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Town of Ontario - Information Technology, Financial Management and Procurement (2017M-137)
… The Board has not reduced excessive fund balance; adopted a comprehensive multiyear financial or capital plan, or an … plans and budgetary guidance, the Board continued to adopt budgets that were not based on sound and realistic … to support competition was sought. Key Recommendations Adopt comprehensive IT policies. Ensure adopted IT policies …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/07/06/town-ontario-information-technology-financial-management-and-procurement-2017m-137Lewis County Industrial Development Agency – Staff Services Agreements (2025M-1)
… Agency (LCIDA) Board (Board) ensured staff service fees were accurately calculated and paid in accordance with … 2023 and for 2024. However, the Board did not ensure the fees paid to the Corporation were accurately calculated and … occurred because the calculation of the service fees included certain revenues and other fees collected by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2025/05/23/lewis-county-industrial-development-agency-staff-services-agreements-2025m-1Town of Pound Ridge – Procurement and Claims Auditing (2024M-150)
… invoices. Key Recommendations Ensure compliance with New York State General Municipal Law (GML) and Town procurement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/08/01/town-pound-ridge-procurement-and-claims-auditing-2024m-150Hamburg Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2015M-32)
… purpose of our audit was to review the Agency’s process for evaluating, approving and monitoring projects for the period January 1, 2013 through December 23, 2014. … did not develop an adequate recapture policy to allow for the recovery of previously granted benefits if job …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2015/06/19/hamburg-industrial-development-agency-project-approval-andDiscovery Charter School – Network and Financial Software Access Controls (2022M-156)
… and personal, private and sensitive information (PPSI) are at greater risk for unauthorized access, misuse, or loss. … or provide IT security awareness training. 18 percent of the School’s enabled nonstudent user accounts were not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2023/02/17/discovery-charter-school-network-and-financial-software-access-controlsTown of Gorham – Procurement (2024M-7)
… with Town policy, statutory requirements and good business practices. Key Findings Town officials did not … with Town policy, statutory requirements and good business practices. As a result, there is an increased risk … with Town policy statutory requirements and good business practices …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/06/28/town-gorham-procurement-2024m-7Barker Central School District – Payroll (2023M-19)
… Therefore, payroll errors went undetected and resulted in unnecessary and erroneous payroll payments. Seven … Adopt a written payroll policy governing the use of overtime and establish procedures for reviewing payroll to … and necessary purpose. Perform a more thorough review of payroll during the payroll certification process. District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/06/30/barker-central-school-district-payroll-2023m-19Rondout Valley Central School District – Fixed Assets (2023M-36)
… not properly account for and monitor all of the District’s fixed assets. As a result, there is an increased risk fixed … combined cost of $79,383 were not recorded on the District’s inventory list. For example, these assets include a golf … on the District’s inventory list. Obtain authorization to dispose of fixed assets before disposing them. District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/08/25/rondout-valley-central-school-district-fixed-assets-2023m-36Ridgeway Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-196)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if Company controls were adequate to ensure that financial activity is properly recorded and … moneys are safeguarded for the period January 1, 2011, to June 11, 2013. Background The Ridgeway Volunteer Fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/08/28/ridgeway-volunteer-fire-company-inc-internal-controls-over-financialReview of the Financial Plan of the City of New York - March 2012
In June 2011, New York City projected a balanced budget for FY 2012 but a large budget gap of $4.6 billion in FY 2013, and even larger gaps in subsequent years.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-16-2012.pdfInventory Controls
To determine whether the Office of Information Technology Services has adequate controls to ensure the accuracy and completeness of inventory records, accountability for inventory transactions, and safeguarding of inventory.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2025-23s17.pdfCentral New York Regional Market Authority – Financial Condition (2024-18)
Determine whether the Central New York Regional Market Authority Board of Directors (Board) and officials effectively managed the Authority’s financial condition and planned for future capital and operational needs.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2024/pdf/central-new-york-regional-market-authority-2024-18.pdfHealth, Safety, and Accessibility in District 75 Schools (2019-N-7) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the New York City Department of Education is providing a safe and healthy environment that is Americans with Disabilities Act compliant for students attending District 75 schools.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-19n7-response.pdfVillage of Clayton – Claims Auditing (2021M-81)
Determine whether the Village of Clayton (Village) Board of Trustees (Board) properly audited claims prior to payment and ensured written quotes were obtained for purchases and public works contracts.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2021/pdf/clayton-2021-81.pdfState Fiscal Year 2020-21 Enacted Budget: Budgeting in a Time of Crisis - April 2020
The fiscal impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic will be with us for some time. Significant losses of State tax revenues are likely to extend into State Fiscal Year.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/budget/pdf/enacted-budget-report-2020-21.pdfControls Over Cash Advance Accounts (2014-S-65), 90-Day Response
The objectives of our audit were to determine if the Department has an ongoing need for its advance accounts, and if it has adequate controls to ensure the mone
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2015-14s65-response.pdfControls Over Cash Advance Accounts (2014-S-65)
The objectives of our audit were to determine if the Department has an ongoing need for its advance accounts, and if it has adequate controls to ensure the mone
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2015-14s65.pdfAverill Park Central School District - Payroll (2018M-255)
… was not using payroll change reports as part of the payroll certification process. Key Recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/03/15/averill-park-central-school-district-payroll-2018m-255Schoharie Central School District - School Lunch Operations (2019M-19)
… (MPLH). District officials could have saved almost $2,000 in three months if they purchased milk from the New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/04/19/schoharie-central-school-district-school-lunch-operations-2019m-19Hornell City School District - Financial Management (2019M-38)
… has produced operating surpluses negating the use of appropriated fund balance. Certain reserve balances were … plans. Key Recommendations Discontinue the practice of appropriating fund balance that is not needed or used to … and develop a plan to reduce balances to reasonable levels in accordance with applicable statutes. Develop comprehensive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/06/21/hornell-city-school-district-financial-management-2019m-38