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Germantown Fire District – Board Oversight (2014M-166)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine internal controls over the District’s operations … the District’s Ethics and Disclosure Policy as they relate to conflicts of interest. Develop policies and procedures …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/08/29/germantown-fire-district-board-oversight-2014m-166Lockport Housing Authority – Executive Director’s Compensation (2015M-329)
… our audit was to evaluate the BOCES’ procurement practices for the period January 1, 2014 through September 29, 2015. … 352 housing units. The Authority can also issue vouchers for 188 additional units under the Section 8 program. The … representatives elected by tenants of the Authority). For the fiscal year ending March 31, 2015, the Authority’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2016/05/06/lockport-housing-authority-executive-directors-compensation-2015m-329Town of East Fishkill –Financial Condition (2014M-139)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the financial condition of the Town’s sewer fund for the period January 1, 2012 through December 19, 2013. … the year and did not require the Town Comptroller to present accurate and reliable financial information on a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/08/08/town-east-fishkill-financial-condition-2014m-139Town of Riverhead – Allocation of Administrative Costs (2012M-247)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Town’s methodology for allocating … administrative costs for the period January 1, 2011, to September 30, 2012. Background The Town of Riverhead is … by some Town operations funded by the general fund to other departments and districts accounted for in other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/03/01/town-riverhead-allocation-administrative-costs-2012m-247Draft a DRO Using the NYSLRS Template – Divorce and Your Benefits
… Benefits information and the appropriate publication for the member’s tier and retirement plan should be carefully … For assistance in enabling JavaScript for your specific browser, go to Activate JavaScript . Rev. 2/23 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/draft-dro-using-nyslrs-templateCity and Town of Poughkeepsie Joint Water Project – Board Oversight (2014M-236)
… The purpose of our audit was to examine the Joint Water Project’s operations for the period January 1, 2013 through … agreement in 1991 to form the Poughkeepsie Joint Water Project, which provides water to City and Town as well as … outside of the City’s and Town’s borders. The Joint Water Project is governed by a Joint Water Board which comprises …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/12/12/city-and-town-poughkeepsie-joint-water-project-board-oversight-2014m-236City of Jamestown – Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Operations (2013M-72)
… 31, 2013. Background The City of Jamestown is located in Chautauqua County and has a population of approximately … requests for proposals (RFPs), when procuring $596,763 in professional services from five vendors, and could not … can collect, record, prepare deposits and make adjustments in the system with minimal or no oversight. City and BPU …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/06/14/city-jamestown-internal-controls-over-selected-financial-operations-2013m-72Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. … audit services because they did not use a request for proposal process to solicit written proposals for audit services. The city does not have an audit committee …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… completed audits of the Town of Champion Great Bend Fire District , Chenango County , Jefferson County Soil and Water Conservation District and the Village of Woodsburgh . “In today’s fiscal … completed audits of the Town of Champion Great Bend Fire District Chenango County Jefferson County Soil and Water …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-2Town of Wawayanda – Financial Management and Information Technology (2013M-260)
… April 30, 2013. Background The Town of Wawayanda, located in Orange County, has a population of approximately 7,300. … levy for the past three years and an anticipated reduction in the 2014 tax levy. However, the Town's unexpended surplus … balance to increase significantly from about $2.3 million in 2010 to almost $3.3 million at the end of 2012. Unexpended …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/11/29/town-wawayanda-financial-management-and-information-technology-2013m-260Overview – Membership and Enrollment
… Public officers are eligible for membership; however, contractors or consultants are not permitted to join NYSLRS. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/membership-enrollment/overviewHancock Central School District – School Lunch Operations (2015M-176)
… meals offered to students were nutritious and prepared in the most economical and productive manner for the period … Background The Hancock Central School District is located in the Towns of Hancock, Deposit and Tompkins in Delaware County. The District, which operates two …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/11/20/hancock-central-school-district-school-lunch-operations-2015m-176Chenango Valley Central School District – Budget Review (B4-14-8)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the District’s tentative budget for the 2014-15 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The … in Broome County, issued debt totaling $3.5 million to liquidate the accumulated deficit in the District’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/04/11/chenango-valley-central-school-district-budget-review-b4-14-8Town of Morris – Board Oversight (2013M-75)
… through February 21, 2013. Background The Town of Morris is located in Otsego County and has 1,878 residents. An elected … any material discrepancies. Key Recommendation Institute a procedure to ensure that all the checks issued by the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/05/29/town-morris-board-oversight-2013m-75Hauppauge Union Free School District – Overtime (2016M-70)
… the District is only incurring necessary overtime costs. A security guard worked 33.5 overtime hours for video room coverage, … for overtime prior to the work being performed. Review security staffing and determine whether work shifts can be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/17/hauppauge-union-free-school-district-overtime-2016m-70Chenango Valley Central School District – Budget Review (B4-16-5)
… expenditure projections in the District's proposed budget for the 2016-17 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The … to fund operating deficits to submit their proposed budget for the next fiscal year to the State Comptroller for review while the deficit obligations are outstanding. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/04/11/chenango-valley-central-school-district-budget-review-b4-16-5Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… procedures are in place to protect taxpayer dollars from waste, fraud and abuse. New York’s school districts annually …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsJune 2002: GASB Statement 34
… of governmental operations and ultimately result in an increased accountability by the governmental units. … revenues. The largest governments, those with revenues of $100 million or greater (phase 1) will implement for fiscal … 15, 2002; those with revenues between $10 million and $100 million (phase 2) for fiscal years ending after June 15, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/june-2002-gasb-statement-34Introduction – Information Technology Contingency Planning
… or loss of data or other computer resources from human error, malware or hardware failure, for example, could …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-contingency-planning/introductionCity of Mount Vernon – Building Department Fees and Fines (2014M-65)
… examine the City’s procedures for collecting and enforcing building violation fees and fines for the period January 1, … Findings The City did not resolve more than 80 percent of building violations issued during the audit period. The Law Department did not pursue collection for all unpaid building violation fines. Key Recommendations Develop and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/07/03/city-mount-vernon-building-department-fees-and-fines-2014m-65