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Pine Bush Central School District – IT Asset Management (S9-22-21)

… 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 … The additional 15 assets were properly inventoried. In addition, annual inventories were not conducted, network …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2023/03/16/pine-bush-central-school-district-it-asset-management-s9-22-21

Mechanicville City School District – IT Asset Management (S9-22-16)

… technology (IT) assets acquired or in use during the audit period. Key Findings District officials did not … to confirm they were inventoried. We found 36 percent of the sampled assets were not properly accounted for. …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2023/03/16/mechanicville-city-school-district-it-asset-management-s9-22-16

XI.11.H Early Pay Discounts for Procurement Contract Purchases – XI. Procurement and Contract Management

… pricing to other customers during the Contract term for a similar quantity, and the maximum price or discount … this Contract, such better price or discount shall apply for similar quantity transactions under this Contract for the life of such general offer or promotion . If the …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi11h-early-pay-discounts-procurement-contract-purchases

IX.7.C Fringe Benefits and Indirect Costs – IX. Federal Grants

… cost standard rates into the State Financial System. In some cases, the federal government may request the … a waiver, agencies should enter a new waiver request in SFS which, once approved at the agency level, will be … process generates journal entries to the General Ledger in the Statewide Financial System (SFS) on a more real-time …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix7c-fringe-benefits-and-indirect-costs

XI.2.F Timely Submittal of Contracts – XI. Procurement and Contract Management

… timely. Sufficient time must be incorporated to allow for review of contract transactions submitted to the Office … to advise contractors of this risk. CONTRACTS WITH NOT-FOR-PROFIT (NFP) PROVIDERS Late submissions of grant … impose additional burdens upon both the NFP and the State. For the NFP, financial strain is placed on their limited …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi2f-timely-submittal-contracts

Suffolk County Probation Department – Restitution Payments (S9-20-9)

… to pay victims with unsatisfied restitution orders. Some of this money was collected in the 1980’s. Officials did not … procedures to enforce and monitor restitution orders. 22 of the 44 restitution orders we reviewed had uncollected … officials did not maintain a complete and accurate list of unsatisfied restitution orders, distribute all available …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2021/12/14/suffolk-county-probation-department-restitution-payments-s9-20-9

Thurston Fire Company – Board Oversight (2016M-429)

… ensured that financial activity was properly recorded and reported and that Company money was safeguarded for the period January … For 2015, the Company’s revenues totaled $2,623 and expenses totaled $2,233. Key Findings No review of the …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/03/31/thurston-fire-company-board-oversight-2016m-429

Town of Geneseo – Information Technology and Multiyear Planning (2017M-84)

… technology (IT) controls and multiyear planning for the period January 1, 2016 through March 24, 2017. … an elected five-member Town Board. Budgeted appropriations for 2017 total approximately $3.37 million. Key Findings The … and capital plan to establish long-term objectives for funding long-term needs. Update the fund balance policy …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/21/town-geneseo-information-technology-and-multiyear-planning-2017m-84

Town of Wales – Financial Management (2017M-32)

… balances totaling $1.2 million in the general and highway funds. The Board did not adopt a reserve fund policy or … plans for expected future use for two of its five reserve funds. Key Recommendations Adopt budgets that reflect the … general and highway fund balances and use the excess funds in a manner that benefits Town residents. Adopt a …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/22/town-wales-financial-management-2017m-32

State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Executive Budget

… that actions are taken to improve the long-term stability of the state’s finances, while ensuring adequate funding for … to develop clear guidelines on the appropriate use of these reserves. In addition to protecting reserve funds, … “I remain concerned about the state’s debt burden, one of the highest in the nation and which continues to grow. I …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-executive-budget

Chittenango Central School District – Information Technology (2023M-155)

… a written IT contingency plan. District officials agreed with our recommendations and indicated they have initiated or …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/03/08/chittenango-central-school-district-information-technology-2023m-155

Canajoharie Volunteer Fire Department – Financial Activities (2023M-135)

… provide timely monthly reports to officials for eight of the 13 months in our audit period or prepare bank … Make payments only after a proper audit and approval of bills and discontinue the use of debit cards. Department officials generally agreed with …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2024/02/23/canajoharie-volunteer-fire-department-financial-activities

Town of Glen - Water and Sewer Operations (2023M-167)

… report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Town of Glen (Town) officials properly managed water and sewer … water and sewer bills and account balances are accurate. Of the 306 bills we reviewed, 73 (24 percent) were inaccurate … records and sewer revenue was overstated by $152,023 as of December 31, 2022. Key Recommendations Ensure the Board …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/03/29/town-glen-water-and-sewer-operations-2023m-167

Village of Cato – Water Financial Operations (2023M-145)

… whether the Village of Cato (Village) Board (Board) and Village officials (officials) effectively managed the … operations of the water fund. Key Findings The Board and officials did not effectively manage the financial … establish adequate reserves or develop long-term financial and capital plans until the Cayuga County Health Department …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/03/22/village-cato-water-financial-operations-2023m-145

Dobbs Ferry Union Free School District – Facilities Department Overtime (2023M-120)

… This could increase the District’s operational and pension costs. Key Recommendations Ensure overtime is …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/12/01/dobbs-ferry-union-free-school-district-facilities-department-overtime

Pembroke Central School District – Extra-Classroom Activity Funds (2023M-136)

… all ECA funds were properly used. For example: One club advisor did not deposit more than $3,500 in club fundraising activities until our audit began, which was more than six months after the club’s fundraising activity had taken place. The supporting …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/04/19/pembroke-central-school-district-extra-classroom-activity-funds-2023m-136

Schoharie Central School District – Financial Condition (2013M-263)

… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s financial … Schoharie Central School District is located in portions of Schoharie, Albany, Montgomery and Schenectady Counties. …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/12/13/schoharie-central-school-district-financial-condition-2013m-263

Glen Cove City School District – Portable Electronic Devices and Conflict of Interest (2016M-285)

… user access and to review potential conflicts of interest for the period July 1, 2014 through February 29, 2016. … seven-member Board of Education. Budgeted appropriations for the 2015-16 fiscal year totaled approximately $82.5 million. Key Findings There was no written policy for notifying the IT office of new hires, keeping track of …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/11/25/glen-cove-city-school-district-portable-electronic-devices-and-conflict