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Red Creek Central School District – Financial Management (2020M-75)
… Findings Actions taken by the Board and District officials to manage financial condition were not transparent and more taxes were levied than necessary to sustain operations. Approximately $1.5 million (72 … appropriating the amount of fund balance that will be used to fund operations. Develop multiyear financial and capital …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/09/18/red-creek-central-school-district-financial-management-2020m-75Gloversville Public Library – Claims Processing (2014M-81)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Library’s internal controls over claims … Key Finding The Board does not have policies or procedures to ensure that claims are adequately documented, audited and … Establish a claims processing policy and procedures to ensure that claims are properly documented and audit all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2014/06/27/gloversville-public-library-claims-processing-2014m-81Prattsburgh Central School District – Tax Collection (2016M-122)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to verify the accuracy of the District’s tax collection for … did not provide the Tax Collector with a warrant prior to the start of the tax collection process. Key … The Board should prepare and present a warrant to the Tax Collector prior to the start of the collection …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/17/prattsburgh-central-school-district-tax-collection-2016m-122Three Village Central School District – Fuel Inventories (2015M-271)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if the District properly accounted for fuel … has not ensured that policies and procedures are in place to control fuel assets. District officials do not review fuel transaction reports or reconcile fuel purchased to fuel consumed. Key Recommendations Ensure that policies …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/01/08/three-village-central-school-district-fuel-inventories-2015m-271Accounts Payable Advisory No. 36
… (OSC) has designated the final deadlines for agencies to submit vouchers and expense reports for payment prior to fiscal year end. For specifics, please visit the Guide to Financial Operations (GFO) , Chapter XV, Section 4 - …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/36-fiscal-year-end-vouchers-and-expense-reportsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… were not on CUNY Central’s list that Lehman opened prior to the implementation of its 2008 banking policy. In … tax levy dollars that Lehman should have turned over to the state. In a follow-up, auditors found Lehman officials … City-based not-for-profit organization authorized by SED to provide preschool special education services to children …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being … financial plans or develop adequate capital plans related to their hydroelectric power facilities. East Kingston … $1.4 million in sales tax distributions from 2010 to 2016. In addition, the clerk did not properly reconcile a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… Up (Steuben County) The follow-up review was limited to interviews with district personnel and inspection of certain documents related to the issues identified in the initial report. Based on … Follow Up (Monroe County) The follow-up review was limited to interviews with district personnel and inspection of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… two. Officials did not establish adequate procedures to ensure the district applied for all state aid for new bus … not regularly review network user accounts and permissions to determine whether they were appropriate or needed to be disabled. In addition, 79% (71 network user accounts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… not prepare accurate monthly reports and remit collections to the supervisor and other agencies or prepare monthly bank … the amount of cash on hand and on deposit in the bank to detailed lists of amounts due to the supervisor and other agencies. Had the town board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsTravel Advisory No. 9
… : Taxability of Transportation Expenses Reference : Guide to Financial Operations, Section XIII.6 – Potential … of Assigning an Incorrect Official Station of the Guide to Financial Operations to clarify the Internal Revenue Service’s position on the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/travel-advisory/9-taxability-transportation-expensesFiscal Stress Monitoring System
… school districts with fiscal problems. Alerting everyone to potential problems gives local officials and taxpayers the opportunity to be more proactive. Read the System Basics document to learn more. Search for a local government or school …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/fiscal-monitoringBaldwin Fire District - Credit Card and Travel Expenditures (2018M-27)
… did not have adequate supporting documentation attached to the claims. Two commissioners purchased vacation packages, … even though they received meal per diem allowances prior to the trip. Key Recommendations Ensure that credit card … all personal expenses. Ensure that meals are not charged to District credit cards for individuals who receive per diem …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2018/06/08/baldwin-fire-district-credit-card-and-travel-expenditures-2018m-27Clinton Central School District – Payroll (2017M-252)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether employee salaries and wages were … hours worked and did not preapprove in writing overtime to be worked. Key Recommendation Ensure the Head Custodian signs time records to evidence the review of employees’ time worked and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/01/26/clinton-central-school-district-payroll-2017m-252Hornby Fire Company, Inc. – Internal Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-78)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the recording and reporting of the Company’s … in Steuben County. The Company contracts with the Town to provide fire protection services. The Company’s bylaws … The President did not sign vouchers or appoint members to an audit committee. The Treasurer did not prepare bank …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/07/11/hornby-fire-company-inc-internal-controls-over-financial-activities-2014mSt. Paul Boulevard Fire District - Board Oversight (2018M-116)
… balance policy and multiyear financial and capital plan to reduce unrestricted fund balance for the benefit of District residents. Properly audit claims to ensure each claim has supporting documentation and policies were followed. Require professional services to be acquired through a competitive process. District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2018/10/05/st-paul-boulevard-fire-district-board-oversight-2018m-116Town of Lancaster - Information Technology (2018M-114)
… Town officials have not designed or implemented procedures to monitor compliance with the acceptable use policy or … IT control weaknesses were communicated confidentially to Town officials. Key Recommendations Ensure the acceptable use policy is distributed to all personnel and monitor IT use. Develop and maintain an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/08/17/town-lancaster-information-technology-2018m-114Westfield Academy and Central School District - Financial Management (2018M-67)
… 30, 2017. The Board appropriated fund balance not needed to fund operations and overestimated appropriations by a … with balances totaling more than $1 million appear to be overfunded. Key Recommendations Reduce the amount of unrestricted fund balance to within the legal limit. Adopt budgets that include …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/08/03/westfield-academy-and-central-school-district-financial-management-2018mTown of Parma - Real Property Tax Exemptions Administration (2018M-223)
… the transfer of 10 (of 37) properties with exemptions to the County as required when the new owner was no longer … authorized, supported, accurately calculated and continue to meet eligibility requirements. Report the transfer of property with exemptions to the County to ensure the new owner is billed for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/03/01/town-parma-real-property-tax-exemptions-administration-2018m-223Woodgate Volunteer Fire Department – Financial Controls (2014M-120)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Department’s financial controls for the period … Findings The Treasurer does not provide written reports to the Board. The Board did not appoint an Auditing Committee to examine the Department’s finances each year. Not all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/07/03/woodgate-volunteer-fire-department-financial-controls-2014m