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Eastern Suffolk Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Information Technology (2023M-93)
… officials managed user account access to the network and financial application. Key Findings Although BOCES … including: 165 student accounts, 199 nonstudent accounts, and 317 shared and service accounts. Key Recommendations Periodically review …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2023/10/13/eastern-suffolk-board-cooperative-educational-services-information-technology-2023mTown of Dickinson – Fiscal Oversight (2014M-337)
… approximately $615,000. Key Findings The Supervisor did not provide the Board with adequate monthly financial … reports. The Supervisor paid claims before receiving an abstract from the Town Clerk. The Board did not audit, or cause to be audited, the financial records …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/02/20/town-dickinson-fiscal-oversight-2014m-337Town of Caton – Supervisor’s Records and Reports (2014M-359)
… the bookkeeper. The Supervisor did not provide the Board with sufficient interim financial reports. The Supervisor did not file the annual financial report with OSC for 2012 and 2013 in a timely manner. Key Recommendations Provide the bookkeeper with necessary financial training and review her work to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/03/06/town-caton-supervisors-records-and-reports-2014m-359Mastic Beach Fire District – Cash Disbursements (2017M-38)
… 1, 2015 through September 30, 2016. Background The Mastic Beach Fire District is a district corporation of the State, … Mastic Beach Fire District Cash Disbursements 2017M38 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/03/24/mastic-beach-fire-district-cash-disbursements-2017m-38Town of Murray – Capital Projects (2014M-086)
… through February 25, 2014. Background The Town of Murray is located in Orleans County, had a population of approximately 4,988 as of the 2010 Census and is governed by an elected five-member Town Board. Budgeted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/07/11/town-murray-capital-projects-2014m-086Town of Mooers – Payroll (2014M-087)
… supervisor. The Supervisor’s secretary performed virtually all payroll functions without sufficient compensating …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/07/11/town-mooers-payroll-2014m-087Town of East Hampton - Budget Review (B19-7-10)
… 31, 2009. New York State Local Finance Law requires all local governments that have been authorized to issue …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/11/08/town-east-hampton-budget-review-b19-7-10Pittsfield Fire District – Board Oversight (2016M-305)
… Purpose of Audit The objective of our audit was to examine internal controls over the District’s financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2016/12/09/pittsfield-fire-district-board-oversight-2016m-305Village of Little Valley – Capital Project Management (2020M-129)
… monitored the waste water treatment plant (WWTP) project. Key Findings The Board properly planned the WWTP project but could have better managed certain aspects of the project. The Board developed a financial plan that addressed … monitored the waste water treatment plant WWTP project …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2021/01/15/village-little-valley-capital-project-management-2020m-129Andes Joint Fire District – Financial Activities (2020M-158)
… officials established adequate controls over cash receipts and disbursements. Key Findings The Board of Fire … did not establish adequate controls over cash receipts and disbursements. The Board did not: Segregate duties or provide additional oversight over receipts and disbursements to ensure the Treasurer recorded all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/03/12/andes-joint-fire-district-financial-activities-2020m-158Masonville Fire District – Financial Activities (2020M-165)
… [ read complete report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether the … Board did not: Review adequate supporting documentation for nine disbursements totaling $57,374. Approve 12 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/03/26/masonville-fire-district-financial-activities-2020m-165City of Peekskill – Information Technology (2020M-164)
… use, access and loss. Adequate IT policies and a disaster recovery plan were not developed or adopted. Internet usage … Adopt comprehensive IT policies and a disaster recovery plan. Provide periodic IT security awareness …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2021/04/01/city-peekskill-information-technology-2020m-164Hudson City School District – Information Technology (2020M-157)
… District officials did not: Adopt adequate IT policies or a disaster recovery plan. Ensure the acceptable use policy … Key Recommendations Adopt comprehensive IT policies and a disaster recovery plan, and provide periodic IT security … employees who use IT resources. Develop written procedures for managing system access. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/01/14/hudson-city-school-district-information-technology-2020m-157Town of Friendship – Justice Court Operations (2021M-15)
… an audit of the 2018 and 2019 records, as required. As a result, the Board’s ability to effectively monitor financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2021/05/21/town-friendship-justice-court-operations-2021m-15Town of Lyons - Real Property Tax Exemptions Administration (2018M-216)
… the Assessor properly administered select real property tax exemptions. Key Findings We reviewed properties with 108 … the Assessor properly administered select real property tax exemptions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/02/01/town-lyons-real-property-tax-exemptions-administration-2018m-216Hoosic Valley Central School District - Financial Management (2018M-238)
… actually be used to fund operations. Use surplus funds in a manner that benefits District taxpayers, such as funding … are necessary and reasonable and use excess amounts in accordance with applicable statutes and in a manner that benefits taxpayers. District officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/02/15/hoosic-valley-central-school-district-financial-management-2018m-238Cortland County - Claims Audit and Check Printing (2018M-247)
… since 2015. The Finance Office clerks have access rights in the financial software to enter disbursements and apply … of county auditor or the office of county comptroller, in accordance with law. Direct the County’s Information … prepared checks. Discontinue assigning users access rights in the financial software. County officials agreed with our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2019/03/01/cortland-county-claims-audit-and-check-printing-2018m-247Madrid-Waddington Central School District - Claims Audit Process (2019M-1)
… purposes and were properly audited and approved prior to payment. Key Findings We reviewed 100 claims totaling … two claims totaling $17,848 were improperly paid prior to audit. The claims auditor did not audit and approve any of … reimbursements and scholarship payments are presented to the claims auditor for audit and approval prior to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/03/08/madrid-waddington-central-school-district-claims-audit-process-2019m-1Town of North Salem - Agricultural Exemptions (2018M-194)
… exemptions for rented agricultural parcels with $40,028 in assessed value that did not meet the woodland eligibility … granted even though the 10-year exemption term had expired in 2013. Did not grant an exemption credit totaling $2,168 in assessed value on one property because the exemption …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/04/12/town-north-salem-agricultural-exemptions-2018m-194Southside Academy Charter School - Enrollment and Billing (2019M-70)
… for accuracy and verify that the correct resident district is being billed. Ensure that every enrolled student has proof of residence and that the necessary documentation is kept on file. Refund money due to the SCSD and bill the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2019/05/31/southside-academy-charter-school-enrollment-and-billing-2019m-70