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Town of Danby – Claims Processing and Procurement (2022M-127)
… are not competitively procured, they may not be procured in a cost-effective manner. Also, when claims are not … for payment. The Board approved 19 claims twice, resulting in duplicate payments totaling $33,282. 44 of 97 credit card … to the former Town Supervisor (Supervisor), resulting in overpayments totaling at least $12,043. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/12/16/town-danby-claims-processing-and-procurement-2022m-127Watervliet City School District – Payroll and Claims Processing (2013M-4)
… receive cash payments for a portion of those days that are unused at retirement. However, it appears the leave time … all employees receive the leave accruals to which they are entitled in accordance with their employment agreements. Ensure that all separation payments are calculated accurately and paid in accordance with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/06/28/watervliet-city-school-district-payroll-and-claims-processing-2013m-4Skaneateles Central School District – Records and Reports (2015M-154)
… District’s financial records and reports for the period July 1, 2013 through December 31, 2014. Background The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/11/16/skaneateles-central-school-district-records-and-reports-2015m-154Laurens Central School District – Budgeting and Reserves (2013M-135)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the District’s budgeting practices and reserves for the period July 1, 2011, to March 7, 2013. Background The Laurens School District is located in Otsego County. The District is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/09/20/laurens-central-school-district-budgeting-and-reserves-2013m-135Area #4 – Contracts and Service Level Agreements for IT Services – Information Technology Governance
… what format it will be returned and/or whether, when and how it will be destroyed). How shared PII will be protected … clarity and measurement methods. An SLA is different from a traditional written contract in that it should … if that percent is not achieved. In our experience, many of the SLAs that local governments and schools enter …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/area-4-contracts-and-service-level-agreements-it-servicesVillage of Mayfield – Water and Sewer Operations (2017M-28)
… determine whether the Village accurately bills, collects and deposits water and sewer revenues, reconciles water produced to water billed and enacts long-term plans for future improvements to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2017/04/28/village-mayfield-water-and-sewer-operations-2017m-28Village of Homer – Purchasing and Credit Cards (2017M-112)
… of our audit was to assess controls over purchasing and credit cards for the period March 1, 2015 through April … approximately $3.9 million. Key Findings Board members and certain department heads told us that they were unaware … of the requirement that purchases be approved by the Mayor and a Trustee, or by two Trustees, prior to the purchases …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2017/09/08/village-homer-purchasing-and-credit-cards-2017m-112Fairport Central School District - Payroll and Employee Benefits (2023-118)
… not have been paid $2,000 because they retired prior to the end of the school year, a requirement for this … Key Recommendations Consult with legal counsel to ensure retirement payments are disbursed in accordance … and have initiated or indicated they planned to initiate corrective action. … Determine whether Fairport …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/12/15/fairport-central-school-district-payroll-and-employee-benefits-2023-118Oversight and Enforcement of the Rechargeable Battery Law (Follow-Up)
… whether DEC adequately monitored and enforced compliance with the Law to promote the proper disposal of lithium-ion … effectively monitoring manufacturer or retailer compliance with the Law. C2R had 911 retailers enrolled in its program, … 1,248 potentially covered retailers that were not enrolled with C2R; we tested 72 of those and found 69% did not have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/03/21/oversight-and-enforcement-rechargeable-battery-law-followProject Tracking Systems and Economic Assistance Program Evaluations (Follow-Up)
… in our initial audit report, Project Tracking Systems and Economic Assistance Program Evaluations (Report 2019-S-48 … development programs. Its mission is to promote a vigorous and growing State economy; encourage business investment and job creation; and support diverse, prosperous local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/02/14/project-tracking-systems-and-economic-assistance-program-evaluations-followUse, Collection, and Reporting of Infection Control Data (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the five recommendations included in our initial audit report, Use, Collection, and Reporting … devastating consequences for older populations residing in congregate settings, such as nursing homes. Within weeks … component of any health care delivery and a key concept in achieving the Department’s mission to protect and promote …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/12/20/use-collection-and-reporting-infection-control-data-followVillage of Dolgeville – Treasurer’s Records and Reports (2024M-28)
… – pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether the Village of Dolgeville (Village) Treasurer maintained adequate records and reports to allow the Board of Trustees (Board) to properly manage Village finances. Key … funds to separately account for the financial activity of projects undertaken. Periodically reconcile water and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/07/03/village-dolgeville-treasurers-records-and-reports-2024m-28Town of Edmeston – Supervisor's Records and Reports (2017M-13)
… The purpose of our audit was to assess the completeness and accuracy of the Town’s records and reports for the period January 1, 2015 through October … The Town of Edmeston is located in Otsego County and has a population of approximately 1,800. The Town is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/21/town-edmeston-supervisors-records-and-reports-2017m-13Town of Kent – Procurement and Information Technology (2017M-85)
… of our audit was to evaluate controls over procurement and information technology (IT) for the period January 1, … Background The Town of Kent is located in Putnam County and has a population of approximately 14,000. The Town is … elected five-member Town Board. The Town budgets for 2016 and 2017 were each $18.2 million. Key Findings The Town did …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/21/town-kent-procurement-and-information-technology-2017m-85Controls Over Tablet and Kiosk Usage by Incarcerated Individuals
… Objectives To determine whether the Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (Department) … is responsible for the confinement and rehabilitation of approximately 31,000 individuals in its custody at 44 … populations are allowed limited access to two types of tablets: a law library tablet that contains access to law …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/05/11/controls-over-tablet-and-kiosk-usage-incarcerated-individualsVillage of Odessa – Clerk-Treasurers' Records and Reports (2020M-11)
… Determine whether the Clerk-Treasurers accurately and completely accounted for, recorded and reported financial transactions in a timely manner. Key … did not properly record her leave usage . She earned and used leave that she was not entitled to and paid herself …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2023/06/16/village-odessa-clerk-treasurers-records-and-reports-2020m-11Town of German – Supervisor’s Records and Reports (2023M-54)
… of fire protection fund revenues in the general fund for the 2020 through 2022 fiscal years. Did not provide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/07/14/town-german-supervisors-records-and-reports-2023m-54XIV.14.A Statewide Accounting Policy - Capital Assets and Depreciation – XIV. Special Procedures
… reporting system in compliance with Chapter 405, Laws of 1981 that monitors and reports upon the State’s capital … Accounting System (the system), maintained by the Office of General Services (OGS), was significantly improved and … policies that are applied to the extent practical in our ACFR presentation for the recording of capital assets. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv14a-statewide-accounting-policy-capital-assets-and-depreciationXVI.4.D Receivables Other Than Income Taxes and Federal Grants – XVI. Financial Reporting
… is doubtful. The repayment agreements are primarily drawn up to establish creditor rights, however, the existence of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xvi/xvi4d-receivables-other-income-taxes-and-federal-grantsVillage of Westfield – Water and Sewer Operations (2014M-209)
… was to examine the operation of the water and sewer funds for the period June 1, 2012 through June 17, 2014. Background … four Trustees and a Mayor. Budgeted appropriations for the 2013–14 fiscal year totaled approximately $8.5 … all unpaid accounts. The Village did not charge penalties for late payment of water and sewer rents and did not adopt …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/10/24/village-westfield-water-and-sewer-operations-2014m-209