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Town of Somers – Justice Court (2013M-198)
… all moneys received in an official bank account within 72 hours of collection, as required by law. Submit monthly reports to the JCF no later than the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/09/13/town-somers-justice-court-2013m-198Trumansburg Central School District – Procurement (2022M-13)
… (District) officials procured goods and services in the best interest of the taxpayers. Key Findings District … always ensure that goods and services were procured in the best interest of the taxpayers. The Board of Education … District officials procured goods and services in the best interest of the taxpayers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/06/03/trumansburg-central-school-district-procurement-2022m-13Goshen Central School District – Mental Health Training Component of the New York SAVE Act (S9-21-29)
… resources to provide the mental health component of the New York Safe Schools Against Violence in Education Act (SAVE Act) training requirement to staff. … 2020-21 school year by September 15, 2020 as required by New York State Education Department (SED) regulations. One of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/06/08/goshen-central-school-district-mental-health-training-component-new-yorkXI.12.D Closing Contracts – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) can close a contract in the Statewide Financial System (SFS), regardless of … are associated with the contract. All purchase orders are in either “Cancelled” or “Complete” status. No retainage is … to close purchase orders associated with contracts in a timely fashion by disencumbering excess funds and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi12d-closing-contractsUpper Mohawk Valley Memorial Auditorium Authority – Procurement (2015M-304)
… Valley Memorial Auditorium Authority is located in the City of Utica in Oneida County and was established by Section …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2016/03/04/upper-mohawk-valley-memorial-auditorium-authority-procurement-2015m-304Warren County Local Development Corporation – Revolving Loan Program (2021M-102)
… Eleven loan files did not contain any evidence that annual site visits occurred, annual financial statements were … Ensure loan files contain all required information and site visits are conducted and documented in the loan files. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/local-development-corporation/2021/12/22/warren-county-local-development-corporation-revolving-loanVillage of Valley Stream – Cash Receipts and Selected Village Operations (2013M-382)
… 2012. Background The Village of Valley Stream is located in the Town of Hempstead in Nassau County and has approximately 36,000 residents. The … to the Treasurer. The Village Treasurer should sign all checks, and the facsimile signature file of an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/04/04/village-valley-stream-cash-receipts-and-selected-village-operations-2013mTown of Delhi – Pool Project Donations and Disbursements (2020M-105)
… Board (Board) properly managed pool project donations and disbursements. Key Findings The Board did not properly … the Board: Improperly allowed the West Branch Recreation and Aquatics Committee (Committee) to act under the auspices of the Town and organize fundraising activities that should not have been …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/01/15/town-delhi-pool-project-donations-and-disbursements-2020m-105Who Is Responsible? – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… Although there are exceptions, the governing board is generally responsible for the audit of claims. The audit of claims is one of the few control procedures that is often executed directly by the governing board. Having the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/who-responsibleWassaic Fire District – Purchasing and Claims Processing (2017M-8)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the … County. The District is governed by an elected five-member Board of Fire Commissioners. General fund budgeted … officials did not seek competition for the services of 11 professionals totaling $290,500 and did not obtain the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/04/28/wassaic-fire-district-purchasing-and-claims-processing-2017m-82019 Annual Audit
… payments were appropriate and: (i) complied with the New York State Workers’ Compensation Law, (ii) were … whether payments were appropriate and i complied with the New York State Workers Compensation Law ii were consistent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/05/19/2019-annual-auditIsland Trees Union Free School District - School District Website (S9-19-34)
… take corrective action. Appendix C includes our comment on an issue District officials raised in their response. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/03/23/island-trees-union-free-school-district-school-district-website-s9-19-34Beacon City School District - School District Website (S9-19-27)
… Officials also did not prepare a multiyear financial plan. Posting a prepared plan further enhances the transparency of … Final annual budget. Should enhance transparency by: Posting the budget-to-actual results, all original budget … and CAPs in an easily accessible location. Preparing and posting a multiyear financial plan to help residents see the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/03/23/beacon-city-school-district-school-district-website-s9-19-27Town of Canton - Compensation and Benefits (2018M-159)
… Determine whether compensation and benefits were paid in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) … 2015 through August 2017 without Board authorization. In August 2017, he reimbursed the Town for these extra … Ensure the required elected officials are paid in accordance with the advertised salary in the public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/01/10/town-canton-compensation-and-benefits-2018m-159Village of Brushton – Fiscal Oversight (2014M-235)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Village’s internal controls over financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/11/21/village-brushton-fiscal-oversight-2014m-235Town of Goshen – Police Payroll (2014M-244)
… 1, 2012 through April 7, 2014. Background The Town of Goshen is located in Orange County and has a population of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/01/23/town-goshen-police-payroll-2014m-244Town of Amsterdam – Supervisor’s Records and Reports (2013M-8)
… to balance with the Town's cumulative cash balance versus the cash attributable to each individual fund. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/04/05/town-amsterdam-supervisors-records-and-reports-2013m-8Violating the Terms of a DRO – Divorce and Your Benefits
… member to elect a specific pension payment option and name the ex-spouse as beneficiary, the terms of that DRO will supersede any other designation. … occur when a DRO is not on file at the time of a member’s retirement. If the member elects an option or designates a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/violating-terms-droTown of Berkshire – Town Clerk (2014M-230)
… through June 13, 2014. Background The Town of Berkshire is located in Tioga County and has a population of … activity to the Supervisor. The Clerk did not reconcile bank accounts with accounting records or reconcile amounts … and record the form of payment for all moneys received where no other form of receipt is available. Report all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/11/07/town-berkshire-town-clerk-2014m-230Town of Poestenkill – Credit Card Purchases (2024M-34)
… supported, for legitimate purposes and approved before payment. Key Findings The Board did not ensure all credit … supported, for legitimate purposes and approved before payment. As a result, the Town paid $1,322 for inappropriate … credit card payments totaling $13,563 (28 percent) before payment, as required. Key Recommendations Establish a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/06/07/town-poestenkill-credit-card-purchases-2024m-34