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Syracuse City School District – Claims Audit Process (2016M-290)
… of our audit was to examine the claims auditing process for the period July 1, 2014 through March 31, 2016. … seven-member Board of Education. Budgeted appropriations for the 2015-16 fiscal year totaled approximately $393 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/10/21/syracuse-city-school-district-claims-audit-process-2016m-290Penn Yan Central School District – Separation Payments (2015M-258)
… in the Towns of Barrington, Benton, Jerusalem, Milo and Potter in Yates County, Geneva and Seneca in Ontario County …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/02/12/penn-yan-central-school-district-separation-payments-2015m-258Pelham Union Free School District – Reserve Funds (2015M-366)
Pelham Union Free School District Reserve Funds 2015M366
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/03/18/pelham-union-free-school-district-reserve-funds-2015m-366Westport Central School District – Internal Controls Over Payroll (2014M-013)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if the District established effective internal … were appropriately designed and operating effectively to safeguard District assets. Key Recommendations There were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/04/11/westport-central-school-district-internal-controls-over-payroll-2014m-013Westhampton Beach Union Free School District – Claims Processing (2015M-242)
… 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015. Background The Westhampton Beach Union Free School District is located in the Town of … Westhampton Beach Union Free School District Claims Processing 2015M242 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/11/27/westhampton-beach-union-free-school-district-claims-processing-2015m-242Dobbs Ferry Union Free School District – Reserve Funds (2015M-264)
… purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s reserve funds for the period July 1, 2014 through July 28, 2015. Background The Dobbs Ferry Union Free School District is located in the Village of Dobbs Ferry in … guidance on how to establish, fund and maintain reserve funds, and all reserves were funded at reasonable levels. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/01/22/dobbs-ferry-union-free-school-district-reserve-funds-2015m-264Longwood 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-16Examination of Penalties and Interest Payments
… when insurance carriers exceed the time limits established in the Law for such payments. The WCB may impose a penalty on … However, auditors found NYSIF paid more than $4.1 million in penalties and interest for making late medical and … strategies to reduce the amount of late payments resulting in penalties and interest. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/08/01/examination-penalties-and-interest-paymentsBethpage Union Free School District - Extra-Classroom Activity Funds (2019M-213)
… tickets and receipts, statement of profit and loss forms, and annual record of funds received and paid out. … and payments were not properly approved. Middle school bank reconciliations were performed incorrectly, resulting in … disbursements are properly recorded, and review monthly bank reconciliations before they are sent to the District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/02/07/bethpage-union-free-school-district-extra-classroom-activity-funds-2019mIroquois Central School District - Financial Management (2018M-102)
… which annually averaged $1.8 million, was not needed to finance operations. The Board and District officials did not transparently budget to fund a capital reserve. The Board did not review all … and appropriated fund balance. Review all reserves to determine whether balances are necessary and reasonable, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/08/17/iroquois-central-school-district-financial-management-2018m-102Town of Burke – Fiscal Oversight (2016M-277)
… the Board’s oversight of selected financial operations for the period January 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016. … an elected five-member Town Board. Budgeted appropriations for 2016 total approximately $866,000. Key Findings The … not audit and approve claims in accordance with Town Law for 20 of the 100 check disbursements that we reviewed. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/11/10/town-burke-fiscal-oversight-2016m-277Town of Walton – Incompatible Duties (2016M-309)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Supervisor’s appointment of a bookkeeper and … million. Key Findings The Supervisor appointed the Clerk to act as his bookkeeper; however, the New York State … of the Town, or engage an independent public accountant to do so. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/12/23/town-walton-incompatible-duties-2016m-309Town of Salem – Financial Management (2015M-295)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Town’s financial management … January 1, 2013 through June 30, 2015. Background The Town of Salem is located in Washington County and has a population … The purpose of our audit was to review the Towns financial management and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/01/29/town-salem-financial-management-2015m-295Town of Rensselaerville – Claims Auditing (2016M-244)
… was to examine the review the Town’s claims audit process for the period January 1, 2015 through May 31, 2016. … an elected five-member Town Board. Budgeted appropriations for 2016 fiscal year total approximately $2.5 million. Key … the goods and services were received and the claims were for proper Town purposes. Key Recommendations There were no …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/10/07/town-rensselaerville-claims-auditing-2016m-244Oversight of Building Construction Site Safety (Follow-Up)
… inspectors respond to incidents and complaints and perform inspections to enforce compliance. DOB has the authority to … building construction sites – including construction site inspections and safety – and enforcement activity needed to … inspected for safety conditions. Generally, DOB inspections were performed after an incident had occurred or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/01/10/oversight-building-construction-site-safety-followCity of Yonkers – Budget Review (B23-6-6)
… which impact the City of Yonkers’ financial condition in the current and future years. Background The Office of … year 2023-24 and the related justification documents are in material compliance with the requirements of the Fiscal … to borrow up to $15 million for tax certiorari settlements in the 2023-24 fiscal year. Tax certiorari is the legal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2023/07/07/city-yonkers-budget-review-b23-6-6Oversight of Chemical Dependence Residential Services (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report, Oversight of Chemical Dependence … one of the largest substance use disorder systems of care in the nation, with approximately 1,700 prevention, … of intensive residential programs). Part 820, adopted in 2015 as part of a redesign that added residential …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/10/30/oversight-chemical-dependence-residential-services-followImplementation of the Security Guard Act (Follow-Up)
… to collect information and maintain a computerized registry of all registered security guards and registration …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/09/29/implementation-security-guard-act-followCity of Newburgh – Budget Review (B23-6-9)
… annual budgets must be submitted to the State Comptroller for examination and recommendations. Key Findings The City’s … fund balance and appropriated $24,770 of fund balance for the water fund. However, the water fund already has a … corresponding expenditures in their 2024 adopted budget for the New York State Touring Route Program because there is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2023/11/17/city-newburgh-budget-review-b23-6-9Collection of Lease and Permit Revenues (Follow-Up)
… recommendations made in our initial report, Assessment and Collection of Lease and Permit Revenues ( 2012-S-6 ). Background Our initial … four recommendations made in our initial report Assessment and Collection of Lease and Permit Revenues 2012S …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/04/07/collection-lease-and-permit-revenues-follow