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Schodack Central School District - Extra-Classroom Activities (2019M-85)
… lacked adequate supporting documentation required by the District’s policy. Student treasurers were not always … all collections, disbursements and a running cash balance. District officials generally agreed with our recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/06/21/schodack-central-school-district-extra-classroom-activities-2019m-85Schuyler County Industrial Development Agency – Project and Sublease Approval and Monitoring (2014M-369)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Agency’s … processes for monitoring projects. Recapture provisions do not include specific requirements for recourse and plans … implementation or potential penalties for projects that do not meet their goals. Key Recommendations Establish …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2015/04/28/schuyler-county-industrial-development-agency-project-andColumbia County Department of Weights and Measures –Internal Controls Over Revenue Collection (2013M-400)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the internal controls over the Department’s … The Department does not charge inspection fees up to the maximum amounts permitted by Regulation. If the … it could nearly have generated sufficient revenue to more closely match its operating costs. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/05/02/columbia-county-department-weights-and-measures-internal-controls-over-revenueHamburg Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2015M-32)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Agency’s process for evaluating, approving and … an independent public benefit corporation whose goals are to advance job opportunities and economic welfare in the Town … The Board did not develop an adequate recapture policy to allow for the recovery of previously granted benefits if …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2015/06/19/hamburg-industrial-development-agency-project-approval-andComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… a competitive process. District officials placed orders for goods or services without a valid purchase order, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-1Global Concepts Charter School – Cash Disbursements (2017M-126)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the cash disbursement process for the period July … bylaws were followed and at times allowed the Board Chair to control all aspects of the disbursement and purchasing … and update cash disbursement and purchasing policies to ensure they are consistent with the charter and bylaws. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2018/02/02/global-concepts-charter-school-cash-disbursements-2017m-12625-Year Benefit (Section 384) – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… Eligibility You will be eligible to retire with 25 or more years of creditable service, … specified by the RSSL. Note: This benefit is not available to Tier 3 members whose employers offer a one-year FAE. The … percent of your FAE. If you made voluntary contributions to PFRS, your benefit may include an annuity purchased by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/25-year-benefit-section-384Copiague Fire District– Mechanic Shop Operations (2021M-93)
… that do not benefit them. The Board allows Shop employees to use the Shop and equipment for personal business. We … Shop employees used at least $5,365 of District funds to purchase auto parts to repair vehicles not owned by the District or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2022/09/02/copiague-fire-district-mechanic-shop-operations-2021m-93Bolton Central School District – Financial Condition (2013M-58)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s financial condition for the period July 1, 2009, to November 30, 2012. Background The Bolton Central School … a total exceeding $2.1 million over a three-year period to help finance the ensuing year’s operations, the District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/05/31/bolton-central-school-district-financial-condition-2013m-58Town of Halfmoon – Financial Condition of the General and Highway Funds (2013M-55)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our examination was to evaluate the Town’s financial condition of the general and highway funds for the period January 1, 2011, to September 30, 2012. Background The Town of Halfmoon is … the amount of fund balance that would be available to finance operations. After the Board appropriated a portion …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/08/06/town-halfmoon-financial-condition-general-and-highway-funds-2013m-55Village of Albion – Water and Sewer Rents (2013M-108)
… over the billing and collection of water and sewer rents for the period January 1, 2010, to March 15, 2013. Background … four Trustees and a Mayor. Budgeted appropriations for the general, water and sewer funds in the 2012-13 fiscal … controls over the billing, collection and accounting for water and sewer rents. The Board did not properly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/06/21/village-albion-water-and-sewer-rents-2013m-108Conclusion – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… deliberate audit of claims is conducted, a message is sent to all officers and employees that this oversight function is … local government or school district. Allocating resources to improve the effectiveness of your claims auditing process … environment of your organization. OSC will be pleased to assist you with any questions you have regarding the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/conclusionWhat Is a Claim? – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… local government or school district generally may choose to accept a claim presented on a company form that … by simply attaching the company billing documents to your claim form, numbering the form in consecutive order … completing other required information, such as the fund to be charged and appropriation codes. Such a process also …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/what-claimGates Fire District – Board Oversight of Long-Term Planning (2024M-10)
… Fire Commissioners (Board) and officials properly planned for long-term financial and capital needs. Key Findings The Board and District officials did not properly plan for the District’s long-term financial and capital needs, … the tax levy more than $7.5 million (80 percent) for 2020 through 2024. We also determined that: The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2024/06/07/gates-fire-district-board-oversight-long-term-planning-2024m-10Village of Hewlett Neck – Treasurer’s Duties (2022M-159)
… Neither the Board, nor the Treasurer, provided oversight to compensate for these incompatible duties . As a result: … authority in Village Law for the Clerk and Board members to sign checks in the absence of the Treasurer, Deputy … of financial operations. Implement corrective action to the CPA management letter recommendations. Village …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2023/03/31/village-hewlett-neck-treasurers-duties-2022m-159Town of Berne – Board Oversight (2021M-77)
… State Town Law (Town Law) by authorizing the Supervisor to pay all expenditures without prior audit. The Board did … records and the bank records ranging from about ($135,800) to $31,600. Audit the 170 claims totaling $166,792 reviewed … the Supervisor provides adequate monthly financial reports to the Board, that all bank reconciliations are prepared …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/09/17/town-berne-board-oversight-2021m-77Town of Cortlandville – Fuel Purchases (2012M-171)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if the Town was acquiring fuel at the lowest reasonable cost for the period January 1, 2011, to June 21, 2012. Background The Town is located in Cortland … happened because the Highway Superintendent did not adhere to GML or the Board-adopted procurement policy when making …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/01/13/town-cortlandville-fuel-purchases-2012m-171Campbell-Savona Central School District – Financial Condition (2015M-42)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the District’s financial condition for the period … even though this poor budgeting practice was brought to the District’s attention during OSC’s last two annual … appropriated fund balance and reserves were not needed to fund operations as planned. The District's fund balance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/05/06/campbell-savona-central-school-district-financial-condition-2015m-42Town of Smithtown – Departmental Operations (2017M-66)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine Highway Department and Parks Department operations … agreements with any of the eight municipalities permitted to use Town fuel. Neither the Highway Department nor Parks … not keep adequate records showing the amount of fuel used to fill mobile transfer fuel tanks. Parks Department staff …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/22/town-smithtown-departmental-operations-2017m-66Town of Minisink – Payroll and Fire Protection and Ambulance Contracts (2017M-14)
… requests and documented absences with the signature of the employee and direct supervisor. Recover any overpayments made …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/22/town-minisink-payroll-and-fire-protection-and-ambulance-contracts-2017m-14