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Town of Hempstead – Procurement (2022M-63)
… used competitive methods when procuring professional services and purchases subject to competitive bidding. Key … Officials did not always seek competition for professional services and ensure bid specifications were met. Officials … should: l Seek competition when procuring professional services and enter into written agreements with all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/09/23/town-hempstead-procurement-2022m-63Worcester Central School District - Fund Balance Management (2022M-75)
… Real property tax levies were higher than necessary, in part, because surplus fund balance in excess of the statutory …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/09/02/worcester-central-school-district-fund-balance-management-2022m-75Village of Ocean Beach – Clerk-Treasurer Compensation (2022M-79)
… agreements, resulting in: $44,135 in overpayments for unused vacation and sick leave and unauthorized compensatory (comp) time. $11,000 per year of costs to the Village for the Clerk-Treasurer’s personal use of a Village vehicle …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2022/10/14/village-ocean-beach-clerk-treasurer-compensation-2022m-79Village of Oyster Bay Cove – Claims Audit (2022M-114)
… without auditing the individual claims. We reviewed 304 claims totaling $775,633 and found that although these …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2022/12/02/village-oyster-bay-cove-claims-audit-2022m-114Unadilla Valley Central School District – Mental Health Training Component of the New York SAVE Act (S9-21-37)
… should address recognition of the warning signs, whom to turn to for assistance, and how to access appropriate services. District officials agreed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/06/08/unadilla-valley-central-school-district-mental-health-training-componentDover Union Free School District – Mental Health Training Component of the New York SAVE Act (S9-21-27)
… 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, 2020 as … Key Recommendation Provide mental health training to all staff and ensure it is completed by September 15, as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/06/08/dover-union-free-school-district-mental-health-training-component-newSouth Mountain Hickory Common School District – Financial Management (2022M-49)
… levy, rather than increasing the 2021-22 school year levy by approximately 37 percent, or $53,000. Allowed surplus fund … Comply with the surplus fund balance limit established by New York State Real Property Tax Law Section 1318. Develop …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/06/24/south-mountain-hickory-common-school-district-financial-management-2022mCoeymans Hollow Fire District – Board Oversight (2021M-211)
… (Board) ensured it had an adequate service contract in place, annual financial reports were filed in a timely manner and disbursements were supported and … Hollow Volunteer Fire Corporation (Company) was adequate in addressing what periodic financial reports the Company had …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2022/06/24/coeymans-hollow-fire-district-board-oversight-2021m-211Lowville Academy and Central School District – In-School Internet Conntectivity (S9-22-3)
… - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Lowville Academy and Central School District (District) used resources … Determine whether the Lowville Academy and Central School District District used resources …
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)
… (District) used resources to ensure the District’s Internet connectivity meets the Federal Communications … (FCC) recommended bandwidth. Audit Results The District’s Internet connectivity met the FCC’s recommended bandwidth of … Department (NYSED). When tested, the average wireless Internet download speed was 232 Mbps, and the average …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/07/15/palmyra-macedon-central-school-district-school-internet-connectivity-s9Sag Harbor Union Free School District – Claims Auditing (2022M-174)
… [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Sag Harbor Union Free … $1.3 million to determine whether an adequate claims audit was performed . The claims auditor approved: 122 … Perform a thorough, deliberate and independent audit in accordance with the Board policies. Ensure purchases …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/02/03/sag-harbor-union-free-school-district-claims-auditing-2022m-174Town of Hume – Financial Management (2014M-333)
… February 11, 2015. Background The Town of Hume is located in Allegany County and has a population of approximately … the Town’s operations, reducing unexpected surplus funds in the general fund from more than $304,500 as of January 1, … Review budget-versus-actual reports and past trends in order to develop budgets that are based on prior actual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/05/22/town-hume-financial-management-2014m-333Mastic Beach Fire District – Cash Disbursements (2017M-38)
… payment. The Treasurer does not provide the Board with a warrant, abstract or a list of checks. Key Recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/03/24/mastic-beach-fire-district-cash-disbursements-2017m-38Town of Mooers – Payroll (2014M-087)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if Town officials established effective controls … policy or implemented procedures requiring each employee to maintain a time sheet to be signed by the employee and their supervisor. The … The purpose of our audit was to determine if Town officials established effective controls …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/07/11/town-mooers-payroll-2014m-087Town of Le Roy – Purchasing (2014M-106)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine whether the Board ensured that … with the adopted purchasing policy for the period of January 1, 2013 through February 25, 2014. Background The … The purpose of our audit was to examine whether the Board ensured that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/06/27/town-le-roy-purchasing-2014m-106Pittsfield Fire District – Board Oversight (2016M-305)
… District’s bank statements, canceled check images and hall rental agreement forms. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2016/12/09/pittsfield-fire-district-board-oversight-2016m-305Jefferson County Industrial Development Agency – Audit Follow-Up (2020M-70-F)
… was to assess the Jefferson County Industrial Development Agency’s (JCIDA) progress, as of July 2024, in implementing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2024/11/15/jefferson-county-industrial-development-agency-audit-follow-2020m-70-fMadison County – Temporary Courthouse Lease and Renovations (2019M-41)
… space. Paid the LLC a $500,000 deposit before any renovation work was completed or services rendered. Paid approximately $131,000 in renovation claims to the LLC without adequate supporting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2021/01/08/madison-county-temporary-courthouse-lease-and-renovations-2019m-41Town of New Windsor – Information Technology (2020M-137)
… training. Have a disaster recovery plan. Ensure online banking agreements comply with New York State General … assets and data against loss or destruction. Ensure online banking agreements comply with GML, and that those who perform online banking transactions are familiar with its content. As …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/04/23/town-new-windsor-information-technology-2020m-137Procurement of Electricity and Natural Gas Through Aggregators (2018-MS-5)
… are ensuring they are procuring electricity and natural gas at the lowest prices. Key Findings Five of seven units … received the lowest prices for electricity and natural gas. Five units (City of Albany; Counties of Broome, Cortland … spent approximately $391,000 (51 percent) more for natural gas than a potential benchmark we identified. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2019/02/01/procurement-electricity-and-natural-gas-through-aggregators-2018-ms-5