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Town of Black Brook – Financial Condition of Sewer and Water Districts (2012M-216)
… was to evaluate the financial condition of the Town’s sewer and water districts for the period January 1, 2009, to … capital plan or a long-term financial plan to address the sewer and water districts’ corresponding costs, and future … and maintenance costs. Key Recommendations Adopt realistic sewer and water budget estimates for revenues and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/02/01/town-black-brook-financial-condition-sewer-and-water-districts-2012m-216Utilization of the Arch Street Yard and Shop Facility (Follow-Up)
… at the Arch Street Yard and Shop Facility (Facility). The Metro-North Railroad (MNR) was billed $707,694 of the operating expenses …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/01/28/utilization-arch-street-yard-and-shop-facility-followVacancies at the Clinton Towers Mitchell-Lama Housing Development (Follow-Up)
… occur, applicants should generally be offered and awarded apartments in the order their names appear on the lists – … of Housing Preservation and Development’s (HPD) approval. Apartments in Mitchell-Lama developments tend to be very … affordability; consequently, the waiting lists for these apartments can be quite lengthy. As of August 2, 2019, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/01/30/vacancies-clinton-towers-mitchell-lama-housing-development-followCrystal Beach Volunteer Fire Department – Misappropriation of Funds (2014M-243)
… of the Treasurer’s duties to safeguard Department assets for the period January 1, 2010 through April 30, 2014. … The Crystal Beach Volunteer Fire Department is a not-for-profit organization located in the Town of Gorham in … of Department funds. The President signed blank checks for the Treasurer, and Board members approved payments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/11/14/crystal-beach-volunteer-fire-department-misappropriation-fundsJefferson Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-101)
… signature on the warrant. However, the Board minutes do not consistently indicate the approval to pay these … place for financial recording and reporting. Ensure that all District disbursements are properly supported. Reconcile …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/07/12/jefferson-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2013mSullivan County Industrial Development Agency – PILOT Program (2013M-161)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Sullivan County Industrial Development Agency (SCIDA) Payment … by a Board comprising nine members appointed by the Sullivan County Legislature. The SCIDA extended benefits … for 58 projects during our audit period. Key Findings The Sullivan County IDA (SCIDA) has established a Uniform Tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2013/08/30/sullivan-county-industrial-development-agency-pilot-programCity and Town of Poughkeepsie Joint Water Project – Board Oversight (2014M-236)
… The purpose of our audit was to examine the Joint Water Project’s operations for the period January 1, 2013 through … agreement in 1991 to form the Poughkeepsie Joint Water Project, which provides water to City and Town as well as … outside of the City’s and Town’s borders. The Joint Water Project is governed by a Joint Water Board which comprises …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/12/12/city-and-town-poughkeepsie-joint-water-project-board-oversight-2014m-236Richmond Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-357)
… The District’s financial position has deteriorated over the last three years because the Board has not … Richmond Fire District Internal Controls Over Financial Operations 2013M357 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/02/14/richmond-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2013mMarlboro Central School District – District Officials’ Outside Business Activities (2014M-241)
… have private interest in a limited liability company (LLC) that provided report card services to the District. After the LLC discontinued providing services, the Superintendent … to the Board, and the Board approved, a contract with the LLC’s principal owner to provide services similar to what the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/02/06/marlboro-central-school-district-district-officials-outside-businessSecurity and Effectiveness of Department of Motor Vehicles’ Licensing and Registration Systems (Follow-Up)
… and Effectiveness of Department of Motor Vehicles’ Licensing and Registration Systems (2013-S-58). Background … on September 19, 2014,determined whether the Department licensing and registrations systems were secure, operating …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/12/14/security-and-effectiveness-department-motor-vehicles-licensing-and-registration-systemsSaranac Central School District – Payroll (2015M-298)
… District is located in the Towns of Beekmantown, Black Brook, Dannemora, Plattsburgh, Saranac and Schuyler Falls in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/01/22/saranac-central-school-district-payroll-2015m-298Rochester City School District – Payroll and Procurement (2016M-435)
… July 1, 2014 through October 25, 2016. Background The Rochester City School District is located in the City of Rochester, Monroe County. The District, which is governed by … Rochester City School District Payroll and Procurement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/04/10/rochester-city-school-district-payroll-and-procurement-2016m-435North Shore Central School District – Fuel Inventory (2017M-89)
… The North Shore Central School District is located in the Town of Oyster Bay in Nassau County. The District, … do not have sufficient information to ensure that the log is complete and accurate. Key Recommendations Ensure … maintain a running record of gallons dispensed on the fuel log. Reconcile the fuel log to inventory records. Any …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/07/21/north-shore-central-school-district-fuel-inventory-2017m-89Weedsport Central School District – Financial Management (2016M-94)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the District’s financial management for the … in Cayuga County. The District, which operates two schools with approximately 800 students, is governed by an elected … decline in unrestricted fund balance and developed a plan to increase it to between 3 and 4 percent of the ensuing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/24/weedsport-central-school-district-financial-management-2016m-94Town of Philipstown – Financial Management (2024M-100)
… and used the Town’s general fund to pay for the Garrison Landing Water District’s (GLWD’s) operation and maintenance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/05/09/town-philipstown-financial-management-2024m-100Fuel Purchases
… To determine whether the whether the Rochester-Genesee Regional Transportation Authority (Authority) is purchasing … through March 31, 2014. Background The Authority’s eight regional subsidiaries provide public transportation services … and a private company to supply fuel to its six other regional subsidiaries. The Authority spent over $7.5 million …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/02/27/fuel-purchasesCity of Lockport -- Budget Review (B1-15-20)
… liquidate the accumulated deficits in the City’s general, water and sewer funds as of December 31, 2013. The Act … $305.828, or 1 percent of total anticipated general and water fund expenditures. The proposed budget does not include … the first nine months of the current year. The estimated water rent revenue could be overstated by approximately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2015/11/04/city-lockport-budget-review-b1-15-20Town of Exeter – Town Clerk/Tax Collector (2024M-15)
… remitted collections accurately and in a timely manner. Key Findings The Clerk generally recorded collections … real property taxes to the Town Supervisor (Supervisor) on a weekly basis, as required by New York State Town Law … the required annual audit of the Clerk’s records. Key Recommendations Deposit real property taxes within 24 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/05/31/town-exeter-town-clerktax-collector-2024m-15Ardsley Union Free School District – Financial Management (2024M-13)
… Board and District officials overestimated appropriations from 2017-18 through 2021-22 (excluding 2018-19) by an … fund balance at an annual average of $2.9 million from 2017-18 through 2021-22 while it had an operating … million as of June 30, 2022, were not reasonably funded or used during the five-year audit period. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/06/21/ardsley-union-free-school-district-financial-management-2024m-13Village of Horseheads – Claims Auditing and Disbursements (2023M-134)
… $19,179. Document whether claims were audited prior to funds being disbursed. Monitor telephone and Internet … In March 2024, the Assistant Clerk pleaded guilty to attempted petit larceny and paid full restitution. Key … claims and supporting documentation and transmit an order to pay claims. Ensure that claims contain sufficient …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/05/10/village-horseheads-claims-auditing-and-disbursements-2023m-134