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Accounts Payable Advisory No. 25
… invoice number, invoice description, and comments fields of a voucher. Examples of confidential information include: Social Security numbers; … for individuals; Non-business telephone numbers; Dates of birth; Medical information; and Other information …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/25-confidential-personal-and-private-informationPultneyville Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2015M-80)
… and the related reconciliations and canceled check images. The Board did not complete, or contract with an … and the related reconciliations and canceled check images. Ensure that the Treasurer’s financial records are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/06/26/pultneyville-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operationsCounty of Otsego – Accountability Over Trust and Agency Funds (2014M-041)
… funds. Key Findings The Treasurer could not determine the source or purpose of moneys held in several trust and agency …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/06/13/county-otsego-accountability-over-trust-and-agency-funds-2014m-041Broome County – Information Technology (2013M-351)
… by the County Legislature. A formal disaster recovery plan has not been developed. Key Recommendations Establish … a breach notification policy. Develop a disaster recovery plan. … Broome County Information Technology 2013M351 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/05/09/broome-county-information-technology-2013m-351Village of Kaser - Refuse User Fees and Records (2018M-97)
… agreed with our recommendations and indicated they planned to initiate corrective action. … Village of Kaser Refuse User …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/09/26/village-kaser-refuse-user-fees-and-records-2018m-97Chateaugay Fire Company, Inc. - Financial Activities (2018M-77)
… complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Board of Directors (Board) provided adequate oversight of … to ensure financial activity was properly recorded and reported and money was safeguarded. Key Findings The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2018/08/10/chateaugay-fire-company-inc-financial-activities-2018m-77Vendor File Advisory No. 11
… Location for each transaction in SFS. This will ensure the State does business with the vendor according to the vendor’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/vendor-file-advisory/11-vendor-locationTown of Dannemora – Part-Town Activities (2017M-215)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether Town officials properly … January 1, 2016 through July 31, 2017. Background The Town of Dannemora, which includes the Village of Dannemora within …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/12/29/town-dannemora-part-town-activities-2017m-215Town of Beekmantown – Procurement and Town Clerk Operations (2017M-217)
… in accordance with statutory requirements for the period January 1, 2016 through May 31, 2017. Background The Town of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/02/16/town-beekmantown-procurement-and-town-clerk-operations-2017m-217Queensbury Union Free School District – Extra-Classroom Activities (2017M-164)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether extra-classroom activity (ECA) clubs and … for yearbook sales totaling $165 were not remitted to the central treasurer. Key Recommendations Ensure student … for all ECA collections and appoint a faculty auditor to oversee management of ECA funds and records. … Queensbury …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/01/19/queensbury-union-free-school-district-extra-classroom-activities-2017mNanuet Union Free School District – Network User Accounts and Information Technology Contingency Plan (2022M-135)
… services. Key Recommendations Develop written procedures for managing network user account access. Develop and adopt a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/12/09/nanuet-union-free-school-district-network-user-accounts-and-informationHauppauge Union Free School District – Leave Accruals (2022M-150)
… did not properly account for leave accruals for 19 of the 49 employees’ accrual records that we tested. The District may incur $46,271 in additional payroll costs if …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/12/30/hauppauge-union-free-school-district-leave-accruals-2022m-150Town of Groton – Highway Department Asset Accountability (2022M-117)
… report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Town of Groton (Town) officials adequately safeguarded and … obtain Board approval for all disposals or dispose of Department assets in accordance with the Town’s capital … and procedures for the sale, transfer or disposition of unused assets. Town officials generally agreed with our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/12/09/town-groton-highway-department-asset-accountability-2022m-117Cambridge Central School District – Internal Controls Over Extra-Classroom Activity Funds (2014M-63)
… effective internal controls over extra-classroom activity funds for the period of July 1, 2012 through October 31, … District Internal Controls Over ExtraClassroom Activity Funds 2014M63 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/06/13/cambridge-central-school-district-internal-controls-over-extra-classroomTown of Schaghticoke – Water Operations (2016M-390)
… through June 30, 2016. Background The Town of Schaghticoke is located in Rensselaer County and has a population of approximately 7,600. The Town, which is governed by an elected five-member Town Board, operates …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/22/town-schaghticoke-water-operations-2016m-390Bayport-Blue Point Union Free School District – Nonstudent Network User Accounts (2022M-190)
… access. As a result, the District has an increased risk of unauthorized access to and use of the District network and potential loss of important data. In addition to sensitive information …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/04/14/bayport-blue-point-union-free-school-district-nonstudent-network-userCold Spring Harbor Central School District – Capital Assets (2023M-37)
… did not prepare and distribute unique identification tags to be attached to capital assets that were purchased during our audit … Key Recommendation Attach unique identification tags to all capital assets that cost $500 or more (including …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/09/01/cold-spring-harbor-central-school-district-capital-assets-2023m-37South Mountain Hickory Common School District – Financial Management (2022M-49)
… the surplus fund balance limit established by New York State Real Property Tax Law Section 1318. Develop accurate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/06/24/south-mountain-hickory-common-school-district-financial-management-2022mNorthville Public Library – Cash Disbursements (2015M-53)
… disbursements were properly included in the accounting records. Key Recommendations Perform a thorough audit of all … policies and procedures to ensure that the accounting records and reports are complete. … Northville Public Library …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2015/07/15/northville-public-library-cash-disbursements-2015m-53Town of Rosendale – Financial Operations (2015M-38)
… through April 3, 2014. Background The Town of Rosendale is located in Ulster County and has a population of approximately 6,000. The Town is governed by an elected five-member Town Board. Budgeted … Key Recommendations Ensure that the accounting system is adequate, that all financial transactions are accurately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/07/17/town-rosendale-financial-operations-2015m-38