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City of Johnstown – Internal Controls Over Payroll (2015M-75)
… were maintained over the City’s payroll procedures for the period January 1, 2014 through January 31, 2015. Background The City of Johnstown is located in Fulton County and has a population of approximately 8,700. … six-member Common Council. General fund expenditures for 2014 totaled approximately $13.8 million. Key Findings …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2015/07/17/city-johnstown-internal-controls-over-payroll-2015m-75Albany Public Library – Leave Accruals (2015M-293)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Library’s internal controls over employee leave … The Board has not established a standard leave request form or other formal procedure for employees to request leave time and for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2016/02/12/albany-public-library-leave-accruals-2015m-293Lackawanna City School District - Tuition (2019M-59)
… Objective Determine whether tuition payments were accurate and supported. Key Findings District officials did not review … in overpayments totaling $5,300 for eight students and an underpayment of $900 for one student. The District did not have adequate and up-to-date residency information to support tuition …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/06/07/lackawanna-city-school-district-tuition-2019m-59Killawog Fire District – Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-111)
… consists of five elected members and is responsible for the District’s overall financial management. The … general fund budget totaled approximately $88,000 for the 2013 fiscal year. Key Findings The Board has retained … us that approximately $189,000 of this fund balance was for a reserve fund established approximately 17 years ago. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/06/28/killawog-fire-district-controls-over-financial-operations-2013m-111Real Property Tax Exemptions Administration (2017-MR-4)
… , Greene , Lisle , Meredith , and Springfield . Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether town assessors were … Real property tax exemptions are granted on the basis of many different criteria, including the use to which the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2018/04/13/real-property-tax-exemptions-administration-2017-mr-4Cuddebackville Fire District – Board Oversight (2024M-94)
… and took no action, until our audit, to follow up with the CPA. Ensure the required Annual Financial Reports … financial operations. District officials generally agreed with our recommendations and indicated they planned to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/02/07/cuddebackville-fire-district-board-oversight-2024m-94Town of Albion – Supervisor’s Records and Reports (2024M-111)
… of financial operations. Town officials generally agreed with our recommendations and indicated they planned to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/11/08/town-albion-supervisors-records-and-reports-2024m-111Town of Hempstead Sanitary District No. 7 – Post-Employment Payments, Claims Processing and Professional Services (2014M-198)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Board’s oversight of selected financial operations for the period January 1, … Town of Hempstead Sanitary District No 7 PostEmployment Payments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2014/12/24/town-hempstead-sanitary-district-no-7-post-employment-payments-claims-processingCentral New York Regional Market Authority – Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Operations (2015M-235)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review internal controls over Authority … New York Regional Market Authority is located in the City of Syracuse in Onondaga County and was established as a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2015/12/31/central-new-york-regional-market-authority-internal-controls-overVillage of Bellerose – Procurement and Cash Receipts (2014M-218)
… system when making purchases and do not enforce compliance with the Village’s procurement guidelines. Village officials … employees and the Fire Chief are aware of and comply with the Village’s purchasing policy. Consider updating the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/11/21/village-bellerose-procurement-and-cash-receipts-2014m-218Bellevue Fire District #9 – Procurement (2018M-5)
… during the audit period. Key Recommendations Comply with the procurement policy when making purchases. Verify …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2018/04/06/bellevue-fire-district-9-procurement-2018m-5Opinion 97-17
… disclosure requirements to city and county public library) COUNTIES -- Powers and Duties (authority to … disclosure requirements for city and county public library) LIBRARIES -- Public Library (authority to establish financial disclosure … a county may require trustees of a city and county public library to complete and file an annual financial disclosure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-17Town of Henrietta – Financial Management and Purchasing (2013M-208)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Town’s financial management and internal … long-term financial plans, policies, or procedures to govern budgeting practices and the level of unexpended surplus funds to maintain. The Board has adopted budgets that were not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/01/24/town-henrietta-financial-management-and-purchasing-2013m-208State Agencies Bulletin No. 2357
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of the July 2025 Increase to Hazard … Undeliverable Checks: When a valid payroll check is undeliverable due to the agency’s inability to locate the … The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of the July 2025 Increase to Hazard …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2357-july-2025-increase-hazard-duty-pay-employees-designatedExamples from GASB Statement 34 - Statement of Activities
… 104,925 989,832 22,464 Special Item - gain on sale of park land 2,653,488 ------ 2,653,488 ----- Transfers … Examples from GASB Statement 34 Statement of Activities …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/examples-gasb-statement-34-statement-activitiesCandor Fire Company – Internal Controls Over Financial Activity (2014M-302)
… if controls over financial activity were adequate for the period January 1, 2013 through August 31, 2014. … is governed by a five-member Board of Directors. Expenses for 2013 were approximately $10,374. Key Findings The Board … that sufficient and appropriate supporting documentation for all receipts and disbursements is maintained and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/02/13/candor-fire-company-internal-controls-over-financial-activityOneida Housing Authority – Tenant Rents (2014M-306)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine tenant rents for the period April … low-rent housing for qualified individuals in the City of Oneida. The Authority, which is governed by a seven-member …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/12/12/oneida-housing-authority-tenant-rents-2014m-306XV.16.C Agency Financial Reporting Package (AFRP) – XV. End of Year
… The Online Services, Agency Financial Reporting Package (AFRP), is used … entity are contacted quarterly through email with login information and reporting guidance. For more …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xv/xv16c-agency-financial-reporting-package-afrpTown of Fulton – Justice Court Operations (2017M-6)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the internal controls over the … 1, 2015 through October 6, 2016. Background The Town of Fulton is located in Schoharie County and has a population … Town of Fulton Justice Court Operations 2017M6 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2017/11/21/town-fulton-justice-court-operations-2017m-6Town of Lapeer – Budgeting (2024M-127)
… estimated revenues were underestimated in the general and highway funds, and budgeted appropriations were overestimated … (81 percent) and $99,605 (29 percent) in the general and highway funds, respectively. Actual expenditures were less …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/01/31/town-lapeer-budgeting-2024m-127