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Town of Putnam Valley – Purchasing (2013M-193)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate internal controls over the Town’s purchasing practices for the period January 1, 2012 to … documents to verify that procurements and subsequent payments were properly authorized, accurate and for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/08/16/town-putnam-valley-purchasing-2013m-193Town 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. … Determine whether the Town of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/08/13/town-owasco-financial-management-and-procurement-2021m-70Town of Owasco – Highway Department (2020M-128)
Determine whether Town of Owasco Town officials adequately oversaw highway purchasing planning and interfund charges
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/05/28/town-owasco-highway-department-2020m-128Washington County Local Development Corporation – Revolving Loan Program (2021M-57)
… follow up with seven of the 14 businesses in order to verify that funds were used for the approved purpose. Loan … written policies and procedures outlining the actions to be taken when job creation and retention goals are not … and have initiated or indicated they planned to initiate corrective action. … Determine whether Washington …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/local-development-corporation/2021/07/30/washington-county-local-development-corporation-revolvingTown of Locke – Financial Condition (2020M-111)
… As a result, it levied more taxes than necessary to sustain operations. The Board did not adopt budgets with … and water district were excessive, ranging from 89 percent to 536 percent of actual expenditures. The Board did not … generally agreed with our findings and indicated they plan to initiate corrective action. Appendix B includes our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/11/13/town-locke-financial-condition-2020m-111Nyack Parking Authority – Parking Ticket Operations (2020M-94)
… the amount of outstanding tickets or consider alternatives to increase collections. Key Recommendations Adopt policies … rate and review aging reports for outstanding tickets. To increase collections, consider license plate readers, … agreed with our recommendations and indicated they planned to initiate corrective action. … Determine whether the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2020/11/20/nyack-parking-authority-parking-ticket-operations-2020m-94Cayuga County Soil and Water Conservation District – Financial Condition (2020M-91)
… approximately $1 million during our audit period because of the Board’s hindered ability to recognize revenue …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2020/11/25/cayuga-county-soil-and-water-conservation-district-financial-condition-2020m-91Sidney 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-243Washingtonville Central School District – Reserve Funds (2014M-45)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s management of reserve funds for the … annual report of reserve funds is prepared and submitted to the Board. Determine if the Unemployment Insurance … fund balance is reasonable and use any surplus amount to reduce real property taxes or finance one-time …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/06/06/washingtonville-central-school-district-reserve-funds-2014m-45Greater Southern Tier Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Capital Assets (2024M-35)
… Ensure BOCES’ asset records are complete, accurate and up to date, and assets are tagged and recorded prior to being …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2024/06/21/greater-southern-tier-board-cooperative-educational-services-capital-assets-2024mVillage of Quogue – Justice Court (2015M-18)
… our audit was to examine the Court’s financial operations for the period June 1, 2012 through February 28, 2014. … is located in the Town of Southampton, Suffolk County, and has a population of approximately 1,000. The Village is … totaling $35,955 on deposit, of which only $8,550 was for current cases. Receipts were not deposited in a timely …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2015/05/08/village-quogue-justice-court-2015m-18Town of Worcester – Claims Audit (2022M-145)
… [ read complete report – pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether the Town of Worcester (Town) Town Board (Board) effectively audited claims prior to payment. Key Findings The Board did not … competitive bidding requirements or the Town’s procurement policy. 11 claims totaling $4,009 did not have appropriate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/02/10/town-worcester-claims-audit-2022m-145Upper Jay Fire District – Board Oversight (2023M-24)
… 2021 records. While the Treasurer is required to sign all checks, she signed six (2 percent) of the 247 checks …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2023/05/26/upper-jay-fire-district-board-oversight-2023m-24Town of Hempstead – Budgeting (2021M-169)
… report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine if the Town of Hempstead (Town) Board (Board) adopted realistic budgets … raised in the Town’s response. … Determine if the Town of Hempstead Town Board Board adopted realistic budgets and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/02/25/town-hempstead-budgeting-2021m-169X.4 Overview – X. Guide to Vendor/Customer Management
… . If a vendor does not have a Vendor Self-Service account, the agency …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-x/x4-overviewSlate Hill Fire District – Procurement and Claims Processing (2021M-105)
… officials did not always use a competitive process to procure goods and services or ensure claims were properly … beverage receipts totaling $3,814 without adequate support to show they were a valid expenditure, including eight … and have initiated or indicated they planned to initiate corrective action. Appendix B includes our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/12/29/slate-hill-fire-district-procurement-and-claims-processing-2021m-105Town 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-12Contract Advisory No. 29
… agencies, that have been authorized by another agency, to act as a Host Agency to administer contract transactions, amendment transactions, … Submission System (EDSS) Hosting Access (AC3347) Guide to Financial Operations XI.2.E.3 Electronic Submission of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/contract-advisory/29-electronic-documents-submission-system-edss-host-agencyJohnstown Public Library – Cash Receipts (2014M-304)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the internal controls over the Library’s cash … points for greater accountability. Establish procedures to ensure that cash and checks are stored in a secure location until deposited and to require that receipts are deposited in the bank in a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2015/02/20/johnstown-public-library-cash-receipts-2014m-304East Rockaway Union Free School District – Extra-Classroom Activity Funds (2020M-85)
… ECA deposits were not always timely. Managing the finances of ECA activities is meant to be a learning experience for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/01/15/east-rockaway-union-free-school-district-extra-classroom-activity-funds