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South Butler Fire District – Board Oversight of Financial Operations (2020M-155)
… all claims prior to payment. District officials disagreed with some of our findings, but indicated they will take …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/04/30/south-butler-fire-district-board-oversight-financial-operations-2020m-155Delhi Joint Fire District – Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2020M-142)
… and supported. Key Findings The Board ensured the $746,000 in cash receipts were deposited, recorded and reported and … Board did not properly audit claims and: A cash receipts log is not maintained and the Treasurer’s records are not … someone other than the Treasurer to maintain a receipt log to verify that money collected has been deposited. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/02/19/delhi-joint-fire-district-cash-receipts-and-disbursements-2020m-142East Rockaway Union Free School District – Extra-Classroom Activity Funds (2020M-85)
… and for legitimate ECA purposes. Key Findings The ECA clubs did not maintain adequate records; therefore, we cannot … should appoint a faculty counselor and faculty auditor. Clubs should maintain separate records including duplicate … logs and prepare profit and loss statements. Ensure ECA clubs remit receipts to the central treasurer promptly and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/01/15/east-rockaway-union-free-school-district-extra-classroom-activity-fundsVillage of Head of the Harbor – Justice Court Operations (2020M-110)
… are prepared monthly. Village officials agreed with our recommendations and indicated corrective action. … …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2021/04/01/village-head-harbor-justice-court-operations-2020m-110Middle Country Public Library – Treasurer (2015M-291)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Library’s … Background The Middle Country Public Library is located in the Town of Brookhaven in Suffolk County. The Library, which is governed by an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2016/01/22/middle-country-public-library-treasurer-2015m-291Mid-Hudson Library System – Procurement (2016M-261)
… regional libraries in Columbia, Dutchess, Greene, Putnam and Ulster counties. The Library System is governed by a … for purchases below the competitive bidding threshold, and purchases of goods and services not subject to competitive bidding, on behalf of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2016/10/07/mid-hudson-library-system-procurement-2016m-261Cazenovia Central School District – Financial Condition (2015M-327)
… audit was to evaluate the District’s financial condition for the period July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015. Background … seven-member Board of Education. Budgeted appropriations for the 2015-16 fiscal year total $26.9 million. Key Finding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/02/19/cazenovia-central-school-district-financial-condition-2015m-327Naples Central School District – Online Banking (2015M-143)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate internal controls related to online banking for the period July 1, 2013 through June 16, 2015. Background The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/09/11/naples-central-school-district-online-banking-2015m-143Campbell-Savona Central School District – Budget Review (B2-16-6)
… their tentative budget for the next fiscal year to the State Comptroller for review while the deficit obligations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/04/13/campbell-savona-central-school-district-budget-review-b2-16-6Village of Suffern – Budget Review (B17-6-8)
… of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure … of Suffern, located in Rockland County, issued debt not to exceed $5 million to liquidate the accumulated deficits in the Village’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2017/04/20/village-suffern-budget-review-b17-6-8Elmira City School District – Financial Condition (2014M-348)
… related to funding and use of reserves or the level of fund balance. Key Recommendations Adopt budgets that reflect … the purpose and intent for establishing each reserve fund and the manner in which each reserve will be funded, … funding and use of reserves and the appropriation of fund balance. … Elmira City School District Financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/03/06/elmira-city-school-district-financial-condition-2014m-348Town of Erin – Town Clerk and Justice Operations (2016M-315)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the financial operations of the Town Clerk and … The Town of Erin located in Chemung County and has a population of approximately 2,000. The Town is governed by … accurate accounting records. The Clerk did not remit taxes to the Supervisor on a weekly basis as required by statute. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2017/11/21/town-erin-town-clerk-and-justice-operations-2016m-315Fallsburg Central School District – Financial Condition (2014M-33)
… District is located in the Towns of Fallsburg, Mamakating and Thompson in Sullivan County and the Town of Wawarsing in Ulster County. The District is … plan to reduce the amount of fund balance in a manner that benefits District taxpayers. Provide appropriate transparency …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/06/13/fallsburg-central-school-district-financial-condition-2014m-33Eldred Central School District – Financial Condition and Cafeteria Operations (2014M-204)
… audit was to evaluate the District’s financial condition in the general and school food service funds and to evaluate … Background The Eldred Central School District is located in four towns in Orange and Sullivan Counties. The District, which is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/10/17/eldred-central-school-district-financial-condition-and-cafeteriaCommack Union Free School District – Financial Condition and Fuel Inventory (2015M-90)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the District’s financial condition and controls … nearly $24 million of appropriated fund balance was used to finance operations. District officials did not maintain … inventory records. Key Recommendations Develop procedures to adopt more reasonable budgets to avoid raising more real …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/07/31/commack-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-and-fuel-inventoryBuffalo City School District – Oversight of Field Activities at the Service Center (2014M-270)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether certain Service Center field employees … personnel monitor the work performed by IT vendors to ensure that the work meets contractual requirements and provides a benefit to the District and taxpayers. … Buffalo City School District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/06/11/buffalo-city-school-district-oversight-field-activities-service-centerArea #6 – Patch Management – Information Technology Governance
… bug fix, new hardware driver installation or an update to address new issues, such as security or stability problems. … the network and computers have an increased risk of vulnerability to viruses and other problems because known … software are not corrected. Because attackers are aware of these potential weaknesses, they can look for and exploit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/area-6-patch-managementHamilton Fulton Montgomery Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Investment Program (2023M-116)
… 39. Solicit interest rate quotes or invest available funds in financial institutions that offered a competitive … monthly cash flow forecasts to monitor and estimate funds available for investment. Key Recommendations Adopt a … policy. Solicit interest rate quotes and ensure available funds are invested to benefit BOCES operations. Consider all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2023/12/22/hamilton-fulton-montgomery-board-cooperative-educational-services-investmentChateaugay Central School District – Nonresident Homeless Student State Aid (2023M-153)
… officials did not establish policies and procedures to ensure State aid was claimed for nonresident homeless … complete and maintain designation forms and submit them to the New York State Education Department (SED). Key Recommendations Establish policies and procedures to ensure State aid claims are accurately prepared and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/03/01/chateaugay-central-school-district-nonresident-homeless-student-state-aidVillage of Madison - Collections (2023M-160)
… Officials did not receive any reports from a third-party vendor (billing company) showing ambulance billings, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/02/16/village-madison-collections-2023m-160