenceLeaves of Absence – New Career Plan
… Tier 1 members receive full credit for sick leave at half pay; Tier 2, 3, 5 and 6 members receive half credit for sick leave at half pay. Since service is usually not credited …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1515/leaves-absence