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Lansing Fire District – Investment Program (2023M-62)
… (District) officials developed and managed a comprehensive investment program. Key Findings District officials did not develop and manage a comprehensive investment program. The Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) did not develop and adopt a comprehensive written investment policy as required by New York State General …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2023/09/01/lansing-fire-district-investment-program-2023m-62South Farmingdale Fire District - Financial Condition and Leave Benefits (2018M-29)
… Board ensured that leave records were properly maintained and leave benefits were authorized. Key Findings As of December 31, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2018/05/25/south-farmingdale-fire-district-financial-condition-and-leave-benefitsAccounts Payable Advisory No. 38
… information regarding this Advisory Opinion, see: Guide to Financial Operations (GFO), Chapter XIV, Section 10 - …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/38-reward-programsTown of Angelica – Justice Court Operations (2018M-11)
… Justice did not follow up on pending tickets listed in the New York State Department of Motor Vehicle database. The Board … Ensure that deposits are made no later than 72 hours from the date of collection. Review and analyze …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2018/04/27/town-angelica-justice-court-operations-2018m-11East Islip Public Library – Cash Receipts (2017M-223)
… 2017. Background The East Islip Public Library is located in the Town of Islip in Suffolk County. The Library is governed by an elected … payment was received, and the form (i.e., cash or check) in which receipts are received, are maintained. Ensure that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2017/12/22/east-islip-public-library-cash-receipts-2017m-223Putnam 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-89Willsboro Central School District – Financial Condition (2015M-362)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the District’s financial condition for the period … 12 percentage points. District officials did not develop a multiyear financial plan. Key Recommendations Adopt budgets … and reduce the amount of unrestricted fund balance in a manner than benefits District residents. Develop a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/10/willsboro-central-school-district-financial-condition-2015m-362Otselic Valley Central School District – Capital Project (2015M-263)
… purpose of our audit was to assess the Board’s involvement in the District’s $17 million capital project for the period … The Otselic Valley Central School District is located in the Chenango and Madison County Towns of Otselic, … Board did not ensure that goods and services were procured in compliance with General Municipal Law. The Board did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/01/08/otselic-valley-central-school-district-capital-project-2015m-263City 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-170Randolph 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-20Remsen 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-306Dolgeville 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-265Stafford 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-110Town 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-95Oxford 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-departmentJericho 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-395Ridge 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-46Brasher-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-47