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Town of Owasco – Financial Management and Procurement (2021M-70)
… and playground equipment were procured in a manner to ensure the prudent and economical use of public money in … in the unrestricted general fund balance increasing to an excessive level. Always seek competition for … findings and recommendations and indicated that they plan to take corrective action. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/08/13/town-owasco-financial-management-and-procurement-2021m-70Contract Advisory No. 29
… on receiving EDSS training and access, contact the IT Service Desk: Phone Weekdays, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm (Eastern Standard Time) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/contract-advisory/29-electronic-documents-submission-system-edss-host-agencyTown of Owasco – Highway Department (2020M-128)
… and 234 claims totaling $96,900 did not have documentation to support a business purpose. Town officials did not … Superintendent (Superintendent) did not agree, in writing, to expenditures for highway repair and improvement. The … agreed with our recommendations and indicated they planned to initiate corrective action. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/05/28/town-owasco-highway-department-2020m-128Sidney Central School District - Financial Management (2019M-243)
… officials properly managed fund balance. Key Findings As of June 30, 2019, the unemployment insurance reserve and tax certiorari reserve balances of $381,484 and $563,862, respectively, were excessive. The … year and the excessive tax certiorari reserve balance as of June 30, 2019, the District’s recalculated surplus fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/03/13/sidney-central-school-district-financial-management-2019m-243Town of New Lisbon – Financial Oversight (2013M-12)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Board’s oversight of the Town’s financial … aspects of collecting and recording taxes and fees paid to her office. All of these duties were performed during 2011 … annual audit. Key Recommendations Audit all claims prior to their payment, unless otherwise allowed by law. Provide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/04/12/town-new-lisbon-financial-oversight-2013m-12Washington County Local Development Corporation – Revolving Loan Program (2021M-57)
… the 14 businesses in order to verify that funds were used for the approved purpose. Loan agreements do not have job …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/local-development-corporation/2021/07/30/washington-county-local-development-corporation-revolvingClymer Central School District – Payroll (2023M-168)
… accurate or that compensation was paid in compliance with employment agreements. As a result, payroll errors went …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/03/22/clymer-central-school-district-payroll-2023m-168Greater Southern Tier Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Capital Assets (2024M-35)
… We reviewed 50 assets with a combined purchase price totaling approximately $259,900 and determined that 10 … on the inventory list. A camcorder with a purchase price of $1,700 could not be located or accounted for. A telecommunications switch with a purchase price of $1,500 was still active on the inventory list but …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2024/06/21/greater-southern-tier-board-cooperative-educational-services-capital-assets-2024mYork Central School District – Financial Management (2022M-96)
… more than $1 million is overfunded and may be enough to pay annual claims for 132 years. The District did not have … more real property taxes were levied than was needed to fund operations. Key Recommendations Comply with the … limit and use the excess funds in a manner more beneficial to taxpayers. Properly use and reasonably fund reserve funds. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/10/07/york-central-school-district-financial-management-2022m-96Genesee Community Charter School – Revenue Billing and Collection (2013M-61)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the cash receipts process for the period July 1, 2011, to February 15, 2013. Background The Genesee Community … operations including the financial operations. The day-to-day financial operations are conducted by the school’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/05/10/genesee-community-charter-school-revenue-billing-and-collection-2013m-61Town of Brookhaven Local Development Corporation – Project Approval and Monitoring (2021M-188)
… said it was not legally required, the Board should strive to ensure that Town residents realize increased prosperity … benefit from the projects that the Corporation approves. To do so, the Board must establish measurable goals for all approved projects and monitor the projects to ensure these goals are met. Establish written project …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/07/15/town-brookhaven-local-development-corporation-project-approval-and-monitoring-2021mEast Rochester Union Free School District – Procurement (2022M-56)
… with Board policies and applicable statutory requirements. Of the $1.88 million in purchases tested from 25 vendors, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/08/05/east-rochester-union-free-school-district-procurement-2022m-56Lancaster Central School District – Financial Management (2022M-37)
… Did not implement our prior audit’s recommendations 1 to improve their budgeting practices and be more transparent … not use a debt reserve, with a balance of $8.3 million, to pay debt as required. These practices resulted in real … appropriated fund balance and reserves that will be used to fund operations. Properly use reserves and reduce …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/08/05/lancaster-central-school-district-financial-management-2022m-37II.4 Overview – II. New York State Financial Accounting
… Law prescribes the minimum reports that are required to be prepared on both a budgetary (cash) and GAAP basis of … purposes on a GAAP basis. The GAAP-basis plans model, to the extent practicable, the accounting principles applied … in preparation of the annual financial statements. Guide to Financial Operations REV. 01/01/2017 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ii/ii4-overviewTown of Plymouth – Employee Benefits (2023M-176)
… Ten employees were collectively paid $12,037 for 20 holidays that were not authorized in the Town’s collective … Key Recommendations Ensure employees are only paid for holidays listed in CBAs. Independently review and approve all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/03/21/town-plymouth-employee-benefits-2023m-176Town of Harpersfield – Claims Auditing (2024M-71)
… claims to determine whether the claims represented actual and necessary expenditures and whether proposed payments were for valid purposes. Of the … the audit period, we reviewed 124 claims totaling $400,604 and determined that: The Board did not properly audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/08/16/town-harpersfield-claims-auditing-2024m-71West Babylon Union Free School District – Claims Audit (2024M-62)
… The claims auditor did not perform a proper audit of claims. As a result, there is an increased risk that goods …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/09/20/west-babylon-union-free-school-district-claims-audit-2024m-62Real Property Tax Cap and Tax Cap Compliance
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https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/property-tax-capOrange Lake Fire District – Budgeting Practices (2015M-146)
… January 1, 2014 through April 30, 2015. Background The Orange Lake Fire District is located in the Town of Newburgh, Orange County. The District, which serves approximately … Orange Lake Fire District Budgeting Practices 2015M146 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/09/25/orange-lake-fire-district-budgeting-practices-2015m-146North Patchogue Fire District – Fuel Inventory and Cash Disbursements (2015M-81)
… of our audit was to assess the District’s monitoring and safeguarding of fuel inventory and to assess its cash disbursement process for the period … is located in the Town of Brookhaven, Suffolk County, and is a district corporation of the State, distinct and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/07/17/north-patchogue-fire-district-fuel-inventory-and-cash-disbursements-2015m