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Operational Advisory No. 32
… All other revenue sources must be submitted through the AR Module. Effective October 1, 2020, guidance has also been …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/operational-advisory/32-refund-appropriation-ap-adjustment-voucher-guidelinesTown of Lyonsdale – Financial Condition, Board Oversight and Controls Over Fuel Inventory (2013M-163)
… Town’s financial condition and examine selected operations for the period January 1, 2011, to September 30, 2012. … does not maintain inventory records that collectively show the amount of beginning inventory, fuel purchased, fuel … and the balance of fuel remaining. Our analysis of a sample of the Town’s gasoline and diesel fuel purchases and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/09/06/town-lyonsdale-financial-condition-board-oversight-and-controls-over-fuel-inventoryTown of Rensselaerville – Claims Auditing (2016M-244)
… May 31, 2016. Background The Town of Rensselaerville is located in Albany County and has a population of approximately 1,850. The Town is governed by an elected five-member Town Board. Budgeted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/10/07/town-rensselaerville-claims-auditing-2016m-244Franklin County – Procurement (2016M-366)
… our audit was to review the County’s procurement practices for the period January 1, 2015 through July 31, 2016. … a seven-member County Legislature. Budgeted appropriations for 2016 totaled approximately $101.2 million. Key Findings … Documentation was not maintained to support the reasoning for the Legislature’s selection of a service provider. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2017/01/06/franklin-county-procurement-2016m-366Village of Brushton – Fiscal Oversight (2014M-235)
… controls over financial operations for the period June 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014. Background The Village of … in Franklin County and has a population of approximately 475. The Village is governed by an elected three-member Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/11/21/village-brushton-fiscal-oversight-2014m-235Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. “By auditing municipal … to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being spent appropriately and effectively.” Schuyler …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsCanandaigua City School District – Procurement (2022M-141)
… goods and services. Key Findings District officials did not always ensure the facilities and transportation … were competitively procured. District officials did not: Adequately seek competitive bids for purchases totaling … from 16 vendors totaling $131,276 that were not subject to competitive bidding requirements. Adequately monitor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/11/18/canandaigua-city-school-district-procurement-2022m-141Binghamton-Johnson City Joint Sewage Treatment Plant – Sewage Operation Costs (2015M-213)
… also to nine other municipal users. The plant is governed by a Joint Sewage Board comprising six members, three appointed by the City’s Mayor and three appointed by the Village Mayor. Budgeted appropriations for the plant’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2015/12/18/binghamton-johnson-city-joint-sewage-treatment-plant-sewage-operation-costs-2015mRavena-Coeymans-Selkirk Community Library – Claims Processing (2015M-28)
… processing for the period July 1, 2013 through September 30, 2014. Background The Ravena-Coeymans-Selkirk Community … processing for the period July 1 2013 through September 30 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2015/06/12/ravena-coeymans-selkirk-community-library-claims-processing-2015m-28State Agencies Bulletin No. 1791
… 7Y are affected. Background In accordance with Chapter 504 of the Laws of 2009, Legislation established an annual, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1791-tier-5-pensionable-overtime-earnings-limit-calendar-year-2020-employeesRichmond Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-357)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether District controls are … located in Ontario County, is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from the Town Richmond. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/02/14/richmond-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2013mNew York State Employees and Federal Funding – Federal Funding and New York
… The State workforce is funded through a variety of means, including state taxes, … Federal funding for Department of Labor (DOL) staffing is primarily for the administration of Unemployment … The State workforce is funded through a variety of means including state taxes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/new-york-state-employees-and-federal-fundingTown of Owasco – Real Property Tax Exemptions Administration (2020M-102)
… report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether the Town of Owasco (Town) Town Assessor (Assessor) properly … or supported. 99 property tax exemptions were reviewed; 75 of the exemptions totaling over $4.1 million were not … Determine whether the Town of Owasco Town Town Assessor Assessor properly administered …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/01/29/town-owasco-real-property-tax-exemptions-administration-2020m-102Cost-of-Living Adjustment – Divorce and Your Benefits
… may be entitled to a portion of a retiree’s cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) , not as an option beneficiary, but … monthly retirement benefit while the retiree is still living. A DRO will be reviewed to determine whether it …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/cost-living-adjustmentTown of Johnsburg – Management Oversight and Online Banking (2013M-6)
… 2011, to July 31, 2012. Background The Town of Johnsburg is located in Warren County and is governed by a Town Board which comprises an elected Town … bank reconciliations without any supervision, there is a risk that she could initiate and conceal inappropriate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/04/19/town-johnsburg-management-oversight-and-online-banking-2013m-6Village of Catskill – Accounting Records and Reports (2024M-66)
… to the general ledger cash balances. As a result, there is a greater risk that errors and/or irregularities could …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/09/27/village-catskill-accounting-records-and-reports-2024m-66Hammond Fire District – Board Oversight (2024M-151)
… and only one of the five Board members complied with New York State Town Law (Town Law) Section 176-e which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/02/21/hammond-fire-district-board-oversight-2024m-151Village of Gowanda - Sewer Financial Operations (2019M-199)
… sewer fund. Key Findings The Board overestimated revenues by $379,000 in fiscal years 2014-15 through 2018-19, … Board did not document a basis for, or adequately monitor, shared service costs, resulting in possible sewer fund … to cover expenditures. Develop an equitable basis for shared service costs and adjust it, as needed, based on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2019/12/20/village-gowanda-sewer-financial-operations-2019m-199Hadley-Luzerne Central School District – Financial Condition (2012M-188)
… adopted general fund budget for the 2012-13 fiscal year is $18,081,780. Key Findings The Board adopted budgets … use of fund balance. Adopt a reserve policy establishing how reserves will be funded, how much will be reserved, and when reserves will be used. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/01/25/hadley-luzerne-central-school-district-financial-condition-2012m-188Parkland Alienation (2014-MS-5)
… Nassau [pdf] ; the Villages of Port Jefferson [pdf] and Round Lake [pdf] ; and the City of Rensselaer [pdf] . Purpose … the municipality must receive prior authorization from the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2015/05/15/parkland-alienation-2014-ms-5