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Gloversville Enlarged School District – IT Asset Management (S9-22-12)
… safeguarded information technology (IT) assets acquired or in use during the audit period. Key Findings District officials did not appropriately track or inventory IT assets, maintain complete IT inventory records or establish adequate controls to safeguard IT assets. As a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2023/03/16/gloversville-enlarged-school-district-it-asset-management-s9-22-12Manhasset Union Free School District – IT Asset Management (S9-22-15)
… safeguarded information technology (IT) assets acquired or in use during the audit period Key Findings District … officials cannot assure taxpayers that money invested in IT assets has been appropriately spent or safeguarded. We … prices of approximately $27,800 were not inventoried. In addition, annual inventories were not adequately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2023/03/16/manhasset-union-free-school-district-it-asset-management-s9-22-15Wheatland-Chili Central School District – Network Access Controls (2023M-7)
… a written agreement with a detailed list and explanation of services and responsibilities. District officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/06/23/wheatland-chili-central-school-district-network-access-controls-2023m-7Town of Alexandria - Water and Sewer District Financial Condition (2019M-116)
… managed the financial condition of the water and sewer districts by reasonably estimating budgets and ensuring … manage the financial condition of the water and sewer districts. We found the following: Officials did not … accurately nor raise sufficient revenues to fund water and sewer operations, which resulted in five districts incurring …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/12/13/town-alexandria-water-and-sewer-district-financial-condition-2019m-116East Ramapo Central School District - Textbooks Loaned to Nonpublic School Students (2019M-171)
… Key Findings The District did not have adequate systems in place to verify that textbooks purchased for and loaned to … to receive textbooks. The District did not have systems in place to account for textbooks purchased for and loaned to … action. Appendix B includes our comments on issues raised in the District's response letter. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/08/03/east-ramapo-central-school-district-textbooks-loaned-nonpublic-schoolRoslyn Union Free School District – Information Technology Equipment Inventory Records (2024M-91)
… always appropriately inventory and safeguard IT equipment or maintain sufficiently detailed, up-to-date inventory … 400 active IT devices that were missing either a serial number or tag number. The fixed asset report did not contain … including manufacturer name, for 175 devices; and model information for 201 devices. Without recording device …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/02/21/roslyn-union-free-school-district-information-technology-equipmentWantagh Union Free School District – Financial Application User Access Controls (2024M-46)
… user accounts and permissions and the review of audit trail reports. Limit user account permissions in the … Perform an independent review of transactions in the audit trail reports for the system administrator account of the … application system administrator account on the audit trail reports. Assign user account permissions based upon …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/10/25/wantagh-union-free-school-district-financial-application-user-accessSeneca County – Consumer Protection: Accuracy of Weights and Measures (S9-24-2)
… completed required testing of all weighing and measuring devices used to price goods and whether complete … did not complete all required testing of weighing and measuring devices or maintain complete inspection and … Department completed required testing of all weighing and measuring devices used to price goods and whether complete …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2024/09/03/seneca-county-consumer-protection-accuracy-weights-and-measures-s9-24-2Red Creek Protective Fire Company, Inc. – Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-271)
… Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate whether the Company’s internal controls ensure that financial activity was properly recorded and reported and that Company moneys were safeguarded for the period January 1, … 2012 through December 31, 2013. Background The Red Creek Protective Fire Company is a volunteer organization located …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/01/09/red-creek-protective-fire-company-inc-controls-over-financialCrittenden Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2015M-190)
… the financial activities and documentation for the daily lottery account. Key Recommendations Verify that … and adopt policies and procedures regarding the daily lottery activities and ensure that only the Board-approved … Treasurer manages the financial activities of the daily lottery account, retaining all ticket stubs sold and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/12/18/crittenden-volunteer-fire-department-inc-internal-controlsVillage of Riverside – Clerk-Treasurers' Records and Reports (2024M-107)
… of Taxation and Finance (NYSDTF), which could result in the Village paying fines and penalties. Recommendations … complete and accurate accounting records and reports in a timely manner. Village officials generally agreed with … action. Appendix B includes our comment on an issue raised in the response. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/11/27/village-riverside-clerk-treasurers-records-and-reports-2024m-107Town of Chesterfield – Town Clerk (2024M-110)
… Town Clerk (Clerk) properly recorded, deposited, remitted and reported collections. Key Findings The Clerk did not … not have assurance that all collections are accounted for, and money could be lost or misappropriated. The Clerk and Deputy Clerk did not record and issue receipts for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/01/24/town-chesterfield-town-clerk-2024m-110Fairview Fire District – Payroll and Leave Accruals (2024M-96)
… inaccurate and unsupported. Paid five employees $55,407 in overtime payments that could have been avoided or reduced. … which they are entitled. Review payroll errors identified in this report and, if appropriate, consult with the attorney … B includes our comment on an issue that was raised in the District’s response letter. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/01/24/fairview-fire-district-payroll-and-leave-accruals-2024m-96Greece Central School District – Procurement of Professional Services (2024M-129)
… way and without favoritism. Of the 51 professional service providers that were paid more than $10,000, or a total of … the competition process for 33 professional service providers that were paid $2.4 million (65 percent). Officials … and procedures. For example, three medical service providers were paid $346,995 without using the required …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/01/31/greece-central-school-district-procurement-professional-services-2024mBarnard Fire Department – Financial Controls (2015M-134)
… January 1, 2013 through December 31, 2014. Background The Barnard Fire Department is located in the Town of Greece, … a five-member Board of Directors, is affiliated with the Barnard Fire District and provides fire protection and rescue … Barnard Fire Department Financial Controls 2015M134 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/09/25/barnard-fire-department-financial-controls-2015m-134Allegany Engine Company, Inc. – Internal Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-176)
… and reported and that Company money was safeguarded for the period January 1, 2013 through April 28, 2014. … The Treasurer did not offer a legitimate Company purpose for $7,123 in cash withdrawals. The President did not appoint … reports to the Board. Develop and implement procedures for Company officials to follow during and after fundraising …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2015/01/16/allegany-engine-company-inc-internal-controls-over-financial-activities-2014m-176Delevan Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-345)
… Delevan Volunteer Fire Company Inc Internal Controls Over Financial Operations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/02/26/delevan-volunteer-fire-company-inc-internal-controls-over-financialTown of Alexandria – Misappropriation of Cash Receipts (2015M-159)
The purpose of our audit was to examine the former Clerks records and financial practices for the period January 1 2012 through December 31 2013
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/03/25/town-alexandria-misappropriation-cash-receipts-2015m-159South Byron Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-155)
… of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether Company controls are adequate to ensure that financial activity is properly recorded and reported and that Company moneys are safeguarded for the period January 1, … The purpose of our audit was to determine whether Company controls are adequate to ensure that financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/08/30/south-byron-volunteer-fire-company-inc-internal-controls-over-financialConnetquot Public Library – Cash Disbursements (2017M-125)
… Ten purchases totaling $3,661 made on three credit card claims either contained a confirming purchase order (PO) … Treasurer maintains custodial control over the Library’s bank accounts, and limit signatory rights on the bank accounts. Establish a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2017/09/29/connetquot-public-library-cash-disbursements-2017m-125