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Charter School of Educational Excellence – Middle School Capital Project and Board Oversight of the Management Company (2015M-7)
… if the Board provided sufficient oversight of the Middle School construction project and of the management company which assists with the School’s academic and financial operations for the period … 19, 2014. Background The Charter School of Educational Excellence is a public school, located in the City of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2015/05/08/charter-school-educational-excellence-middle-school-capital-project-andTown of Walton – Incompatible Duties (2016M-309)
… maintain the financial records or appoint a bookkeeper who does not have incompatible duties, such as those of the Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/12/23/town-walton-incompatible-duties-2016m-309Town of Plymouth – Board Oversight (2016M-190)
… of selected Town activities, including personal, private and sensitive information (PPSI); disbursements; and the Board’s annual audit, for the period January 1, 2015 … The Town of Plymouth is located in Chenango County and serves approximately 1,800 residents. The Town is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/08/26/town-plymouth-board-oversight-2016m-190Town of Mentz – Board Oversight (2016M-403)
… to evaluate the Board's oversight of financial operations for the period January 1, 2013 through September 6, 2016. … Background The Town of Mentz is located in the central part of Cayuga County and has a population of approximately 2,300. The Town is governed by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/22/town-mentz-board-oversight-2016m-403City of Mount Vernon – Payroll (2014M-347)
… of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if City officials provided sufficient oversight of employee time … January 1, 2013 through April 21, 2014. Background The City of Mount Vernon is located in Westchester County and has a population of approximately 68,000. The City, which is governed by a five-member City Council, has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2015/02/13/city-mount-vernon-payroll-2014m-347Town of Baldwin – Claims Auditing (2023M-113)
… sufficient documentation such as detailed receipts, weigh tickets or itemized invoices. The Town may have saved …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/12/08/town-baldwin-claims-auditing-2023m-113Village of Greene – Investment Program (2023M-112)
… officials considered other legally permissible investment options, the Village may have earned approximately $96,900, … rate quotes. Consider other legally permissible investment options. Develop investment procedures to convey management’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2023/12/01/village-greene-investment-program-2023m-112Town of Homer – Non-Payroll Disbursements (2023M-63)
… action. Appendix B includes our comment on issues raised in the Town’s response letter. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/08/11/town-homer-non-payroll-disbursements-2023m-63Town of Greig – Long-Term Planning (2023M-13)
… resources are available to replace capital assets in a timely manner. Develop and adopt a comprehensive written …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/05/19/town-greig-long-term-planning-2023m-13Village of Islandia – Information Technology (2021M-100)
… (Village) officials ensured information technology (IT) assets were adequately protected from unauthorized … and loss. Key Findings Village officials did not ensure IT assets were adequately protected from unauthorized access, … notification, password and mobile and removable device IT policies or implement a comprehensive IT contingency plan. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2021/11/12/village-islandia-information-technology-2021m-100Village of Hancock – Insurance Withholdings (2022M-108)
… insurance premium contributions were accurately calculated and collected. Key Findings Village officials did not ensure … insurance premium contributions were accurately calculated and collected. Employee insurance contributions were not calculated correctly and the Clerk-Treasurer (Clerk) did not enforce the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2022/10/28/village-hancock-insurance-withholdings-2022m-108Town of Groveland – Fiscal Oversight (2014M-285)
… 31, 2014. Background The Town of Groveland is located in Livingston County and has a population of approximately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/03/27/town-groveland-fiscal-oversight-2014m-285Town of Carlisle – Fund Balance (2017M-106)
… 7, 2017. Background The Town of Carlisle is located in Schoharie County and has a population of approximately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/20/town-carlisle-fund-balance-2017m-106Town of Evans – Employee Benefits (2024M-53)
… report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether Town of Evans (Town) officials maintained leave records and paid … supported or approved. We reviewed leave records for 27 of the Town’s 80 employees and determined that 373.5 of the 6,077 hours of leave time used by these employees was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/09/20/town-evans-employee-benefits-2024m-53Village of Hunter – Financial Operations (2023M-164)
… The Board did not: Ensure Board actions were captured in the Village record and transparent to the public, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/04/05/village-hunter-financial-operations-2023m-164City of Johnstown – Information Technology (2020M-127)
… technology (IT) resources to ensure personal, private and sensitive information (PPSI) was protected. Key Findings … City officials did not: Develop adequate IT policies and procedures or provide IT security awareness training. Have a complete and accurate IT asset inventory. Properly manage user …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2021/03/19/city-johnstown-information-technology-2020m-127Agencies Travel Manual
The purpose of the Travel Manual is to help agencies, employees and certain public officials understand and apply the State’s travel rules and regulations and to provide instructions regarding reimbursement for expenses while in travel status.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/travel/pdf/agencies-travel-manual-attachment.pdfRoadmap for State Debt Reform
State debt levels and processes have been debated in New York for many years. New York’s high and growing debt burden and its impact on taxpayers have been points of concern for the State’s budget practices.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/roadmap-for-state-debt-reform.pdfCity of Ogdensburg - Payroll Processing – (2014M-207)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review internal controls over payroll … 1, 2013 through March 31, 2014. Background The City of Ogdensburg is located in St. Lawrence County and has a … City of Ogdensburg Payroll Processing 2014M207 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/09/26/city-ogdensburg-payroll-processing-2014m-207Village of Sidney – Financial Activities (2023M-14)
… delinquent real property taxes. Maintain proper accounting records and provide the Board with adequate reports to make …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2023/05/19/village-sidney-financial-activities-2023m-14