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Village of Valley Stream – Cash Receipts and Selected Village Operations (2013M-382)
… Department, Highway Department, Clerk’s Office and Library. Neither the Village Board nor the Library Board audits or approves claims for payment. Checks are signed with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/04/04/village-valley-stream-cash-receipts-and-selected-village-operations-2013mUpper Mohawk Valley Memorial Auditorium Authority – Procurement (2015M-304)
… The Upper Mohawk Valley Memorial Auditorium Authority is located in the City of Utica in Oneida County and was established by Section 1942 of New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2016/03/04/upper-mohawk-valley-memorial-auditorium-authority-procurement-2015m-304XI.12.D Closing Contracts – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
Only the Office of the State Comptroller can close a contract in the Statewide Financial System regardless of whether the contract was subject to OSC prior approval
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi12d-closing-contractsWarren County Local Development Corporation – Revolving Loan Program (2021M-102)
… oversight of the revolving loan program. For the 15 active loans, we found: Fourteen loan files did not have required … Four active loan agreements were altered, and three loans were made without Board approval. Loan agreements did …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/local-development-corporation/2021/12/22/warren-county-local-development-corporation-revolving-loanTown of Delhi – Pool Project Donations and Disbursements (2020M-105)
Determine whether the Town of Delhi Town Board Board properly managed pool project donations and disbursements
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/01/15/town-delhi-pool-project-donations-and-disbursements-2020m-105Who Is Responsible? – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… Although there are exceptions, the governing board is generally responsible for the audit of claims. The audit of claims is one of the few control procedures that is often executed … by the governing board. Having the board audit claims is a potentially strong internal control because it segregates …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/who-responsibleEast Bloomfield Central School District - Network and Financial Software Access Controls (2022M-68)
… School District (District) officials ensured network and financial software access controls were adequate to protect District information technology (IT) systems and data. Key Findings District officials did not ensure that network and financial software access controls were adequate to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/09/02/east-bloomfield-central-school-district-network-and-financial-softwareTuxedo Union Free School District – Payroll and Leave Accruals (2022M-15)
… (District) officials ensured employees’ payroll payments and leave accruals were accurate, properly approved and supported. Key Findings District officials did not ensure … District officials ensured employees payroll payments and leave accruals were accurate properly approved and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/08/26/tuxedo-union-free-school-district-payroll-and-leave-accruals-2022m-15Waterville Central School District – Network User Accounts and Information Technology Contingency Planning (2022M-111)
… plan that details how District officials would respond to IT disruptions. As a result, officials had active but … that could be used as entry points for individuals to gain unauthorized access to the District’s IT systems, and the lack of a comprehensive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/11/10/waterville-central-school-district-network-user-accounts-and-informationChappaqua Central School District - Fixed Assets (2022M-186)
… School District (District) officials properly monitored and accounted for fixed assets. Key Findings District officials did not properly monitor and account for the fixed assets that we tested. Officials maintained incomplete and inaccurate records and did not perform a physical …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/04/14/chappaqua-central-school-district-fixed-assets-2022m-186Wassaic Fire District – Purchasing and Claims Processing (2017M-8)
… $808,000. Key Findings District officials did not seek competition for the services of 11 professionals totaling … and approved prior to payment. Key Recommendations Seek competition when procuring professional services or document the rationale in instances when competition is not sought. Ensure written agreements are made …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/04/28/wassaic-fire-district-purchasing-and-claims-processing-2017m-82019 Annual Audit
… monies as appropriate. Provide electronic access to data fields (e.g., Social Security Number, Date of Birth, Claimant …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/05/19/2019-annual-auditBeacon City School District - School District Website (S9-19-27)
… to make informed decisions. Officials did not post: The final annual budget. Budget-to-actual results, all original … Must post required information to the District website: Final annual budget. Should enhance transparency by: Posting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/03/23/beacon-city-school-district-school-district-website-s9-19-27Island Trees Union Free School District - School District Website (S9-19-34)
… to make informed decisions. Officials did not post the: Final annual budget. Budget-to-actual results, a … Must post required information to the District website: Final annual budget, a comprehensive appended property tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/03/23/island-trees-union-free-school-district-school-district-website-s9-19-34Trumansburg Central School District – Procurement (2022M-13)
… (District) officials procured goods and services in the best interest of the taxpayers. Key Findings District officials did not … always ensure that goods and services were procured in the best interest of the taxpayers. The Board of Education … District officials procured goods and services in the best interest of the taxpayers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/06/03/trumansburg-central-school-district-procurement-2022m-13Town of Somers – Justice Court (2013M-198)
… The Town of Somers is located in Westchester County and has a population of approximately 20,400. The Town is … by the Town Board which comprises the Town Supervisor and four elected Board members. The Town Court operates with two Justices and two court clerks. The Court collected approximately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/09/13/town-somers-justice-court-2013m-198Goshen Central School District – Mental Health Training Component of the New York SAVE Act (S9-21-29)
… component of the New York Safe Schools Against Violence in Education Act (SAVE Act) training requirement to staff. … mental health that educators should know was not included in the District’s training offered to the high school … mental health that educators should know were not included in the District’s training offered to the teaching staff at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/06/08/goshen-central-school-district-mental-health-training-component-new-yorkLocal Road Conditions in New York State
… A report issued by the Office of the New York State Comptroller … by local governments, as well as State and federal road aid, and the need for a comprehensive assessment of road conditions, maintenance needs and associated costs. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/local-road-conditions-new-york-stateVillage of Brushton – Fiscal Oversight (2014M-235)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Village’s internal controls … June 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014. Background The Village of Brushton is located in the Town of Moira in Franklin … Village of Brushton Fiscal Oversight 2014M235 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/11/21/village-brushton-fiscal-oversight-2014m-235Town of Canton - Compensation and Benefits (2018M-159)
… payments and the Town paid $58,858 to the Supervisor’s wife for services she provided during this period. The Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/01/10/town-canton-compensation-and-benefits-2018m-159