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Oversight of Grants (Follow-Up)
… We found that the monitoring performed by the Freight and Passenger Rail Bureau and the Aviation Bureau could be improved with more effective analysis of available data, and through more effective communication and information …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/03/21/oversight-grants-followState Police Bulletin No. SP-150
… Purpose To notify the agency of the modification to Deduction Code 302. Affected Employees Employees in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-150-modification-deduction-code-302-pba-disability-insuranceFort Hunter Fire District – Capital Reserve Funds (2022M-202)
… complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Fort Hunter Fire District (District) Board of Commissioners (Board) properly established and managed … not have an opportunity to exercise its rights as provided in General Municipal Law. As of August 31, 2022, the three …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2023/05/26/fort-hunter-fire-district-capital-reserve-funds-2022m-202Town of Lake Luzerne – Payroll (2022M-98)
… for time in/out. Inaccurately calculated overtime payments to hourly employees, resulting in overpayments of $8,052 out … Board-approved rates, resulting in $13,650 annual increase to the Town’s payroll that the Board did not approve. Key … agreed with our recommendations and indicated they planned to initiate corrective action. … audit lake luzerne town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/07/21/town-lake-luzerne-payroll-2022m-98Schonowe Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. – Board Oversight (2021M-185)
… complete report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether the Schonowe Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. (Company) Board … adequate oversight of financial operations. Key Findings The Board did not provide adequate oversight of financial … Board did not develop financial procedures for collections and disbursements, periodically monitor the budget or ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2022/04/08/schonowe-volunteer-fire-company-inc-board-oversight-2021m-185Town of South Bristol – Financial Management (2015M-140)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Town’s financial operations for the period … Town of South Bristol is located in Ontario County and has a population of approximately 1,590. The town is governed by … million. Key Findings The Board has not developed policies to govern its budgeting practices and repeatedly adopted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/11/20/town-south-bristol-financial-management-2015m-140Middle Country Public Library – Treasurer (2015M-291)
… Treasurer performs duties relating to safeguarding Library funds, including maintaining accounting records, depositing and disbursing funds and providing monthly reports to the Board. … Middle …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2016/01/22/middle-country-public-library-treasurer-2015m-291Greenville Fire District - Fixed Assets (2019M-223)
… [read complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine if District officials had adequate controls to safeguard District assets. Key Findings Although the District purchased …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2020/02/28/greenville-fire-district-fixed-assets-2019m-223Town of Hampton – Justice Court Operations (2013M-305)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review internal controls over the Court’s financial activity for the period January 1, 2012 … Background The Town of Hampton is located in Washington County and has a population of approximately 940 residents. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2014/01/10/town-hampton-justice-court-operations-2013m-305Data Sources – 2022 Financial Condition Report
… Center for the Study of Education Policy, Illinois State University City … NYS Division of Criminal Justice Services NYS Division of the Budget NYS Education Department NYS Higher Education … Disability Assistance NYS Unified Court System Office of the New York State Comptroller Public Authorities Reporting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2022-fcr/data-sourcesNortheastern Clinton Central School District – Foster Care Tuition Billing (2024M-48)
… had not billed $95,210 of the $129,538 (73 percent) in tuition to which it was entitled for the 2020-21 through … years and made tuition calculation errors totaling $3,036 in the amounts billed. District officials did not: Provide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/08/16/northeastern-clinton-central-school-district-foster-care-tuition-billingTown of Covington – Tax Collection Remittance (P1-24-24)
… Determine whether the Town of Covington (Town) Tax Collector remitted all collections as required by New York State Town Law (Town Law). Key Findings The Tax Collector did not remit collections to the Town Supervisor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/01/03/town-covington-tax-collection-remittance-p1-24-24-0Town of Middlebury – Tax Collection Remittance (P1-24-25)
… Tax Collector remitted all collections as required by New York State Town Law (Town Law). Key Findings The Tax Collector …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/01/10/town-middlebury-tax-collection-remittance-p1-24-25Town of Elba - Real Property Tax Exemptions (2018M-261)
… $6 million, on properties with a total assessed value of $15.5 million. The Assessor: Granted or subsequently …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/03/15/town-elba-real-property-tax-exemptions-2018m-261Newfield Fire Company, Inc. - Internal Controls Over Financial Activity (2014M-346)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review controls over cash receipts and disbursements for … by a 10-member Board of Directors, contracts with the Town to provide fire protection and emergency services. Budgeted … The Auditing Committee and the independent auditor did not have procedures in place to obtain or review canceled check …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/01/30/newfield-fire-company-inc-internal-controls-over-financialFlanders Fire District – Disbursements (2014M-199)
… 4,400 residents. Budgeted appropriations for 2014 are $684,200. Key Finding The Board is not provided with a list of claims and, therefore, cannot be assured that it reviews and approves all claims prior to payment. Key … warrant with the checks before signing and sending them to vendors. … Flanders Fire District Disbursements 2014M199 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/10/03/flanders-fire-district-disbursements-2014m-199Pocantico Hills Central School District - Procurement (2018M-187)
… subject to competitive bidding. Noteworthy Achievements The District generally complied with New York State General … services not subject to competitive bidding. We reviewed the District's procurement of professional services from 26 … $224,086 and found that District officials obtained the required number of quotes or properly used State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/11/16/pocantico-hills-central-school-district-procurement-2018m-187Berlin Central School District - Vehicle Fuel Inventory (2018M-02)
… [read complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine if the District adequately accounts for and safeguards its … not compared to fuel usage records. Key Recommendations The Supervisor of Transportation and head mechanic should … Mileage records are compared to vehicle fuel consumption. The storage tanks are inspected monthly. The Supervisor of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/06/01/berlin-central-school-district-vehicle-fuel-inventory-2018m-02Johnsonville Fire District – Claims Processing (2017M-190)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether claims were … supported, properly authorized, approved before payment and for valid purposes for the period January 1, 2016 through … a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from the Towns of Pittstown and Schaghticoke in Rensselaer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2018/01/05/johnsonville-fire-district-claims-processing-2017m-190