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Elevator Safety (2017-N-4) 90-Day Response
To determine whether elevator inspections and tests are done timely and properly by inspectors who have the proper credentials.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2018-17n4-response.pdfPort Chester-Rye Union Free School District – Financial Condition (2015M-147)
… District’s reserves were funded by transfers of surplus funds at year-end rather than through appropriations in … that could reasonably be paid for using existing reserve funds. Include planned transfers to reserves as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/09/25/port-chester-rye-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-2015m-147Thousand Islands Central School District – Purchasing (2016M-283)
… in the Towns of Brownville, Cape Vincent, Clayton, Lyme and Orleans in Jefferson County. The District, which operates … The District’s policy did not establish dollar limits and did not specify the number or type of quotes to be … of interest might not be prevented because Board members and staff are asked to disclose relationships pertaining to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/11/04/thousand-islands-central-school-district-purchasing-2016m-283Livonia Central School District – Software Management (2016M-293)
… The purpose of our audit was to assess the District’s software management for the period July 1, 2014 through April … such as monitoring computer use and reviewing installed software, or include specific penalties for noncompliance. … officials and IT staff did not maintain a comprehensive software inventory of District-owned software programs and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/12/02/livonia-central-school-district-software-management-2016m-293Lindenhurst Union Free School District – Credit Cards (2016M-179)
… purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s credit card purchases for appropriate use and compliance with the … $148.5 million. Key Findings The District’s credit card policy did not require employees to acknowledge …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/29/lindenhurst-union-free-school-district-credit-cards-2016m-179Whitney Point Central School District – Extra-Classroom Activities (2016M-282)
… properly accounted for extra-classroom cash receipts and disbursements for the period July 1, 2014 through January … in the Towns of Barker, Chenango, Lisle, Maine, Nanticoke and Triangle in Broome County; the Towns of Greene and Smithville in Chenango County; the Towns of Lapeer and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/12/09/whitney-point-central-school-district-extra-classroom-activities-2016mWatervliet City School District – Fiscal Stress (2014M-149)
… City School District is located in the City of Watervliet and the Town of Colonie in Albany County. The District, which … to be maintained, resulting in the need to issue revenue and tax anticipation notes to meet cash flow needs. The Board and District officials failed to properly monitor capital …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/11/07/watervliet-city-school-district-fiscal-stress-2014m-149Franklin-Essex-Hamilton Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Capital Project State Aid (2024M-39)
… State aid for the Adirondack Educational Center (AEC) and North Franklin Educational Center (NFEC) capital … in State aid they were entitled to for the project, and two districts received $916,278 in aid before being … project. Provide oversight over the official who prepared and submitted State aid claims. Key Recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2024/07/12/franklin-essex-hamilton-board-cooperative-educational-services-capital-projectTown of Scriba – Board Oversight (2017M-83)
… officials used competitive methods when procuring goods and services and complied with statutes related to conflicts of interest, … were levied in accordance with local law requirements, and whether Town officials adequately safeguarded critical …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/22/town-scriba-board-oversight-2017m-83Town of Portland – Water Operations (2017M-45)
… of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Town’s water operations for the period January 1, 2014 through … $2.3 million. Key Findings The Town’s unaccounted-for water over the past two years was approximately 38 million … customer meters have contributed to the unaccounted-for water. The Town is not billing all customers for water use. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/22/town-portland-water-operations-2017m-45Chatham Central School District – Financial Management (2023M-11)
… reserves at reasonable levels. Except as specified in Appendix A, District officials generally agreed with our … 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/2023/08/11/chatham-central-school-district-financial-management-2023m-11Town of Stony Point – Budget Review (B6-13-15)
… funds as of December 31, 2003. Local Finance Law requires all local governments that have been authorized to issue …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/10/15/town-stony-point-budget-review-b6-13-15South Seneca Central School District – Online Banking (2021M-164)
… the employees involved in online banking received Internet security awareness training. Key Recommendations Discontinue …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/06/03/south-seneca-central-school-district-online-banking-2021m-164Delaware-Chenango-Madison-Otsego Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Fixed Assets (2021M-207)
… $47,500 did not have required asset tags, were not on the inventory or information technology (IT) inventory asset lists and/or had incorrect or no location noted on the inventory list. A color copier and refrigerator with a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2022/04/08/delaware-chenango-madison-otsego-board-cooperative-educational-services-fixedCanajoharie Central School District – Fuel Purchasing (2021M-170)
… (District) officials adequately managed fuel purchases and audited fuel claims. Key Findings District officials did … adequately manage fuel purchases by seeking competition and did not audit fuel claims, as required. The District … paid high-credit risk fees totaling $1,321 for May and June 2021, the District’s incomplete records prevented us …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/01/07/canajoharie-central-school-district-fuel-purchasing-2021m-170Wayne Central School District – Property Disposal (2021M-161)
… officials do not have assurance that they received the best value for this property. We noted similar deficiencies … District property to ensure that the District receives the best possible value for its surplus property. District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/02/04/wayne-central-school-district-property-disposal-2021m-161Bethpage Public Library – Procurement (2019M-219)
… Therefore, taxpayers do not have assurance that the best prices were obtained. Officials did not obtain competitive … including contracts totaling $44,864 awarded to a company to which the Director had close personal ties. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2021/06/04/bethpage-public-library-procurement-2019m-219Fairport Public Library – Financial Management (2014M-354)
… 1, 2012 through July 25, 2014. Background The Fairport Public Library is a school district public library located in the Village of Fairport within the … Fairport Public Library Financial Management 2014M354 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2015/06/12/fairport-public-library-financial-management-2014m-354Town of Corning – Procurement (2020M-93)
… report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether the Town of Corning (Town) officials used a competitive process to … when purchasing goods or obtaining professional services. Of the purchases totaling $455,792 from 35 vendors and 10 … Officials also did not enter into a contract with any of the 10 providers. A one year mowing contract was awarded …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/12/04/town-corning-procurement-2020m-93Phelps-Clifton Springs Central School District – Fuel Purchasing (2021M-19)
… the District’s average gasoline and diesel fuel purchases for almost 11 months. We found: The District could have saved … Procure fuel in a competitive manner by bidding for fuel purchases or using OGS contracts. Explore entering … include taxes and unnecessary fees and seek reimbursement for improper charges paid. District officials agreed in part …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/04/16/phelps-clifton-springs-central-school-district-fuel-purchasing-2021m-19