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Tompkins County Public Library – Financial Management (2015M-250)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Library’s financial condition and internal … and other municipalities within the Library’s service area to develop a plan to either increase revenues or further reduce services and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2016/01/15/tompkins-county-public-library-financial-management-2015m-250Village of Southampton – Fire Department Length of Service Award Program (2017M-59)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Village was awarding Length of Service Award Program (LOSAP) service credit to volunteer firefighters accurately for the period June 1, … Review and amend the Village’s Point System, as necessary, to ensure conformity with GML. Award LOSAP points in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2017/07/07/village-southampton-fire-department-length-service-award-program-2017m-59Operational Advisory No. 36
… which was previously titled Shipping has been renamed to Shipping, Postage and Mail Services and should be used … Materials, Non-Personal Service budget account category to reflect the proper classification and treatment in the … used for the purchase of postage stamps. Reference: Guide to Financial Operations (GFO) Chapter IV.4.B Department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/operational-advisory/36-gfo-updates-postageshipping-account-codesFayetteville-Manlius Central School District – Claims Audit Process (2016M-196)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s claims audit process for the period … adequate procedures over the claims processing function to ensure that claims are adequately documented and … appropriate purposes and are audited and approved prior to payment. Key Recommendations There were no recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/15/fayetteville-manlius-central-school-district-claims-audit-process-2016mCity of Watertown – Sexual Harassment Prevention Training (S9-23-3)
… (SHP Training). Key Findings SHP Training was provided to employees and elected officials. However, there was a general lack of monitoring to ensure the SHP Training was completed by all employees and … agreed with our recommendations and indicated they planned to initiate corrective action. Appendix B includes our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2023/09/01/city-watertown-sexual-harassment-prevention-training-s9-23-3East Irondequoit Central School District – Sexual Harassment Prevention Training (S9-23-18)
… (SHP Training). Key Findings SHP Training was not provided to all employees and any Board members. Of the 110 total … complete annual SHP Training and encourage Board members to complete the training. District officials generally agreed with our recommendations and indicated they planned to initiate corrective action. Appendix B includes our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/08/25/east-irondequoit-central-school-district-sexual-harassment-preventionVillage of Green Island – Water Fund Financial Condition (2015M-237)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the financial condition of the Village’s water … has not developed a multiyear financial or capital plan to address the water fund balance’s deficit, aging … loans. Key Recommendations Develop a financial plan to alleviate the fiscal stress of the water fund. Adopt a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2015/12/31/village-green-island-water-fund-financial-condition-2015m-237Village of Springville – Procurement (2016M-330)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Village’s purchasing practices for the period … policy. Key Recommendations Revise the procurement policy to include clear language addressing the procurement of … competition for such services. Require strict adherence to the requirements of the procurement policy. … Village of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2016/12/16/village-springville-procurement-2016m-330Schodack Central School District - Extra-Classroom Activities (2019M-85)
… Findings The faculty auditor does not review ECA records to ensure compliance with the Regulations. 62 of the 69 … Ensure the faculty auditor reviews ECA records to ensure compliance with the Regulations. Ensure that the … and indicated they have initiated or planned to initiate corrective action. … Determine whether …
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)
… the Agency’s management practices for the period January 1, 2013 through November 19, 2014. Background The Schuyler … and recreation facilities. The Agency, which was created in 1971, is governed by an eight-member Board that is …
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)
… Department’s revenue collections for the period January 1, 2012 through October 9, 2013. Background Columbia County … Chair. The Chair is the County's chief executive officer. In 2012, the County's total expenditures were $145,141,973. …
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
… announced his office completed audits of the Avoca Central School District , Fire Island Union Free School District , Rome City …
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-126Copiague 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)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine internal controls over the billing and collection … of water and sewer rents for the period January 1, 2010, to March 15, 2013. Background The Village of Albion is … large meters were tested and calibrated on a regular basis to help ensure that bills, especially those for the Village’s …
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
… The claims auditing process is known as a "super control" because, when conducted effectively, it can …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/conclusionWhat Is a Claim? – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… Basically, a claim is a demand presented for the payment of money due for goods that have been delivered … by the local government or school district, so long as it is properly itemized and provides all the information, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/what-claim