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Village of Suffern – Financial Condition (2013M-273)
… 2013. Background The Village of Suffern, which is governed by an elected five-member Board of Trustees, is located in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/05/16/village-suffern-financial-condition-2013m-273Walworth-Seely Public Library – Board Oversight (2014M-260)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Board’s oversight of Library operations for the period …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2015/03/13/walworth-seely-public-library-board-oversight-2014m-260Rotterdam-Mohonasen Central School District - Cafeteria Operations (2019M-114)
… calculated the cost or revenue-per-meal equivalent (ME). Although District officials selected their cafeteria … should calculate and monitor cost- and revenue-per-ME. The food service supervisor should review the New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/08/23/rotterdam-mohonasen-central-school-district-cafeteria-operations-2019mRoxbury Central School District - Health Insurance Buyouts (2019M-89)
… complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether District payments for health insurance buyouts were … reviewed before payment. Key Recommendations Consult with District legal counsel about the intent of the health …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/08/09/roxbury-central-school-district-health-insurance-buyouts-2019m-89Poughkeepsie City School District - Procurement and Claims Auditing (2019M-16)
… Key Findings The Board did not: Seek competition for professional services totaling approximately $1.6 million … a total of $968,545 during the audit period. The Director for Technology: Circumvented the procurement policy and … totaling $71,226 during the audit period, including $4,596 for shipping costs. Key Recommendations Ensure purchases …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/12/20/poughkeepsie-city-school-district-procurement-and-claims-auditing-2019mTown of Cicero - Procurement (2020M-8)
… officials: Complied with competitive bidding requirements for 15 of 18 tested purchase and public works contracts … million. However, they did not competitively bid contracts for paving services and brush collection totaling $471,700. Did not seek competition for 10 professional services totaling $1.1 million. Did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/03/13/town-cicero-procurement-2020m-8Niagara Wheatfield Central School District - Niagara Power Coalition and Native American Revenues (2019M-227)
… for Niagara Power Coalition and Native American revenues. Key Findings District officials did not properly account for … a capital reserve that was not properly approved. Key Recommendations Account for Niagara Power Coalition … to a special revenue fund. Consult with legal counsel on the appropriate action regarding the future use of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/02/21/niagara-wheatfield-central-school-district-niagara-power-coalition-andBroadalbin-Perth Central School District – Cash Management (2020M-65)
… interest rate quotes or prepare cash flow forecasts to estimate the amount of funds available for investment. Officials earned interest … Ensure available funds are invested within legal limits, to maximize interest earnings. Prepare cash flow forecasts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/10/09/broadalbin-perth-central-school-district-cash-management-2020m-65Harrisville Central School District – Claims Audit (2016M-215)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate internal controls over the District’s claims … the responsible claims auditor. Non-BOCES claims that did not have adequate supporting documentation were approved for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/09/02/harrisville-central-school-district-claims-audit-2016m-215Northeastern Clinton Central School District – Transportation State Aid (2024M-47)
… for all applicable transportation aid and was at risk of losing aid totaling $391,494. However, once we informed officials of this risk, the School Business Manager (Business Manager) promptly filed accurate aid applications with the State Education Department (SED), and the aid was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/08/16/northeastern-clinton-central-school-district-transportation-state-aidOpinion 98 - 22
… in village) MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- Publicity Funds (procedure to establish in village); (providing for, increasing or … by the adoption of another local law. This is in response to your letter in which you indicate that a village, by local … The Village Law contains no specific authorization to establish a publicity fund (compare former Village Law, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-22Opinion 97-13
… suspension for misconduct. We are informed that, pursuant to the applicable rules and regulations or by-laws, a … company is that Opns St Comp, No. 97-13 they are subject to call for whatever duties may be assigned to them under the rules and regulations of the department or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-13Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
Auditors determined that NYCIs certification procedures are appropriately designed and were substantially complied with during the audit period for the transactions tested
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… opt-out payments totaling $6,000. Officials were unable to explain why the former supervisor was treated differently … occurred and were not detected or corrected due to a variety of factors including a decentralized process for … County) The board did not properly audit all claims prior to payment. Of 173 claims reviewed totaling $620,325, 96 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-1Alton Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2015M-96)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if the Board provided adequate oversight of the District’s financial operations to ensure that assets were safeguarded for the period January … monthly back reconciliations, but did not present them to the Board for review. The Board did not complete an annual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/07/10/alton-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2015m-96Walden Fire District – Disbursements (2014M-184)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Board properly monitored the … work. Key Recommendations Adopt written procedures to provide guidance to staff on the disbursement function. Formally adopt written …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/10/17/walden-fire-district-disbursements-2014m-184Ithaca Area Wastewater Treatment Facility – Energy Cost Savings (2016M-234)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if Facility officials achieved energy cost … during the scope period. Key Recommendations Continue to pursue areas that would generate additional cost savings … in the current flaring system and implement its plan to reduce the amount of biogas flared. … Ithaca Area …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/joint-activity/2016/10/28/ithaca-area-wastewater-treatment-facility-energy-cost-savings-2016m-234Plymouth Fire District – Controls Over Financial Activity (2014M-211)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s oversight of financial activity for … a monthly basis and does not compare canceled check images to approved abstracts. The Board does not conduct an annual … reconciliations monthly and compare canceled check images to approved monthly abstracts. Conduct an annual audit of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/10/03/plymouth-fire-district-controls-over-financial-activity-2014m-211Town of Thompson - Board Oversight (2018M-69)
… [read complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine if the Board ensured financial transactions were accounted for … and leave accrual balances were accurate. Key Findings The Board did not provide adequate oversight of the Comptroller’s duties to ensure that they were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/07/13/town-thompson-board-oversight-2018m-69Conesus Volunteer Fire Department – Financial Controls (2014M-42)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Department’s financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/05/09/conesus-volunteer-fire-department-financial-controls-2014m-42