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Town of Genesee – Disbursements (2016M-433)
… totaled approximately $750,000. Key Findings The Town's accountant improperly performed the Supervisor's duties of … the Supervisor's records. Neither the Supervisor nor the accountant prepared and provided the Board with monthly bank …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/21/town-genesee-disbursements-2016m-433Whitehall Central School District – Internal Controls Over Payroll (2013M-159)
… District had established effective internal controls over payroll for the period July 1, 2011, to March 31, 2013. … the 2012-13 fiscal year were approximately $13.2 million. Payroll and employee benefits costs totaled approximately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/08/16/whitehall-central-school-district-internal-controls-over-payroll-2013mSouth Country Central School District – Procurement (2013M-91)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s controls over procurement for the period July 1, 2011, to January 31, 2013. Background The South Country Central … reviewed 36 claims totaling $1,199,894 that were subject to the District’s procurement policy during the period July …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/06/28/south-country-central-school-district-procurement-2013m-91Wheatland-Chili Central School District – Procurement of Professional Services (2016M-12)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the District’s process and procedures for the … services. District officials did not require purchasers to seek and document competition. Key Recommendations Require District officials to award professional service contracts only after soliciting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/05/27/wheatland-chili-central-school-district-procurement-professional-servicesHicksville Union Free School District – Managing Network User Accounts (2023M-20)
… including business office network user account access. In addition, sensitive IT control weaknesses were … B includes our comment on an issue that was raised in the District’s response letter. … audit School District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/08/25/hicksville-union-free-school-district-managing-network-user-accountsVillage of Lindenhurst – Claims Processing (2016M-345)
… 31, 2016. Background The Village of Lindenhurst is located in the Town of Babylon, Suffolk County, and has approximately … supporting documentation. Obtain approved purchase orders in advance of any purchase. … Village of Lindenhurst Claims …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2016/12/16/village-lindenhurst-claims-processing-2016m-345Opinion 95-9
… a year of firefighting service may not be granted pursuant to General Municipal Law, §217(c)(v) to active volunteer firefighters for attending meetings of … award program established by a fire district pursuant to article 11-A of the General Municipal Law (§214 et seq .): …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-9Local Government – 2022 Financial Condition Report
… of the total revenue for local governments not including NYC …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2022-fcr/local-governmentDiNapoli Releases School Audits
… completed audits of the Brighter Choice Charter Middle School for Boys , Brighter Choice Charter Middle School for Girls , Frewsburg Central School District , Holley Central School District and the Homer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-releases-school-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the following local government audits were … data. … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced the following local government audits were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsTravel Advisory No. 10
… reimbursements are no longer submitted through the Travel and Expenses module in the Statewide Financial System (SFS) and will instead be processed through PayServ. XIII.8 … OSC Payroll Bulletins Number 1691 - Educational Assistance Benefits Number 1698 - New Payroll Process and New Time Entry …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/travel-advisory/10-gfo-updates-employee-expense-reimbursementsSteuben County Soil and Water Conservation District – Internal Controls Over Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2013M-97)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the accounting records and internal controls of the District for the period January 1, 2012, to February 26, 2013. Background The Steuben County Soil and … State. These Districts provide services and fund projects to improve and maintain wildlife habitat, help control and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2013/08/02/steuben-county-soil-and-water-conservation-district-internal-controls-over-cashComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… clearly stated or titled. Yates County – County Clerk Cash Receipts (2015M-223) The clerk maintains accurate … has not established written policies and procedures for cash receipts and cash receipt duties are not adequately segregated. … New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Canandaigua City School District , … Thomas P DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Canandaigua City School District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0City of Yonkers – Budget Review (B6-16-11)
… of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to identify issues which impact the City of Yonkers’ … will not be available in future years. The City continues to rely on fund balance to close gaps in the budget. The City’s budget is relying on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2016/06/22/city-yonkers-budget-review-b6-16-11Tuition Assistance Program – Fordham University
… tuition for the 2015-16 year was $46,120. TAP is an entitlement program designed to provide funds for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/01/27/tuition-assistance-program-fordham-universityVillage of Kenmore – Wastewater Processing Costs and Information Technology (2013M-73)
… 18, 2013. Background The Village of Kenmore is located in the Town of Tonawanda in Erie County and has a population of approximately 15,400. … of wastewater processing costs would be reduced by $27,800 in 2011 and $30,000 in 2012, or a two-year savings of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/06/14/village-kenmore-wastewater-processing-costs-and-information-technology-2013m-73Eugenio Maria de Hostos Charter School – Procurements and Information Technology (2013M-136)
… questionable whether the leases and contracts were in the best interest of the School. The School paid for use of a … and conditions of the lease agreements are in the School’s best interest. Develop policies and procedures for procuring …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2014/01/17/eugenio-maria-de-hostos-charter-school-procurements-and-informationTown of Chateaugay - Real Property Tax Exemption Administration (2018M-200)
… lacked one or more pieces of supporting documentation to verify their eligibility and/or were incorrectly granted. … property owner did not meet the eligibility requirements to receive agricultural building exemptions. As a result, the … before granting exemptions. Maintain documentation to support eligibility for all exemptions. Consult the Town’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/05/17/town-chateaugay-real-property-tax-exemption-administration-2018m-200Cost-Saving Ideas: School District Auditing – External Auditor
… statement that the individual or firm is independent of the district as defined by Generally Accepted Government … firm or individual whose hiring would result in a conflict of interest (see Avoiding conflict of interest ) Resources "External Audit Guidance for School …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-school-district-auditing-external-auditor