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Town of Danby – Town Clerk (2022M-08)
… and not deposited timely or intact and were not remitted to appropriate parties in a timely manner. Although the … they did not properly deposit and remit all collections to the appropriate parties in a timely and accurate manner. … Make intact and timely deposits. Secure collections prior to being deposited. Maintain all records, books and papers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/05/20/town-danby-town-clerk-2022m-08Town of Boylston – Financial Condition (2021M-69)
… As a result, it levied more taxes than necessary to sustain operations. The Board: Did not adopt realistic budgets and failed to monitor budgetary results during the year. Allowed excessive levels of surplus funds to increase. As of December 31, 2020, the general fund’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/09/03/town-boylston-financial-condition-2021m-69Otisco Fire District – Financial Operations (2016M-415)
… the Board had adequate financial management procedures in place to annually report the District’s financial … the State, distinct and separate from the Town of Otisco in Onondaga County. The District is governed by an elected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/02/17/otisco-fire-district-financial-operations-2016m-415Manorville Fire District – Board Oversight and Fuel (2016M-411)
… internal control environment and selected expenditures for the period January 1, 2015 through July 31, 2016. … Board of Fire Commissioners. Budgeted appropriations for 2016 totaled approximately $1.8 million. Key Findings The … to gasoline credit card claims when they are submitted for approval. … Manorville Fire District Board Oversight and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/03/10/manorville-fire-district-board-oversight-and-fuel-2016m-411Clarence Public Library – Audit of Claims (2016M-355)
… 2016. Background The Clarence Public Library is located in the Town of Clarence in Erie County. The Library, which received its charter from … policy. The Board President pre-signs blank checks and does not review the claims for which checks are written. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2016/12/16/clarence-public-library-audit-claims-2016m-355Appendix B — Travel References – Travel and Conference Expense Management
… Reports Office of the New York State Comptroller, Academy for New York State's Local Officials Office of the New York … Internal Revenue Service, Mileage Reimbursement Rate (search for "mileage rates") New York State Taxation and Finance, Hotel Tax Exemption Certificate (search for "ST-129") Additional Legal References - Travel …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/travel-conference-expense/appendix-b-travel-referencesCity of Long Beach - Financial Condition (2019M-133)
… from $9.9 million at July 1, 2014 to $3.2 million as of June 30, 2018, leaving an unassigned general fund deficit of $813,994 at June 30, 2018. 1 The Council issued $8 million of bonds from 2014-15 through 2016-17 and used another $2.1 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2019/12/11/city-long-beach-financial-condition-2019m-133Schenectady City School District – Financial Condition (2014M-168)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the District’s financial condition for the period … 13, 2014. Background The Schenectady City School District is located in the City of Schenectady in Schenectady County. The District is governed by an elected seven-member Board of Education and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/08/29/schenectady-city-school-district-financial-condition-2014m-168Town of Stafford – Capital Projects (2024M-17)
… firm (Engineer) and a financial advisor (Advisor) to manage the capital projects, the Board was not aware of … a taxpayer equity issue when a portion of the costs to construct water districts was paid for by taxpayers not … a result, the Town received less funding than it was entitled to. Key Recommendations Adopt itemized …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/07/12/town-stafford-capital-projects-2024m-17Village of Johnson City – Oversight of Justice Court Operations (2015M-29)
… or accountability analyses to account for all Court funds. Key Recommendations Provide for an annual audit of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2015/06/05/village-johnson-city-oversight-justice-court-operations-2015m-29William Floyd Union Free School District – Check Signing and Online Banking (2022M-192)
… Floyd Union Free School District’s (District) Board of Education (Board) and District officials ensured check … to checks without overseeing the check signing process; of the 364 checks reviewed, 353 checks totaling $6.7 million … Key Recommendations Ensure the Treasurer maintains control of her electronic check signature at all times. Designate a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/02/03/william-floyd-union-free-school-district-check-signing-and-online-bankingTown of Lisle – Highway Department Long-Term Planning (2022M-183)
… of major highway equipment and vehicles (67 percent) in use were between three and 17 years beyond their optimal … Town Supervisor indicated he would follow the Board’s lead in taking corrective action. … audit town lisle highway …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/03/17/town-lisle-highway-department-long-term-planning-2022m-183Plattsburgh Housing Authority – Tenant Rents (2015M-260)
… Background The Plattsburgh Housing Authority is located in the City of Plattsburgh in Clinton County. The Authority, which provides low-income housing for qualified individuals, is governed by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2016/01/29/plattsburgh-housing-authority-tenant-rents-2015m-260Town of Otselic – Selected Financial Operations (2012M-220)
… June 4, 2012. Background The Town of Otselic is located in Chenango County with a population of 1,054 residents. The … paid to the Town are recorded and deposited intact and in a timely manner. Ensure that all disbursements are for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/03/08/town-otselic-selected-financial-operations-2012m-220Franklin County Probation Department – Restitution Payments (S9-20-13)
… checks totaling $2,918 were properly followed up on. In addition, officials did not make undisbursed restitution …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2021/12/14/franklin-county-probation-department-restitution-payments-s9-20-13Chenango County Probation Department – Restitution Payments (S9-20-3)
… and appropriately. Key Findings Department officials did not always properly enforce restitution orders, notify the … As a result, some victims are not receiving payments to which they are entitled or are experiencing significant … did not make reasonable efforts to locate victims. In addition, officials did not make undisbursed restitution …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2021/12/14/chenango-county-probation-department-restitution-payments-s9-20-3Rensselaer County Probation Department – Restitution Payments (S9-20-5)
… and appropriately. Key Findings Department officials did not always properly enforce restitution orders, notify the … As a result, some victims may not receive the payments to which they are entitled. Officials did not establish … did not make reasonable efforts to locate victims. In addition, officials did not make undisbursed restitution …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2021/12/14/rensselaer-county-probation-department-restitution-payments-s9-20-5Cheektowaga Economic Development Corporation (CEDC) – Revolving Loan Program (2021M-85)
… loan fund program. Key Findings The CEDC Board did not properly manage or monitor the revolving loan fund … was unaware inadequate accounting records were maintained. In 2019, CEDC wrote off two loans with balances totaling … secured and the recipients had insufficient assets to satisfy the outstanding balances. Accounting records were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/local-development-corporation/2021/11/05/cheektowaga-economic-development-corporation-cedc-revolvingSouth Butler Fire District – Board Oversight of Financial Operations (2020M-155)
… action. Appendix B includes our comments on issues raised in the District’s response. … Determine whether the South …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/04/30/south-butler-fire-district-board-oversight-financial-operations-2020m-155Cazenovia Central School District – Financial Condition (2015M-327)
… The District set aside over $4.2 million in a variety of reserve funds prior to 2011-12 and used about $2.5 million … financial challenges the past four years. However, these reserve fund appropriations were not included in the annual … Avoid overreliance on appropriated fund balance. Include reserve fund appropriations in the annual budgets if they are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/02/19/cazenovia-central-school-district-financial-condition-2015m-327