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Town of Venice – Supervisor’s Financial Records and Reports (2023M-73)
… (Supervisor) maintained complete, accurate and up-to-date accounting records and reports. Key Findings The … accounting records were not complete, accurate or up-to-date . As a result, transparency and the Board’s ability to monitor financial operations were diminished . Of the 39 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/09/08/town-venice-supervisors-financial-records-and-reports-2023m-73Copiague Fire District – Cash Disbursements (2019M-225)
… totaling $33,446 were paid without an invoice attached to the claims. The checks for 39 payments totaling $141,904 … one and 131 days before they were approved according to the District minutes. 306 checks, totaling almost $2 … Conduct a deliberate and thorough audit of each claim to ensure that each individual claim is a sufficiently …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2022/03/11/copiague-fire-district-cash-disbursements-2019m-225Plattsburgh Public Library – Circulation Desk Cash Receipts (2015M-8)
… receipts received at the circulation desk. Ensure that on a daily basis two employees count the cash receipts … the amounts collected as recorded in the system and on the cash register tapes with the amounts remitted for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2015/04/03/plattsburgh-public-library-circulation-desk-cash-receipts-2015m-8Cohoes Public Library – Governance and Operations (2015M-259)
… Public Library is a municipal public library located in the City of Cohoes in Albany County. The Library, which … and the City code pertaining to the Library. The Treasurer does not submit complete and adequate monthly financial reports to the Board. The Board does not audit and approve claims prior to them being …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2016/04/01/cohoes-public-library-governance-and-operations-2015m-259Overview – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… This guide provides a foundation of knowledge that users can build upon as they gain experience auditing claims. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/overviewVillage of Arcade – Internal Controls Over Purchasing (2013M-37)
… was to evaluate the internal controls over purchasing for the period June 1, 2010, through January 14, 2013. … The Village of Arcade is located in Wyoming County and has a population of approximately 2,100 residents. The … verify that the Village received State contract pricing for nine purchases and overpaid approximately $5,500 for four …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/05/03/village-arcade-internal-controls-over-purchasing-2013m-37Wayne County Probation Department – Restitution Payments (S9-20-6)
… Recommendations Establish clear policies and procedures for enforcing and monitoring restitution obligations. Provide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2021/12/14/wayne-county-probation-department-restitution-payments-s9-20-6Suffolk County Probation Department – Restitution Payments (S9-20-9)
… restitution orders. Some of this money was collected in the 1980’s. Officials did not establish adequate policies … not properly followed up on and/or recorded accurately. In addition, officials did not maintain a complete and … Appendix B includes our comments on issues raised in the County’s response letter. … Determine whether the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2021/12/14/suffolk-county-probation-department-restitution-payments-s9-20-9County of Otsego Industrial Development Agency (COIDA) – Oneonta Rail Yards Acquisition (2021M-38)
… Yards. The property was acquired based on a $6 million to $20 million development plan, without an interested … the struggles of developing and attracting businesses to other COIDA-owned properties. Subsequent to the property acquisition, COIDA officials learned that a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2022/02/11/county-otsego-industrial-development-agency-coida-oneontaVillage of Riverside – Clerk-Treasurers' Records and Reports (2024M-107)
… of Taxation and Finance (NYSDTF), which could result in the Village paying fines and penalties. Recommendations … complete and accurate accounting records and reports in a timely manner. Village officials generally agreed with … action. Appendix B includes our comment on an issue raised in the response. … Determine whether the Village of Riverside …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/11/27/village-riverside-clerk-treasurers-records-and-reports-2024m-107Village of Penn Yan – Procurement (2024M-152)
… were made in accordance with Village policy and in the best interest of ratepayers. Key Findings Village officials did not ensure the Chief Water Operator procured all goods and services in … policy. As a result, there is an increased risk that the Village paid more than necessary for goods and services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2025/03/07/village-penn-yan-procurement-2024m-152Town of Elbridge – Payroll and Leave Accruals (2024M-141)
… accurately paid employees and properly maintained employee leave accruals. Key Findings Town officials did not ensure that all payroll payments were accurate, supported and authorized and … payment without formal Board authorization and a retention incentive that exceeded the Board’s authorization by $1,000. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/03/14/town-elbridge-payroll-and-leave-accruals-2024m-141Town of Holland - Real Property Tax Exemptions (2018M-232)
… Determine whether select real property tax exemptions are properly supported by adequate documentation. Key … were not properly supported by adequate documentation. The Assessor allowed what appear to be ineligible agricultural woodland exemptions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/03/15/town-holland-real-property-tax-exemptions-2018m-232Syracuse City School District – Claims Audit Process (2016M-290)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the claims auditing process for the period July 1, … In some instances, purchase orders are not issued prior to ordering goods or services. Key Recommendation Ensure that … officer generates and approves purchase orders prior to the District ordering goods and services that require …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/10/21/syracuse-city-school-district-claims-audit-process-2016m-290Brighter Choice Charter School for Boys - Payroll (2018M-139)
… paid 15 employees who were paid $123,754 over four payroll periods during the audit period. 1 We reviewed the … audit period. … Brighter Choice Charter School for Boys Payroll 2018M139 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2018/10/12/brighter-choice-charter-school-boys-payroll-2018m-139Pelham Union Free School District – Reserve Funds (2015M-366)
… audit was to examine the District’s management of reserves for the period July 1, 2014 through September 3, 2015. … The Pelham Union Free School District is located in the Town of Pelham, Westchester County. The District, … 2014-15. Key Recommendation Ensure that the excess funds in the retirement contribution reserve account are used to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/03/18/pelham-union-free-school-district-reserve-funds-2015m-366Panama Central School District – Financial Management (2016M-271)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the District’s financial management practices for … complies with the statutory limit and develop a plan to use the surplus funds to benefit residents. … Panama Central School District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/12/02/panama-central-school-district-financial-management-2016m-271George Junior Republic Union Free School District – Tuition Billing (2015M-325)
… Junior Republic Union Free School District is located in the Town of Freeville in Tompkins County and operates three schools with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/01/29/george-junior-republic-union-free-school-district-tuition-billing-2015m2023 Financial Condition Report – 2023 Financial Condition Report
… care and other programs. At the same time, new risks to financial stability are emerging. These include unexpected costs to support an influx of migrants seeking asylum and significant reductions to projected State tax revenues driven by declining personal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2023-fcrTown of Hyde Park – Sexual Harassment Prevention Training (S9-23-12)
… not provided to all employees and elected officials. Of the 20 total individuals we tested (10 selected employees and … tested and six elected officials did not complete the annual SHP Training. Additionally, the Town excluded 47 seasonal employees from SHP training. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/09/15/town-hyde-park-sexual-harassment-prevention-training-s9-23-12