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Addison Central School District – Procurement of Professional Services (2023M-6)
… policy. District officials: Paid approximately $365,000 to 12 of the District’s 14 professional service providers … agreed with our recommendations and indicated they plan to initiate corrective action. Appendix B includes our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/07/07/addison-central-school-district-procurement-professional-services-2023m-6Town of Stephentown – Records and Reports (2012M-209)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the completeness and accuracy of the Town’s records and reports for the period January 1, 2008, to December 31, 2011. Background The Town of Stephentown is … Findings The Town does not have complete, accurate, and up-to-date accounting records, nor have monthly bank …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/04/12/town-stephentown-records-and-reports-2012m-209Town of Owego - Water Fund Operations (2021M-205)
… rates. Review and approve all adjustments prior to implementation by the utility department in accordance … and have initiated or indicated they planned to initiate corrective action. … Determine whether Town of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/04/01/town-owego-water-fund-operations-2021m-205Northport - East Northport Union Free School District - Extra-Classroom Activity Fund (2021M-167)
… records and were not deposited in the bank and collections of $845,258 were missing key support. Records to support …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/04/01/northport-east-northport-union-free-school-district-extra-classroomCopenhagen Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. – Financial Activities (2021M-114)
… recorded and supported, and that money was safeguarded. The Board of Directors (Board) did not provide adequate … activities and did not enforce bylaw provisions related to the review and approval of bills and records, and cash … $27,334 did not have adequate supporting documentation. The Treasurer did not perform accurate and timely bank …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2021/12/22/copenhagen-volunteer-fire-department-inc-financial-activitiesLongwood Central School District – Overtime (2021M-126)
… totaling $774,499 were more than necessary. We found: The Board of Education (Board) did not adopt written policies … Appendix B includes our comments on issues raised in the District’s response letter. … Determine whether Longwood …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/12/17/longwood-central-school-district-overtime-2021m-126Long Lake Central School District – Capital Project (2021M-183)
… purposes. Maintained adequate project records necessary to account for and monitor the project and accurately … sources in the accounting records during the audit period to ensure unexpended funds are accurately disposed of when …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/02/18/long-lake-central-school-district-capital-project-2021m-183Copiague Fire District – Credit Card Purchases (2019M-98)
… card purchases were necessary, adequately supported and for legitimate District purposes. Key Findings Of 1,174 … by $5,047. The Board approved 28 charges totaling $5,786 for refreshments that were in violation of New York State … Law. The Board approved $1,488 in charges that were not for valid District purposes. Key Recommendations Ensure that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2022/03/11/copiague-fire-district-credit-card-purchases-2019m-98Lake Pleasant Central School District – Claims Auditing (2021M-202)
… totaling $109,371 were not audited and approved prior to payment. Key Recommendations Ensure all claims are audited … agreed with our recommendations and indicated they planned to take corrective action. Appendix B includes our comment on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/03/04/lake-pleasant-central-school-district-claims-auditing-2021m-202Brasher Falls Central School District – Financial Condition (2019M-158)
… complies with the statutory limit and use surplus funds to fund one-time expenditures or needed reserves, pay off … agreed with our recommendations and indicated they planned to initiate corrective action. … Determine whether the Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/10/25/brasher-falls-central-school-district-financial-condition-2019m-158Plattsburgh City School District - Procurement (2019M-198)
… policies. Procure goods and services not subject to the competitive bidding requirements in compliance with … and have initiated or indicated they planned to initiate corrective action. … Determine whether District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/12/06/plattsburgh-city-school-district-procurement-2019m-198Town of Caneadea – Fund Balance Management (2020M-145)
… Plan or Capital Plans. As a result, the Board’s ability to know what effect financial decisions would have on future … and have initiated or indicated they planned to initiate corrective action. Appendix B includes our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/05/14/town-caneadea-fund-balance-management-2020m-145Ravena-Coeymans-Selkirk Central School District – Extra-Classroom Activity Funds and Admissions (2020M-169)
… Develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure admissions revenue is adequately safeguarded and … and have initiated, or indicated they planned to initiate corrective action. … Determine whether the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/04/01/ravena-coeymans-selkirk-central-school-district-extra-classroom-activityAlbany Water Board – Software Management (2020M-159)
… application store on mobile devices. Perform an inventory of applications installed on unmanaged mobile devices. AWB …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2021/03/26/albany-water-board-software-management-2020m-159Cherry Valley Fire District - Board Oversight (2019M-141)
… the Annual Financial Reports, were completed and submitted to our office. Annually audit the Treasurer’s records. Key … agreed with our recommendations and indicated they planned to initiate corrective action. … Determine whether the Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2019/10/30/cherry-valley-fire-district-board-oversight-2019m-141Poland Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. - Financial Activities (2019M-218)
… or press-numbered receipts, and require two members to count the money and certify the amounts submitted to the Treasurer. Company officials agreed with our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2020/02/14/poland-volunteer-fire-company-inc-financial-activities-2019mTown of Stanford – Financial Management (2021M-130)
… over the prior year and levied more taxes than necessary to fund general fund operations. Exceeded its fund balance … and have initiated or indicated they planned to initiate corrective action. Appendix B includes our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/09/24/town-stanford-financial-management-2021m-130Town of Willing – Town Supervisor’s Financial Duties (2021M-68)
… reports were not always prepared for and submitted to the Town Board (Board), and reports did not include a … manner. Prepare and provide monthly financial reports to the Board which include a detail of money received and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/08/20/town-willing-town-supervisors-financial-duties-2021m-68Spackenkill Union Free School District – Professional Services (2021M-89)
… taxpayers have little assurance that procurements are made in the most prudent and economical manner. District … Last sought competition for District insurance policies in 2012, more than nine years ago. However, the insurance … ensure professional services are completely procured and in compliance with District policy, and that written …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/10/15/spackenkill-union-free-school-district-professional-services-2021m-89Town of Freedom – Financial Management (2021M-191)
… fund balance levels, which ultimately resulted in a higher-than-necessary tax levy. The Board: Consistently underestimated revenues in the general and highway funds. As a result, unrestricted fund balance in these funds increased by 45 percent during the past three …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/02/11/town-freedom-financial-management-2021m-191