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Greece Central School District – Procurement of Professional Services (2024M-129)
… the Greece Central School District (District) Board of Education (Board) and District officials sought competition for the procurement of professional services. Key Findings The Board and … in the most economical way and without favoritism. Of the 51 professional service providers that were paid more …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/01/31/greece-central-school-district-procurement-professional-services-2024mWest Sand Lake Fire District #1 - Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-398)
… The West Sand Lake Fire District No. 1 is located in Rensselaer County. The Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) … Key Recommendations There were no recommendations in this report. … West Sand Lake Fire District 1 Internal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/03/21/west-sand-lake-fire-district-1-internal-controls-over-financial-operationsPine Plains Central School District - Internal Controls Over Select Financial Activities (2018M-52)
… transfers. Key Findings Officials did not identify $93,569 in federal withholding penalties that were incurred and paid … interim financial reports are reviewed to detect errors in preparation. … Pine Plains Central School District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/06/29/pine-plains-central-school-district-internal-controls-over-selectGeneva City School District - Reserves (2018M-51)
… The Board did not include provisions to fund reserves in its annual budgets. Seven reserves with balances totaling … if the amounts reserved are necessary, reasonable and in compliance with statutory requirements. … Geneva City …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/06/22/geneva-city-school-district-reserves-2018m-51City of White Plains – Claims Auditing (2016M-367)
… 9, 2016. Background The City of White Plains is located in Westchester County and has approximately 58,000 residents. … million. Key Finding The Commissioner did not audit claims in accordance with charter requirements. Key Recommendation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2017/01/06/city-white-plains-claims-auditing-2016m-367Schuyler County – Treasurer’s Office (2014M-186)
… not know the true cash or financial position at any point in time during the fiscal year. Because financial records … with tax installment agreements and a list of taxpayers in default of their tax installment agreement. As a result, … Prepare and file the required annual report with OSC in a timely manner and ensure that the accounting records are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/10/03/schuyler-county-treasurers-office-2014m-186Access Controls Over Student Information Systems (2014-MR-1)
… (APW) Central School District [pdf] , Indian River Central School District [pdf] , Lowville Academy …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/08/19/access-controls-over-student-information-systems-2014-mr-1Limestone Volunteer Firemen, Inc. – Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-219)
… 30, 2014. Background The Limestone Volunteer Firemen, Inc. fire company is located in the Town of Carrollton within … for each fund-raising event. … Limestone Volunteer Firemen Inc Controls Over Financial Activities 2014M219 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/11/21/limestone-volunteer-firemen-inc-controls-over-financial-activities-2014mSag Harbor Union Free School District – Child Care Program (2016M-211)
… The Sag Harbor Union Free School District is located in the Towns of Southampton and East Hampton in Suffolk County. The District, which operates two school … should be charged and whether registration fees were paid in full. Key Recommendations Develop and adopt written …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/09/02/sag-harbor-union-free-school-district-child-care-program-2016m-211North Syracuse Central School District – Payroll Access and Certification (2016M-178)
… of our audit was to evaluate the District’s controls over payroll user access and payroll certifications for the period July 1, 2014 through …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/29/north-syracuse-central-school-district-payroll-access-and-certificationGarrison Union Free School District – Information Technology (2023M-127)
… for IT equipment or develop an IT contingency plan. In addition to sensitive IT control weaknesses that we … they may not recover data and resume essential operations in a timely manner. 40 of the 115 enabled nonstudent network … nine laptops and one printer, were not properly recorded in the District’s inventory listing. Key Recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/01/19/garrison-union-free-school-district-information-technology-2023m-127Town of Bombay – Justice Court Operations (2015M-208)
… May 31, 2015. Background The Town of Bombay is located in Franklin County and has a population of approximately … $640,000. Key Findings As of May 31, 2015, $5,681 in documented collections received during the audit period … records to ensure that all collections are deposited in a timely manner and intact. Maintain accurate and complete …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2017/11/20/town-bombay-justice-court-operations-2015m-208Genesee Valley Central School District – Reserve Accounts and Extra-Classroom Activities (2014M-56)
… The Genesee Valley Central School District is located in Allegany County and is governed by an elected seven-member … and reasonable, and develop a plan for using these amounts in a manner that benefits District taxpayers and complies … There are no recommendations pertaining to ECAs in this report. … Genesee Valley Central School District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/06/27/genesee-valley-central-school-district-reserve-accounts-and-extraTown of Stratford – Supervisor’s Records (2013M-11)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Supervisor’s accounting … January 1, 2011, to May 31, 2012. Background The Town of Stratford is located in Fulton County and has a population …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/03/15/town-stratford-supervisors-records-2013m-11Town of Olive – Claims Processing and Information Technology (2012M-223)
… August 28, 2012. Background The Town of Olive is located in Ulster County and has a population of 4,419. The Town is … four elected members and an elected Town Supervisor. In the 2011 fiscal year, the Town’s operating expenditures … contract information be submitted for claims review. In addition, we reviewed 73 payments and found that 27 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/02/01/town-olive-claims-processing-and-information-technology-2012m-223Conclusion – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… employees that this oversight function is being exercised in a diligent and thorough manner. When a local government or … claims auditing process also builds taxpayer confidence in the operations of their local government or school … any questions you have regarding the information contained in this guide or any special circumstances with which you may …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/conclusionTown of Genesee Falls – Fiscal Stress (2013M-146)
… 7, 2013. Background The Town of Genesee Falls is located in Wyoming County and serves approximately 440 residents. The … The highway fund’s financial condition has diminished in recent years because of revenue shortfalls, and the Board … the highway fund experienced unplanned operating deficits in 2011 and 2012 of $49,263 and $71,979, respectively. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/06/12/town-genesee-falls-fiscal-stress-2013m-146Village of Canton – Clerk-Treasurer’s Records and Reports (2021M-101)
… 2012 audit of the Village. The same Clerk-Treasurer was in office for both audits. We found: The accounting records were not complete, accurate and reliable, in part because the Board did not develop policies and … bank reconciliations were not performed and total cash in the accounting records was overstated by about $142,500 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2021/11/24/village-canton-clerk-treasurers-records-and-reports-2021m-101Sharon Springs Central School District – Fund Balance Management (2022M-100)
… fund balance that is not needed to finance operations is, in effect, a reservation of fund balance that is not provided … fund balance that exceeds the statutory limit results in tax levies being higher than necessary. Key … to comply with the statutory limit and use excess funds in a manner that benefits District taxpayers. District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/09/30/sharon-springs-central-school-district-fund-balance-management-2022m-100Town of Wilson – Fuel Procurement and Monitoring (2024M-131)
… adequate oversight of fuel, including procuring fuel in compliance with competitive bidding requirements and the … fuel, Town officials cannot ensure that almost $118,000 in fuel purchases during our audit period were used solely … As a result, certain taxpayers were charged for fuel in an inequitable manner. Recommendations The audit report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/02/14/town-wilson-fuel-procurement-and-monitoring-2024m-131