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Schenectady County Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2014M-338)
… and recreation facilities. The Agency, which was created in 1978, is governed by a seven-member Board of Directors … 2013. Key Findings The Agency did not include provisions in the agreements it enters into with businesses to recapture … and creating jobs. The Agency does not have a process in place to adequately monitor payments in lieu of taxes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2015/04/28/schenectady-county-industrial-development-agency-projectWellsville Central School District – Financial Management (2017M-159)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the District’s financial management practices for the period July … through April 19, 2017. Background The Wellsville Central School District is located in the Towns of Alma, Andover, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/12/29/wellsville-central-school-district-financial-management-2017m-159Examination of Travel Expenses
… travel expenses incurred by a Department employee for calendar years 2013 and 2014. The objective of our … is to be in the best interest of the State and not for the convenience of an employee or to maximize travel … $22,651.32, $26,556.12 and $6,007.79 in travel expenses for calendar years 2015, 2016 and 2017, respectively, for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/07/26/examination-travel-expensesComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. … though the funds have been in the custody of the treasurer for over three years. Town of Tuxedo – Financial Operations … that financial records were complete or properly account for town justice court revenue. ### For access to state and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Groton Central School District , Herricks Union Free School District and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsSelected Employee Travel Expenses
To determine whether the use of travel monies by selected government employees complied with rules and regulations and is free from fraud waste and abuse
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/04/10/selected-employee-travel-expensesVirgil Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2012M-329)
… whether District controls are adequate to ensure that financial activity is properly recorded and reported and that … However, because it is not reviewing monthly bank statements or bank reconciliations, the Board cannot verify …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/02/17/virgil-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2012m-329Sauquoit Fire District No. 1 – Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-178)
… and reported and that District moneys were safeguarded for the period January 1, 2013 through February 28, 2014. … elected Treasurer. The general fund budget totals $111,698 for the 2014 fiscal year. Key Findings The Board did not … 60 days after the close of the fiscal year, and provide for an annual audit of the Treasurer’s financial records. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/09/05/sauquoit-fire-district-no-1-controls-over-financial-activities-2014m-178Richmond Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-357)
… whether District controls are adequate to ensure that financial activity is properly recorded and reported and that … Board with monthly budget-to-actual reports and cash flow statements. Develop multiyear financial plans and consider …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/02/14/richmond-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2013mBrookhaven Fire District – Procurement and Information Technology (2014M-339)
… the District’s computer system was adequately safeguarded for the period January 1, 2013 through May 31, 2014. … Board of Fire Commissioners. Budgeted appropriations for 2014 were approximately $2.5 million Key Findings The … Board has not established written policies or procedures for granting, changing and terminating access rights to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/02/27/brookhaven-fire-district-procurement-and-information-technology-2014m-339Town of Shandaken – Payroll (2013M-201)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the Town’s payroll process for the period January 1, 2012, to January …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/10/02/town-shandaken-payroll-2013m-201Jefferson County Soil and Water Conservation District – Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Operations (2014M-171)
… of floodwater and sediment damage. It is governed by a seven-member Board of Directors. District expenditures … The Assistant provided two versions of the 2011 budget and a Board member provided a third version. All three versions … former Director appears to have been affiliated, resulting in a potential conflict of interest. The Assistant was not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2015/04/17/jefferson-county-soil-and-water-conservation-district-internal-controls-overXIV.3.A Overview – XIV. Special Procedures
… Investment Pool (STIP) is comprised of all the operating cash of the State Treasury, State agencies, authorities, … the STIP are managed by the OSC Pension, Investments and Cash Management Division and is comprised of high-quality, … fund receipts and disbursements AND the pooling of cash assets of the funds within the State’s GCA for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv3a-overviewFuel Purchases
… the correct type of fuel, paying the proper amount for the fuel purchased, receiving the correct amount of fuel, … unleaded regular gas to the two subsidiaries that account for most of its fuel purchases. In addition, the Authority … we found the Authority purchased the correct type of fuel for buses, it spent approximately $11,000 more than necessary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/02/27/fuel-purchasesCentral Islip Union Free School District – Financial Management (2013M-380)
… of the District’s budgets and financial condition for the period July 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013. Background … seven elected members. The District’s expenditures for the 2012-13 fiscal year were $168.5 million. Key Findings … overestimated expenditures in the Board-adopted budgets for fiscal years 2008-09 through 2012-13, resulting in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/03/21/central-islip-union-free-school-district-financial-management-2013m-380City of Cortland – Non-Contractual Employees’ Payroll Benefits (2020M-161)
… valued at $110,500. Four NC employees were paid for 265 more hours of unused vacation leave than limits established for employees in the collective bargaining agreements, valued … to track their time worked or to submit leave requests for taking time off, and the Council did not approve all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2021/08/27/city-cortland-non-contractual-employees-payroll-benefits-2020m-161Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. … Agency officials have developed adequate procedures for selecting and monitoring participating projects and for managing the assistance and incentives provided to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-2Village of Allegany – Vehicle Fuel (2012M-308)
… 13, 2013. Background The Village of Allegany is located in Cattaraugus County and has a population of approximately … The Board authorized the payment of more than $2,300 in gasoline purchases using fuel credit cards without … Key Recommendations Ensure all fuel purchases are made in accordance with its adopted procurement policy. Adopt …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/01/31/village-allegany-vehicle-fuel-2012m-308V.3.B Departments and Agencies – V. Chart of Accounts (COA) Governance
… digits, followed by a numeric range from 0000 to 9999 for its use. The first 200 codes in the range are reserved for “budgetary only” values. The Department Naming Standard leaves a total of five ranges in a row for each non-Executive Constitutional Department captured in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-v/v3b-departments-and-agenciesConclusion – Travel and Conference Expense Management
… travel and conference expenses will create an opportunity for questionable or possibly fraudulent expenses to occur and … information contained in this guide as a starting point for designing control procedures appropriate for the size and complexity of their operations. The final …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/travel-conference-expense/conclusion