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Eden Central School District – Mental Health Training Component of the New York SAVE Act (S9-21-28)
… District (District) used District resources to provide the mental health component of the New York Safe Schools Against … to staff. Key Findings The District did not provide mental health training to any staff for the 2020-21 school … did not provide any of the 12 recommended components of mental health that educators should know. Key Recommendation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/06/08/eden-central-school-district-mental-health-training-component-new-yorkDover Union Free School District – Mental Health Training Component of the New York SAVE Act (S9-21-27)
… Free School District (District) used District resources to provide the mental health component of the New York Safe … Violence in Education Act (SAVE Act) training requirement to staff. Key Findings The District did not provide mental health training to any staff for the 2020-21 school year by September 15, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/06/08/dover-union-free-school-district-mental-health-training-component-newSchalmont Central School District – Mental Health Training Component of the New York SAVE Act (S9-21-35)
… Safe Schools Against Violence in Education Act (SAVE Act) training requirement to staff. Key Findings The District did not provide mental health training as required to all staff for the 2020-21 school year … Eighteen of the 42 employees’ records we tested showed the training was not completed by September 15, 2020, as required …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/06/08/schalmont-central-school-district-mental-health-training-component-newPort Chester-Rye Union Free School District – Information Technology User Accounts (2021M-209)
… user accounts, identify unnecessary network user accounts and notify the IT vendor to disable them. Nine former employees’ user accounts and 120 unneeded generic user accounts were not disabled on … confidentially to officials. Key Recommendations Maintain and periodically evaluate a list of authorized network user …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/06/17/port-chester-rye-union-free-school-district-information-technology-userCato-Meridian Central School District – Salaries, Wages and Leave Benefits (2021M-173)
… of $7,430. Two administrators received leave valued at $18,042 without Board approval. 15 employees (47 percent) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/06/24/cato-meridian-central-school-district-salaries-wages-and-leave-benefitsWest Colesville Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. – Board Oversight (2022M-45)
… receipts and itemized deposit slips. Discontinue paying for sales tax, certain diesel fuel purchases and credit card …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2022/07/01/west-colesville-volunteer-fire-company-inc-board-oversightTown of Lansing – Information Technology (2022M-66)
… adequately secured and protected against unauthorized use, access and loss. Key Findings Town officials did not ensure … adequately secured and protected against unauthorized use, access and loss. In addition to sensitive IT control … not create adequate written IT policies for network user access, online banking and breach notification. The Board did …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/07/08/town-lansing-information-technology-2022m-66Lowville Academy and Central School District – In-School Internet Conntectivity (S9-22-3)
… of 17 teachers responding to our survey were satisfied with their Internet connectivity. Additionally, the District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/07/15/lowville-academy-and-central-school-district-school-internetPalmyra-Macedon Central School District – In-School Internet Connectivity (S9-22-2)
… (NYSED). When tested, the average wireless Internet download speed was 232 Mbps, and the average ethernet cable Internet download speed was 564 Mbps. The District’s contracted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/07/15/palmyra-macedon-central-school-district-school-internet-connectivity-s9Shenendehowa Central School District – Longevity Payments (2023M-165)
… agreements (CBAs) receive longevity payments, their CBAs do not include language for longevity payments upon … Key Recommendations Establish written procedures to ensure longevity payments for employees leaving District service are calculated according to the terms of the CBAs. Ensure CBAs include language for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/03/22/shenendehowa-central-school-district-longevity-payments-2023m-165Inlet Common School District – Claims Processing (2023M-180)
… and District officials did not provide effective oversight of claim processing and payment. Board members did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/03/22/inlet-common-school-district-claims-processing-2023m-180Village of Corinth – Investment Program (2023M-146)
… report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether Village of Corinth (Village) officials developed and managed a … accounts, which had an average monthly available balance of $4.8 million. Had officials considered other legally … investment program that considers all four objectives of a comprehensive investment program - legality, safety, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/04/05/village-corinth-investment-program-2023m-146Bradford Central School District – Claims Auditor (2022M-157)
… had adequate supporting documentation for her review prior to approval. We reviewed 74 claims totaling approximately $3 … did not contain documentation for the claims auditor to perform a proper audit. The claims auditor, who is an … and independence. The Board of Education (Board) should have audited these claims. Key Recommendations Ensure claims …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/01/06/bradford-central-school-district-claims-auditor-2022m-157Bayport-Blue Point Union Free School District – Nonstudent Network User Accounts (2022M-190)
… the District network and potential loss of important data. In addition to sensitive information technology (IT) control … action. Appendix B includes our comments on issues raised in the District’s response letter. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/04/14/bayport-blue-point-union-free-school-district-nonstudent-network-userHilton Central School District – Network Access Controls (2022M-200)
… Central School District (District) officials ensured network access controls were adequate. Key Findings District officials did not ensure that network access controls were adequate. As a result, data and … access, misuse or loss. In addition to sensitive network access control weaknesses that we confidentially …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/06/02/hilton-central-school-district-network-access-controls-2022m-200Half Hollow Hills Central School District – Information Technology Equipment Inventory Records (2024M-33)
… – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether Half Hollow Hills Central School District (District) officials … Determine whether Half Hollow Hills Central School District District officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/06/21/half-hollow-hills-central-school-district-information-technologyTown of Sempronius – Real Property Tax Exemptions Administration (2023M-66)
… million, we reviewed 58 exemptions totaling $2.7 million and found that 32 exemptions (55 percent) totaling $1 . 4 … more pieces of documentation needed to verify eligibility and the Assessor’s exemption calculation. Because each … exemptions, retain documentation to support eligibility and periodically verify that those granted exemptions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/08/18/town-sempronius-real-property-tax-exemptions-administration-2023m-66Lansing Fire District – Investment Program (2023M-62)
… investment policy. District officials generally agreed with our findings and indicated they have begun to initiate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2023/09/01/lansing-fire-district-investment-program-2023m-62City of Niagara Falls – Sexual Harassment Prevention Training (S9-23-2)
… complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether City of Niagara Falls (City) employees and elected officials completed annual sexual … and encourage elected officials to complete the training. City officials generally agreed with our recommendations and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2023/09/01/city-niagara-falls-sexual-harassment-prevention-training-s9-23-2Cold Spring Harbor Central School District – Capital Assets (2023M-37)
… complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether Cold Spring Harbor Central School District (District) … audit cold spring harbor school district …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/09/01/cold-spring-harbor-central-school-district-capital-assets-2023m-37