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Audits of Local Governments: About Our Audits
… three years. Independent peer reviewers organized by the National State Auditors Association completed an external … period January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024 in March 2025. The Division received a pass rating, the highest level …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/audits-local-governments-about-our-auditsVillage of Schoharie - Board Oversight (2018M-184)
… duties. Key Findings The Clerk-Treasurer and Deputy Clerk Treasurer perform all cash receipts and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/12/21/village-schoharie-board-oversight-2018m-184Oversight of School Fire Safety Compliance (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the four recommendations included in our original report, Oversight of School Fire Safety Compliance ( 2015-S-86 ). Background … To determine the extent of implementation of the four recommendations included in our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/11/28/oversight-school-fire-safety-compliance-followCounty of Rockland – Budget Review (B18-6-11)
… the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the County’s proposed budget for the 2019 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The County of Rockland, located in the downstate area and bordered by Orange, Putnam and … to exceed $96 million to liquidate the accumulated deficit in the County’s general fund as of December 31, 2012. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2018/11/05/county-rockland-budget-review-b18-6-11City of Lockport -- Budget Review (B18-1-10)
… the accumulated deficits in the City’s general, refuse, water and sewer funds as of December 31, 2013. The Act … maximum levy that the City can impose without the Common Council needing to override the tax levy limit. Key … mathematically accurate before presenting it to the Common Council. City officials should assess whether the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2018/11/08/city-lockport-budget-review-b18-1-10City of Newburgh -- Budget Review (B18-6-12)
… in the general fund as of December 31, 2010. During the time that Chapter 223 is in effect, the City’s proposed … The City faces potential increased salary costs when one of its expired collective bargaining agreements is … $841,622 to the proposed general fund budget for the debt payment, or transfer funds as appropriate. Modify the budget …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2018/11/16/city-newburgh-budget-review-b18-6-12County of Rockland – Budget Review (B6-14-24)
… may have a $2.9 million revenue shortage if it does not renew its law establishing a County mortgage recording tax. If the Legislature does not renew the law, County officials will have to find another … by law. Key Recommendation The Legislature must either renew the County mortgage recording tax, find another source …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/11/12/county-rockland-budget-review-b6-14-24Town of Preston - Financial Management (2018M-81)
… four times the 2018 general fund tax levy and 183 percent of 2018 budgeted appropriations. During the same period, … 150 percent the 2018 highway fund tax levy and 96 percent of 2018 budgeted appropriations. Although the Town has … fund balance and reserve policy that establishes the level of fund balance and reserves to be maintained. Develop and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/07/13/town-preston-financial-management-2018m-81Town of Lockport – Justice Court (2018M-36)
… [read complete report - pdf] Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Court’s financial activity … Court’s cash assets and outstanding liabilities for any of the Court’s fine or bail accounts. Because bail reports … Town of Lockport Justice Court 2018M36 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2018/07/13/town-lockport-justice-court-2018m-36Town of Frankfort - Board Oversight (2018M-58)
… report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Town Board (Board) provided adequate oversight over financial … to help oversee the former Supervisor’s work. Our tests of check disbursements totaling $1.4 million disclosed three … action. 1 Refer to our prior audit report, Town of Frankfort – Supervisor’s Fiscal Responsibilities …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/06/08/town-frankfort-board-oversight-2018m-58City of Yonkers – Budget Review (B18-6-6)
… by the Board of Education and City Council before it can be used. If the fund balance is not approved or available at year end, the District could have a $24.1 million budget gap. The District’s budget request … fund balance, to balance its budget. Revenue estimates for metered water sales and income tax surcharge may not be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2018/05/18/city-yonkers-budget-review-b18-6-6Town of Niagara – Justice Court (2015M-218)
… of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Court’s financial activity for the period January 1, 2014 … by an elected five-member Town Board. The Town’s Justice Court collected $557,951 in fines, fees and surcharges in … that all fines and fees were properly collected. The Court did not request the suspension of driver’s licenses by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2015/12/11/town-niagara-justice-court-2015m-218Town of Ashford – Water District (2015M-343)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Board’s oversight role of the Water District … detailing the project scope, timetable or documentation to support the estimated costs. The Board did not ensure that adopted water rates would be sufficient to cover the cost of District operations. Key Recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2016/03/25/town-ashford-water-district-2015m-343Town of Maryland - Financial Management (2018M-121)
… general and highway funds increased by $450,000 and, as of December 31, 2017, was 83 percent of 2017 expenditures. Over the last three years, conservative … budgeting led to combined overestimated expenditures of $495,000 and underestimated revenues of $226,000 in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/09/07/town-maryland-financial-management-2018m-121Village of Alfred – Information Technology (2017M-236)
… Alfred is located in the Town of Alfred in Allegany County and has a population of approximately 4,200. The Village is … or procedures detailing the acceptable use of IT assets and the backing up of critical data. The Village did not have … training to employees. Key Recommendations Develop and adopt an acceptable use policy and comprehensive policies …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/04/06/village-alfred-information-technology-2017m-236City of Hornell – Information Technology (2017M-293)
… October 2, 2017. Background The City of Hornell is located in Steuben County and has a population of approximately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2018/03/23/city-hornell-information-technology-2017m-293Town of Sharon – Fund Balance (2017M-271)
… through December 31, 2017. Background The Town of Sharon is located in Schoharie County and has a population of approximately 1,800. The Town is governed by an elected five-member Town Board. Operating …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/03/21/town-sharon-fund-balance-2017m-271City of Olean – Budget Review (B18-1-1)
… Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant … review letter issued in March 2017. Background The City of Olean, located in Cattaraugus County, issued debt totaling … City of Olean Budget Review B1811 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2018/03/19/city-olean-budget-review-b18-1-1Town of Lindley – Justice Court (2017M-270)
… were collected, deposited, recorded, reported and remitted in an accurate and timely manner for the period January 1, … 2, 2017. Background The Town of Lindley is located in Steuben County. The Town maintains a Justice Court with … timely adjudication and reporting of vehicle and traffic cases. Key Recommendations Perform a periodic review of all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2018/03/16/town-lindley-justice-court-2017m-270Town of New Hartford – Procurement (2017M-149)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether Town officials used … 1, 2015 through December 31, 2016. Background The Town of New Hartford is located in Oneida County and has a … Town of New Hartford Procurement 2017M149 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/03/09/town-new-hartford-procurement-2017m-149