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Wyandanch Union Free School District - Professional Services, Administrative Expenses and Fuel Inventory (2018M-24)
… agreed with our recommendations and indicated they are in the process of taking corrective action. … Wyandanch Union …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/08/17/wyandanch-union-free-school-district-professional-services-administrativeSelect Financial Management Practices
… Purpose To determine if the Albany Port District Commission’s … 1925, the Commission was established through an act of the New York State Legislature. The enabling legislation granted … Plan, the Public Authorities Reporting Information System (PARIS), and its own Capital Projects Plan; spending figures …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/11/05/select-financial-management-practicesProperty Tax Credits
… The objective of our examination was to determine whether Property Tax Freeze, Property Tax Relief, and STAR credits processed by the … June 30, 2017 were appropriate and complied with New York State Tax Law. Background The Department’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/04/12/property-tax-creditsCollection of Lease and Permit Revenues
… Department of Transportation (Department) has land that it does not use continuously. Interested parties can pay a fee …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/03/12/collection-lease-and-permit-revenuesTown of Dover – Financial Activities (2013M-139)
… internal controls over selected financial activities for the period January 1, 2011, to October 22, 2012. … an elected Town Supervisor. Total budgeted expenditures for the 2012 fiscal year were approximately $4.4 million. Key … year. Conduct a thorough and deliberate audit of claims for payment against the Town before they are paid, ensuring …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/08/30/town-dover-financial-activities-2013m-139State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… information to monitor the city’s financial condition, and does not know the city’s current financial condition. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Akron Central School District - Financial Management (2018M-195)
… debt reserve funds. Taxpayers might have realized $775,000 in cumulative tax savings if the Board maintained the same … officials should: Ensure unrestricted fund balance is in compliance with statute. Adopt realistic budgets based on … to pay related debt. District officials disagreed with us in many instances; however, they indicated they plan to take …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/01/25/akron-central-school-district-financial-management-2018m-195Examination of Island Peer Review Organization
… expenses the Department of Health (Department) made to Island Peer Review Organization (IPRO) under contract … $180,000 in out-of-pocket expenses. Our objective was to determine whether these subcontractor expenses were in … Department entered into a $79 million contract with IPRO to provide services related to Medicaid activities. This …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/14/examination-island-peer-review-organizationOlean City School District – Reserve Funds (2022M-187)
… could not demonstrate that approximately $8 million held in seven of these reserves was reasonable or needed. In addition, the Board and District officials did not: Adopt … on taxpayers and withholds funds that may have been used in a more beneficial way. Key Recommendations Adopt a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/06/09/olean-city-school-district-reserve-funds-2022m-187Town of Owego - Water Fund Operations (2021M-205)
… district had operating surpluses of over $465,000 in 2019 and $395,000 in 2020. 28 percent of the water produced, or … calculated correctly using Board-approved rates. Review and approve all adjustments prior to implementation by the … performed, determine where significant deficiencies exist and correct any issues noted. Town officials agreed with our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/04/01/town-owego-water-fund-operations-2021m-205Northport - East Northport Union Free School District - Extra-Classroom Activity Fund (2021M-167)
… auditor. Collections totaling $5,767 were not recorded in the accounting records and were not deposited in the bank and collections of $845,258 were missing key … from a middle school were performed incorrectly, resulting in balance errors totaling as much as $9,370 that went …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/04/01/northport-east-northport-union-free-school-district-extra-classroomWestford Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-270)
… and separate from the Town of Westford and Otsego County in which it is located. The Board of Fire Commissioners … oversight of the Treasurer such as reviewing check images in the subsequent month to verify that prior approved claims were in fact paid as directed. Audit the Treasurer’s records …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/11/22/westford-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2013mComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… and the Valley Stream Central High School District . “In an era of limited resources and increased accountability, … The significant revenue and expenditure projections in the proposed budget are reasonable. The district’s … was created by Comptroller DiNapoli to promote openness in government and provide taxpayers with better access to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0Town of Dunkirk – Justice Court (2013M-106)
… accountability analysis for all moneys held by the Court on a monthly basis. Periodically review and reconcile …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/06/28/town-dunkirk-justice-court-2013m-106Town of Coeymans – Recordkeeping and Cash Disbursements (2013M-186)
… internal controls over selected Town financial operations for the period January 1, 2011, to September 30, 2012. … proper. Ensure there is an adequate segregation of duties for vendor payments or institute compensating controls. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/10/04/town-coeymans-recordkeeping-and-cash-disbursements-2013m-186Tapestry Charter School – Internal Controls Over Credit and Debit Cards (2013M-271)
… of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the School’s internal controls over credit and debit card use for … 2011, to August 16, 2013. Background The Tapestry Charter School, located in the City of Buffalo, Erie County, is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/11/22/tapestry-charter-school-internal-controls-over-credit-and-debit-cardsOpinion 88-13
… conflict of interest if the agency sells insurance to the village. You state that the village mayor is the … of an insurance company which provides insurance coverage to the village. The village's current insurance policy was … of such contract and (2) the duties of such employment do not directly involve the procurement, preparation or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-13City of White Plains – Claims Auditing (2016M-367)
… audit was to examine the City’s claims auditing process for the period July 1, 2014 through June 9, 2016. Background …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2017/01/06/city-white-plains-claims-auditing-2016m-367Claryville Fire District – Budgeting Practices (2014M-59)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine budgeting practices for the period of January 1, … Board is making significant financial decisions related to equipment needs without sufficient information. The … capital plan, with an equipment replacement schedule, to help determine capital funding needs or to identify …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/05/23/claryville-fire-district-budgeting-practices-2014m-59Franklinville Joint Fire District – Claims Processing (2017M-141)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s claims processing procedures for … The Chief and assistant chiefs primarily used debit cards to purchase miscellaneous District equipment and supplies. … payment of claims contain sufficient information as to the number and dollar amounts of claims authorized for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/11/22/franklinville-joint-fire-district-claims-processing-2017m-141