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Putnam Central School District – Budgeting (2015M-243)
… 31, 2015. Background The Putnam Central School District is located in the Towns of Putnam and Dresden in Washington … Town of Ticonderoga in Essex County. The District, which is governed by an elected five-member Board of Education, … budgeted appropriations, whereas the statutory limit is 4 percent. Key Recommendations Adopt budgets that reflect …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/01/08/putnam-central-school-district-budgeting-2015m-243Sackets Harbor Central School District – Financial Condition (2016M-89)
… The Sackets Harbor Central School District is located in the Towns of Adams, Henderson and Hounsfield in Jefferson County. The District, which operates one school … overestimated appropriations by about 9 percent in its adopted budgets over the past three years. Unassigned …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/10/sackets-harbor-central-school-district-financial-condition-2016m-89Remsen Central School District – Fund Balance and Reserves (2015M-306)
… to review the District’s general fund balance and reserves for the period July 1, 2014 through July 31, 2015. Background … five-member Board of Education. Budgeted appropriations for the 2015-16 fiscal year total approximately $11 million. … Findings The District’s fund balance exceeded legal limits for all three fiscal years we reviewed. District officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/02/26/remsen-central-school-district-fund-balance-and-reserves-2015m-306Jericho Water District – Water Use Charges (2013M-395)
… primarily from water usage charges and real property taxes. The District’s 2012 expenditures totaled approximately … were funded primarily with water rents and real property taxes. Key Findings We found that, except for minor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2014/02/28/jericho-water-district-water-use-charges-2013m-395Brasher-Winthrop Consolidated Fire District – Board Oversight (2021M-47)
… the accounting records. Audit District claims prior to payment and conduct an annual audit of the Treasurer’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/06/11/brasher-winthrop-consolidated-fire-district-board-oversight-2021m-47Village of Whitney Point – Cash Disbursements (2013M-69)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Village’s internal controls over cash …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/04/26/village-whitney-point-cash-disbursements-2013m-69Village of Hilton - Financial Management (2020M-31)
… plan that included the need and optimal funding level for each reserve. Key Recommendations Adopt budgets with realistic estimates for revenues and expenditures, and which appropriate a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2020/06/05/village-hilton-financial-management-2020m-31Village of Port Chester - Dual Employment (2018M-91)
Determine whether certain fulltime Village employees who simultaneously worked another fulltime municipal job worked the hours the Village compensated them fo
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2020/06/12/village-port-chester-dual-employment-2018m-91Oxford Academy and Central School District – Transportation Department Purchase and Service Contracts (2023M-2)
… bidding requirements and/or the District’s procurement policy for 33 transportation contracts totaling $322,056 for … bidding requirements and the District’s procurement policy. Monitor and enforce fuel credit card procedures. … action. … audit oxford academy school transportation department purchases service contracts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/06/09/oxford-academy-and-central-school-district-transportation-departmentRidge Fire District – Board Oversight of Treasurer’s Fiscal Duties (2021M-165)
… did not properly monitor the budget which contributed to the District exceeding its 2020 appropriations by $77,968. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2022/01/21/ridge-fire-district-board-oversight-treasurers-fiscal-duties-2021m-165Town of Varick – Water and Sewer Operations (2021M-46)
… Appendix B includes our comments to issues raised in the Town’s response. … Determine whether Town of Varick …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/02/04/town-varick-water-and-sewer-operations-2021m-46Beaver River Central School District – Collection of Real Property Taxes and Retiree Health Insurance Contributions (2021M-123)
… and have initiated or indicated they planned to initiate corrective action. … Determine whether Beaver …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/10/22/beaver-river-central-school-district-collection-real-property-taxes-andVillage of Red Hook – Information Technology (2020M-89)
… and did not have a formal contract with the consultant. In addition, sensitive IT control weaknesses were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2021/02/12/village-red-hook-information-technology-2020m-89City of Niagara Falls – Financial Condition (2017M-170)
… of our audit was to review the City’s financial condition for the period January 1, 2015 through June 30, 2017. … of five elected members, has legislative responsibility for the City’s operations, and the Mayor, along with the City Administrator and department heads, is responsible for managing City operations. The City’s adopted general fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2017/09/15/city-niagara-falls-financial-condition-2017m-170Stafford Fire Department, Inc. - Financial Management (2023M-110)
… did not adopt realistic budgets or take an active role in monitoring Department finances. As a result, the operating budget was underestimated by $29,667 in 2021 and by $33,298 in 2022. The Board did not: Include revenue estimates in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2023/12/08/stafford-fire-department-inc-financial-management-2023m-110Dolgeville Central School District – System Access Controls (2016M-265)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine information technology access controls over …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/01/06/dolgeville-central-school-district-system-access-controls-2016m-265Randolph Central School District – Financial Management (2014M-20)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the District’s financial operations for the period of July 1, 2008 through December 13, 2013. Background The … Randolph Central School District is located in the Towns of Coldspring, Conewango, Leon, Napoli, Randolph, Red House …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/06/13/randolph-central-school-district-financial-management-2014m-20Town of Lake Luzerne – Procurement (2022M-95)
… bids, officials could have saved Town taxpayers at least $37,000. Seek competitive quotes for 27 purchases … the Town risks acquiring further goods and services at higher costs than necessary. Key Recommendation Comply …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/07/21/town-lake-luzerne-procurement-2022m-95Harford Fire District – Records and Reports (2016M-170)
… Purpose of Audit The objective of our audit was to review the District’s financial operations for the period … Complete monthly bank reconciliations and budget-to-actual reports. … Harford Fire District Records and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2016/07/08/harford-fire-district-records-and-reports-2016m-170IX.2.A Acronyms – IX. Federal Grants
… ALN Assistance Listing Number (formerly Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance or CFDA) ASAP Automated … Numbering System Identification Number for Grantees and Payees ED Department of Education EFT Electronic Funds … Services Automation FGA Federal Grant Award FCS Food and Consumer Services FNS Food and Nutrition Services GAD …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix2a-acronyms