Search
Washington County Sheriff’s Department Civil Office – Internal Controls Over Cash Receipts (2013M-288)
… $14,592 from January 1, 2012 through December 31, 2012 and 127 receipts totaling $12,203 from January 1, 2013 through …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/01/10/washington-county-sheriffs-department-civil-office-internal-controls-over-cashLivingston County Probation Department – Financial Operations (2016M-404)
… population of approximately 65,000. The County is governed by the Board of Supervisors, which comprises 17 elected … assists in reducing the incidence and impact of crime by probationers in the County. The Department reported …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2017/08/04/livingston-county-probation-department-financial-operations-2016m-404Cayuga County Community College – Information Technology (2013M-291)
… inventory record of software that the College currently owns. There is no formalized plan to review machines for … software inventory list of all software that the College owns. Formalize a policy to perform reviews of College …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/community-college/2014/03/14/cayuga-county-community-college-information-technology-2013m-291Mount Vernon Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2013M-364)
… The Mount Vernon Industrial Development Agency is located in the City of Mount Vernon in Westchester County and is governed by a Board of Directors … Its purpose is to promote, develop, encourage and assist in acquiring, constructing, improving, maintaining or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2014/04/18/mount-vernon-industrial-development-agency-project-approvalUncollected Penalties (Follow-Up)
… Purpose The objective of our follow-up was to assess the extent of implementation, as of April 30, 2015, … on July 31, 2013 and covered the period of April 1, 2007 to February 1, 2013. The objective was to determine whether the Department effectively pursues and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/06/17/uncollected-penalties-followVillage of Richfield Springs – Justice Court (S9-14-1)
… During our audit period, the Village had one Justice, Peter Brykailo, Jr., and two Court clerks. Per the Court’s … review and reconcile the DMV pending-ticket log with caseload activity to ensure that tickets are properly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2014/08/15/village-richfield-springs-justice-court-s9-14-1Chittenango Central School District – Information Technology (2023M-155)
… private and sensitive information (PPSI) may be accessible to unauthorized users. Officials also have less assurance … employees and other responsible parties would be able to react quickly and effectively to help resume, restore, … a written IT contingency plan. District officials agreed with our recommendations and indicated they have initiated or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/03/08/chittenango-central-school-district-information-technology-2023m-155XVI.1 Financial Reporting Overview – XVI. Financial Reporting
… accounting and financial reporting principles. From time to time, the GASB will issue statements prescribing new or … requirements. This chapter will be updated as needed to reflect such additions or revisions in GAAP, as well as to reflect changes in State law, administrative or judicial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xvi/xvi1-financial-reporting-overviewDiNapoli Statement on Legislation Restoring Contract Review Authority
… “By reviewing contracts before they are awarded, my office helps ensure the integrity of the procurement … and taxpayers. “I urge Governor Hochul to sign this bill.” Report Independent Oversight: OSC's Contract Review …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/dinapoli-statement-legislation-restoring-contract-review-authorityHigh Falls Water District – Water Fees (2015M-153)
… January 1, 2014 through April 20, 2015. Background The High Falls Water District, which is located in the Ulster … High Falls Water District Water Fees 2015M153 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2015/11/13/high-falls-water-district-water-fees-2015m-153XI.11.H Early Pay Discounts for Procurement Contract Purchases – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… Agencies are encouraged to request early pay discounts from contract vendors when feasible. If early pay discount terms are included in a … contract, the awarding agency should add the payment terms to the contract’s PO defaults in the Statewide Financial … Agencies are encouraged to request early pay discounts from contract vendors when …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi11h-early-pay-discounts-procurement-contract-purchasesTonawanda Housing Authority – Housing Occupancy and Information Technology (2016M-381)
… July 25, 2016. Background The Tonawanda Housing Authority is located in the City of Tonawanda in Erie County and … Authority, which manages one 257-unit apartment complex, is governed by a seven-member Board of Directors. Operating … antivirus software, and ensure that any detected malware is immediately and thoroughly removed. Adopt and enforce a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2017/05/25/tonawanda-housing-authority-housing-occupancy-and-information-technologyXII.4.A Vendor Requests for Payment – XII. Expenditures
… certified Statewide Financial System (SFS) Claim for Payment Form ( AC 3253-S ). Business Units may use AC 3253-S … OSC will accept electronic documents in support of payment requests. When processing electronic claims, Business …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii4a-vendor-requests-paymentVillage of Rhinebeck – Water Fees (2013M-311)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine internal controls over water fees … June 1, 2012 through June 14, 2013. Background The Village of Rhinebeck is located in Dutchess County. The Board of … Village of Rhinebeck Water Fees 2013M311 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/01/17/village-rhinebeck-water-fees-2013m-311Town of Saugerties – Information Technology (2015M-117)
… whether the Town’s IT assets were adequately safeguarded for the period January 1, 2014 through February 28, 2015. … notification policy or a comprehensive inventory policy for all hardware and software. Key Recommendations Limit the … and establish a comprehensive inventory policy for all hardware and software. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/08/07/town-saugerties-information-technology-2015m-117Operational Advisory No. 31
… Once a GLJE passes through Agency Approval and Budget Check, it runs against the Bureau of State Accounting … that the transaction has been: Auto Approved (Generic GL User) and posted during the next batch process, Routed to … auditor, etc.). Chapter VIII.1 AP Journal Vouchers and GL Journal Entries has been updated to reflect these changes. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/operational-advisory/31-general-ledger-journal-entries-workflow-changeTown of Kendall – Justice Court (2013M-130)
… four council members and a Town Supervisor. The Town has two elected Justices who preside over Court operations. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/08/02/town-kendall-justice-court-2013m-130Western Regional Off-Track Betting Corporation – Marketing and Promotional Program (2021M-65)
… (Corporation) Board of Directors (Board) distributed tickets from the Marketing and Promotional Program (Program) … Key Findings The Board did not distribute Program tickets in accordance with the New York State Gaming … Corporation officials used resources to purchase tickets that were given to Board members, management, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/off-track-betting/2021/09/23/western-regional-off-track-betting-corporation-marketing-andTown of Friendship – Water Accountability (2013M-281)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if Town officials are adequately monitoring water loss for the period January 1, 2012 to August 12, 2013. Background The Town of Friendship is … of Public Works Superintendent has taken adequate steps to identify and reduce the amount of water loss within the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/01/17/town-friendship-water-accountability-2013m-281Seneca County – Consumer Protection: Accuracy of Weights and Measures (S9-24-2)
… complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Seneca County (County) Department of Weights and Measures … and whether complete records were maintained. Key Findings The Director of Weights and Measures (Director) did not … of Agriculture and Markets regulations and article 16 of the New York State Agriculture and Markets Law (AML). As a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2024/09/03/seneca-county-consumer-protection-accuracy-weights-and-measures-s9-24-2