Search
Hammond Central School District – Payroll (2016M-398)
… the Towns of Hammond, Rossie, Morristown and Macomb in St. Lawrence County and the Town of Alexandria in Jefferson …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/02/17/hammond-central-school-district-payroll-2016m-398Orange Lake Fire District – Budgeting Practices (2015M-146)
… financial activity with the current year’s modified budget and the upcoming year’s preliminary budget. Budgets included appropriations for funding District reserves and the Board applied operating surplus funds to its … in the budget. Key Recommendations Develop policies and procedures over the budgeting process so that proposed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/09/25/orange-lake-fire-district-budgeting-practices-2015m-146East Islip Public Library – Cash Receipts (2017M-223)
… Ensure that reconciliations are prepared for attraction ticket purchases, sales and inventory on hand. Separate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2017/12/22/east-islip-public-library-cash-receipts-2017m-223Oxford Academy and Central School District – Transportation Department Purchase and Service Contracts (2023M-2)
… oxford academy school transportation department purchases service contracts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/06/09/oxford-academy-and-central-school-district-transportation-departmentCost-Saving Ideas: Capital and Repair Reserve Funds for Town or County Water and Sewer Districts
… district, consider setting aside money in a capital or repair reserve fund to be used for future capital projects or certain repair costs. Planning today and saving incrementally can … creation of a "specific" capital reserve fund. Establish a Repair Reserve Fund A repair reserve fund may be used for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-capital-and-repair-reserve-funds-town-or-county-water-and-sewer-districtsXII.4.F Proper Invoice – XII. Expenditures
… Vendor name; Name of NYS Agency that ordered the goods or services; Description of goods or services requesting payment … be in narrative or code values format); Quantity of goods, property, or services delivered or rendered*; Amount … vendors should only invoice an agency once the goods, property, or services have been delivered or rendered. If the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii4f-proper-invoiceAccounts Payable Advisory No. 27
… Subject: Determining Accounting Date for Accounts Payable Vouchers Guidance: The Accounting Date recorded on a voucher is generally the date a liability is incurred (e.g., the date which the goods … Determining Accounting Date for Accounts Payable Vouchers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/27-voucher-accounting-dateWestmoreland Central School District – State Transportation Aid (2017M-220)
… District is located in the Towns of Vernon, Westmoreland and Whitestown and the City of Rome in Oneida County. The District, which is … period. During our audit, the Business Manager prepared and submitted State aid forms to the New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/12/22/westmoreland-central-school-district-state-transportation-aid-2017m-220Village of Johnson City – Oversight of Justice Court Operations (2015M-29)
… parking tickets, including enrolling in DMV’s parking ticket scofflaw program. Perform monthly reconciliations and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2015/06/05/village-johnson-city-oversight-justice-court-operations-2015m-29Village of Old Westbury – Justice Court (2017M-64)
… the bank accounts of each Justice or into a joint bail account but instead were deposited into one Justice’s account. Key Recommendations Assign the responsibility of … the funds as appropriate. Establish a joint bank account for bail deposits or deposit bail funds into each …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2017/07/07/village-old-westbury-justice-court-2017m-64Vestal Fire Department – Financial Activities (2014M-265)
… thorough and timely audits of the financial records on an annual basis. Authorize disbursements only upon receipt …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/12/24/vestal-fire-department-financial-activities-2014m-265Genesee County Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2014M-66)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review Genesee County Industrial Development Agency’s … how GCIDA established its minimum cost-benefit analysis ratio. GCIDA officials do not adequately monitor businesses’ … analysis. Formally develop a cost-benefit analysis ratio or ratios that meet its needs, is reflective of its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2014/05/14/genesee-county-industrial-development-agency-projectPutnam County Industrial Development Agency – Management Practices (2013M-257)
… The PCIDA was established in 1995 and is governed by a Board which comprises seven members who are appointed by … provisions that the Board should follow. PCIDA officials do not have project approval criteria that is specific to the … recapture benefits when they do not. Officials also do not obtain sales tax exemption or capital investment amounts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2014/03/04/putnam-county-industrial-development-agency-managementTown of Carlton – Town Supervisor’s Fiscal Responsibilities (2017M-263)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Town … October 2, 2017. Background The Town of Carlton is located in Orleans County and has a population of approximately … were accurate and complete and did not deposit receipts in a timely manner. We found that 93 percent of receipts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/02/16/town-carlton-town-supervisors-fiscal-responsibilities-2017m-263Village of Clinton – Financial Management (2014M-316)
… for each fund, ensure that all financial transactions are properly recorded and reported, reconcile all cash …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2015/01/02/village-clinton-financial-management-2014m-316Cohoes City School District – Budgeting (2016M-111)
… if District officials properly managed fund balance and reserves for the period July 1, 2012 through June 30, … reserves, determining how much should be accumulated and how and when the funds will be used. As of June 30, 2015, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/29/cohoes-city-school-district-budgeting-2016m-111Amherst Central School District –Financial Condition (2016M-167)
… financial condition. Ensure that reserve fund balances are maintained at reasonable levels; take appropriate action, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/09/02/amherst-central-school-district-financial-condition-2016m-167Town of Ephratah – Supervisor’s Records, Reports and Deposits (2016M-311)
… Supervisor did not ensure all deposits were made intact and in a timely manner. Key Recommendations Ensure the … bookkeeper dedicates sufficient time to perform her duties and require the bookkeeper to maintain accurate, complete and timely accounting records. Periodically review the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/21/town-ephratah-supervisors-records-reports-and-deposits-2016m-311Town of Kirkwood – Justice Court Operations (2016M-414)
… hand. Follow up on all bail money held to determine what course of action is applicable. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2017/11/21/town-kirkwood-justice-court-operations-2016m-414Town of Greenport – Town Clerk Operations (2017M-3)
… for the period January 1, 2015 through September 23, 2016. Background The Town of Greenport is located in … receipts for all transactions and did not perform monthly bank reconciliations. The Clerk did not submit a monthly … receipts for all moneys collected and perform monthly bank reconciliations. Submit to the Supervisor a monthly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/21/town-greenport-town-clerk-operations-2017m-3