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Town of Lyons - Real Property Tax Exemptions Administration (2018M-216)
… with 108 agricultural, non-profit and not-for-profit, senior citizen, veteran and other exemptions. The Assessor: Granted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/02/01/town-lyons-real-property-tax-exemptions-administration-2018m-216Town of Moravia - Real Property Tax Exemptions Administration (2018M-215)
… real property tax exemptions. Key Findings We reviewed properties with 85 agricultural, nonprofit, senior citizen, … calculate granted exemptions. Report the transfer of four properties with agricultural exemptions to the County and did not require new owners of these properties to submit a new application as required. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/02/08/town-moravia-real-property-tax-exemptions-administration-2018m-215Hoosic Valley Central School District - Financial Management (2018M-238)
… by an average of $2.1 million or 11.3 percent annually, or a cumulative total of more than $6.3 million or 11.3 percent … 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 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/02/15/hoosic-valley-central-school-district-financial-management-2018m-238Town of Tyre - Long-Term Planning (2019M-61)
… plan that includes the accumulation and use of reserve funds, and analyze existing reserve fund levels against the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/05/29/town-tyre-long-term-planning-2019m-61Village of Scotia - Parking Tickets and Justice Court Operations (2019M-44)
… was $36,425, or $6,924 less than the $43,349 recorded in the system as of July 31, 2018. Key Recommendations Ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2019/06/07/village-scotia-parking-tickets-and-justice-court-operations-2019m-44Village of Andover – Water and Electric Cash Receipts (2019M-152)
… report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether water and electric cash receipts were recorded and deposited in a … accurate manner. Key Findings We reviewed 1,963 water and electric cash receipts totaling $184,500 and found that they … segregate the Deputy Clerk-Treasurer’s (Deputy) water and electric financial duties or provide oversight of her work. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2019/10/25/village-andover-water-and-electric-cash-receipts-2019m-152Watkins Glen Central School District - Financial Management (2019M-57)
… in operating surpluses, negating the use of appropriated fund balance. In the last three completed fiscal years, the … were excessive or not needed. Of $3.7 million in seven reserves, three reserves totaling $636,665 may be unnecessary … not develop comprehensive written multiyear financial or capital plans. Key Recommendations Discontinue the practice …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/07/12/watkins-glen-central-school-district-financial-management-2019m-57Town of Webb - Financial Oversight and Ambulance Services (2018M-161)
… a third-party ambulance company to retain and use all fees collected for ambulance services, which is not … disbursement process. Ensure that all ambulance service fees collected are remitted to the Town. Town officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/11/30/town-webb-financial-oversight-and-ambulance-services-2018m-161Village of Arkport – Water Fund Financial Operations (2020M-45)
… action. Appendix B includes our comment on an issue raised in the Village's response letter. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2020/07/17/village-arkport-water-fund-financial-operations-2020m-45Niagara Falls City School District - Out-of-District Tuition Billing (2020M-73)
… Falls City School District (District) students enrolled in out-of-district programs were accurately calculated and … Findings Tuition billings for District students enrolled in out-of-district programs were not always accurately … $71,000 and may have overpaid for three students in foster care and three students in McKinney-Vento status by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/08/21/niagara-falls-city-school-district-out-district-tuition-billing-2020m-73Village of Palmyra - Justice Court Operations (2019M-202)
… the Justice provided adequate oversight of the Justice Court Court …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2020/01/17/village-palmyra-justice-court-operations-2019m-202Town of Carmel - Procurement (2019M-179)
… according to the purchasing policy and General Municipal Law (GML). Key Findings The Board-adopted procurement policy … according to the purchasing policy and General Municipal Law GML …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/04/03/town-carmel-procurement-2019m-179Morristown Central School District – Information Technology (2021M-137)
… officials did not adequately manage network user accounts or develop an IT contingency plan that details how District … user accounts to determine whether they were appropriate or needed. In addition, sensitive IT control weaknesses were … agreed with our recommendations and have initiated or indicated they plan to initiate corrective action. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/12/03/morristown-central-school-district-information-technology-2021m-137Haverstraw-Stony Point Central School District – Information Technology (2021M-108)
… not: Establish written procedures for granting, changing or disabling network user accounts or user permissions. Disable 130 unneeded generic and … agreed with our recommendations and have initiated or indicated they planned to initiate corrective action. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/12/03/haverstraw-stony-point-central-school-district-information-technologyArkport Central School District – Network Access Controls (2021M-162)
… user accounts with unnecessary administrative permissions. In addition, sensitive IT control weaknesses were … that are unnecessary. Assess network user permissions on a regular basis and ensure that network user accounts provide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/01/28/arkport-central-school-district-network-access-controls-2021m-162Laurens Fire District – Financial Activities (2021M-43)
… whether the Laurens Fire District (District) Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) established adequate controls … The Board did not contract for an independent audit of its 2019 records, as required by law, or provide for an annual audit of the Treasurer’s records. As of June 30, 2020, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/07/02/laurens-fire-district-financial-activities-2021m-43Milford Central School District – Fund Balance Management (2022M-94)
… and District officials properly managed fund balance in accordance with statute. Key Findings The Board and … District officials did not properly manage fund balance in accordance with statute. As of June 30, 2021, surplus fund … comply with the statutory limit and use the excess funds in a manner beneficial to taxpayers. Develop and adopt a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/08/26/milford-central-school-district-fund-balance-management-2022m-94Town of Groton – Highway Department Asset Accountability (2022M-117)
… approval for all disposals or dispose of Department assets in accordance with the Town’s capital asset policy. Sixteen … Ensure the bookkeeper follows the requirements set forth in the Town’s capital asset policy and procedures for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/12/09/town-groton-highway-department-asset-accountability-2022m-117Tonawanda City School District - Procurement (2023M-108)
… Tonawanda City School District (District) officials used a competitive process to procure goods and services. Key … (Board) and District officials did not always use a competitive process to procure goods and services. As a … procedures. Did not obtain quotes or request proposals in accordance with District policies for 23 purchases …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/12/01/tonawanda-city-school-district-procurement-2023m-108Bayport-Blue Point Union Free School District – Nonstudent Network User Accounts (2022M-190)
… the District network and potential loss of important data. In addition to sensitive information technology (IT) control … 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/2023/04/14/bayport-blue-point-union-free-school-district-nonstudent-network-user