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Snyder Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-365)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether District controls are adequate to ensure that financial activity is properly recorded and … the District’s procurement policy requires officials to obtain three written quotes for purchases costing from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/02/14/snyder-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2013m-365Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… of Tivoli , Village of Tuckahoe and the City of Yonkers . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and … finance operating expenditures which will not be available in future years. In addition, the city plans to borrow up to $13 million for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Contract Advisory No. 26
… Harassment Prevention in Bids: Every bid made to the State or any public department or agency thereof where … bidder cannot make the certification, the bidder shall so state and shall provide with the bid a signed statement which … the certification cannot be made. Every bid made to the State or any public department or agency thereof, where …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/contract-advisory/26-statement-sexual-harassment-prevention-bidsSchoharie County – Stream Restoration Project and Contract Process (2015M-87)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine County officials’ oversight of the Stream … approved, monitored and paid, and no procedures were taken to ensure the lowest possible cost was paid for 18 of 28 … Recommendations Create policies and procedures relating to monitoring projects, even if some oversight has been …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2015/08/14/schoharie-county-stream-restoration-project-and-contract-process-2015m-87Dayton Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2012M-337)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether Company controls are … Findings The Officers generally provide adequate oversight of Company financial activities. The Treasurer prepares …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/02/12/dayton-volunteer-fire-company-inc-internal-controls-over-financialCrystal Beach Volunteer Fire Department – Misappropriation of Funds (2014M-243)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether Department funds were used appropriately … provided adequate oversight of the Treasurer’s duties to safeguard Department assets for the period January 1, 2010 … were for legitimate Department purposes. The Board failed to adopt comprehensive written guidance on credit card usage …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/11/14/crystal-beach-volunteer-fire-department-misappropriation-fundsMount Pleasant Cottage School Union Free School District – Financial Condition (2013M-360)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the District’s financial condition for the period … located in Westchester County, and provides education to students from a residential treatment center as well as … procedures and additional reconciliation and verification to ensure that the original bills were accurate. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/03/07/mount-pleasant-cottage-school-union-free-school-district-financialMaine-Endwell Central School District – Financial Condition (2013M-49)
… of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s financial condition for the period July 1, 2011, … January 3, 2013. Background The Maine-Endwell Central School District is located in the Towns of Maine, Nanticoke, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/05/31/maine-endwell-central-school-district-financial-condition-2013m-49Housing Authority Administrative Expenditures (2016-MS-2)
… Although housing authority administrative expenditures at the six authorities we audited were generally reasonable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2016/11/18/housing-authority-administrative-expenditures-2016-ms-2Wallkill Central School District – Claims Auditing (2023M-52)
… for valid purposes and properly reported to the Board of Education (Board). Key Findings The claims auditor did not … a claim that is not valid and legal. 11 warrants (lists of claims) totaling $464,801 were not included in the claims … reports to the Board. As a result, the Board was not aware of all claims paid. The claims auditor’s deficiencies with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/09/29/wallkill-central-school-district-claims-auditing-2023m-52North Amityville Fire Company, Inc. – Cash Disbursements (2022M-163)
… but were not limited to, gift cards, clothing, drones and video games. $10,853 for one Board member’s Alaskan cruise vacation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2023/04/28/north-amityville-fire-company-inc-cash-disbursements-2022m-163Cattaraugus-Little Valley Central School District – Financial Management (2022M-23)
… Did not implement our prior audit’s recommendations 1 to improve their budgeting practices and ensure surplus fund … more than $2 million a year. Allowed surplus fund balance to exceed the statutory limit of 4 percent. As of June 30, … restricted in a debt reserve and did not use the funds to pay related debt as required. As a result, the District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/07/01/cattaraugus-little-valley-central-school-district-financial-managementTown of Hempstead Sanitary District No. 1 – Selected Financial Activities (2015M-206)
… agreement (CBA) provisions and Board resolutions or maintain accurate leave records and, as a result, paid … reports are filed in a timely manner, and annually audit or cause and audit of the District’s financial records. … …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2016/03/18/town-hempstead-sanitary-district-no-1-selected-financial-activities-2015m-206Town of Minetto – Financial Condition (2013M-284)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Town’s financial condition for the period January 1, 2012, to July 31, 2013. Background The Town of Minetto is located … not receive monthly budget status reports or cash balances to monitor the Town’s financial condition. The Board did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/11/15/town-minetto-financial-condition-2013m-284Town of Big Flats – Financial Management (2013M-170)
… did not develop and adopt accurate budgets that were based on realistic estimates of revenues and expenditures. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/11/15/town-big-flats-financial-management-2013m-170Village of Horseheads – Claims Auditing and Disbursements (2023M-134)
… Village officials did not properly audit all claims or authorize disbursements. As a result, payments were made for unsupported, duplicate and/or improper claims. Village officials did not: Ensure an … with our findings and indicated they have initiated, or plan to initiate, corrective action. … Determine whether …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/05/10/village-horseheads-claims-auditing-and-disbursements-2023m-134Town of Wheatfield – Recreation Department Cash Receipts and Information Technology (2013M-200)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Town’s internal controls over recreation … information technology for the period February 1, 2009, to June 5, 2013. Background The Town of Wheatfield is located … stand, totaling $12,229 for the years 2010 through 2012 to the Supervisor. Disbursements were made directly out of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/09/20/town-wheatfield-recreation-department-cash-receipts-and-information-technology-2013mTown of Butler – Highway Asset Accountability (2024M-115)
… adequately safeguard and account for Department assets. As a result, there is an increased risk that Department assets … diesel fuel was used properly, stolen or caused by a leak in the in-ground storage tank. Key Recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/12/24/town-butler-highway-asset-accountability-2024m-115Village of Almond – Transparency of Fiscal Activities (S9-24-14)
… Annual Financial Report (AFR) with the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC), and Reported the results of the … 2022-23 financial records and reports, as required by New York State Village Law (Village Law) Section 4-408, Ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2024/12/20/village-almond-transparency-fiscal-activities-s9-24-14Freeport Union Free School District – Financial Management (2024M-49)
… 2022-23. However, none of the appropriated fund balance or reserves were used. The Board and District officials’ … of surplus fund balance and reserves they did not need or use to finance operations. Maintained original and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/11/01/freeport-union-free-school-district-financial-management-2024m-49