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Neptune Hose Company No. 1 of Dryden, Inc. – Disbursements (2024M-5)
… were not always supported or authorized prior to payment. We reviewed 171 disbursements totaling $381,186 … approved payments without having sufficient documentation to support the expenses were appropriate and increased the … or improper transactions. Key Recommendations Adhere to the Company’s accounting manual. Ensure all disbursements …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2024/05/17/neptune-hose-company-no-1-dryden-inc-disbursements-2024m-5Village of Unadilla – Procurement (2022M-182)
… Village obtained the most favorable terms and conditions in the best interest of its taxpayers. Competition was not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/04/26/village-unadilla-procurement-2022m-182Town of Southold-Peconic Bay Community Preservation Fund (P7-23-24
… allocated and represented a legitimate liability incurred by the CPF. Key Recommendations There were no …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2024/02/23/town-southold-peconic-bay-community-preservation-fund-p7-23-24Town of East Hampton – Peconic Bay Community Preservation Funds (P7-23-23)
… We reviewed all 14 debt service payments totaling $3.9 million made during the audit period. All 14 were properly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2024/02/23/town-east-hampton-peconic-bay-community-preservation-funds-p7-23-23Town of Vestal – Former Police Chief’s Separation Agreement (2023M-58)
… report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Town of Vestal (Town) former police chief’s (former chief) … which included severance payments, due to concerns of potential litigation against the Town. The severance … to provide any written details, such as written evidence of concerns of potential litigation or a cost-benefit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/11/22/town-vestal-former-police-chiefs-separation-agreement-2023m-58Village of Alden – Ambulance Service Billing and Collection (2016M-321)
… July 27, 2016. Background The Village of Alden is located in Erie County. The Village, which has a population of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2017/01/06/village-alden-ambulance-service-billing-and-collection-2016m-321Mexico Academy Central School District – Procurement (2023M-75)
… when purchasing goods and services as required by the District’s procurement policy. As a result, officials … not: Seek competition when procuring professional services for occupational and physical therapy, legal, music therapy, advising and architectural services from seven …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/08/25/mexico-academy-central-school-district-procurement-2023m-75Blind Brook-Rye Union Free School District – Capital Project Change Orders (2023M-35)
… Brook-Rye Union Free School District’s (District) Board of Education (Board) and District officials ensured that the … not submitted to SED, as required, for the Commissioner of Education’s (Commissioner) approval. Six change orders …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/08/11/blind-brook-rye-union-free-school-district-capital-project-change-ordersClarendon Fire Company – Financial Activities (2023M-50)
… and invoices, and that credit card payments are made in a timely manner. Company officials agreed with our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2023/08/04/clarendon-fire-company-financial-activities-2023m-50North Collins Central School District – Information Technology Equipment Inventory (2023M-39)
… officials maintained a complete and accurate inventory of information technology (IT) assets. Key Findings District … did not maintain a complete and accurate inventory of IT assets (computers, tablets, document cameras, etc.).As … were not always updated to include all acquisitions of, removed/disposed of, or recycled IT assets. Of the 79 IT …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/06/23/north-collins-central-school-district-information-technology-equipmentTown of Greig – Long-Term Planning (2023M-13)
… report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Town of Greig (Town) Board (Board) established long-term plans and … We reviewed the Town’s capital assets and found: 15 of the 27 pieces of major highway equipment (56 percent) were beyond their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/05/19/town-greig-long-term-planning-2023m-13Lynbrook Union Free School District – Purchasing (2022M-17)
… were a prudent and economical use of taxpayer money, and in the District’s best interest. For example, the purchasing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/04/08/lynbrook-union-free-school-district-purchasing-2022m-17Schonowe Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. – Board Oversight (2021M-185)
… monitor the budget or ensure the constitution (bylaws) were followed. As a result, neither the Company nor … Directors’ report to the membership, as required by the bylaws. Key Recommendations Develop financial procedures to ensure all the bylaws are followed. Ensure all collections and disbursements …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2022/04/08/schonowe-volunteer-fire-company-inc-board-oversight-2021m-185Fonda-Fultonville Central School District – Reserves Management (2021M-157)
… transfer $114,895 into the retirement reserve. While it is a prudent practice for officials to save for future expenditures, without a reserve fund policy there is a risk that the District may overfund reserves which can …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/02/04/fonda-fultonville-central-school-district-reserves-management-2021m-157St. Lawrence County Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2021M-151)
… to ensure current employment information provided in project applications is supported by adequate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2021/12/22/st-lawrence-county-industrial-development-agency-project-approval-and-monitoringTown of New Lisbon – Financial Oversight (2013M-12)
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https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/04/12/town-new-lisbon-financial-oversight-2013m-12Manorville Fire District – Board Oversight and Fuel (2016M-411)
… records. District officials did not adequately monitor gasoline credit card purchases. Key Recommendations Develop … that require invoices or receipts be attached to gasoline credit card claims when they are submitted for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/03/10/manorville-fire-district-board-oversight-and-fuel-2016m-411Baldwinsville Central School District – Fuel Inventory (2022M-106)
… periodically reconcile the records with the amount of fuel in the tanks. Review fuel usage reports for reasonableness or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/10/14/baldwinsville-central-school-district-fuel-inventory-2022m-106Genesee Community Charter School – Revenue Billing and Collection (2013M-61)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the cash receipts process for the period July 1, … Background The Genesee Community Charter School, located in the City of Rochester, Monroe County, is governed by a … collected, recorded, and reported. However, the School has not developed procedures to segregate the collecting, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/05/10/genesee-community-charter-school-revenue-billing-and-collection-2013m-61Village of Hancock – Insurance Withholdings (2022M-108)
… whether the Village of Hancock (Village) officials ensured insurance premium contributions were accurately calculated … Key Findings Village officials did not ensure that insurance premium contributions were accurately calculated and collected. Employee insurance contributions were not calculated correctly and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2022/10/28/village-hancock-insurance-withholdings-2022m-108