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Cortland County - Claims Audit and Check Printing (2018M-247)
… since 2015. The Finance Office clerks have access rights in the financial software to enter disbursements and apply … of county auditor or the office of county comptroller, in accordance with law. Direct the County’s Information … prepared checks. Discontinue assigning users access rights in the financial software. County officials agreed with our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2019/03/01/cortland-county-claims-audit-and-check-printing-2018m-247Franklin County – Internal Controls Over the Timekeeping System (2014M-276)
… May 31, 2014. Background Franklin County is located in northeastern New York and has a population of … million. Key Findings The County did not have a process in place to ensure employees’ access rights were appropriate; certain employees who were not in supervisory roles were granted access to modify time …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2015/01/30/franklin-county-internal-controls-over-timekeeping-system-2014m-276Halcottsville Fire Department – Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2014M-190)
… Fire Department is a volunteer organization located in the Town of Middletown, Delaware County. The Department … and has approximately 15 active members. Expenditures in 2013 totaled approximately $28,000. Key Findings The … Department procedures and not all transfers were approved in advance. Key Recommendations Revise the bylaws to include …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/10/10/halcottsville-fire-department-cash-receipts-and-disbursements-2014m-190Cincinnatus Fire District – Financial Controls (2014M-49)
… Cincinnatus Fire District, which is distinct and separate from the Town of Cincinnatus, is located in Cortland County …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/04/25/cincinnatus-fire-district-financial-controls-2014m-49Village of Tuxedo Park - Board Oversight (2018M-66)
… Water rates were not clearly documented resulting in underbillings totaling $4,065 and overbillings totaling … for 494 bills during the eight quarters we reviewed. In addition, sensitive information technology (IT) control … B includes our comment on an issue that was raised in the Village’s response letter. … Village of Tuxedo Park …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/11/02/village-tuxedo-park-board-oversight-2018m-66Iroquois Central School District - Financial Management (2018M-102)
… are necessary and reasonable, and use excess amounts in accordance with applicable statutes in a manner that benefits taxpayers. District officials … Appendix B includes our comments on issues raised in the District’s response. … Iroquois Central School …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/08/17/iroquois-central-school-district-financial-management-2018m-102Town of Colden – Highway Operations (2017M-127)
… of our audit was to review highway department operations for the period January 1, 2016 through April 21, 2017. Background The Town of Colden is located in Erie County and has approximately 3,200 residents. The … bids or quotes as required, which resulted in the Town paying $8,800 more than necessary for a dump truck and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/22/town-colden-highway-operations-2017m-127Catskill Central School District – Financial Management (2017M-134)
… Background The Catskill Central School District is located in the Towns of Catskill, Athens and Cairo in Greene County. The District operates three schools, has … and develop a plan to reduce unrestricted fund balance in a manner that benefits District residents. … The audit was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/09/29/catskill-central-school-district-financial-management-2017m-134Town of Dannemora – Part-Town Activities (2017M-215)
… the Village of Dannemora within its boundaries, is located in Clinton County. The Town, which is governed by a … allocation of PT activities and ensure they are allocated in the proper fund in accordance with these requirements. … Town of Dannemora …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/12/29/town-dannemora-part-town-activities-2017m-215South Country Central School District – Information Technology Inventory (2017M-219)
… performed more frequently and investigate any differences from the District’s inventory records. … South Country …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/12/22/south-country-central-school-district-information-technology-inventoryYorktown Central School District – Procurement and Claims Processing (2017M-177)
… determine whether the District procured goods and services in accordance with law and District policy and to determine … Background The Yorktown Central School District is located in the Towns of Yorktown, New Castle and Cortlandt, in Westchester County. The District, which has approximately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/12/01/yorktown-central-school-district-procurement-and-claims-processing-2017mTown of Erwin – Justice Court (2017M-266)
… were collected, deposited, recorded, reported and remitted in an accurate and timely manner for the period January 1, … October 12, 2017. Background The Town of Erwin is located in Steuben County. The Town maintains a Justice Court with … and traffic violations were adjudicated and reported in a timely manner. Key Recommendations The Justices should …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2018/03/09/town-erwin-justice-court-2017m-266Walton Fire Department – Financial Operations (2017M-242)
… 21, 2017. Background The Walton Fire Department is located in the Town of Walton in Delaware County and provides fire protection and other … approve bills prior to payment and document the approval in the meeting minutes or supporting documentation. … Walton …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2018/02/09/walton-fire-department-financial-operations-2017m-242City of Lockport – Cash Flow (2014M-195)
… May 30, 2014. Background The City of Lockport is located in Niagara County, encompasses 8.4 square miles and serves … million. Key Findings The City’s accounting records are in such poor condition that City officials do not know the … accounting records are complete, accurate and maintained in a timely manner so that the Council and City officials can …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/08/20/city-lockport-cash-flow-2014m-195State Police Bulletin No. SP-168
… notify agencies of a new long term care deduction code 526 for members of PBA of the New York State Troopers, Inc. … Troopers, Inc. has requested a new payroll deduction code for long term care. Effective Date(s) Administration pay … code 526. The vendor will submit all transactions for enrollments, cancellations, and/or changes in a bi-weekly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-168-new-long-term-care-deduction-code-526-police-benevolent-association-pbaState Police Bulletin No. SP-152
… Purpose To notify agencies of new voluntary deduction code 481, NYS Troopers PBA Signal 30 Fund, established for members of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-152-new-deduction-code-481-nys-troopers-pba-signal-30-fundOriskany Central School District – Procurement (2017M-87)
… with competitive bid statutes and District policies for the period July 1, 2015 through October 28, 2016. … seven-member Board of Education. Budgeted appropriations for the 2016-17 fiscal year totaled approximately $14.7 … Key Findings The District did not seek competition for five professional service contracts totaling $265,706. We …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/07/28/oriskany-central-school-district-procurement-2017m-87Canastota Central School District – Payroll (2016M-56)
… The Canastota Central School District is located in the Towns of Fenner, Lenox, Lincoln, Smithfield and Sullivan in Madison County. The District, which operates three schools … to the former Superintendent that was not provided for in the employment contract. Key Recommendation Review the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/03/canastota-central-school-district-payroll-2016m-56Roosevelt Union Free School District – Competitive Procurement (2015M-234)
… The Roosevelt Union Free School District is located in the Town of Hempstead in Nassau County. The District, which operates five schools … use competitive methods when procuring goods and services in accordance with GML and the District’s purchasing policy. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/12/18/roosevelt-union-free-school-district-competitive-procurement-2015m-234Rome City School District – Financial Management (2015M-215)
… 2015. Background The Rome City School District is located in the City of Rome and the Towns of Annsville, Lee, Verona and Western in Oneida County. The District, which operates nine schools … fiscal year-end, rather than including the transfers in the proposed budget. Key Recommendations Discontinue …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/12/18/rome-city-school-district-financial-management-2015m-215