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Newark Valley Central School District – Procurement (2022M-60)
… District officials did not always seek competition for the purchase of goods and services not subject to … reviewed 30 purchases totaling $200,012 and expenditures for five professional service vendors totaling $171,446 and found that officials did not: Seek competition for 13 purchases of goods and services totaling $44,401. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/06/24/newark-valley-central-school-district-procurement-2022m-60Salem Central School District – Internal Controls Over Extra-Classroom Activity Funds (2013M-394)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess internal … of the following items: profit and loss statements, up-to-date activity ledgers, and inventory control forms when needed to control inventory. Key Recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/03/28/salem-central-school-district-internal-controls-over-extra-classroomWork-Related and Non-Work-Related Activities – Understanding Your Responsibilities: Elected & Appointed Officials
… must review each entry listed on an official’s record of activities (ROA) to determine whether the entries are … any duties that are not work-related from the calculation of the average number of days worked per month. Below are examples of activities …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/ea-officials/work-related-and-non-work-related-activitiesV.3.G Product Code – V. Chart of Accounts (COA) Governance
… about revenues and expenses than are recorded using Account (e.g., golf-course fees). Product will also be used … Type transactions related to the Comptroller’s Refund Account. Product codes are not required on all transactions. Transactions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-v/v3g-product-codeWest Hempstead Union Free School District – Nonstudent Network User Account Controls (2023M-9)
… confidentially to officials, we found that the Board of Education (Board) and District officials did not: Develop … password security and user account controls. Disable 60 of the District’s enabled nonstudent network accounts (11 … our comments on issues raised in the District’s response letter. … audit school west hempstead …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/07/14/west-hempstead-union-free-school-district-nonstudent-network-user-accountKiryas Joel Village Union Free School District – Network User Account and Shared Network Folder Access (2023M-64)
… safeguard PPSI. As a result, there is an increased risk of unauthorized access to the network and PPSI stored on … service network user accounts which account for 11 percent of the District’s enabled accounts. The majority of these … Develop procedures to disable network user accounts when no longer needed and periodically check all network user …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/09/01/kiryas-joel-village-union-free-school-district-network-user-account-andOpinion 99-8
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … of information law [FOIL] within two weeks from the date of such meeting. . . ." As you are aware, FOIL permits … its home rule authority. Municipal Home Rule Law, §10(1)(i) authorizes local governments to adopt local laws, not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-99-8DiNapoli Releases July State Cash Report
… Enacted Budget Financial Plan. The General Fund ended July with a balance of $3.8 billion, which was nearly $3 billion …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/dinapoli-releases-july-state-cash-reportCity of Peekskill – Information Technology (2020M-164)
… report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether City of Peekskill (City) officials ensured information technology … what constitutes appropriate and inappropriate use of IT resources was not enforced. Network User Accounts were … to initiate corrective action. … Determine whether City of Peekskill City officials ensured information technology IT …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2021/04/01/city-peekskill-information-technology-2020m-164Local Government – 2021 Financial Condition Report
… Real Property Taxes and Sales Taxes Are Major Local Revenue … Real property taxes remain the single largest source of local government revenue in the State, accounting for $36.6 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2021-fcr/local-governmentOversight of Contract Expenditures of Phoenix House New York
… Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) is effectively monitoring its contracts with Phoenix House … and treatment of alcohol and substance abuse. Its mission is to provide quality, accessible, and costeffective services … the Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services is effectively monitoring its contracts with Phoenix House …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/01/09/oversight-contract-expenditures-phoenix-house-new-yorkOversight of Persons Convicted of Driving While Intoxicated (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the three … New York City, persons convicted of DWI who are sentenced to a conditional discharge are monitored by the Queens County …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/11/29/oversight-persons-convicted-driving-while-intoxicated-followTown of Alexandria – Misappropriation of Cash Receipts (2015M-159)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the former Clerk’s records and … 1, 2012 through December 31, 2013. Background The Town of Alexandria is located in Jefferson County. The Town, which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/03/25/town-alexandria-misappropriation-cash-receipts-2015m-159Oversight of Persons Convicted of Driving While Intoxicated (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report: Oversight of Persons Convicted of Driving While Intoxicated, issued …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/05/15/oversight-persons-convicted-driving-while-intoxicated-followOversight of Selected Fiscal Aspects of Homeless Shelter Services
… case management system, as well as three citywide computer systems: the City’s Automated Procurement Tracking System … exceeding the prescribed ranges. The various computer data systems utilized by DHS are not integrated with each other, … Collaborate with related City agencies to integrate data systems so that DHS has the ability to perform data analytics …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/10/10/oversight-selected-fiscal-aspects-homeless-shelter-servicesVillage of Belle Terre – Audit of Claims (2013M-87)
… elected Deputy Mayor. The Village’s operating expenditures for the fiscal year ended May 31, 2012 were $995,825, funded … officials. Key Recommendation There are no recommendations for this report. … Village of Belle Terre Audit of Claims …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/06/07/village-belle-terre-audit-claims-2013m-87Village of Millport – Treasurer’s Misappropriation of Funds (2016M-256)
… [read complete report - pdf] Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate internal controls over the … controls should be implemented. Maintain complete, up-to-date and accurate accounting records. Ensure that an annual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2019/06/19/village-millport-treasurers-misappropriation-funds-2016m-256Town of Dix – Supervisor’s Control of Cash (2022M-57)
… report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Town of Dix (Town) Supervisor ensured cash in his custody was … We found: The former Supervisor did not provide oversight of the bookkeepers, who performed all financial duties, … dental and vision insurance through the Town and paid $126 of the premium cost . There was no documentation to support …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/06/02/town-dix-supervisors-control-cash-2022m-57Village of Riverside – Treasurer’s Misappropriation of Funds (2013M-349)
… 27, 2013. Background The Village of Riverside is located in Steuben County and has a population of approximately 500 … bank reconciliations and file all financial reports in a timely manner. … Village of Riverside Treasurers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/04/08/village-riverside-treasurers-misappropriation-funds-2013m-349Town of Beekman – Misappropriation of Cash Receipts (2015M-41)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate internal controls over the … January 1, 2013 through July 31, 2014. Background The Town of Beekman, which is governed by an elected five-member Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/04/17/town-beekman-misappropriation-cash-receipts-2015m-41