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Village of Akron – Selected Financial Activities (2016M-133)
… 22, 2015. Background The Village of Akron is located in the Town of Newstead in Erie County. The Village, which has a population of … on accurate meter readings and Board-approved rates and in a timely manner. Ensure that all financial activity is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2016/08/26/village-akron-selected-financial-activities-2016m-133Local Sales Tax Sharing in New York State
… Most counties in New York State share a portion of their local sales tax … annual financial data submitted to the Office of the New York State Comptroller). Clicking on a county displays a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/local-sales-tax-sharing-new-york-stateGenesee Valley Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Reserve Funds (2022M-39)
Determine whether the Genesee Valley Board of Cooperative Educational Services BOCES Board of Education Board and officials properly established and used reserve funds and maintained them at reasonable levels
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2022/07/08/genesee-valley-board-cooperative-educational-services-reserve-funds-2022m-39Town of Webb Union Free School District – Financial Management (2022M-53)
… fund balance when needed and ensure encumbrances are for valid commitments. Comply with the statutory surplus fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/07/08/town-webb-union-free-school-district-financial-management-2022m-53Trumansburg Central School District – Procurement (2022M-13)
… District (District) officials procured goods and services in the best interest of the taxpayers. Key Findings District … not always ensure that goods and services were procured in the best interest of the taxpayers. The Board of Education … District District officials procured goods and services in the best interest of the taxpayers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/06/03/trumansburg-central-school-district-procurement-2022m-13Farmingdale Union Free School District – Payroll (2024M-22)
… Did not budget for overtime separate from other payroll expenditures. As a result, District officials did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/06/28/farmingdale-union-free-school-district-payroll-2024m-22Village of Stamford – Claims Audit (2022M-197)
… – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Village of Stamford (Village) Board of Trustees (Board) effectively audited claims prior to … the Board approved 890 claims totaling $8.2 million. Of the 200 claims totaling $1 million we examined: 78 claims …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2023/04/07/village-stamford-claims-audit-2022m-197Sweet Home Central School District – Financial Management (2022M-166)
… encumbered funds and improperly restricted surplus funds in a debt reserve. As a result, District officials were not … including $2.8 million which was improperly restricted in a debt reserve as of June 30, 2021. The Board … action. Appendix B includes our comments on issues raised in the District’s response. … audit sweet home school …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/03/31/sweet-home-central-school-district-financial-management-2022m-166Albany County Department of Weights and Measures – Potential Revenue Enhancement and Internal Controls Over Cash Receipts (2013M-278)
… receipts process of the Department of Weights and Measures for the period of January 1, 2012 through April 30, 2013. … not be conducting inspections of all eligible businesses in the County and fines are being imposed below the maximum … Department should conduct and a graduated fine schedule for violations. Establish written policies and procedures to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/04/04/albany-county-department-weights-and-measures-potential-revenue-enhancement-andCarthage Central School District – Financial Condition (2014M-138)
… through December 31, 2013. Background The Carthage Central School District is located in the Towns of Champion, Le Ray, … to appropriate levels, if overfunded. … Carthage Central School District Financial Condition 2014M138 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/08/01/carthage-central-school-district-financial-condition-2014m-138Town of Carlisle – Fund Balance (2017M-106)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Town’s fund balance management for the period … that year. The Board increased real property taxes to finance operations and its conservative budgeting practices nullified its plan to spend fund balance as intended. Key Recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/20/town-carlisle-fund-balance-2017m-106Town of Scriba – Board Oversight (2017M-83)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether Town officials used competitive methods … goods and services and complied with statutes related to conflicts of interest, whether water district assessments … water system debt as per local law. Town officials need to improve safeguards for computer resources and data. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/22/town-scriba-board-oversight-2017m-83Town of Portland – Water Operations (2017M-45)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Town’s water operations for … Background The Town of Portland is located in Chautauqua County and has a population of approximately 4,800. The Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/22/town-portland-water-operations-2017m-45Town of Frankfort – Justice Court Operations (2022M-16)
… Frankfort (Town) Justices provided adequate oversight of Justice Court (Court) financial activities and ensured collections … of Frankfort Town Justices provided adequate oversight of Justice Court Court financial activities and ensured …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2022/05/20/town-frankfort-justice-court-operations-2022m-16Town of Amherst Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2020M-148)
… and payment in lieu of taxes (PILOT) information for current and active projects. Key Recommendations Ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2021/09/10/town-amherst-industrial-development-agency-project-approvalWassaic Fire District – Purchasing and Claims Processing (2017M-8)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s purchasing … documentation, for appropriate purposes and approved prior to payment. Key Recommendations Seek competition when …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/04/28/wassaic-fire-district-purchasing-and-claims-processing-2017m-8Village/Town of Mount Kisco – Parking Ticket Collections (2012M-255)
… Background The Village/Town of Mount Kisco is located in Westchester County and has a population of 9,983. The … parking tickets and collected approximately $721,000 in fines and penalties for parking violations. Key Finding … of collection, the Village/Town still had $1.17 million in cumulative unpaid parking tickets outstanding as of May …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/05/03/villagetown-mount-kisco-parking-ticket-collections-2012m-255Brighton Fire District – Non-Payroll Disbursements (2020M-133)
… procured, properly approved, adequately supported and for District purposes. Key Findings District officials did … or provide documentation that competition was sought for 11 totaling $133,567. The District may have saved about $7,100 for meals and lodging if the United States General Service …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/04/23/brighton-fire-district-non-payroll-disbursements-2020m-133Phelps-Clifton Springs Central School District – Fuel Purchasing (2021M-19)
… Key Findings District officials did not purchase fuel in the most economical manner or seek competition when … gas station. The erroneous payments comprised $57,415 in taxes and $17,565 in finance charges and other fees. Key Recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/04/16/phelps-clifton-springs-central-school-district-fuel-purchasing-2021m-19State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… services. However, they did not always seek competition for professional services. Cherry Valley-Springfield Central … County) District officials did not always seek competition for the purchase of goods and services not subject to … procurement policy. Officials did not seek competition for the services procured from five professional service …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits