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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the following local government audits have … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced the following local government audits have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsRichmond Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-357)
… 7, 2013. Background The Richmond Fire District, located in Ontario County, is a district corporation of the State, … has declined 74 percent from approximately $120,000 in 2010 to $30,000 in 2012 and available cash decreased from $131,000 to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/02/14/richmond-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2013mBurnt Hills-Ballston Lake Youth Recreation Commission – Financial Activities (2017M-68)
… District. The Commission’s Board is currently composed of one member each from Ballston and Charlton and two members from Glenville. Revenues for 2016 totaled …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/joint-activity/2017/10/06/burnt-hills-ballston-lake-youth-recreation-commission-financial-activitiesWayne County Water and Sewer Authority – Water and Sewer Operations and Wastewater System Cybersecurity (2017M-276)
… determine whether Authority officials ensured that water and sewer account adjustments and the assessment of penalties were approved and accurately and appropriately billed and collected and … Wayne County Water and Sewer Authority Water and Sewer Operations and Wastewater …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2018/04/06/wayne-county-water-and-sewer-authority-water-and-sewer-operations-and-wastewaterOperational Advisory No. 3
… and be in a valid budget status prior to submittal to OSC. Changing chart of account values on vouchers will require …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/operational-advisory/3-budget-check-reminderWilson Central School District – Reserves and Fuel Accountability (2016M-44)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s reserves and … The Wilson Central School District is located in the Towns of Wilson, Cambria, Lockport, Newfane and Porter in Niagara …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/01/wilson-central-school-district-reserves-and-fuel-accountability-2016m-44Caledonia-Mumford Central School District – Online Banking (2016M-227)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the District’s online … Central School District is located in the Town of Le Roy in Genesee County, the Town of Caledonia in Livingston County and the Towns of Chili, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/10/21/caledonia-mumford-central-school-district-online-banking-2016m-227Penfield Central School District – Financial Management (2015M-162)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the District’s financial management for the … Background The Penfield Central School District is located in the Towns of Penfield, Brighton, Perinton and Pittsford in … appropriated fund balance to finance operations that was not actually used. As of June 30, 2015, two reserves with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/11/30/penfield-central-school-district-financial-management-2015m-162Altmar-Parish-Williamstown Central School District – Financial Condition (2015M-232)
… Albion, Amboy, Hastings, Mexico, Orwell, Parish, Richland, West Monroe and Williamstown in Oswego County. The District, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/11/22/altmar-parish-williamstown-central-school-district-financial-conditionEast Moriches Union Free School District -- Budget Review (B7-16-3)
… Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to provide an independent evaluation of the District’s proposed budget for the 2016-17 fiscal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/04/01/east-moriches-union-free-school-district-budget-review-b7-16-3Yonkers City School District – Fixed Assets (2015M-229)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review controls over the District’s fixed … City School District is the school district for the City of Yonkers. The District operates 39 schools with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/12/11/yonkers-city-school-district-fixed-assets-2015m-229Hammond Central School District – Payroll (2016M-398)
… The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the District's payroll procedures for the period July 1, 2014 through June … million. Key Findings The Treasurer controlled the entire payroll process. The Board did not authorize the stipends or … positions. Key Recommendation Segregate the Treasurer's payroll duties so that she does not control all aspects of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/02/17/hammond-central-school-district-payroll-2016m-398Schenectady City School District – Math Workbook Inventory (2023M-65)
… at year-end. As a result, officials were not aware of the large quantities of workbooks stored at the elementary schools. The District lacked an adequate inventory policy or written …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/11/10/schenectady-city-school-district-math-workbook-inventory-2023m-65Eldred Central School District – Financial Condition and Cafeteria Operations (2014M-204)
… to deposit activity and deposit all cash collected daily. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/10/17/eldred-central-school-district-financial-condition-and-cafeteriaEast Quogue Union Free School District – Selected Payroll Practices and Information Technology (2014M-44)
… The District does not have policies regarding acceptable computer use, e-mail or internet use or breach notification. … leave accrual records. Adopt and implement a comprehensive computer use policy, which should be provided to all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/06/13/east-quogue-union-free-school-district-selected-payroll-practices-andNorth Collins Central School District – Information Technology Equipment Inventory (2023M-39)
… inventory of IT assets (computers, tablets, document cameras, etc.).As a result, District officials cannot be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/06/23/north-collins-central-school-district-information-technology-equipmentJohnstown Public Library – Cash Receipts (2014M-304)
… receipts. Cash collections are stored in an unlocked cabinet and various collections were not deposited in a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2015/02/20/johnstown-public-library-cash-receipts-2014m-304Analytical Reviews – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… following are examples of areas to consider: Increases in utility usage (consumption) and telephone and cell phone …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/analytical-reviewsCanastota Central School District - Financial Condition Management (2019M-174)
… Findings District officials could improve their management of the District’s financial condition. We found: Officials overestimated appropriations by a total of $7.1 million from 2015-16 through 2017-18, which resulted in most of the appropriated fund balance not being needed to fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/11/08/canastota-central-school-district-financial-condition-management-2019mPittsfield Volunteer Fire Department – Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2016M-310)
… 1, 2015 through August 10, 2016. Background The Pittsfield Volunteer Fire Department provides fire protection for the … Pittsfield Volunteer Fire Department Cash Receipts and Disbursements …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2016/12/09/pittsfield-volunteer-fire-department-cash-receipts-and