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Audits of Local Governments: About Our Audits
… control Compliance Prospective analyses Learn more about our Audit Process . External Peer Review of LGSA To ensure … Audits of Local Governments About Our Audits …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/audits-local-governments-about-our-auditsTravel Advisory No. 12
… for mileage using the SFS Mileage Detail page in lieu of form AC 160-S. Guidance : The Office of the State … claims line by line, between destination points . When a proxy enters and submits an expense report into the SFS on … by the traveler to support the line by line mileage claims in the SFS Mileage Detail page. However, travelers who enter …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/travel-advisory/12-gfo-update-xiii3-xiii4-ac-160-ssfs-mileage-detail-pageComptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… County) The board overestimated appropriations by a total of $3.5 million over three years and annually … security policies and procedures to safeguard IT assets. In addition, employees stored personal data, such as photos, … 2018, the audit period. Three employees received $34,738 in health insurance buyouts that they may not have been …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-0Town of Brownville Joint Fire District - Board Oversight (2018M-207)
Determine whether the Board provided adequate oversight of District financial operations
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2019/01/25/town-brownville-joint-fire-district-board-oversight-2018m-207South Lewis Central School District – Conflicts of Interest (2021M-3)
… were employed by corporations that were awarded contracts for the District’s capital project. They both worked on the … conflict of interest disclosure forms and procedures for consulting with legal counsel when appropriate, the Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/07/30/south-lewis-central-school-district-conflicts-interest-2021m-3Middle Country Central School District – Extra-Classroom Activity Funds (2022M-160)
… District (District) officials provided proper oversight of extra-classroom activity (ECA) funds. Key Findings The … detection . It also compromises the Board’s ability to monitor the financial operations of the ECA clubs. The … central treasurer and faculty auditor and did not appoint a faculty counselor. Ensure each club maintained a separate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/03/17/middle-country-central-school-district-extra-classroom-activity-fundsUpper Jay Fire District – Board Oversight (2023M-24)
… whether the Upper Jay Fire District (District) Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) provided adequate oversight of District financial activities. Key Findings The Board did not provide adequate oversight of District financial activities, which hindered its ability …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2023/05/26/upper-jay-fire-district-board-oversight-2023m-24Minerva Central School District – Financial Condition Management (2020M-60)
… District officials overestimated appropriations by a total of more than $2.1 million from 2016-17 through 2018-19 and … fund balance ranged between 18.5 and 31.1 percent of ensuing years’ appropriations, exceeding the 4 percent … the District’s unrestricted fund balance being in excess of the statutory limit. District officials did not develop a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/10/02/minerva-central-school-district-financial-condition-management-2020m-60Tuckahoe Union Free School District – Overtime (2023M-53)
… complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Tuckahoe Union Free School District (District) officials … it was accurate. As a result, overtime payments increase the amount owed by a district, annually to the State, for its share of the cost of future employee …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/07/21/tuckahoe-union-free-school-district-overtime-2023m-53Fonda-Fultonville Central School District – Reserves Management (2021M-157)
… not properly fund, use or manage reserve funds according to applicable laws or best practices. The Board did not: Define the financial … reserve fund use and replenishment. Obtain voter approval to liquidate the liability reserve or fund the repair …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/02/04/fonda-fultonville-central-school-district-reserves-management-2021m-157Town of Harpersfield – Claims Auditing (2024M-71)
… Key Findings The Board did not properly audit claims to determine whether the claims represented actual and … contain sufficient details or itemization for the Board to make the necessary determinations required for a proper … and have initiated or indicated they planned to initiate corrective action. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/08/16/town-harpersfield-claims-auditing-2024m-71Marathon Joint Fire District – Investment Program (2023M-76)
… solicit interest rate quotes that may have resulted in higher interest earnings. As a result of our audit, the Board subsequently approved an investment policy in March 2023 and invested $653,000 into an investment fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2023/10/20/marathon-joint-fire-district-investment-program-2023m-76Aurora-Colden Fire District No. 6 – Financial Activity (2017M-208)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the District … distinct and separate from the Towns of Aurora and Colden in Erie County. The District, which is governed by an elected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/12/29/aurora-colden-fire-district-no-6-financial-activity-2017m-208Saratoga County Water Authority – Water Charges (2016M-357)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the authority’s internal controls over water … in 1990 under the New York State Public Authorities Law to acquire, construct, operate and maintain wholesale water …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2016/12/23/saratoga-county-water-authority-water-charges-2016m-357Village of West Haverstraw - Summer Program (2019M-146)
… Objective Determine whether the Board ensured that summer program (Program) collections were properly accounted for, receipts … were properly supported and audited. Key Findings The Program Coordinator (Coordinator), who deposited receipts for … Determine whether the Board ensured that summer program collections were properly accounted for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2019/11/22/village-west-haverstraw-summer-program-2019m-146New Hyde Park Fire District - Payroll (2018M-165)
… New Hyde Park Fire District Payroll 2018M165 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2018/10/26/new-hyde-park-fire-district-payroll-2018m-165Bronxville Union Free School District - Procurement (2018M-46)
… Determine if District officials sought competition for the purchase of goods and services not subject to competitive bidding and ensured that written contracts were in place for all professional services. Key Findings District officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/06/08/bronxville-union-free-school-district-procurement-2018m-46Barnard Fire District – Financial Condition (2015M-145)
… 1, 2013 through December 31, 2014. Background The Barnard Fire District is a district corporation of the State, … Barnard Fire District Financial Condition 2015M145 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/09/25/barnard-fire-district-financial-condition-2015m-145City of Watertown – Sexual Harassment Prevention Training (S9-23-3)
… (SHP Training). Key Findings SHP Training was provided to employees and elected officials. However, there was a … completion records were unreliable. As a result, officials have no assurance all individuals who should have completed … action. Appendix B includes our comment on an issue raised in the City’s response letter. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2023/09/01/city-watertown-sexual-harassment-prevention-training-s9-23-3Chenango Fire Company – Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-290)
… 2013 through September 9, 2014. Background The Company is incorporated under New York State Not-For-Profit Corporation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/12/24/chenango-fire-company-controls-over-financial-activities-2014m