The Board and Village officials did not develop realistic budgets and long-term financial plans.

The District did not apply for all the State aid to which it was entitled for new bus acquisitions and borrowed more than necessary for bus purchases.

The Board and Village officials did not adequately manage the Village's financial condition.

District officials could improve their management of the District' fund balance and reserves.

District officials did not provide effective oversight to ensure compliance with required building safety at the junior-senior high school (JSHS).

The Board and District officials did not properly manage fund balance.

The Board did not provide proper oversight of the Village's financial operations.

City officials could improve information technology (IT) security controls to safeguard water system operations against unauthorized access or disruption.

District officials need to improve budgeting practices to more effectively manage fund balance.

The Office of the State Comptroller, as Fiscal Agent for the City of Yonkers (City), determined that the City's adopted budget for fiscal year 2020-21 and the related justification documents are in compliance with the requirements of the Fiscal Agent Act. However, we wish to comment on the following issues which impact the City's financial condition in the current and future years.

The District's procurement policy could be improved and the Board of Fire Commissioners should ensure compliance with the policy.

The Board did not perform an adequate annual audit of, or retain an independent public accountant to audit, the records of the Clerk, golf course and toboggan chute.

The Board could improve its oversight of the Company's financial activities and safeguarding of Company resources.

District officials could improve procedures related to purchasing, fixed assets and the annual update document (AUD) filing.

School officials could improve controls over information technology (IT).

The Board and Town officials could improve the Town's procurement policy and purchasing procedures.

Village officials did not establish adequate time and attendance (T&A) controls.

The Board did not ensure that officials and employees procured goods and services in accordance with the procurement policy.

Town officials did not adequately safeguard information technology (IT) resources.

The Board could improve its budgeting and management of fund balance and reserves.