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Abandoned Property
… To include unclaimed virtual currency within the scope of property covered under the abandoned property law, shorten the dormancy period for wages, and … To include unclaimed virtual currency within the scope of property covered under the abandoned property law shorten the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/abandoned-propertyNew Lebanon Central School District – Network User Accounts (2021M-30)
… officials established adequate internal controls over network user accounts to prevent unauthorized use, access and loss. Key Findings … did not establish adequate controls over the District’s network user accounts to protect against unauthorized use, … officials established adequate internal controls over network user accounts to prevent unauthorized use access and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/06/11/new-lebanon-central-school-district-network-user-accounts-2021m-30Norfolk Fire District – Board Oversight (2022M-109)
… of Fire Commissioners (Board) conducted proper audits and ensured that annual financial reports were filed timely. Key Findings The Board did not audit and approve all claims prior to payment, annually audit the Treasurer’s records and ensure the Treasurer filed annual financial reports …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2022/09/30/norfolk-fire-district-board-oversight-2022m-109Pleasantville Union Free School District – Claims Auditing (2022M-136)
… – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Pleasantville Union Free School District (District) Board of Education … were adequately supported and properly audited before payment. Key Findings The Board did not ensure the claims … not always adequately supported or properly audited before payment . For example, we reviewed 100 claims totaling …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/11/18/pleasantville-union-free-school-district-claims-auditing-2022m-136Village of Little Valley – Capital Project Management (2020M-129)
… (Village) Board of Trustees (Board) properly planned and sufficiently monitored the waste water treatment plant … with certain grant funding requirements. Project delays and project scope changes added an additional $220,000 to the … to original project designs, to the extent possible, and carefully evaluate all change orders, to ensure the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2021/01/15/village-little-valley-capital-project-management-2020m-129Beacon City School District - School District Website (S9-19-27)
… a website that provided the public with transparent and comprehensive financial information. Key Findings … was limited in comprehensiveness. This prevents taxpayers and other interested parties from readily accessing and reviewing documents to make informed decisions. Officials …
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)
… complete report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether the Haldane Central School District (District) used its resources to maintain a website that provided the public with transparent and comprehensive financial … tax report card. Comprehensive budget-to-actual results or the corrective action plan (CAP) in an easily accessible …
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)
… a website that provided the public with transparent and comprehensive financial information. Key Findings … was limited in comprehensiveness. This prevents taxpayers and other interested parties from readily accessing and reviewing documents to make informed decisions. Officials …
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)
… complete report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether the Newark Central School District (District) used its resources to maintain a website that provided the public with transparent and comprehensive financial … financial plan. Prior year comparison information with the current final annual budget. Key Recommendations Ensure …
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)
… complete report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether the Otego-Unadilla Central School District (District) used its resources to maintain a website that provided the public with transparent and comprehensive financial … to make informed decisions. Officials did not post the: Final annual budget. Comprehensive appended property tax …
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)
… 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, … a multiyear financial plan and detailed CAPs are on the website. District officials generally disagreed with our …
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)
… complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the York Central School District (District) used its resources to maintain a website that provided the public with transparent and comprehensive financial … to make informed decisions. Officials did not post the: Final annual budget. Budget information – with appended …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/03/23/york-central-school-district-school-district-website-s9-19-35Killawog Fire District – Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-111)
… approximately $229,000 which represents 260 percent of next year’s budgeted appropriations. District officials told … fund balance is still excessive at 44 percent of next year’s budgeted appropriations. The Board does not conduct an annual audit of the Treasurer’s records or contract with an independent auditor to perform such an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/06/28/killawog-fire-district-controls-over-financial-operations-2013m-111Wayne 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-2021mLaFargeville Central School District – Information Technology (2021M-192)
… No physical access or environmental controls over the server room. Improperly managed network user accounts. The … physical security and environmental controls over the server room. Immediately disable unneeded network …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/03/18/lafargeville-central-school-district-information-technology-2021m-192Town of Throop – Highway Department (2021M-115)
… loss and misuse. Retain documentation related to scrap metal sales or account for sales totaling $1,277. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/05/03/town-throop-highway-department-2021m-115Monroe No. 1 Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Credit Cards (2024M-156)
… Monroe No. 1 Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) officials ensured credit card charges were properly approved, supported and for appropriate BOCES purposes. Key Findings BOCES officials did not ensure that all credit card charges … Monroe No 1 Board of Cooperative Educational Services BOCES officials ensured credit card charges were properly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2025/06/06/monroe-no-1-board-cooperative-educational-services-credit-cards-2024m-156Town of Poestenkill – Credit Card Purchases (2024M-34)
… an investigation was commenced. The Assistant was arrested in March 2023 and pleaded guilty to a Class A …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/06/07/town-poestenkill-credit-card-purchases-2024m-34Cuddebackville Fire District – Board Oversight (2024M-94)
… complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Cuddebackville Fire District (District) Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) provided adequate oversight of the District’s financial operations and properly audited … Determine whether the Cuddebackville Fire District District Board of Fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/02/07/cuddebackville-fire-district-board-oversight-2024m-94Town of Salem – Financial Management (2015M-295)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Town’s financial management and budgeting practices for the period January 1, 2013 through June 30, 2015. … million. Key Findings The Board consistently budgeted to appropriate more fund balance in the town-wide general …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/01/29/town-salem-financial-management-2015m-295