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DiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for November
… or other improprieties. Cumulatively through November for calendar year 2016, DiNapoli’s office has approved 17,541 … not-for-profits to do state business, make procurement requirements uniform, and toughen ethics and transparency … with Morvillo Abramowitz Grand Iason & Anello, PC for legal services related to the U.S. Attorney’s Office …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-novemberRochester City School District – Payroll and Procurement (2016M-435)
… audit was to determine if the District properly calculated and adequately supported payroll-related payments and payments for goods and services for the period July 1, 2014 through October 25, … Rochester City School District Payroll and Procurement 2016M435 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/04/10/rochester-city-school-district-payroll-and-procurement-2016m-435Controls Over CUNY Fully Integrated Resources and Services Tool
… Purpose To determine whether the City University of New York (CUNY) adequately controls access to the CUNY Fully … Related Audits/Reports of Interest City University of New York - York College: Time and Attendance Practices for … To determine whether the City University of New York CUNY adequately controls access to the CUNY Fully …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/09/02/controls-over-cuny-fully-integrated-resources-and-services-toolOxford Academy and Central School District – Financial Management (2016M-6)
… through November 19, 2015. Background The Oxford Academy and Central School District is located in the Towns of … Coventry, McDonough, Norwich, Oxford, Pharsalia, Preston and Smithville in Chenango County. The District, which … total approximately $19.1 million. Key Findings The Board and District officials did not ensure that the unrestricted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/17/oxford-academy-and-central-school-district-financial-management-2016m-6Niagara Charter School – Student Enrollment and Billing (2013M-294)
… could be improved. Of the 22 students’ files sampled, the proof of residency on file for five students was either … students and require a student who moves to provide a new proof of residence, even if the residence is within the same school district, and ensure that proof of residence documentation is on file for all students. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2014/01/17/niagara-charter-school-student-enrollment-and-billing-2013m-294Amani Public Charter School – Payroll and Timekeeping (2015M-46)
… 2014. Background The Amani Public Charter School, located in the City of Mount Vernon, is a public school that is not … employees have offer letters and/or personnel Action Forms in their personnel files to establish salaries and wages at … that timesheets include starting and ending work times and breaks, are correctly totaled and are signed by employees and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2017/11/22/amani-public-charter-school-payroll-and-timekeeping-2015m-46Town of Western - Supervisor’s Records and Reports (2022M-184)
… financial records and has been unable to obtain bonding for a capital project. In addition, the highway fund owes the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/02/10/town-western-supervisors-records-and-reports-2022m-184Town of Ephratah – Accounting Records and Reports (2022M-138)
… Town Supervisor (Supervisor) maintained complete, accurate and timely financial records and reports. Key Findings In 2017, OSC issued an audit report … that included findings that the Town’s accounting records and reports were incomplete, inaccurate and could not be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/12/02/town-ephratah-accounting-records-and-reports-2022m-138Village of Gilbertsville – Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2014M-267)
… July 14, 2014. Background The Village of Gilbertsville is located in the Town of Butternuts, Otsego County, and has approximately 400 residents. The Village is governed by an elected three-member Board of Trustees. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2015/02/13/village-gilbertsville-cash-receipts-and-disbursements-2014m-267State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School and Local Government Audits
… Fiscal Responsibilities Audit Follow-Up (Steuben County) The follow-up review was limited to interviews with … PTEs reviewed did not maintain time sheets. Town of Lisle Highway Department – Long-Term Planning (Broome County) Town … manner. Town of Putnam – Accounting Records and Reports (Washington County) The supervisor did not maintain the town’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-and-local-government-auditsTown of Putnam – Accounting Records and Reports (2022M-188)
… and reports, as required, in a complete, accurate, up to date or timely manner . Without reliable accounting … Board (Board) cannot make sound financial decisions. Due to the Supervisor’s lack of oversight of the former … agreed with our recommendations and indicated they planned to take corrective action. Appendix B includes our comments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/03/10/town-putnam-accounting-records-and-reports-2022m-188Downsville Fire District – Procurement and Claims Audit (2022M-130)
… with the procurement policy and claims were approved prior to payment. Key Findings The Board did not ensure that goods … procurement policy and that all claims were approved prior to payment. None of the 18 purchases of goods and services … debit card transactions, totaling $8,346, were paid prior to Board audit and approval, which could result in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2022/12/30/downsville-fire-district-procurement-and-claims-audit-2022m-130Town of Danby – Claims Processing and Procurement (2022M-127)
… Board (Board) sought competition when procuring goods and services and audited claims prior to payment. Key Findings The Board did not always seek competition when procuring goods and services or ensure all claims were properly audited and … Town Board Board sought competition when procuring goods and services and audited claims prior to payment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/12/16/town-danby-claims-processing-and-procurement-2022m-127Watervliet City School District – Payroll and Claims Processing (2013M-4)
… processing operations for the period July 1, 2011, to June 30, 2012. Background The Watervliet City School District is … employees generally earn a fixed number of days of leave time each year for vacation, illness or … and 17 claims totaling $41,226 were not audited until after payment. Key Recommendations Ensure that all employees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/06/28/watervliet-city-school-district-payroll-and-claims-processing-2013m-4Skaneateles Central School District – Records and Reports (2015M-154)
… The Skaneateles Central School District is located in the Towns of Sennett, Niles and Owasco in Cayuga County and the Towns of Skaneateles, Marcellus and … of the 2014-15 fiscal year. The District routinely relied on transactions that have not been recorded by the bank or in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/11/16/skaneateles-central-school-district-records-and-reports-2015m-154Laurens Central School District – Budgeting and Reserves (2013M-135)
… realistic estimates for revenues and expenditures based on contractual and historical data. Review the District’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/09/20/laurens-central-school-district-budgeting-and-reserves-2013m-135Area #4 – Contracts and Service Level Agreements for IT Services – Information Technology Governance
… what format it will be returned and/or whether, when and how it will be destroyed). How shared PII will be protected … quality of those services. Such vaguely worded agreements can, among other things, contribute to confusion over who has … responsibility for various aspects of the IT environment (i.e., the local government/school or service provider), which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/area-4-contracts-and-service-level-agreements-it-servicesVillage of Mayfield – Water and Sewer Operations (2017M-28)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Village accurately … 1, 2015 through October 31, 2016. Background The Village of Mayfield is located in the Town of Mayfield in Fulton … Village of Mayfield Water and Sewer Operations 2017M28 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2017/04/28/village-mayfield-water-and-sewer-operations-2017m-28Village of Homer – Purchasing and Credit Cards (2017M-112)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess controls over purchasing and credit cards for the period March 1, 2015 through April 13, 2017. Background The Village of Homer is located in the Town of Homer in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2017/09/08/village-homer-purchasing-and-credit-cards-2017m-112Fairport Central School District - Payroll and Employee Benefits (2023-118)
… not have been paid $2,000 because they retired prior to the end of the school year, a requirement for this … Key Recommendations Consult with legal counsel to ensure retirement payments are disbursed in accordance … and have initiated or indicated they planned to initiate corrective action. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/12/15/fairport-central-school-district-payroll-and-employee-benefits-2023-118