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Town of Webb - Financial Oversight and Ambulance Services (2018M-161)
… Develop and adopt budgets with realistic estimates of revenues and expenditures based on historical trends or … compensating controls are implemented to address the lack of segregation of duties within the disbursement process. Ensure that all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/11/30/town-webb-financial-oversight-and-ambulance-services-2018m-161Village of Avon - Board Oversights and Professional Services (2018M-30)
… oversight. Determine if the Village obtained proposals and executed and monitored contracts for professional services. Key … The Treasurer inaccurately recorded capital reserves and operating fund expenditures and the Board inappropriately … Village of Avon Board Oversights and Professional Services 2018M30 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/05/18/village-avon-board-oversights-and-professional-services-2018m-30Cost-Saving Ideas: Capital Planning for Local Governments and School Districts
… road or building closures or cost overruns. Benefits of Capital Planning Multiyear capital plans allow you to: … infrastructure needs; Determine the cost effectiveness of maintaining existing assets versus acquiring new assets; … made and paid for. The plan should include: An inventory of assets your municipality owns; Identification of the new …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-capital-planning-local-governments-and-school-districtsTown of Yates - Town Supervisor's Records and Reports (2018M-154)
… (Supervisor) maintained adequate financial records and reports. Key Findings The Town’s financial records and reports were not adequate: The bookkeeper maintained two … were performed inadequately for certain accounts and not at all for others. The Supervisor did not provide: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/10/12/town-yates-town-supervisors-records-and-reports-2018m-154Village of Kaser - Refuse User Fees and Records (2018M-97)
… budget includes estimated revenues and sufficient detail for the appropriations. Account for refuse revenues …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/09/26/village-kaser-refuse-user-fees-and-records-2018m-97Madison County Probation Department – Restitution Payments and Revenues (2014M-093)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if restitution payments were adequately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/06/06/madison-county-probation-department-restitution-payments-and-revenues-2014m-093Town of Perinton - Financial Management and Information Technology (2017M-232)
… whether Town officials: Implemented adequate budgeting and financial practices. Safeguarded computerized assets and data. Key Findings The Board: Adopted unrealistic budgets and accumulated $24 million in unsubstantiated reserves. Has … Town of Perinton Financial Management and Information Technology 2017M232 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/06/29/town-perinton-financial-management-and-information-technology-2017m-232Locust Valley Fire District - Conference and Travel Expenditures (2018M-56)
… or training. The District reimbursed travelers a total of $244 for mileage and parking that were not supported by … policy to require members and employees to submit proof of attending and/or completing the conference or training. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2018/06/08/locust-valley-fire-district-conference-and-travel-expenditures-2018m-56Baldwin Fire District - Credit Card and Travel Expenditures (2018M-27)
… - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether Determine whether the Board ensured that credit card and travel expenditures … and for legitimate District purposes. Key Findings Of the 279 credit card purchases made during our audit … purchased vacation packages, for a conference in Florida, totaling $5,982 and charged an additional $1,095 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2018/06/08/baldwin-fire-district-credit-card-and-travel-expenditures-2018m-27Rensselaer County Water and Sewer Authority – Debt Proceeds (2014M-17)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Authority’s controls over the issuing of and accounting for water and sewer bond proceeds for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2014/04/11/rensselaer-county-water-and-sewer-authority-debt-proceeds-2014m-17Town of Aurora - Real Property Acquisition and Sale (2018M-64)
… a former fire hall, senior center and a residential building for $586,000. The Town estimates it will take $3 million to $4 million to renovate the building for use as a new Town hall. Key Recommendations Use …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/09/14/town-aurora-real-property-acquisition-and-sale-2018m-64Salamanca City School District – Financial Management and Payroll (2017M-138)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the District’s financial … The Salamanca City School District is located in the City of Salamanca and the Towns of Carrollton, Great Valley, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/03/30/salamanca-city-school-district-financial-management-and-payroll-2017m-138Town of Oswego – Financial Condition and Information Technology (2017M-290)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Board adopted … January 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017. Background The Town of Oswego is located in Oswego County and has a population of … Town of Oswego Financial Condition and Information Technology …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/03/09/town-oswego-financial-condition-and-information-technology-2017m-290DiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for August 2016
… waste or other improprieties. Cumulatively through August for calendar year 2016, DiNapoli’s office has approved 12,998 … ensures that costs are reasonable, the playing field is level and taxpayers get the best value for their money. … million with Union Concrete and Construction Corp. for I-990 pavement rehabilitation in Amherst. $10.3 million with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/09/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-august-2016Poughkeepsie Housing Authority – Procurement and Information Technology Controls (2017M-222)
… to determine whether Authority officials procured goods and services in accordance with the procurement policy and applicable statutes and whether Authority officials ensured that the Information … Poughkeepsie Housing Authority Procurement and Information Technology Controls 2017M222 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2018/02/16/poughkeepsie-housing-authority-procurement-and-information-technologyTown of Beekmantown – Procurement and Town Clerk Operations (2017M-217)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Town procured goods … January 1, 2016 through May 31, 2017. Background The Town of Beekmantown is located in Clinton County and has a … Town of Beekmantown Procurement and Town Clerk Operations 2017M217 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/02/16/town-beekmantown-procurement-and-town-clerk-operations-2017m-217Bay Shore Fire District – Time and Attendance Records (2017M-264)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether District officials … The Bay Shore Fire District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from the Town of Islip in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2018/02/09/bay-shore-fire-district-time-and-attendance-records-2017m-264Orleans County – Sheriff’s Department Inmate and Commissary Accounts (2017M-209)
… 43,000. The County Legislature serves as the policy-making body and is composed of seven elected Legislators. Budgeted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2018/02/02/orleans-county-sheriffs-department-inmate-and-commissary-accounts-2017m-209DiNapoli Releases Analysis of State Budget Financial and Capital Plans
… estimated in this year's Executive Budget; and Billions in Temporary Resources: The Financial Plan includes nearly $6.7 billion in temporary and non-recurring resources, excluding federal funds. Such use of temporary resources is among the factors leading to projected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/dinapoli-releases-analysis-state-budget-financial-and-capital-plansVillage of South Corning – Clerk-Treasurer’s Records and Reports (2017M-114)
… 2017. Background The Village of South Corning is located in the Town of Corning in Steuben County and has a population of approximately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2017/11/17/village-south-corning-clerk-treasurers-records-and-reports-2017m-114