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East Aurora Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. – Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-247)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review whether the Department’s controls were adequate to ensure that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/11/07/east-aurora-volunteer-fire-department-inc-controls-over-financialGloversville Housing Authority – Selected Financial Operations (2015M-257)
… The Authority, which was established in 1963 pursuant to State Public Housing Law, is governed by a seven-member Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2016/01/15/gloversville-housing-authority-selected-financial-operations-2015m-257Springbrook NY, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… with disabilities who are between three and five years of age. Springbrook is reimbursed for these services through … included: $39,579 in personal service costs, consisting of $38,106 in excessive salary costs and $1,473 for certain … $16,604 in other than personal service costs, consisting of $10,368 in undocumented vehicle and staff travel costs, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/09/06/springbrook-ny-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualWatkins Glen Central School District - Financial Management (2019M-57)
… condition. Key Findings Conservative budgeting resulted in operating surpluses, negating the use of appropriated fund … deficits. Certain reserve balances were excessive or not needed. Of $3.7 million in seven reserves, three reserves … of appropriating fund balance that is not needed or used to fund operations. Review reserve balances and develop a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/07/12/watkins-glen-central-school-district-financial-management-2019m-57Accounts Payable Advisory No. 25
… invoice number, invoice description, and comments fields of a voucher. Examples of confidential information include: Social Security numbers; … for individuals; Non-business telephone numbers; Dates of birth; Medical information; and Other information …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/25-confidential-personal-and-private-informationCuddebackville Fire District – Board Oversight (2024M-94)
… and properly audited claims. Key Findings The Board did not provide adequate oversight of the District’s financial … claims. As a result, the Board hindered their ability to make informed financial decisions. Complete, accurate and … statement balances differed from the ending cash balances in the accounting records by $638,485.The Board also used …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/02/07/cuddebackville-fire-district-board-oversight-2024m-94Village of Oxford – Water Accountability, Claims Audit and Information Technology (2017M-79)
… $1.7 million. Key Findings The Village could not account for approximately 65.7 million gallons of water or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2017/07/21/village-oxford-water-accountability-claims-audit-and-information-technology-2017mTown of Ticonderoga – Capital Project Management (2023M-38)
… oversight and management of capital projects . As a result, Town officials did not: Monitor capital projects … modifications totaling $3.2 million were not recorded in the accounting records. Close seven completed capital … records. While we did not observe any instances where a project’s authorized budget was exceeded, without adequate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/08/04/town-ticonderoga-capital-project-management-2023m-38Allegany-Limestone Central School District – Reserve Funds and Fixed Assets (2013M-228)
… validating the amount retained. While the Board adopted an asset policy, it has not updated it to reflect current … District processes. The District engaged a third-party asset tracking company to account for the District’s fixed … make sure it is accurate and timely. Compare the physical inventory report to the District’s existing fixed assets and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/12/20/allegany-limestone-central-school-district-reserve-funds-and-fixed-assetsTown of Beekmantown – Procurement and Town Clerk Operations (2017M-217)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Town procured goods and services in accordance with statutory requirements for the period … approximately $2.6 million. Key Findings The Town did not procure goods in accordance with the competitive bidding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/02/16/town-beekmantown-procurement-and-town-clerk-operations-2017m-217Comptroller DiNapoli Releases November Cash Report
… Total receipts through the first eight months of the fiscal year totaled $95.7 billion, $1.9 billion higher than the Division of the Budget’s latest projections, thanks partly to … State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. All Funds spending of $90.9 billion over the period was $278.1 million below …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-november-cash-reportGarden City Union Free School District – IT Asset Management (2023M-161)
… complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether Garden City Union Free School District (District) officials … Determine whether Garden City Union Free School District District officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/03/22/garden-city-union-free-school-district-it-asset-management-2023m-161Town of Willing – Town Supervisor’s Financial Duties (2021M-68)
… AUDs as required. Complete and review bank reconciliations in a timely manner. Prepare and provide monthly financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/08/20/town-willing-town-supervisors-financial-duties-2021m-68Allegany Engine Company, Inc. – Internal Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-176)
… Background The Allegany Engine Company, Inc. is located in the Town of Allegany, Cattaraugus County. The Company, … totaled $353,614. Key Findings The Treasurer did not offer a legitimate Company purpose for $7,123 in cash withdrawals. The President did not appoint a finance committee to review and approve the Treasurer’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2015/01/16/allegany-engine-company-inc-internal-controls-over-financial-activities-2014m-176Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… operations this is a dangerously low level. Auditors also found that district officials did not establish adequate … devices in accordance with the district’s acceptable-use policy. Utica City School District – Financial Condition (Oneida County) The district relied heavily on the use of fund balance in the 2010-11 and 2011-12 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsRensselaer County Probation Department – Restitution Payments (S9-20-5)
… notified the court when a probationer violated the court order and disbursed victim restitution payments promptly and … notify the court when a probationer violated the court order or disburse victim restitution payments appropriately. … notified the court when a probationer violated the court order and disbursed victim restitution payments promptly and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2021/12/14/rensselaer-county-probation-department-restitution-payments-s9-20-5Chenango County Probation Department – Restitution Payments (S9-20-3)
… Recommendations Establish adequate policies and procedures for enforcing and monitoring restitution obligations. Provide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2021/12/14/chenango-county-probation-department-restitution-payments-s9-20-3The Academy Charter School – Board Oversight (2014M-295)
… board. The School, which was established in 2008 under State University of New York authorization, is governed by a ten-member Board of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2017/11/22/academy-charter-school-board-oversight-2014m-295Town of Athens - Town Clerk/Tax Collector (2018M-41)
… complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Town Clerk/Tax Collector (Clerk) maintained adequate … 2016 and $1.3 million in 2017 were not always remitted to the Supervisor and County Treasurer (Treasurer) in a timely manner. For example, the Clerk collected tax payments totaling …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/06/08/town-athens-town-clerktax-collector-2018m-41August 1999: New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation State Revolving Loan Funds
… Facilities Corporation (EFC) , through its revolving loan fund, has provided over 330 local governments and public … direct loans) and the proper accounting treatment for each loan type: Long Term Leverage Loans (Approximately 95% of the … of Funds: The local government in applying for the loan from EFC must pass a resolution authorizing the issuance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/august-1999-new-york-state-environmental-facilities-corporation-state-revolving-loan-funds