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Operational Advisory No. 26
… 2025. If you have any questions about the content of this advisory, please contact OOO Contact Management at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/operational-advisory/26-updating-agency-contactsTown of Roxbury – Payments to Not-For-Profit Organizations (2022M-177)
… payments made by the Town of Roxbury (Town) officials to certain not-for-profit organizations were appropriate … Findings We reviewed the 25 payments Town officials made to not-for-profit organizations, totaling $33,760. Officials … legal counsel in connection with each proposed payment to ensure that it does not violate Article VIII, Section 1 of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/01/27/town-roxbury-payments-not-profit-organizations-2022m-177Tompkins County – Solid Waste (2014M-336)
… being used within the Solid Waste Management Department for the period January 1, 2013 through July 7, 2014. … Legislature. The Department’s budgeted appropriations for 2014 totaled approximately $6.3 million. Key Findings The … effectiveness by tracking results at least quarterly. For fiscal years 2011 through 2013, the recycling program has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2015/03/06/tompkins-county-solid-waste-2014m-336Sherburne-Earlville Central School District – Fund Balance (2017M-19)
… schools with approximately 1,300 students, is governed by an elected seven-member Board of Education. Budgeted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/03/10/sherburne-earlville-central-school-district-fund-balance-2017m-19Longwood Central School District – Purchasing (2016M-16)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the internal controls over the District’s … provide guidance on procurement methods for purchases that do not require competitive bidding. Key Recommendations There …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/04/01/longwood-central-school-district-purchasing-2016m-16Town of Willsboro – Audit Follow-Up (2014M-68-F)
… released in July 2014. Background The Town of Willsboro is located in Essex County and has a population of approximately 2,025. The Town is governed by an elected five-member Town Board. Budgeted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/08/05/town-willsboro-audit-follow-2014m-68-fFranklin County – Procurement (2016M-366)
… 1, 2015 through July 31, 2016. Background Franklin County is located in northeastern New York State and has a population of approximately 51,600. The County is governed by a seven-member County Legislature. Budgeted … and rationale for the selection of service providers is documented. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2017/01/06/franklin-county-procurement-2016m-366Walden Fire District No. 2 – Purchasing (2017M-204)
… July 25, 2017. Background The Walden Fire District No. 2 is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate … from the Town of Cheektowaga in Erie County. The District is governed by an elected five-member Board of Fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/12/22/walden-fire-district-no-2-purchasing-2017m-204Inlet Common School District – Claims Auditing (2015M-285)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the effectiveness of the District’s claims … Finding District officials established an effective policy to ensure claims are adequately documented and properly … supported, for legitimate purposes and approved prior to payment by an authorized District official. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/01/08/inlet-common-school-district-claims-auditing-2015m-285Dobbs Ferry Union Free School District – Reserve Funds (2015M-264)
… Background The Dobbs Ferry Union Free School District is located in the Village of Dobbs Ferry in Westchester … operates three schools with approximately 1,470 students, is governed by an elected seven-member Board of Education. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/01/22/dobbs-ferry-union-free-school-district-reserve-funds-2015m-264Brasher Falls Central School District – Payroll (2016M-57)
… 2015. Background The Brasher Falls Central School District is located in the Town of Brasher and portions of the Towns … operates two schools with approximately 1,000 students, is governed by an elected nine-member Board of Education. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/03/brasher-falls-central-school-district-payroll-2016m-57Carle Place Water District – Procurement (2014M-18)
… 31, 2013. Background The Carle Place Water District is located in Nassau County and is governed by the Board of Commissioners, which comprises …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2014/04/04/carle-place-water-district-procurement-2014m-18Town of Horicon – Leave Accruals (2016M-421)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the accuracy of employees’ leave accrual records for the period January 1, … Town of Horicon Leave Accruals 2016M421 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/21/town-horicon-leave-accruals-2016m-421Brighton Central School District – Separation Payments Audit Follow Up (2016M-119-F)
… Background The District serves the Towns of Brighton and Pittsford in Monroe County. An elected seven-member Board … action, two recommendations were partially implemented and one recommendation was not implemented. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/03/03/brighton-central-school-district-separation-payments-audit-follow-2016mDunham Public Library – Claims Processing (2015M-15)
… County, which received its charter from the New York State Board of Regents in 1937. The Library is governed by a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2015/06/05/dunham-public-library-claims-processing-2015m-15Schenectady Municipal Housing Authority – Payroll (2014M-223)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the Authority’s payroll process … Municipal Housing Authority is located in the City of Schenectady, in Schenectady County. The Authority, which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2014/09/12/schenectady-municipal-housing-authority-payroll-2014m-223Uniondale Public Library – Procurement (2015M-126)
… June 30, 2014. Background The Uniondale Public Library is located in the Town of Hempstead in Nassau County. The Library is governed by a five-member Board of Trustees. Budgeted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2015/08/14/uniondale-public-library-procurement-2015m-126Town of Allegany – Financial Management (2015M-103)
… The Town of Allegany is located in Cattaraugus County and has a population of approximately 8,000. The Town is … monitoring of the Town’s financial condition. Develop and adopt a multiyear financial plan. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/08/07/town-allegany-financial-management-2015m-103Jamesport Fire District - Length of Service Award Program (2019M-05)
… if District officials properly administer the length of service award program (LOSAP). Key Findings The District’s LOSAP … earned the required 50 points to be credited for a year of service. Key Recommendations Revise the LOSAP policy to be … if District officials properly administer the length of service award program LOSAP …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2019/04/19/jamesport-fire-district-length-service-award-program-2019m-05Town of Plattsburgh - Real Property Tax Exemption Administration (2018M-163)
… select real property tax exemptions. Key Findings All 23 properties tested with agricultural exemptions totaling $6.2 … applications and/or supporting documentation. These properties had annual agricultural exemption renewals but …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/12/14/town-plattsburgh-real-property-tax-exemption-administration-2018m-163