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Wheatland-Chili Central School District – Network Access Controls (2023M-7)
… could be inappropriately altered, accessed or used. In addition to the sensitive network access control … to help ensure adequate network access controls were in place, including a comprehensive written information … assess the need for 292 inactive network user accounts. In addition, the District did not have a written agreement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/06/23/wheatland-chili-central-school-district-network-access-controls-2023m-7Town of Alexandria - Water and Sewer District Financial Condition (2019M-116)
… to fund water and sewer operations, which resulted in five districts incurring unplanned operating deficits … relied on interfund advances to finance operations in the five districts during the past three years. The Board … year. Develop a plan to address the negative fund balances in the water and sewer districts and repay the interfund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/12/13/town-alexandria-water-and-sewer-district-financial-condition-2019m-116East Ramapo Central School District - Textbooks Loaned to Nonpublic School Students (2019M-171)
… Key Findings The District did not have adequate systems in place to verify that textbooks purchased for and loaned to … to receive textbooks. The District did not have systems in place to account for textbooks purchased for and loaned to … action. Appendix B includes our comments on issues raised in the District's response letter. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/08/03/east-ramapo-central-school-district-textbooks-loaned-nonpublic-schoolRoslyn Union Free School District – Information Technology Equipment Inventory Records (2024M-91)
… While District officials generally tracked IT equipment in an appropriate manner, they did not always appropriately … one inkjet printer with an unknown cost were not recorded in the IT inventory list. Key Recommendations Periodically … action. Appendix B includes our comments on issues raised in the District’s response letter. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/02/21/roslyn-union-free-school-district-information-technology-equipmentWantagh Union Free School District – Financial Application User Access Controls (2024M-46)
… improper transactions or the misappropriation of funds in the financial application because they did not: Develop … of audit trail reports. Limit user account permissions in the financial application to access needed to perform … job duties Perform an independent review of transactions in the audit trail reports for the system administrator …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/10/25/wantagh-union-free-school-district-financial-application-user-accessSeneca County – Consumer Protection: Accuracy of Weights and Measures (S9-24-2)
… were not inspected as required. There was no system in place to maintain a complete and accurate master list of … to show the results of the Director’s investigation. In addition, the Director did not seek reimbursement of … audit period. Key Recommendations Perform required testing in accordance with New York State Department of Agriculture …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2024/09/03/seneca-county-consumer-protection-accuracy-weights-and-measures-s9-24-2Red Creek Protective Fire Company, Inc. – Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-271)
… Fire Company is a volunteer organization located in the Village of Red Creek, Wayne County. The Company … does not maintain a record of daily cash balances in the checking and savings accounts and cannot perform … written financial reports to the Village, as stated in the bylaws. The Treasurer does not maintain a cash …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/01/09/red-creek-protective-fire-company-inc-controls-over-financialCrittenden Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2015M-190)
… protection services for the residents of the Town of Alden in Erie County, governed by an elected five-member Board of … Key Findings There was no evidence that nearly $64,000 in payments were authorized by the Department’s membership. … did not retain custody of all Department funds as required in its bylaws. The audit committee did not properly perform …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/12/18/crittenden-volunteer-fire-department-inc-internal-controlsVillage of Riverside – Clerk-Treasurers' Records and Reports (2024M-107)
… of Taxation and Finance (NYSDTF), which could result in the Village paying fines and penalties. Recommendations … complete and accurate accounting records and reports in a timely manner. Village officials generally agreed with … action. Appendix B includes our comment on an issue raised in the response. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/11/27/village-riverside-clerk-treasurers-records-and-reports-2024m-107Town of Chesterfield – Town Clerk (2024M-110)
… and remit collections to the Supervisor and other agencies in the appropriate amounts. Prepare monthly bank … which compare the amount of cash on hand and on deposit in the bank to detailed lists of amounts due to the … remit all collections to the Supervisor and other agencies in the appropriate amounts. Prepare monthly bank …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/01/24/town-chesterfield-town-clerk-2024m-110Fairview Fire District – Payroll and Leave Accruals (2024M-96)
… inaccurate and unsupported. Paid five employees $55,407 in overtime payments that could have been avoided or reduced. … which they are entitled. Review payroll errors identified in this report and, if appropriate, consult with the attorney … B includes our comment on an issue that was raised in the District’s response letter. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/01/24/fairview-fire-district-payroll-and-leave-accruals-2024m-96Greece Central School District – Procurement of Professional Services (2024M-129)
… assure taxpayers that professional services were procured in the most economical way and without favoritism. Of the 51 … similar services at a more favorable rate, could result in existing professional service providers providing more … and helps assure taxpayers that procurements are made in their best interest. Recommendations The report includes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/01/31/greece-central-school-district-procurement-professional-services-2024mBarnard Fire Department – Financial Controls (2015M-134)
… 2014. Background The Barnard Fire Department is located in the Town of Greece, Monroe County. The Department, which … The Board did not enforce the financial provisions in its bylaws and did not adopt policies and procedures to … Committee to perform the key financial duties as stated in the bylaws. Present the statutorily required Directors’ …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/09/25/barnard-fire-department-financial-controls-2015m-134Allegany Engine Company, Inc. – Internal Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-176)
… Background The Allegany Engine Company, Inc. is located in the Town of Allegany, Cattaraugus County. The Company, … did not offer a legitimate Company purpose for $7,123 in cash withdrawals. The President did not appoint a finance … by the Treasurer and determine the status of the $7,123 in questionable cash withdrawals. Appoint a finance committee …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2015/01/16/allegany-engine-company-inc-internal-controls-over-financial-activities-2014m-176Delevan Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-345)
… Fire Company provides services for the Village of Delevan in Cattaraugus County. The Company is operated in accordance with its by-laws which stipulate that a Board … to the Board. These reports should be recorded in the Company minutes. Receive and maintain custody of all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/02/26/delevan-volunteer-fire-company-inc-internal-controls-over-financialTown of Alexandria – Misappropriation of Cash Receipts (2015M-159)
… 31, 2013. Background The Town of Alexandria is located in Jefferson County. The Town, which has approximately 4,100 … and did not deposit all moneys received intact and in a timely manner. The Board did not provide adequate … that the Clerk deposits all cash receipts intact and in a timely manner. Adopt written policies and procedures …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/03/25/town-alexandria-misappropriation-cash-receipts-2015m-159South Byron Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-155)
… The South Byron Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. is located in the Town of Byron, in Genesee County. The Company is governed by a five-member … all 264 payments totaling $122,007 made by the Company in 2012, including $7,250 for credit card purchases. We found …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/08/30/south-byron-volunteer-fire-company-inc-internal-controls-over-financialConnetquot Public Library – Cash Disbursements (2017M-125)
… 2016. Background The Connetquot Public Library is located in the Town of Islip in Suffolk County. The Library is governed by an elected … amount. Ensure that POs are prepared and approved in advance of any purchase and limit the use of confirming …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2017/09/29/connetquot-public-library-cash-disbursements-2017m-125Town of Oswego – Financial Condition and Information Technology (2017M-290)
… June 30, 2017. Background The Town of Oswego is located in Oswego County and has a population of approximately 7,900. … budgets. As a result, from 2014 through 2016, fund balance in the general fund declined from about $478,000 to $51,000 (89 percent) and declined in the Sleepy Hollow sewer district fund from $31,503 to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/03/09/town-oswego-financial-condition-and-information-technology-2017m-290City of Watervliet – Financial Condition (2017M-230)
… 30, 2017. Background The City of Watervliet is located in Albany County and has a population of approximately … operating deficits and declining fund and cash balances in all three operating funds from fiscal years 2014 through … City’s financial operations and prevent a further decline in the City’s financial condition. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2018/02/09/city-watervliet-financial-condition-2017m-230