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Town of Cameron – Justice Court and Town Supervisor’s Records and Reports (2015M-17)
… Findings The Justice did not provide evidence of completed bank reconciliations or monthly accountability analyses. The … books and records. Key Recommendations Prepare monthly bank reconciliations and accountabilities. Prepare and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2017/11/20/town-cameron-justice-court-and-town-supervisors-records-and-reports-2015mSelected Aspects of the Dam Safety Program (Follow-Up)
… of the nine recommendations included in our initial audit report, Selected Aspects of the Dam Safety Program (Report 2006-S-61). Background The initial audit report, … the deficiencies identified and its internal policy for inspection frequency was not consistent with its actual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/06/04/selected-aspects-dam-safety-program-followTown of Kent – Procurement and Information Technology (2017M-85)
… approximately $268,000 and did not have a current contract with the IT consultant. Multiple game programs had been downloaded onto Town computers. In …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/21/town-kent-procurement-and-information-technology-2017m-85Pollution Testing on Exhaust Emissions from Heavy-Duty Diesel Vehicles (Follow-Up)
… with DMV and DOT to ensure such data was maintained for all aspects of the program. We also questioned whether …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/04/26/pollution-testing-exhaust-emissions-heavy-duty-diesel-vehicles-followTown of Geneseo – Information Technology and Multiyear Planning (2017M-84)
… technology (IT) controls and multiyear planning for the period January 1, 2016 through March 24, 2017. Background The Town of Geneseo is located in Livingston County and has a population of approximately … capital plan. The Town accumulated excessive fund balance in multiple funds. Key Recommendations Adopt comprehensive IT …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/21/town-geneseo-information-technology-and-multiyear-planning-2017m-84Town of New Albion – Town Supervisor's Financial Duties (2023M-46)
… report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Town of New Albion (Town) Town Supervisor (Supervisor) adequately … to perform his duties and was unfamiliar with the duties of his office . The Town Clerk (Clerk) and the bookkeeper … financial duties without oversight. The segregation of duties between Town officials is an important internal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/06/16/town-new-albion-town-supervisors-financial-duties-2023m-46Wheatland-Chili Central School District – Network Access Controls (2023M-7)
… IT security awareness training. Review and assess the need for 292 inactive network user accounts. In addition, the … have a written agreement with BOCES to itemize and define all IT services and responsibilities, including network … timely and periodically review network user accounts for necessity. Work with BOCES to develop a written agreement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/06/23/wheatland-chili-central-school-district-network-access-controls-2023m-7Persistence Preparatory Academy Charter School – Credit Cards (2023M-71)
… totaling $117,567 and determined that almost 98 percent of them lacked documentation to demonstrate the charge’s necessity or the School-related purpose of the charge . For example, charges totaling $22,276 … card charges in a timely manner . The average amount of time between payment and review was 68 days. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2023/09/01/persistence-preparatory-academy-charter-school-credit-cards-2023m-71Town of Hempstead Sanitary District Number 14 – Board Oversight (2017M-40)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the Board’s oversight of the District’s financial operations for the period January …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2017/06/02/town-hempstead-sanitary-district-number-14-board-oversight-2017m-40Town of Salina – Information Technology (2013M-256)
… March 31, 2013. Background The Town of Salina is located in Onondaga County and has a population of 33,710. The Town is governed by an elected … to protect data resources. Town officials do not maintain a complete and accurate computer inventory and have not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/11/22/town-salina-information-technology-2013m-256DiNapoli Statement on Legislation Restoring Contract Review Authority
… Thomas P. DiNapoli issued the following statement today following the passage of A.7925-A in the Assembly which … Thomas P DiNapoli issued the following statement today following the passage of A7925A in the Assembly which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/dinapoli-statement-legislation-restoring-contract-review-authorityXVI.3 Overview – XVI. Financial Reporting
… This section includes a discussion of the New York State Financial Reporting Entity for the … tied in with the SFS. It does not apply to the independent public benefit corporations and authorities, which maintain … pursuant to State laws and regulations promulgated by the Comptroller. This section also establishes the reporting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xvi/xvi3-overviewSullivan County Funding Corporation – Millennium Revolving Loan Program (2021M-196)
… did not meet job creation and retention goals by a total of 24 jobs and seven businesses self-reported they met or exceeded job creation and retention goals by a total of 40 jobs. Key Recommendations Monitor businesses’ … to address default enforcement mechanisms and oversight of job creation and retention goals. Corporation officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/local-development-corporation/2022/03/25/sullivan-county-funding-corporation-millennium-revolvingTonawanda Housing Authority – Housing Occupancy and Information Technology (2016M-381)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the Authority’s housing occupancy … The Tonawanda Housing Authority is located in the City of Tonawanda in Erie County and provides low-rent housing for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2017/05/25/tonawanda-housing-authority-housing-occupancy-and-information-technologyVillage of Port Byron – Financial Monitoring and Information Technology (2014M-116)
… 17, 2013. Background The Village of Port Byron is located in the Town of Mentz in Cayuga County. The Village, which is governed by an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/08/15/village-port-byron-financial-monitoring-and-information-technology-2014m-116DiNapoli: School District Tax Levy Cap at 2%
… in 2012, limits annual tax levy increases to the lesser of the rate of inflation or 2%. School districts may override the cap with 60% voter approval of their budget. DiNapoli’s office calculated the inflation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-school-district-tax-levy-cap-2-percentIX.7.C Fringe Benefits and Indirect Costs – IX. Federal Grants
… cost standard rates into the State Financial System. In some cases, the federal government may request the … a waiver, agencies should enter a new waiver request in SFS which, once approved at the agency level, will be … process generates journal entries to the General Ledger in the Statewide Financial System (SFS) on a more real-time …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix7c-fringe-benefits-and-indirect-costsVillage of Endicott – Budget Review (B4-13-8)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant … 2013-14 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The Village of Endicott, located in Broome County, issued debt totaling …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/04/10/village-endicott-budget-review-b4-13-8Seymour Public Library District – Over-the-Counter Cash Receipts (2015M-102)
… waiving fines and fees. The Director does not generate a daily cash report from the System to assist in reconciling daily fine and fee collections or to review the waived transactions. The librarians, opening staff, closing staff …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2015/07/24/seymour-public-library-district-over-counter-cash-receipts-2015m-102Cohoes Housing Authority – Internal Controls Over Payroll (2013M-373)
… Office Administrator performed all payroll functions with little or no supervision. There is inadequate oversight of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/03/07/cohoes-housing-authority-internal-controls-over-payroll-2013m-373