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Truxton Fire District – Board Oversight (2022M-123)
… internal controls and reporting requirements were in place. Key Recommendations Complete mandatory fiscal oversight training, file the required AUD in a timely manner, routinely review the Treasurer’s work and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2022/11/04/truxton-fire-district-board-oversight-2022m-123Town of Groton – Long-Term Planning (2022M-113)
… officials established long-term capital and financial plans to address the Town’s Highway Department equipment needs. Key Findings Town officials did not establish long-term capital and financial plans to address the Town’s Highway Department equipment … Town officials established longterm capital and financial plans to address the Towns Highway Department equipment needs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/12/02/town-groton-long-term-planning-2022m-113Town of Pulteney – Information Technology (2021M-28)
… Enter into an SLA with the IT service providers for all services to be provided. Town officials agreed with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/06/25/town-pulteney-information-technology-2021m-28Summitville Fire Company – Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2016M-423)
… statements and canceled check images to the Board-approved vouchers to verify that all disbursements were approved and … statements and canceled check images to the Board-approved vouchers. Establish controls over cash receipts, such as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/02/10/summitville-fire-company-cash-receipts-and-disbursements-2016m-423Stockport Volunteer Fire Company No. 1 – Selected Financial Activities (2015M-189)
Stockport Volunteer Fire Company No 1 Selected Financial Activities 2015M189
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/06/30/stockport-volunteer-fire-company-no-1-selected-financial-activities-2015mCentral Square Central School District - School District Website (S9-19-29)
… budget-to-actual results, appended property tax report card or transparent multiyear financial plan. Key … and CAP and a comprehensive appended property tax report card. Should enhance transparency by: Posting all audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/03/23/central-square-central-school-district-school-district-website-s9-19-29Wyoming Central School District – Professional Services (2020M-152)
… District (District) officials used a competitive method to procure professional services and entered into written … District officials did not always use a competitive method to procure professional services or enter into written … Enter into written agreements establishing the services to be provided and the basis for compensation. District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/03/12/wyoming-central-school-district-professional-services-2020m-152Saranac Central School District - School District Website (S9-19-30)
… District (District) used its resources to maintain a website that provided the public with transparent and … information. Key Findings District officials maintained a website but certain financial information was not posted, … a multiyear financial plan and detailed CAPs are on the website. District officials generally disagreed with our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/03/23/saranac-central-school-district-school-district-website-s9-19-30Pearl River Union Free School District – Fixed Assets (2022M-126)
… cost of $55,832 were not recorded on the inventory list. District officials were unable to locate 26 fixed … approval. Key Recommendations Ensure that: The inventory list is accurate and up-to-date. All fixed assets on the inventory list are immediately tagged and are in known locations. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/11/18/pearl-river-union-free-school-district-fixed-assets-2022m-126Village of Brookville – Board Oversight (2015M-45)
… The Village of Brookville is located in the Town of Oyster Bay, Nassau County, and has a population of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2015/06/12/village-brookville-board-oversight-2015m-45Town of Stephentown – Records and Reports (2012M-209)
… audit was to assess the completeness and accuracy of the Town’s records and reports for the period January 1, 2008, to December 31, 2011. Background The Town of Stephentown is located in Rensselaer County, and has a population of approximately 2,900. The Town Board consists of four council members and the Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/04/12/town-stephentown-records-and-reports-2012m-209Overview – Information Technology Contingency Planning
… computerized operations. Larger organizations may need a suite of plans that go by many different names — business …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-contingency-planning/overviewTown of Long Lake – Capital Projects and Reserve Funds (2012M-235)
… approval from OSC for establishing capital project reserve funds and exceeded the Board-authorized amount when funding … the completed capital project and transfer the remaining funds back to the appropriate operating fund. Ensure that reserve funds are approved by OSC when the reserves are established. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/02/08/town-long-lake-capital-projects-and-reserve-funds-2012m-235Village of Whitney Point – Cash Disbursements (2013M-69)
… the Village’s internal controls over cash disbursements for the period June 1, 2011, through January 29, 2013. … of four Trustees and a Mayor. The Village’s annual budget for the 2012-13 fiscal year was $1.22 million. Key Findings … a thorough and deliberate audit of the claims presented for payment and therefore, did not ensure that disbursements …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/04/26/village-whitney-point-cash-disbursements-2013m-69Acceptable Time and Attendance Systems – Legacy Reporting
… keep track of employee accruals. The system should include a signature and attestation by the employee that full hours were worked, except for time charged to accruals for vacation and other leave time. … and Punch cards. Employees Who Do Not Participate in a Time-Keeping System Some employees, such as salaried …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/legacy-reporting/acceptable-time-and-attendance-systemsVillage of Arkport - Information Technology (2019M-203)
… and the Village’s computing environment, and stipulate who is responsible for monitoring all IT policies. Enter into a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2020/01/17/village-arkport-information-technology-2019m-203Alfred-Almond Central School District - Financial Management (2019M-131)
Determine whether the Board and District officials properly managed fund balance
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/09/06/alfred-almond-central-school-district-financial-management-2019m-131Tioga County Industrial Development Agency - Project Approval and Monitoring (2019M-190)
… Determine whether the Board of Directors and Executive Administrator Administrator properly approved and monitored …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2019/12/20/tioga-county-industrial-development-agency-project-approvalTown of Shawangunk - Sewer District Charges (2018M-122)
Determine whether the Town properly charged the New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision DOCCS for sewer services
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/11/22/town-shawangunk-sewer-district-charges-2018m-122Town of Camden – Internal Controls Over Salaries/Benefits and Ambulance Services (2014M-82)
… paid to the Supervisor for services as cemetery official in the notice of public hearing each year. The Board … and employees. Determine if the position of cemetery official is compatible with that of the Supervisor. Establish …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/05/30/town-camden-internal-controls-over-salariesbenefits-and-ambulance-services-2014m-82