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Gorham-Middlesex Central School District – Multiyear Planning (2016M-177)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the District’s multiyear planning for the period … (also known as Marcus Whitman) Central School District is located in the Towns of Gorham, Hopewell and Seneca in … operates four schools with approximately 1,250 students, is governed by an elected nine-member Board of Education. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/29/gorham-middlesex-central-school-district-multiyear-planning-2016m-177Valley Stream Union Free School District Thirteen – Disbursements (2023M-178)
… Although the Board did not authorize the Treasurer to sign District checks with an electronic signature, the Treasurer used an electronic signature to sign 3,621 non-payroll checks totaling $26.7 million. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/03/08/valley-stream-union-free-school-district-thirteen-disbursements-2023m-178Town of Sheridan – Disbursements (2023M-101)
… The Town Board’s (Board’s) lack of oversight resulted in the following errors and exceptions occurring without …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/12/22/town-sheridan-disbursements-2023m-101City of Salamanca – Employee Benefits (2023M-96)
… report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether City of Salamanca (City) separation payments were properly … in unsupported and possibly improper payments being made. Of the 23 separation payments made between April 1, 2020 and … $45,000 was based on more than nine years’ worth of leave accrual records. Officials relied on the accrual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2023/11/22/city-salamanca-employee-benefits-2023m-96Rondout Valley Central School District – Fixed Assets (2023M-36)
… School District (District) officials properly accounted for and monitored fixed assets. Key Findings District … cost of $79,383 were not recorded on the District’s inventory list. For example, these assets include a golf cart … proper approval. Key Recommendations Maintain accurate inventory records. Ensure fixed assets are tagged and are in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/08/25/rondout-valley-central-school-district-fixed-assets-2023m-36Fine Fire District – Board Oversight (2023M-81)
… report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Fine Fire District (District) officials adequately monitored … audit fine fire district …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2023/10/27/fine-fire-district-board-oversight-2023m-81Town of White Creek – Disbursements and Annual Financial Reports (2023M-41)
… provided proper oversight of disbursements and filed the annual update documents (AUDs) in a timely manner. Key … were made as authorized . Further, the lack of filing AUDs in a timely manner impairs the Town Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/08/04/town-white-creek-disbursements-and-annual-financial-reports-2023m-41West Hempstead Union Free School District – Nonstudent Network User Account Controls (2023M-9)
… user accounts to help prevent unauthorized use, access and loss. Key Findings District officials did not establish … user accounts to help prevent unauthorized use, access and loss. In addition to sensitive information technology (IT) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/07/14/west-hempstead-union-free-school-district-nonstudent-network-user-accountBarker Central School District – Payroll (2023M-19)
… or supported. District officials did not ensure the pay rates were accurate or overtime was approved and … agreements (CBAs), resulting in erroneous compensation calculations totaling $3,131. One employee was paid $2,948 … reviewing payroll to detect unusual payments or inaccurate pay rates. Require preapproval for overtime to ensure the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/06/30/barker-central-school-district-payroll-2023m-19Town of Olive – Claims Processing and Information Technology (2012M-223)
… was to review the Town’s processes for claims auditing and internal control over information technology (IT) for the … Background The Town of Olive is located in Ulster County and has a population of 4,419. The Town is governed by a Town Board, which comprises four elected members and an elected Town Supervisor. In the 2011 fiscal year, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/02/01/town-olive-claims-processing-and-information-technology-2012m-223Town of Stratford – Supervisor’s Records (2013M-11)
… audit was to review the Supervisor’s accounting records for the period January 1, 2011, to May 31, 2012. Background … governs the Town. The Town’s budgeted expenditures for the 2012 fiscal year totaled approximately $405,000 for the general fund and $580,000 for the highway fund which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/03/15/town-stratford-supervisors-records-2013m-11Andover Central School District – Internal Controls Over Reserve Funds (2013M-162)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review internal controls over reserve funds for the period … 30, 2013. Background The Andover Central School District is located in Allegany and Steuben Counties. The District is governed by the Board of Education composed of five …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/09/13/andover-central-school-district-internal-controls-over-reserve-fundsVillage of Richmondville – Disbursements (2012M-178)
… Deputy do not have full control over the payroll process or establish mitigating controls. Ensure that someone outside … the financial software for non-payroll disbursements or establish mitigating controls. Ensure that all the claims …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/01/25/village-richmondville-disbursements-2012m-178Altona Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. – Financial Operations (2016M-201)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the internal … the Company’s financial operations for the period January 1, 2014 through March 31, 2016. Background The Altona … Fire Company, Inc. is located in the Town of Altona in Clinton County. The Company, which provides fire protection …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2016/09/30/altona-volunteer-fire-company-inc-financial-operations-2016mComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… questionable payments to members of the town supervisor’s family. For example, the supervisor’s wife was paid $4,186 as a town court recorder in 2013 with no board approval of her salary … bank reconciliations, maintain timely and accurate cash records, or submit monthly reports to the state Justice Court …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/06/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Opinion 96-18
… to an act of the Legislature is for informational purposes only and is not a recommendation of this Office with respect …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-18NY State Comptroller DiNapoli Announces Responsible Workforce Management Policy for Private Equity Investments
… announced the Fund’s adoption of its Responsible Workforce Management Policy and Principles (Policy). As part of the … Policy will require an evaluation of relevant workforce management policies and practices. DiNapoli will discuss the … today. “The Fund is dedicated to championing workforce management best practices because they have the ability to …
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https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-vendors/portal/get-information-about-1099sCircleville Fire Company – Selected Financial Activities (2013M-391)
… $59,500. Key Findings The Treasurer was allowed to pay bills and make cash withdrawals without evidence of Company … Treasurer did not perform monthly bank reconciliations. Bills paid between Company meetings are not included in the … because the report template does not include a section for bills paid prior to meeting. Key Recommendations Ensure the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/04/04/circleville-fire-company-selected-financial-activities-2013mOtsego County – Cost of Temporary Housing (2015M-97)
… The County is governed by an elected 14-member Board of Representatives. The County’s Department of Social Services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2016/01/22/otsego-county-cost-temporary-housing-2015m-97