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Town of Moriah - Cash Management (2019M-169)
… Recommendations Periodically solicit interest rate quotes from multiple financial institutions. Prepare monthly cash … agreed with our recommendations and have initiated, or indicated they planned to initiate, corrective action. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/11/27/town-moriah-cash-management-2019m-169Town of Almond - Tax Collection (2019M-188)
… (Clerk) recorded, deposited and remitted real property tax collections in a timely and accurate manner. Key Findings The Clerk did not deposit or remit all tax collections in a timely manner. The Clerk did not always … issue receipts or retain adequate evidence of receipt for tax payments collected or to establish tax payment dates. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/12/06/town-almond-tax-collection-2019m-188Town of Johnstown - Fuel Inventory (2019M-178)
… adequate policies and implement sufficient procedures to account for the Town’s fuel inventory. Monitor fuel use, … pumps are maintained in proper working order and access to pumps is monitored. Maintain fuel inventory records that … and resolve discrepancies. Town officials generally agreed with our recommendations and have initiated, or indicated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/12/06/town-johnstown-fuel-inventory-2019m-178Town of Haverstraw - Information Technology (2019M-125)
… were not provided with IT security awareness training. In addition to this public report, sensitive IT control …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/12/13/town-haverstraw-information-technology-2019m-125Town of Candor – Fund Balances (2014M-157)
… plans to set forth the Town’s objectives and goals. From fiscal years 2011 through 2013, fund balance available … major operating funds has either increased significantly or remained at a high percentage of the ensuing year’s budget. The Board has not established any policies or procedures to govern the level of fund balance to maintain …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/08/01/town-candor-fund-balances-2014m-157Town of Barton – Financial Planning (2015M-52)
… The Town of Barton is located in Tioga County and has a population of approximately 8,900 residents. The Town is governed by an elected five-member Town Board. The Town’s 2015 annual … setting long-term plans. The Board also did not establish a level of acceptable fund balance or properly use money in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/02/town-barton-financial-planning-2015m-52Town of Caroline – Renewable Energy (2013M-325)
… passenger vehicles, or carbon dioxide emissions from the electricity use of five homes for one year. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/01/17/town-caroline-renewable-energy-2013m-325Collection of Fines Related to Tenant Complaints
… in outstanding fines. Harassment fines were imposed in only 12 out of the 684 harassment cases (2 percent) filed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/11/collection-fines-related-tenant-complaintsTown of Broadalbin – Leave Accruals (2014M-88)
… to monitor leave accruals of highway department employees for the period January 1, 2012 through December 31, 2013. … an elected five-member Town Board. Budgeted appropriations for 2013 for the general and highway funds totaled approximately $1.4 … to monitor leave accruals of highway department employees for the period January 1 20 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/07/18/town-broadalbin-leave-accruals-2014m-88Town of Brant – Justice Court (2014M-180)
… April 25, 2014. Background The Town of Brant is located in Erie County and is governed by an elected five-member Town … operations. Town revenue attributable to Court operations in 2013 was $366,772. Key Findings The Justices did not … report and remit funds to the Justice Court Fund (JCF) in a timely manner. The Justices did not follow up on pending …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2014/08/22/town-brant-justice-court-2014m-180Town of Berkshire – Town Clerk (2014M-230)
… was evaluate the Clerk’s financial and records management for the period January 1, 2013 through June 13, 2014. … Town Board. Budgeted general fund appropriations for the 2014 fiscal year total approximately $248,000. Key … to issue duplicate receipts or record the form of payment for any moneys collected. The Clerk did not consistently …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/11/07/town-berkshire-town-clerk-2014m-230Town of Bennington – Town Clerk (2013M-319)
… 17, 2013. Background The Town of Bennington is located in Wyoming County and had a population of 3,539 as of the 2010 Census. The Town is governed by an elected five-member Town Board. Budgeted appropriations … Key Findings There was a cash deficiency of $1,785 in Clerk fees as of September 3, 2013. The Clerk did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/10/21/town-bennington-town-clerk-2013m-319Town of Allegany – Financial Management (2015M-103)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Board’s financial management … 1, 2009 through February 2, 2015. Background The Town of Allegany is located in Cattaraugus County and has a … The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Boards financial management …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/08/07/town-allegany-financial-management-2015m-103Town of Amenia – Leave Accruals (2013M-361)
… October 10, 2013. Background The Town of Amenia is located in Dutchess County and has a population of approximately … million, respectively. Key Findings Internal controls in the payroll department were generally operating …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/02/28/town-amenia-leave-accruals-2013m-361Town of Tyre - Long-Term Planning (2019M-61)
… or maintained, funding levels and plans for use. The Highway Superintendent did not: Submit an annual inventory list and estimates of highway and bridge related expenditures to the Board, as … the plan. Annually provide the Board with the required highway inventory list and agreement for the expenditure of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/05/29/town-tyre-long-term-planning-2019m-61Town of Caledonia – Financial Management (2013M-363)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Town’s management practices … 1, 2012 through October 16, 2013. Background The Town of Caledonia is located in Livingston County and is governed … The purpose of our audit was to review the Towns management practices for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/03/28/town-caledonia-financial-management-2013m-363Town of Schuyler – Financial Management (2014M-182)
… which comprises a Supervisor and four Board members. Key Findings The Board has not adopted policies and … multiyear financial operating or capital plan. Key Recommendations Develop a fund balance policy that … capital needs. These plans should be monitored and updated on an ongoing basis. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/08/29/town-schuyler-financial-management-2014m-182Town of Hume – Financial Management (2014M-333)
… February 11, 2015. Background The Town of Hume is located in Allegany County and has a population of approximately … the Town’s operations, reducing unexpected surplus funds in the general fund from more than $304,500 as of January 1, … Review budget-versus-actual reports and past trends in order to develop budgets that are based on prior actual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/05/22/town-hume-financial-management-2014m-333Town of Corning – Financial Condition (2020M-13)
… whether the Board effectively managed the Town’s financial condition. Key Findings The Board: Adopted budgets that … Did not effectively manage the Town’s financial condition, which resulted in the townwide (TW) general fund … whether the Board effectively managed the Towns financial condition …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/08/14/town-corning-financial-condition-2020m-13Town of Russia – Financial Management (2014M-212)
… 31, 2013. Background The Town of Russia is located in Herkimer County and has a population of approximately … affairs. Expenditures for the general and highway funds in 2013 totaled approximately $1.07 million. Key Findings The … needs and formulate a plan for the use of excess funds in a manner that benefits taxpayers. Adopt budgets that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/10/03/town-russia-financial-management-2014m-212