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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… did not maximize interest earnings for the district. In addition, officials did not formally solicit interest rate … was not adequately approved, supported and documented. In addition, a staff person received overtime pay that was … appropriations, exceeding the 4 percent statutory limit. In addition, district officials did not develop a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-0Cost-Saving Ideas: School District Auditing – Audit Committee
… The audit committee assists and advises the board on issues relating to … internal and external audits. Selecting the audit committee You must select an audit committee unless your district has fewer than eight teachers. … CostSaving Ideas School District Auditing Audit Committee …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-school-district-auditing-audit-committeeVillage of Nassau – Budgeting (2018M-3)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Board adopted budgets based on … fund balance increased by $97,547 (25.7 percent) to $477,621 over the past three years as of May 31, 2017, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/04/20/village-nassau-budgeting-2018m-3Brentwood Public Library – Leave Accruals (2018M-26)
… all Business Office employees’ leave accrual records for compliance with CBA terms and maximum leave balances and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2018/04/20/brentwood-public-library-leave-accruals-2018m-26New Hope Fire Department – Board Oversight (2017M-298)
… Department is affiliated with the Three Town Fire District in Cayuga County. The Department provides fire protection services in the Towns of Niles and Sempronius. The Department is governed by an elected … establish internal controls over transaction authorization and recordkeeping. The Board did not perform an annual audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2018/04/13/new-hope-fire-department-board-oversight-2017m-298South Country Central School District – Information Technology Inventory (2017M-219)
… records to safeguard information technology assets for the period July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017. Background … and operates six schools. Operating appropriations for the 2016-17 fiscal year totaled approximately $119 … maintain a complete and accurate inventory record. Except for a camera valued at $799, none of purchased items …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/12/22/south-country-central-school-district-information-technology-inventoryTown of Lexington – Town Clerk (2017M-188)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Town Clerk … 1, 2014 through November 10, 2016. Background The Town of Lexington is located in Greene County and is governed by … Town of Lexington Town Clerk 2017M188 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/12/08/town-lexington-town-clerk-2017m-188Voorheesville Central School District – Extra-Classroom Activities (2017M-181)
… The Voorheesville Central School District is located in the Towns of Berne, Guilderland and New Scotland in Albany County. The District, which is governed by a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/12/08/voorheesville-central-school-district-extra-classroom-activities-2017mTown of Union Vale – Procurement and Information Technology (2017M-172)
… services. Adopt policies for Internet use, implement web filtering software and review web usage logs for unauthorized personal Internet use. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/12/01/town-union-vale-procurement-and-information-technology-2017m-172Yorktown Central School District – Procurement and Claims Processing (2017M-177)
… overpaid $5,844 for fuel. Key Recommendations Revise the procurement policy and use competitive methods when procuring … Yorktown Central School District Procurement and Claims Processing 2017M177 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/12/01/yorktown-central-school-district-procurement-and-claims-processing-2017mTown of Erwin – Justice Court (2017M-266)
… reported and remitted in an accurate and timely manner for the period January 1, 2016 through October 12, 2017. … a Justice Court with two Town Justices. Court revenues for 2016 totaled $418,866. Key Findings The Justices did not … Motor Vehicle (DMV) reporting errors and tickets eligible for DMV’s Scofflaw Program. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2018/03/09/town-erwin-justice-court-2017m-266Town of Nichols – Financial Management (2017M-258)
… 17, 2017. Background The Town of Nichols is located in Tioga County. The Town is governed by an elected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/03/02/town-nichols-financial-management-2017m-258Town of Beekmantown – Procurement and Town Clerk Operations (2017M-217)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Town procured goods and services in … prepared monthly, whereby known liabilities are reconciled to available cash. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/02/16/town-beekmantown-procurement-and-town-clerk-operations-2017m-217Rutland Fire District – Board Oversight (2017M-262)
… of the State, separate from the Town of Rutland in Jefferson County. The District, which is governed by an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2018/02/02/rutland-fire-district-board-oversight-2017m-262Remsenburg-Speonk Union Free School District – Procurement (2017M-211)
… with it its procurement policy and applicable statutes for the period July 1, 2015 through April 30, 2017. … five-member Board of Education. Budgeted appropriations for the 2016-17 fiscal year totaled approximately $13.2 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/01/19/remsenburg-speonk-union-free-school-district-procurement-2017m-211Berkshire Fire District – Recording and Reporting Financial Activity (2014M-122)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the recording and reporting of the District’s … Ensure that the Treasurer receives the proper training to maintain adequate and appropriate accounting records. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/07/11/berkshire-fire-district-recording-and-reporting-financial-activity-2014mNiagara County – Golf Course Financial Operations (2015M-308)
… 1, 2014 through October 6, 2015. Background Niagara County is located in western New York State and has a population of approximately 216,000. The County, which is governed by a 15-member Legislature, owns … oversight responsibilities for the Golf Director and County officials. Key Recommendations Ensure that employees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2016/02/26/niagara-county-golf-course-financial-operations-2015m-308Town of Clayton - Justice Court Time and Attendance (2017M-286)
… worked at other municipalities. The Clerk did not allow for travel time between the Town and another municipal … As a result, we estimate she was paid an additional $1,800 for 123 hours not worked. Key Recommendations Consult with … and take appropriate action to recover any wages paid for time not worked. Enforce the handbook requirement that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2018/10/23/town-clayton-justice-court-time-and-attendance-2017m-286Town of North Salem - Agricultural Exemptions (2018M-194)
… complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Town Assessor (Assessor) is properly administering agricultural real property tax exemptions. Key Findings The Assessor: Granted four woodland exemptions for rented … Determine whether the Town Assessor Assessor is properly administering …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/04/12/town-north-salem-agricultural-exemptions-2018m-194City of Lockport – Cash Flow (2014M-195)
… problems. The Treasurer does not routinely prepare cash-flow analyses. Without cash-flow projections, the Council and City officials were unaware … monitor financial activity. Prepare adequate cash-flow analyses and provide them to the Council for review. … City of Lockport Cash Flow 2014M195 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/08/20/city-lockport-cash-flow-2014m-195