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City of Watertown – Information Technology (2017M-184)
… of electronic devices, data back up and password security management. The Council did not ensure cybersecurity awareness training was provided to personnel who use City IT … disposal of electronic devices and password security management. Provide IT cybersecurity awareness training to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2017/12/01/city-watertown-information-technology-2017m-184City of Glen Cove – Financial Condition, Claims Processing and Payroll (2017M-210)
… condition, claims processing and payroll function for the period January 1, 2013 through December 31, 2016. Background The City of Glen Cove is located in Nassau County and has a population of approximately … City Council. General fund budgeted appropriations for 2017 totaled approximately $46.7 million. Key Findings …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2018/01/12/city-glen-cove-financial-condition-claims-processing-and-payroll-2017m-210Morris Central School District – Financial Operations (2015M-251)
… July 1, 2014 through August 31, 2015. Background The Morris Central School District is located in the Towns of Laurens, Morris, New Lisbon and Pittsfield in Otsego County. The … Morris Central School District Financial Operations 2015M251 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/01/08/morris-central-school-district-financial-operations-2015m-251Middleburgh Central School District – Financial Condition (2013M-206)
… rely on using surplus funds to finance operations, and are close to depleting those funds. District officials did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/11/22/middleburgh-central-school-district-financial-condition-2013m-206Auburn Enlarged City School District – Employee Compensation and Benefits (2017M-153)
… The Auburn Enlarged City School District is located in the City of Auburn and Towns of Aurelius, Fleming, Owasco and Sennett in Cayuga County. The District, which operates seven schools … requiring employees to submit payroll information on time to avoid the necessity for interim payrolls. Develop …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/11/03/auburn-enlarged-city-school-district-employee-compensation-and-benefitsYonkers City School District – Fixed Assets (2015M-229)
… was to review controls over the District’s fixed assets for the period July 1, 2013 through April 14, 2015. … The Yonkers City School District is the school district for the City of Yonkers. The District operates 39 schools … 26,000 students. As of July 1, 2014, the responsibility for the District’s financial operations was transferred to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/12/11/yonkers-city-school-district-fixed-assets-2015m-229Village of Pelham – Information Technology (2016M-410)
… sensitive data stored on Village computer systems for the period June 1, 2015 through August 11, 2016. Background The Village of Pelham is located in the Town of Pelham in Westchester County and has a … seven-member Board of Trustees. Budgeted appropriations for the 2016-17 fiscal year total approximately $13.9 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2017/04/07/village-pelham-information-technology-2016m-410Elmira City School District – Financial Condition (2014M-348)
… Background The Elmira City School District is located in the City of Elmira and the Town of Elmira, Chemung County. … budgets that reflect the District’s actual needs based on historical trends or other identified analysis. Adopt a … intent for establishing each reserve fund and the manner in which each reserve will be funded, used and maintained. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/03/06/elmira-city-school-district-financial-condition-2014m-348Village of Ellenville – Information Technology (2014M-278)
… computerized data and assets were properly safeguarded for the period June 1, 2013 through May 31, 2014. Background The Village of Ellenville is located in the Town of Wawarsing in Ulster County and has a … five-member Board of Trustees. General fund expenditures for the 2013-14 fiscal year were approximately $3.9 million. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2015/01/02/village-ellenville-information-technology-2014m-278Village of Hillburn – Internal Controls Over Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2013M-392)
… The purpose of our audit was to review the Village’s cash receipt and disbursement practices for the period of June 1, … Board has not developed policies and procedures for cash receipt and disbursement duties, and the Clerk-Treasurer’s … policies and procedures to provide guidance on cash receipt and disbursement practices, including segregating …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/04/18/village-hillburn-internal-controls-over-cash-receipts-and-disbursements-2013m-392Town of Otselic – Selected Financial Operations (2012M-220)
… June 4, 2012. Background The Town of Otselic is located in Chenango County with a population of 1,054 residents. The … paid to the Town are recorded and deposited intact and in a timely manner. Ensure that all disbursements are for approved Town purposes and based on a supported and approved claim that has been properly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/03/08/town-otselic-selected-financial-operations-2012m-220Town of South Bristol – Financial Management (2015M-140)
… of our audit was to review the Town’s financial operations for the period January 1, 2014 through May 20, 2015. … an elected five-member Town Board. Budgeted appropriations for 2015 are approximately $2.1 million. Key Findings The … multiyear financial plan to establish long-term objectives for funding long-term needs. Annually audit or cause the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/11/20/town-south-bristol-financial-management-2015m-140Town of Darien – State Contract Loader Purchases (2013M-88)
… was to examine Highway Department purchasing practices for the period January 1, 2011, through January 30, 2013. … and four Council members. The Town’s adopted budget for 2013 totaled $3.2 million. Key Finding Town officials did … that they received the correct State contract prices for the four loaders they purchased in 2011, 2012 and 2013. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/06/14/town-darien-state-contract-loader-purchases-2013m-88Town of Alfred – Incompatible Duties (2021M-99)
… Ensure that the bookkeeper’s appointment does not result in an incompatibility of duties. Ensure that AUDs are … corrective action. Appendix B includes our comment on an issue that was raised in the Town’s response letter. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/11/19/town-alfred-incompatible-duties-2021m-99Monroe County Airport Authority – Board Oversight of County Chargebacks and Professional Services (2019M-226)
… report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether the Monroe County Airport Authority (Authority) Board (Board) provided adequate oversight over chargebacks for Monroe County (County) services and the procurement of … Determine whether the Monroe County Airport Authority Authority Board Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2021/11/24/monroe-county-airport-authority-board-oversight-county-chargebacks-andTown of Boylston – Procurement (2021M-56)
… competitive methods when procuring applicable goods and services. Key Findings Town officials did not always seek competition when procuring goods and services. Town officials did not use competitive methods, or … to use competitive methods to procure professional services. Officials were unfamiliar with the Town’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/11/24/town-boylston-procurement-2021m-56Town of Shelby – Supervisor’s Financial Responsibilities (2021M-121)
… received. Ensure annual financial reports were filed on time. The 2017, 2018 and 2019 annual financial reports were filed from 106 to 194 days late. In addition, each year the CPA firm hired to conduct the … deficiencies. Key Recommendations Resolve discrepancies in the accounting records. The Supervisor should attend and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/12/03/town-shelby-supervisors-financial-responsibilities-2021m-121Town of Canajoharie – Budgeting and Allocating Sales Tax Revenue (2021M-204)
… not properly budget for and allocate sales tax revenue. As a result, Town taxpayers residing outside the Villages did … tax revenue to eliminate unnecessary levies on the TOV area. Consult with legal counsel to determine remedies available to address …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/03/04/town-canajoharie-budgeting-and-allocating-sales-tax-revenue-2021m-204Town of Sanford – Claims Audit Process (2021M-189)
… Town Law Section 118. Town officials may have saved $5,010 in fuel costs if they had used the State contract pricing … the Board, and only audited and approved claims are listed on abstracts of audited claims. Periodically compare prices … to help ensure purchases are cost effective and in the best interest of taxpayers. Town officials generally …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/03/04/town-sanford-claims-audit-process-2021m-189Washington County Local Development Corporation – Revolving Loan Program (2021M-57)
… purpose. Loan agreements do not have job creation or retention enforcement mechanisms. Business job creation and retention numbers were not verified. Key Recommendations … outlining the actions to be taken when job creation and retention goals are not met. Corporation officials generally …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/local-development-corporation/2021/07/30/washington-county-local-development-corporation-revolving