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Duanesburg Central School District – Information Technology (2021M-40)
… technology (IT) systems were adequately secured to protect against unauthorized use, access and/or loss. Key Findings District officials did not ensure IT … and protected against unauthorized use, access and/or loss. District officials did not: Adequately manage user …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/11/19/duanesburg-central-school-district-information-technology-2021m-40Davenport Fire District – Financial Activities (2020M-147)
… There were no records to support the collection of hall rental receipts. As a result, the Board of Fire … (Treasurer) or we are unable to verify whether all hall rental receipts were collected and deposited in a District bank account. Complete accounting records were not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/02/26/davenport-fire-district-financial-activities-2020m-147Beacon City School District - School District Website (S9-19-27)
… - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether the Beacon City School District (District) used its resources to … Determine whether the Beacon City School District District used its resources to maintain …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/03/23/beacon-city-school-district-school-district-website-s9-19-27Haldane Central School District - School District Website (S9-19-32)
… District (District) used its resources to maintain a website that provided the public with transparent and … information. Key Findings District officials maintained a website but certain financial information was not posted, … Must post required information to the District website: Final annual budget and a comprehensive appended …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/03/23/haldane-central-school-district-school-district-website-s9-19-32Hunter-Tannersville Central School District - School District Website (S9-19-33)
… documents to make informed decisions. Officials did not post the: Final annual budget. Comprehensive budget … of the District’s fiscal decisions. Key Recommendations Post the final annual budget, budget-to-actual results, audit … card and administrative salary disclosure. Prepare and post a multiyear financial plan to help residents see the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/03/23/hunter-tannersville-central-school-district-school-district-website-s9-19Newark Central School District - School District Website (S9-19-38)
… District (District) used its resources to maintain a website that provided the public with transparent and … information. Key Findings District officials maintained a website but certain financial information was not posted, … multiyear financial plan, audits and CAPs are on the website in a transparent location. District officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/03/23/newark-central-school-district-school-district-website-s9-19-38Otego-Unadilla Central School District - School District Website (S9-19-26)
… certain financial information was not posted, resulting in a lack of transparency. Information that was posted was limited in comprehensiveness. This prevents taxpayers and other … property tax report card. Budget-to-actual results in an easily accessible location. Corrective action plan …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/03/23/otego-unadilla-central-school-district-school-district-website-s9-19-26Saranac Central School District - School District Website (S9-19-30)
… Officials did not post the: Budget-to-actual results or external audit report corrective action plan (CAP). Multiyear …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/03/23/saranac-central-school-district-school-district-website-s9-19-30York Central School District - School District Website (S9-19-35)
… District (District) used its resources to maintain a website that provided the public with transparent and … information. Key Findings District officials maintained a website but certain financial information was not posted, … officials must post required information to the District website: Final annual budget, external audit reports and CAP. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/03/23/york-central-school-district-school-district-website-s9-19-35Herkimer County Industrial Development Agency – Claims Auditing (2022M-12)
… purposes and independently reviewed and approved prior to payment. Key Findings We reviewed 100 claims … of these claims were independently reviewed and approved prior to payment. We also found: The Board did not appoint … audit process. Ensure all claims are audited and approved prior to payment. HCIDA officials agreed with our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2022/04/08/herkimer-county-industrial-development-agency-claimsMahopac Central School District – Noninstructional Payroll (2020M-32)
… Direct supervisors should review and approve all time cards. Ensure that employees punch in and out each time they start and end their work shifts. The District could … reduced overtime costs by $10,320 if it had used part-time bus monitors and drivers instead of bus mechanics. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/10/09/mahopac-central-school-district-noninstructional-payroll-2020m-32Valhalla Union Free School District – Network User Accounts (2022M-26)
… adequately managed network user accounts in order to help prevent unauthorized use, access and/or loss. Key … not adequately manage the District’s network user accounts to help prevent unauthorized use, access and/or loss. In addition to sensitive information technology (IT) control weaknesses …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/06/17/valhalla-union-free-school-district-network-user-accounts-2022m-26Oswego County Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Claims Auditing (2022M-29)
… of inaccurate or improper payments occurring. We reviewed 1,790 claims, totaling $16.5 million, to determine whether … were audited and approved prior to payment and found that 1,393 claims (78 percent), totaling $6.4 million, were paid … signed checks are printed and Automatic Clearing House (ACH) and electronic payments are made only after the claims …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2022/07/01/oswego-county-board-cooperative-educational-services-claims-auditing-2022m-29Bethlehem Central School District – In-School Internet Connectivity S9-22-1
… Additionally, the District’s Information Technology (IT) department personnel monitored bandwidth usage and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2022/07/15/bethlehem-central-school-district-school-internet-connectivity-s9-22-1Palmyra-Macedon Central School District – In-School Internet Connectivity (S9-22-2)
… bandwidth totaled 1.0 Gigabits per second (Gbps) for Internet service. Overall, of the 20 teachers surveyed … District monitored bandwidth usage and provided a system for users to submit Internet connectivity issues for resolution. Our audit focused on the Internet …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/07/15/palmyra-macedon-central-school-district-school-internet-connectivity-s9Yorkshire-Pioneer Central School District – In-School Internet Connectivity (S9-22-4)
… bandwidth of 100 Megabits per second (Mbps) per 1,000 students, as guided by New York State Education … was 706 Mbps. The District’s contracted bandwidth totaled 1.0 Gigabits per second (Gbps) for Internet service. Overall, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/07/15/yorkshire-pioneer-central-school-district-school-internet-connectivity-s9Olcott Fire Company, Inc. – Financial Operations (2013M-124)
… with his personal credit card and for unsubstantiated restaurant purchases. Key Recommendations Establish an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/08/16/olcott-fire-company-inc-financial-operations-2013m-124Lincoln Fire District – Financial Activities (2012M-228)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine internal controls over the … totaled about $136,000 for the 2012 fiscal year. The Board of Fire Commissioners consists of five elected members who … The purpose of our audit was to examine internal controls over the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/01/25/lincoln-fire-district-financial-activities-2012m-228Halfmoon-Waterford Fire District No. 1 – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-71)
… the Board provided adequate oversight of the Treasurer’s financial activities for the period January 1, 2011, to … distinct and separate from the Towns of Halfmoon and Waterford, and located in Saratoga County. The Board of Fire … five elected members and is responsible for the District’s overall financial management. The District’s general fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/05/03/halfmoon-waterford-fire-district-no-1-internal-controls-over-financialWayne Central School District – Transportation Department Operations (2021M-160)
… District (District) officials have developed a process to routinely evaluate the overall efficiency and … Key Findings District officials did not develop a process to routinely evaluate the overall efficiency and … and procedures, including recordkeeping and reporting, to help guide management of the transportation department. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/01/14/wayne-central-school-district-transportation-department-operations-2021m