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Examination of Pitts Management Associates (PMA)
… administer future contracts to: Effectively monitor contractor progress. Verify whether deliverables are in … to certifying the work was completed. Safeguard against a contractor’s failure to meet contract requirements, such as monetary retainage, until the contractor meets the terms and conditions. Review the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/02/14/examination-pitts-management-associates-pmaCayuga County Soil and Water Conservation District – Financial Condition (2020M-91)
… financial condition. Key Findings District officials did not effectively manage the District’s financial condition. … our audit period because of the Board’s hindered ability to recognize revenue shortfalls or cost overruns, limiting … and expenditures. The adopted budgets were not maintained in the financial accounting software. No budget-to-actual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2020/11/25/cayuga-county-soil-and-water-conservation-district-financial-condition-2020m-91Ballston Lake Fire District – Length of Service Awards Program Service Credit (2016M-379)
… 1, 2015 through July 31, 2016. Background The Ballston Lake Fire District is a district corporation of the State, … Ballston Lake Fire District Length of Service Awards Program Service …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/03/17/ballston-lake-fire-district-length-service-awards-program-service-creditTown of Newfield – Selected Financial Activities (2013M-2)
… June 11, 2012. Background The Town of Newfield is located in Tompkins County and has a population of about 5,000 … of his office. The 2012 accounting records were in disarray and the 2011 accounting records could not be … was not reconciled, and had large unsupported adjustments in an attempt to force the accounting records to agree to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/04/26/town-newfield-selected-financial-activities-2013m-2Eastern Suffolk Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Information Technology (2023M-93)
… accounts (18 percent) that were not needed or logged in to for at least six months, including: 165 student accounts, … Periodically review all enabled network user accounts for necessity and disable unnecessary network user accounts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2023/10/13/eastern-suffolk-board-cooperative-educational-services-information-technology-2023mLatham Fire Department – Length of Service Awards Program (2016M-279)
… protection services for portions of the Town of Colonie in Albany County. The Department, which was incorporated in 1910, is governed by an elected five-member Executive … and accurately recorded. Ensure the information entered in the computer program is compared to the supporting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2016/12/09/latham-fire-department-length-service-awards-program-2016m-279Town of Fishkill – Fiscal Stress (2013M-188)
… March 31, 2013. Background The Town of Fishkill is located in Dutchess County. The Town is governed by the Town Board … the 2012 fiscal year. Key Findings The Town is currently in fiscal stress, due to the Board’s failure to adopt … balance for its five major operating funds, combined, was in a $2.2 million deficit at the end of 2012. This resulted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/09/16/town-fishkill-fiscal-stress-2013m-188Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… practices and ensure proper policies and procedures are in place to protect taxpayer dollars from waste, fraud and … school districts annually spend approximately $60 billion in federal, state and local funds. For additional background … if district officials obtained competitive quotes in compliance with the district’s purchasing policy. Although …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-2West Glens Falls Fire Company No. 1 – Financial Operations (2013M-383)
… that financial activity is properly recorded and that Company moneys are safeguarded for the period January 1, 2012 … 30, 2013. Background The West Glens Falls Volunteer Fire Company #1 is a volunteer organization located in the Town of … The Board of Directors, which is responsible for the Company’s overall general and financial affairs, consists of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/04/11/west-glens-falls-fire-company-no-1-financial-operations-2013mPort Jervis City School District – Financial Condition (2022M-152)
… Made unbudgeted year-end transfers to reserves and the capital projects fund totaling $12.8 million and $15.5 … balance to comply with the statutory limit. Budget for the funding of reserves and capital projects rather than rely on unbudgeted transfers of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/11/23/port-jervis-city-school-district-financial-condition-2022m-152Belfast Central School District – Procurement (2016M-317)
… Background The Belfast Central School District is located in the Towns of Allen, Angelica, Belfast, Caneadea and New Hudson in Allegany County. The District, which operates one school … auditor did not always ensure that purchases were made in compliance with the policy or require District officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/12/16/belfast-central-school-district-procurement-2016m-317Annual Audit
… whether claims were appropriate and complied with the New York State Workers’ Compensation Law and mandated fee … whether claims were appropriate and complied with the New York State Workers Compensation Law and mandated fe …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/06/02/annual-auditIslip Fire District – Financial Condition (2020M-25)
… [read complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine if the Board and District officials effectively monitor the … Determine if Board District officials effectively monitor the Districts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2020/05/22/islip-fire-district-financial-condition-2020m-25Pulteney Volunteer Fire Department – Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-175)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the Department’s financial controls for the period … Background The Pulteney Volunteer Fire Department, located in the Town of Pulteney, Steuben County, is affiliated with … totaled $82,380. Key Findings The Treasurer’s duties are not adequately segregated and the Board does not provide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/09/19/pulteney-volunteer-fire-department-controls-over-financialJohnsburg Central School District – Payroll (2014M-174)
… through January 31, 2014. Background The Johnsburg Central School District is located in the Towns of Johnsburg, Chester … Johnsburg Central School District Payroll 2014M174 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/10/10/johnsburg-central-school-district-payroll-2014m-174Hancock Fire Department - Financial Operations (2018M-236)
… Board should require more support for collections, such as tickets or receipts. The finance committee should audit the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2019/05/03/hancock-fire-department-financial-operations-2018m-236Town of Stafford - Procurement (2018M-134)
… Law (GML). 1 Review the thresholds for the purchase of goods and services not subject to competitive bidding and … Town of Stafford Procurement 2018M134 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/09/14/town-stafford-procurement-2018m-134Hartford Central School District – Cafeteria Collections (2018M-10)
… Central School District is located in the Towns of Argyle, Fort Ann, Granville, Hartford, Hebron and Kingsbury in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/03/02/hartford-central-school-district-cafeteria-collections-2018m-10Rensselaer County – Public Health Department Receipts (2013M-18)
… provides various services including public safety, public health, social services, and public works. For the fiscal … Rensselaer County Public Health Department Receipts 2013M18 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/03/26/rensselaer-county-public-health-department-receipts-2013m-18Town of Thompson - Board Oversight (2018M-69)
… and accurately, which ultimately cost the Town $7,955 in late fees and uncollected amounts. The Board did not … Comptroller’s duties and ensure that proper controls were in place over cash receipts and disbursements. The … agreed with our recommendations and indicated they are in the process of implementing corrective action. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/07/13/town-thompson-board-oversight-2018m-69