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Town of Ithaca – Information Technology (2017M-52)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the Town’s IT policies and … 2016. Background The Town of Ithaca is located in Tompkins County and has a population of approximately 20,000. The Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/21/town-ithaca-information-technology-2017m-52Mandatory Contributions – Enhanced Reporting
… Contributions are mandatory for: Tier 1 and 2 members participating in a contributory plan; Certain military service credit; Tier 3 members covered under Retirement and Social Security Law (RSSL) Article 14; Tier 4 and 5 members covered under RSSL Article 15; PFRS Tier 5 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/enhanced-reporting/mandatory-contributionsTown of Clifton Park – Information Technology (2020M-162)
… belonged to former employees who left Town employment one month to 15 years before our review. Have a written …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/11/19/town-clifton-park-information-technology-2020m-162Cambria Housing Authority – Financial Management (2015M-316)
Cambria Housing Authority Financial Management 2015M316
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2016/02/12/cambria-housing-authority-financial-management-2015m-316Livonia Joint Fire District – Fire Truck Funding and Purchase (2021M-97)
… Determine whether the Livonia Joint Fire District’s (District) Board was transparent when funding and … to accumulate more than $1.1 million in fund balance to purchase a fire truck costing more than $727,000, instead of establishing a capital reserve. Did not adopt fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/09/17/livonia-joint-fire-district-fire-truck-funding-and-purchase-2021m-97Town of Willing – Town Supervisor’s Financial Duties (2021M-68)
… report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine if the Town of Willing (Town) Supervisor (Supervisor) maintained adequate … appropriate reports and provided adequate oversight of the bookkeeper. Key Findings The Town’s bookkeeper … submit appropriate reports or provide sufficient oversight of the bookkeeper. Annual financial reports, known as the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/08/20/town-willing-town-supervisors-financial-duties-2021m-68Spackenkill Union Free School District – Professional Services (2021M-89)
… taxpayers have little assurance that procurements are made in the most prudent and economical manner. District … Last sought competition for District insurance policies in 2012, more than nine years ago. However, the insurance … ensure professional services are completely procured and in compliance with District policy, and that written …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/10/15/spackenkill-union-free-school-district-professional-services-2021m-89Town of Hounsfield - Claims Auditing (2019M-215)
… (16 percent) that were either not presented to the Board or improperly paid prior to Board approval. Eleven claims … totaling $172,000 complied with bidding requirements and/or the Town’s procurement policy. Key Recommendations Perform …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/01/24/town-hounsfield-claims-auditing-2019m-215Town of Bennington - Financial Management (2019M-249)
… capital plans to help guide the budget development process or establish reserve funds to help finance future capital …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/03/13/town-bennington-financial-management-2019m-249Gloversville Housing Authority – Selected Financial Operations (2015M-257)
… rents. Segregate rent collection duties among employees or ensure that Authority officials provide adequate oversight …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2016/01/15/gloversville-housing-authority-selected-financial-operations-2015m-257Royalton-Hartland Central School District – Information Technology Contingency Planning (2021M-4)
… a Disaster Recovery Plan (DRP) template, a key component of an IT contingency plan. Although the District paid for a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/04/09/royalton-hartland-central-school-district-information-technologyVillage of Montgomery – Board Oversight of the Treasurer’s Office (2021M-50)
… with water and sewer Village laws and codes resulting in $29,300 in penalties not being assessed. Implement sufficient … annual audits. The last required audit was conducted in 2016. Key Recommendations The Board should: Ensure the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2021/07/23/village-montgomery-board-oversight-treasurers-office-2021m-50Village of Bainbridge – Financial Operations (2014M-227)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Village’s accounting records … The Village of Bainbridge is located in Chenango County and has a population of approximately 1,350. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/11/21/village-bainbridge-financial-operations-2014m-227Overview – Information Technology Contingency Planning
… In general, a business continuity plan focuses on strategies for sustaining an organization’s critical business …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-contingency-planning/overviewCanaseraga Central School District - Financial Management (2019M-104)
… report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Board and District officials properly managed fund balance and reserves. Key Findings The Board overestimated … appropriations by a total of $3.5 million over three years and annually appropriated an average of $357,000 of fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/08/09/canaseraga-central-school-district-financial-management-2019m-104West Seneca Fire District #2 – Purchasing and Capital Project Management (2018M-241)
… fees and sales tax. Key Recommendations Solicit bids or quotes as required and ensure that purchases include the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2019/08/30/west-seneca-fire-district-2-purchasing-and-capital-project-management-2018mPatchogue-Medford Public Library - Non-Payroll Disbursements (2019M-126)
… be paid in advance. The Treasurer did not maintain custody and control of her signature stamp and check signatory policies were not followed. Key Recommendations Develop policies and procedures for banking activities and online purchases. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2019/10/11/patchogue-medford-public-library-non-payroll-disbursements-2019m-126Town of Boonville – Claims Auditing and Conflict of Interest (2014M-373)
… deliberate and thorough audits are conducted and that each claim approved is properly supported by original invoices, … is approved by the officer whose action gave rise to the claim. Ensure that all officials and employees are familiar …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/03/06/town-boonville-claims-auditing-and-conflict-interest-2014m-373Tioga County Industrial Development Agency - Project Approval and Monitoring (2019M-190)
… loan projects. The Board did not require the Administrator to: Compare reported job creation and retention figures with project goals. Track sales tax exemptions to ensure that the exemptions taken were within allowable … limits. Key Recommendations Require the Administrator to compare reported job creation and retention figures to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2019/12/20/tioga-county-industrial-development-agency-project-approvalState Agencies Bulletin No. 1804
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of the 2020 rate for the New York State Paid Family Leave … are affected. Background The New York State Department of Financial Services has announced that the 2020 premium …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1804-2020-new-york-state-paid-family-leave-program-rate-increase