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City of Niagara Falls – Financial Condition (2017M-170)
… of our audit was to review the City’s financial condition for the period January 1, 2015 through June 30, 2017. … of five elected members, has legislative responsibility for the City’s operations, and the Mayor, along with the City Administrator and department heads, is responsible for managing City operations. The City’s adopted general fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2017/09/15/city-niagara-falls-financial-condition-2017m-170Clymer Central School District – Financial Management (2016M-187)
… to review the District’s financial management practices for the period July 1, 2012 through April 1, 2016. Background … five-member Board of Education. Budgeted appropriations for the 2015-16 fiscal year totaled approximately $10.2 … Unrestricted fund balance exceeded the statutory limit for the 2012-13 through 2014-15 fiscal years. Two of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/08/12/clymer-central-school-district-financial-management-2016m-187Portville Central School District – Financial Condition (2013M-384)
… unexpended surplus fund balance is in compliance with Real Property Tax Law statutory limits and develop a plan for the use of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/04/18/portville-central-school-district-financial-condition-2013m-384Canandaigua City School District – Procurement of Professional Services (2015M-133)
… and procedures used to procure professional services for the period July 1, 2013 through June 5, 2015. Background … has approximately 3,600 students. Budgeted appropriations for the 2014-15 fiscal year totaled approximately $68.7 … Findings The District did not properly seek competition for 14 professional service providers totaling $477,235. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/09/04/canandaigua-city-school-district-procurement-professional-services-2015mRemsen Central School District – Fund Balance and Reserves (2015M-306)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the District’s general fund balance and reserves …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/02/26/remsen-central-school-district-fund-balance-and-reserves-2015m-306West Genesee Central School District – Segregation of Duties (2016M-303)
… controls over certain cash receipts were adequate for the period July 1, 2014 through March 31, 2016. … nine-member Board of Education. Budgeted appropriations for the 2015-16 fiscal year totaled approximately $78.6 … has not established written policies or procedures for the cash receipts process at the District’s Business …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/12/09/west-genesee-central-school-district-segregation-duties-2016m-303Kings Park Central School District – Fuel Inventory (2015M-282)
… evaluate the District’s controls over its fuel inventory for the period July 1, 2014 through July 31, 2015. Background … five-member Board of Education. Budgeted appropriations for the 2014-15 fiscal year totaled approximately $83.6 … Key Findings District officials have not adopted a policy for fuel inventory accountability and there were no written …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/12/24/kings-park-central-school-district-fuel-inventory-2015m-282Sullivan West Central School District – Financial Condition (2014M-40)
… audit was to examine the District’s financial activities for the period July 1, 2012 through October 8, 2013. … with approximately 1,200 students. Budgeted appropriations for the 2013-14 fiscal year totaled approximately $33 … reserve fund balances were in excess of the amounts needed for authorized purposes. Key Recommendations Adopt budgets …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/08/15/sullivan-west-central-school-district-financial-condition-2014m-40Greenport Union Free School District – Financial Condition (2014M-203)
… audit was to examine the District’s financial condition for the period July 1, 2012 through March 31, 2014. … 645 students. Budgeted general fund appropriations for the 2013-14 fiscal year totaled approximately $15.5 million. Key Findings For fiscal years 2010-11 through 2012-13, District officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/09/05/greenport-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-2014m-203Addison Central School District – Procurement of Professional Services (2023M-6)
… School District (District) officials sought competition for the procurement of professional services. Key Findings District officials did not seek competition for most professional services in accordance with District … without seeking competition. Did not solicit a request for proposal (RFP) for audit services within the last five …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/07/07/addison-central-school-district-procurement-professional-services-2023m-6Town of Middleburgh – Claims Audit Process (2023M-56)
… did not properly audit claims prior to approving them for payment. As a result, the risk is increased that claims could have been paid for inappropriate purposes. From our review of 184 claims … and deliberate audit of all claims prior to approving them for payment. Adequately document the justification for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/07/07/town-middleburgh-claims-audit-process-2023m-56Village of Tuckahoe – Financial Condition (2015M-88)
… our audit was to review the Village’s financial condition for the period June 1, 2011 through March 3, 2015. Background … five-member Board of Trustees. Budgeted appropriations for the 2014-15 fiscal year totaled $11.6 million. Key … year. The Village’s contingency account was not sufficient for the 2011-12 through 2013-14 fiscal years. The Treasurer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2015/07/10/village-tuckahoe-financial-condition-2015m-88Saratoga County – County Bridge Maintenance (S9-13-7)
… bridges to ensure the safety of those who travel on them for the period January 1, 2007, to December 31, 2011. … 2012. The County Department of Public Works is responsible for the maintenance and monitoring of 104 County-owned … of bridges. The DPW operating budget was $31.6 million for the 2012 fiscal year. Key Findings The County has a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/07/19/saratoga-county-county-bridge-maintenance-s9-13-7Town of Stephentown – Records and Reports (2012M-209)
… and accuracy of the Town’s records and reports for the period January 1, 2008, to December 31, 2011. … members and the Town Supervisor, and is responsible for managing Town operations and overseeing the Town’s … audit period. The Supervisor has not filed the required AUD with OSC for the past three years. Key Recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/04/12/town-stephentown-records-and-reports-2012m-209Fishers Island Waste Management District -- Purchasing (2015M-292)
… audit was to evaluate the District’s purchasing practices for the period January 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015. … Board of Commissioners. Budgeted appropriations for 2015 total $610,540. Key Findings The District’s … policy does not require the use of competitive bidding for any purchases. District officials did not always comply …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2016/01/29/fishers-island-waste-management-district-purchasing-2015m-292Dansville Public Library – Procurement (2015M-225)
… our audit was to examine the Library’s procurement process for the period July 1, 2013 through August 19, 2015. … five-member Board of Trustees. General fund expenditures for the 2014-15 fiscal year totaled $552,161. Key Findings … officials did not maintain a comprehensive inventory for all Library assets. Key Recommendations Adopt a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2015/12/18/dansville-public-library-procurement-2015m-225Payments Allowed in Advance of Audit – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… district generally may, by resolution, authorize payment in advance for public utility services, postage, freight and … electric, gas, water, sewer and telephone services. 10 In addition, the governing board may generally establish … petty cash funds and authorize petty cash payments in advance of audit. Most petty cash payments will involve …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/payments-allowed-advance-auditCanaseraga Central School District - Financial Management (2019M-104)
… reserve fund policy and could not demonstrate a plan for the need for certain reserves that have not been used for three years. Key Recommendations Adopt budgets that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/08/09/canaseraga-central-school-district-financial-management-2019m-104Town of Long Lake – Capital Projects and Reserve Funds (2012M-235)
… of our audit was to determine if the Town is accounting for capital projects properly for the period January 1, 2011, through July 31, 2012. … and four Board members. The Town’s adopted budget for 2012 is $4,012,006. Key Findings Town officials have not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/02/08/town-long-lake-capital-projects-and-reserve-funds-2012m-235Cambria Housing Authority – Financial Management (2015M-316)
… to determine if expenditures were itemized, supported and for proper Authority purposes, and if tenants’ income was verified on an annual basis for the period January 1, 2014 through August 24, 2015. … five-member Board of Directors. Operating expenditures for 2014 totaled approximately $91,000. Key Findings Claims …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2016/02/12/cambria-housing-authority-financial-management-2015m-316