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Town of Hancock – Transfer Station Operations (2016M-255)
… Town of Hancock residents subsidized transfer station operation. To make the transfer station self-sufficient, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/10/28/town-hancock-transfer-station-operations-2016m-255Town of Freetown - Records and Reports (2018M-213)
… [read complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the … funds in a timely manner. The annual update document (AUD) was not filed in a timely manner for the 2017 fiscal year. Key Recommendations The Supervisor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/01/18/town-freetown-records-and-reports-2018m-213Town of Westford - Financial Operations Oversight (2018M-196)
… the Supervisor and the Board provided adequate oversight of financial operations. Key Findings The Supervisor and Board did not properly oversee the processing of the Town’s financial transactions. As a result, the Town … excess costs. The Board has not performed an annual audit of the Supervisor’s records. The Supervisor did not maintain …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/01/11/town-westford-financial-operations-oversight-2018m-196County of Ulster – Property Tax Exemptions (2016M-333)
… on transfers of property, correcting property tax exemption errors and inputting tax exemption income limits were effective. Key Recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2016/12/02/county-ulster-property-tax-exemptions-2016m-333Otsego County – Cost of Temporary Housing (2015M-97)
… temporary housing costs per capita and average cost per night are higher than in four neighboring counties. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2016/01/22/otsego-county-cost-temporary-housing-2015m-97DiNapoli: City of Troy's Finances in Precarious Position
… The city of Troy’s financial condition deteriorated because of poor budgeting, the overuse of rainy day funds to finance day-to-day operations and … The city of Troys financial condition deteriorated because of poor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/dinapoli-city-troys-finances-precarious-positionPutnam County – Probation Department Collection of Revenue (2014M-5)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Probation Department’s … October 16, 2013. Background Putnam County consists of six towns and three incorporated villages and has a population of approximately 99,600. The Legislature comprises nine …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/04/04/putnam-county-probation-department-collection-revenue-2014m-5Town of Alabama – Town Clerk Operations (2013M-369)
… through November 8, 2013. Background The Town is located in Genesee County and is governed by a five-member Town … did not deposit or remit real property taxes received in a timely manner. The Board did not conduct the required … Deposit and remit all moneys on a timely basis in compliance with statutory requirements. Annually audit, or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/03/14/town-alabama-town-clerk-operations-2013m-369Operational Training and Medical Assessments of Train Crews
… fit; and periodically monitored train crews forcontinued medical fitness. The audit period covered from January 1, … every three years. Train crews are also required to pass a medical assessment prior to assuming new responsibilities, and undergo periodical medical assessments every two years for Train Operators, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/03/01/operational-training-and-medical-assessments-train-crewsFinancial Oversight of the Advantage After School Program
… Purpose To determine whether the Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) has … that money provided to selected community organizations is spent in accordance with program guidelines and whether these controls are functioning as intended. The audit covers the period November 15, 2012 through …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/02/13/financial-oversight-advantage-after-school-programCollection and Use of Oil Spill Funds (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To assess the extent of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report, Collection and Use of Oil Spill Funds ( 2014-S-59 ). Background Chapter 845 of … To assess the extent of implementation of the four recommendations included in our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/12/07/collection-and-use-oil-spill-funds-followDepartment of Taxation and Finance: Personal Income Tax
… (Department) for payment were appropriate and processed in accordance with applicable New York State tax laws and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/07/26/department-taxation-and-finance-personal-income-taxTown of East Hampton – Budget Review (B18-7-9)
… Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the … The Town of East Hampton, located in Suffolk County, is authorized to issue debt not to exceed $30 million to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/10/29/town-east-hampton-budget-review-b18-7-9Village of Tuxedo Park - Board Oversight (2018M-66)
… Audit Objective Determine whether the Board of Trustees (Board) provided adequate oversight of Village operations to safeguard resources. Key Findings … Key Recommendations Segregate the incompatible duties of the Village Clerk/Treasurer and Deputy Clerk/Treasurer or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/11/02/village-tuxedo-park-board-oversight-2018m-66Town of Red Hook - Financial Condition (2018M-171)
… fund’s year-end fund balance increased from $292,780 to $917,351, or 213 percent. In June 2018, the Board adopted … policy that allowed for unexpended surplus funds of up to 70 percent of annual expenditures. The policy did not … that benefits taxpayers. Revise the fund balance policy to ensure reasonable levels of fund balance and define timing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/11/02/town-red-hook-financial-condition-2018m-171Village of Trumansburg - Ambulance Fund Accountability (2018M-168)
… [read complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether Village …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/11/30/village-trumansburg-ambulance-fund-accountability-2018m-168City of Binghamton - Water System Cybersecurity (2018M-152)
… threats. Prevent or monitor public disclosure of information that could jeopardize the water system. … better safeguard the water system. Prohibit the disclosure of information that can jeopardize the system and monitor for … our comment on an issue raised in the District’s response letter. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2018/11/30/city-binghamton-water-system-cybersecurity-2018m-152Town of East Otto - Information Technology (2018M-156)
… IT control weaknesses were communicated confidentially to Town officials. Key Recommendations Adopt an acceptable … agreed with our recommendations and indicated they planned to initiate corrective action. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/10/19/town-east-otto-information-technology-2018m-156Village of Ballston Spa - Financial Condition (2017M-256)
… unrestricted fund balance decreased from $213,327 as of fiscal year-end 2014 to $30,487 as of fiscal year-end 2018. Key Recommendations Maintain … Village of Ballston Spa Financial Condition 2018M256 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/10/05/village-ballston-spa-financial-condition-2017m-256Town of Clarkson - Justice Court Operations (2018M-57)
… and deposited. Court personnel did not properly enforce pending tickets. As a result, 283 (23 percent) were not … receipts and properly record all funds collected. Enforce pending tickets and submit eligible tickets to the DMV …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2018/09/28/town-clarkson-justice-court-operations-2018m-57