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City of North Tonawanda – Audit Follow-Up (2020M-90-F)
… Review The purpose of our review was to assess the City of North Tonawanda’s (City’s) progress, as of August 2024, in … our recommendations in the audit report City of North Tonawanda – Financial Condition (2020M-90), released in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2025/03/07/city-north-tonawanda-audit-follow-2020m-90-fTown of Frankfort - Board Oversight (2018M-58)
… controls to help oversee the former Supervisor’s work. Our tests of check disbursements totaling $1.4 million disclosed … totaling $36,380 that did not contain adequate support. In addition, one employee was overpaid $1,100 and detailed … controls to provide oversight. Ensure that claims are retained and include proper supporting documentation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/06/08/town-frankfort-board-oversight-2018m-58Village of Franklin – Fund Balance Management (2018M-13)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Board effectively managed the … balance policy that establishes the level of fund balance to be maintained. Adopt budgets that include realistic … the Clerk-Treasurer provides adequate financial reports to the Board. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/05/04/village-franklin-fund-balance-management-2018m-13Middletown Enlarged City School District – Financial Condition (2017M-245)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Board and District officials … budgets that appropriate fund balance that is not needed to fund operations. Ensure that the amount of unrestricted … balance policy that outlines the level of fund balance to be maintained and use surplus funds to fund one-time …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/02/16/middletown-enlarged-city-school-district-financial-condition-2017m-245Massapequa Union Free School District – Budget Practices and Reserve Funds (2017M-113)
… our audit was to examine the District’s budget practices and reserve funds for the period July 1, 2013 through … of unrestricted fund balance that is not needed and not used to fund District operations. Review all reserves currently established and determine if the balances are necessary and reasonable. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/10/20/massapequa-union-free-school-district-budget-practices-and-reserve-fundsTravel Advisory No. 5
… Subject: Section XIII.3 – Record Retention – Travel and Expense was updated. Guidance: The Office of the … updated Chapter XIII, Section 3 – Record Retention – Travel and Expense of the Guide to Financial Operations (GFO) … are now required to retain documentation supporting Travel and Expense transactions for six years. Online …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/travel-advisory/5-gfo-updates-record-retention-travel-and-expenseSchool Districts’ Energy Performance Contracts (2013-MR-1)
… $20.6 million. Key Findings Seven of the nine EPCs will achieve projected net savings but only six of the seven will … and assets used in the projects. Three EPCs did not achieve the guaranteed cost savings; the districts did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/04/11/school-districts-energy-performance-contracts-2013-mr-1The Ex-spouse’s Payments – Divorce and Your Benefits
… If NYSLRS receives all required documents before the member’s retirement, payments to the ex-spouse will begin as of the member’s retirement date, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/ex-spouses-paymentsNewark Central School District – Financial Condition and Claims Processing (2016M-267)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the District’s financial … Newark Central School District is located in the Village of Newark and includes the Town of Arcadia and parts of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/11/18/newark-central-school-district-financial-condition-and-claims-processingWaverly Central School District – Financial Condition (2013M-148)
… Background The Waverly Central School District is located in Tioga and Chemung Counties. The District is governed by … included the use of fund balance to finance operations in order to keep the real property tax levies at amounts the … District officials intentionally continue to collect taxes in excess of what is necessary for financing current …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/09/06/waverly-central-school-district-financial-condition-2013m-148Tupper Lake Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. – Misappropriation of Funds and Board Oversight (2014M-229)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate internal controls over the Department’s financial operations for the period April 1, 2009 through December 31, 2013. … The purpose of our audit was to evaluate internal controls over the Departments financial operations for the period April 1 2009 through December 31 2013 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2016/02/24/tupper-lake-volunteer-fire-department-inc-misappropriation-funds-and-boardVillage of Aurora – Treasurer’s Duties and Information Technology (2014M-107)
… 2012 through October 28, 2013. Background The Village of Aurora, the home of Wells College, is located in the Town of … Village of Aurora Treasurers Duties and Information Technology 2014M107 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/08/29/village-aurora-treasurers-duties-and-information-technology-2014m-107Village of Upper Brookville – Justice Court (2013M-160)
… adequate review procedures and oversight over the court clerk for the period June 1, 2011, to September 30, … The Justices did not provide sufficient oversight of the court clerk to ensure that deposits were made within 72 hours of receipt. The court clerk usually prepares and makes bank deposits only …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/08/30/village-upper-brookville-justice-court-2013m-160Village of Maybrook – Water Operations (2013M-121)
… the water bills that we reviewed, and more than $1,100 of customer account adjustments were made without documented … manner. Investigate the water billing errors and adjust customer accounts for any amounts over- or under-billed. … for all such advances. Implement a formal cost-allocation plan that assigns employee benefit costs to the water fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/08/16/village-maybrook-water-operations-2013m-121Town of Newfield – Selected Financial Activities (2013M-2)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review selected financial activities for … January 1, 2011, to June 11, 2012. Background The Town of Newfield is located in Tompkins County and has a … Town of Newfield Selected Financial Activities 2013M2 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/04/26/town-newfield-selected-financial-activities-2013m-2Town of Westerlo – Selected Financial Activities (2013M-323)
… action to align estimated revenues in the adopted budgets with actual rate schedules. This resulted in an accumulated … The Board continued its inaccurate budgeting practices with the 2014 budget, which makes it unlikely that the water … neither Justice reconciled the bail account bank balances with the computerized bail reports. Key Recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/03/28/town-westerlo-selected-financial-activities-2013m-323XIII.10.C Refunds Owed to the State by an Employee – Using an Employee Check – XIII. Employee Expense Reimbursement
… If an employee was issued a check from a Business Units sole …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiii/xiii10c-refunds-owed-state-employeeCity of Little Falls – Internal Controls Over Selected City Operations (2013M-214)
… 31, 2012. Background The City of Little Falls is located in Herkimer County and has approximately 4,900 residents. The … Treasurer have not ensured adequate internal controls are in place over cash receipts and disbursements handled by the … financial transactions accurately, completely, timely and in a clear and transparent manner. There is not adequate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/11/29/city-little-falls-internal-controls-over-selected-city-operations-2013m-214Willsboro Fire Department – Financial Operations (2014M-206)
… requiring the Department Treasurer to prepare and submit monthly reports to Department officials. Department officials … did not provide Department officials with written monthly financial reports at monthly meetings as required by the Department’s bylaws. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/10/10/willsboro-fire-department-financial-operations-2014m-206Circleville Fire District – Board Oversight (2013M-343)
… since 2008 and has never had its length of service award (LOSAP) program audited. Key Recommendations Audit all claims … public accountant to audit the District’s financial and LOSAP records. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/03/07/circleville-fire-district-board-oversight-2013m-343