New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the following local government audits have been issued.

Village of Arkport – Water Fund Financial Operations (Steuben County)

Auditors found complete and accurate accounting records were not maintained, the modified accrual basis of accounting was not used and interfund activity was not properly reported. As a result, the board could not adequately monitor the water fund’s financial operations. The board did not properly segregate water billing and collection duties or establish compensating controls. In addition, late penalties were not properly assessed on unpaid water bills.

Cortlandville Fire District – Credit Cards (Cortland County)

The board did not ensure that certain credit card charges were supported, for appropriate purposes or paid timely. In addition, the board approved credit card charges totaling $18,124 without adequate supporting documentation. The district also incurred penalty charges totaling approximately $390 for late payments and $190 for interest.

Hudson Housing Authority – Information Technology (IT) (Columbia County)

Authority officials did not ensure that IT systems were adequately secured and protected against unauthorized use, access and loss. The board did not adopt an acceptable use policy, and officials did not provide IT security awareness training. In addition, the authority did not have adequate online banking agreements.

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