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Berkshire Fire District - District Operations (2020M-40)
… and services, and maintain a record of quotes obtained for purchases. Establish a comprehensive fixed asset policy to safeguard assets. Ensure AUDs are filed in a timely manner. District officials generally agreed with … B includes our comment on an issue that was raised in the District’s response letter. … Determine whether …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2020/06/12/berkshire-fire-district-district-operations-2020m-40Susquehanna Valley Central School District – Information Technology (2020M-95)
… information technology (IT) controls over user access to protect against unauthorized use, access and loss. Key … did not establish adequate IT controls over user access to protect against unauthorized use, access and loss. … network user accounts. Maintain accurate, complete and up-to-date hardware and software inventory. Ensure that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/10/23/susquehanna-valley-central-school-district-information-technology-2020mVillage of Little Valley – Capital Project Management (2020M-129)
… The Board properly planned the WWTP project but could have better managed certain aspects of the project. The Board … and indicated they plan to initiate corrective action on future projects. … Determine whether the Village of Little …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2021/01/15/village-little-valley-capital-project-management-2020m-129Village of Pittsford – Audit Follow-Up (2017M-51-F)
… - pdf ] | [ read 2017 complete report - pdf ] Purpose of Audit The purpose of our review was to assess the Village’s progress, as of August 2020, in implementing our recommendations in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2021/02/12/village-pittsford-audit-follow-2017m-51-fHoneoye Falls Lima Central School District – Access Controls (2020M-112)
… Regularly review network user accounts and permissions to determine whether they were appropriate or needed to be disabled. In addition, sensitive IT control weaknesses … pandemic, with the District‘s increased reliance on a remote learning environment and administrative operations, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/02/12/honeoye-falls-lima-central-school-district-access-controls-2020m-112Western Sullivan Public Library – Library Operations (2015M-156)
… audit was to examine the Library’s financial operations for the period July 1, 2013 through March 27, 2015. … a nine-member Board of Trustees. Budgeted appropriations for the 2014-15 fiscal year totaled approximately $702,000. Key Findings The Library’s fixed costs for operating its three buildings are high, and officials did …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2015/10/23/western-sullivan-public-library-library-operations-2015m-156Groton Central School District – Cash Management (2020M-124)
… another $367,963 if officials invested available funds in a financial institution that offered higher interest rates. The Business Official did not: Develop and manage a comprehensive … action. Appendix B includes our comments on issues raised in the District’s response letter. … Determine whether Groton …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/01/29/groton-central-school-district-cash-management-2020m-124Town of Tuscarora – Supervisor’s Records and Reports (2015M-122)
… May 18, 2015. Background The Town of Tuscarora is located in Steuben County and has a population of approximately 1,500 … all financial activity is accurately recorded and reported in a timely manner, monthly bank reconciliation balances …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/08/28/town-tuscarora-supervisors-records-and-reports-2015m-122Madison County – Temporary Courthouse Lease and Renovations (2019M-41)
… $500,000 deposit before any renovation work was completed or services rendered. Paid approximately $131,000 in … agreed with our recommendations and have initiated or indicated they planned to initiate corrective action. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2021/01/08/madison-county-temporary-courthouse-lease-and-renovations-2019m-41Town of Tyrone – Financial Management (2014M-343)
… purpose of our audit was to review the Board’s financial management for the period January 1, 2010 through September … purpose of our audit was to review the Boards financial management for the period January 1 2010 through September 26 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/02/20/town-tyrone-financial-management-2014m-343Center Moriches Free Public Library – Budgeting and Cash Receipts (2013M-378)
… Free Public Library is a school district library located in Suffolk County and is governed by the Board of Trustees … balance and develop a plan to use unexpended surplus funds in a manner that benefits the Library’s taxpayers. Establish …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2014/04/18/center-moriches-free-public-library-budgeting-and-cash-receipts-2013m-378Overview – Travel and Conference Expense Management
… out travel and conference policy, specifically designed for your operations, is the foundation for establishing effective control over travel and conference … travel forms; using credit cards and cash advances to pay for travel; extension of travel for personal reasons; travel …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/travel-conference-expense/overviewState Agencies Bulletin No. 1883
… of the 2021 maximum salary limit for members of ORP in Tiers 1 through 5. Affected Employees Employees who are members of ORP in Tiers 1-5 are affected. Background In accordance with Section 415 of the Internal Revenue code, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1883-maximum-salary-limit-optional-retirement-plan-orp-tiers-1-through-5Appendix A — Volunteer Firefighter Training Approvals – Travel and Conference Expense Management
… depending on the location of the training school or course. These additional requirements are summarized … Location Additional Requirements Outside the county or counties where the district/municipal corporation is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/travel-conference-expense/appendix-volunteer-firefighter-training-approvalsTown of Sand Lake – Justice Court (2015M-121)
… our audit was to evaluate the Court’s financial operations for the period January 1, 2013 through February 28, 2015. … our audit was to evaluate the Courts financial operations for the period January 1 2013 through February 28 2015 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2015/08/14/town-sand-lake-justice-court-2015m-121Oneida-Herkimer-Madison Board of Cooperative Services (BOCES) – Information Technology (2020M-99)
… Services (BOCES) officials ensured: Security awareness training was provided, Information technology (IT) assets … did not regularly provide formalized IT security awareness training, assess computer usage to confirm IT assets were … Key Recommendations Provide periodic IT security awareness training. Monitor employee Internet use. Develop stronger IT …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2020/12/18/oneida-herkimer-madison-board-cooperative-services-boces-information-technologyState Agencies Bulletin No. 484
… entry of this deduction code may be directed to the Payroll Deductions mailbox. Questions regarding eligibility …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/484-new-general-deduction-code-648-nye-military-buyback-arrears-after-taxRondout Valley Central School District – Financial Management (2015M-296)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s financial management for the period … and no amount of appropriated fund balance was used to finance operations. Key Recommendations Adopt budgets with … of unrestricted fund balance that is not actually needed to fund District operations. … Rondout Valley Central School …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/02/19/rondout-valley-central-school-district-financial-management-2015m-296Wheelerville Union Free School District – Fund Balance (2016M-9)
… in Fulton County. The District, which operates one school with approximately 145 students, is governed by an elected … that was not used. The District funded the capital reserve with no established plans for it. Key Recommendations Ensure … the District’s unrestricted fund balance is in compliance with statutory limits and the District’s fund balance policy. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/10/wheelerville-union-free-school-district-fund-balance-2016m-9Salmon River Central School District – Budgeting Practices and Financial Condition (2014M-251)
… our audit was to review the District’s financial condition and budgeting practices for the period July 1, 2011 through … is located in the Towns of Bangor, Bombay, Fort Covington and Westville in Franklin County, the Town of Brasher in St. Lawrence County and the Saint Regis Mohawk Reservation. The District, which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/12/19/salmon-river-central-school-district-budgeting-practices-and-financial