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Garrison Union Free School District – Information Technology (2023M-127)
… equipment or develop an IT contingency plan. In addition to sensitive IT control weaknesses that we communicated confidentially to District officials, we found: District staff did not have sufficient documented guidance or plans to implement following an unexpected IT disruption or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/01/19/garrison-union-free-school-district-information-technology-2023m-127Belfast Central School District – Procurement (2016M-317)
… auditor did not always ensure that purchases were made in compliance with the policy or require District officials to properly document compliance when they sought competition. District officials … purchasing agent and claims auditor to regularly monitor compliance with the procurement policy and periodically …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/12/16/belfast-central-school-district-procurement-2016m-317Gorham-Middlesex Central School District – Multiyear Planning (2016M-177)
… and Seneca in Ontario County and the Towns of Benton, Italy, Jerusalem, Middlesex and Potter in Yates County. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/29/gorham-middlesex-central-school-district-multiyear-planning-2016m-177Spackenkill Union Free School District – Financial Management, Transportation and Information Technology (2015M-151)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s financial management and its controls over … and information technology (IT) operations for the period July 1, 2013 through June 24, 2015. Background The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/10/09/spackenkill-union-free-school-district-financial-managementBuffalo City School District – Special Education and Grant Administration (2017M-73)
… July 1, 2014 through December 20, 2016. Background The Buffalo City School District is located in the City of Buffalo in Erie County. The District is governed by an … Buffalo City School District Special Education and Grant …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/06/30/buffalo-city-school-district-special-education-and-grant-administrationNorth Syracuse Central School District – Payroll Access and Certification (2016M-178)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the District’s controls over payroll user access and payroll certifications for the period July 1, 2014 through December 31, 2015. Background …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/29/north-syracuse-central-school-district-payroll-access-and-certificationTown of White Creek – Disbursements and Annual Financial Reports (2023M-41)
… or ensure the required AUDs were filed with the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) in a timely manner. … the 155 checks. Properly sign checks; instead, a rubber signature stamp was used, which is not permitted. Review the … filed. Key Recommendations Stop the practice of using a signature stamp for the Supervisor’s signature, and have Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/08/04/town-white-creek-disbursements-and-annual-financial-reports-2023m-41Jericho Union Free School District – Acceptable Use Policy (2022M-194)
… (District) officials helped safeguard personal, private and sensitive information (PPSI) by developing controls and communicating an acceptable use policy (AUP) to business … or prompt the user to perform activities that may result in malware infection or PPSI exposure. In addition to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/07/21/jericho-union-free-school-district-acceptable-use-policy-2022m-194West Hempstead Union Free School District – Nonstudent Network User Account Controls (2023M-9)
… to help prevent unauthorized use, access and loss. In addition to sensitive information technology (IT) control … of these accounts (37 percent) have not been used in more than five years, with the oldest being last used more … action. Appendix B includes our comments on issues raised in the District’s response letter. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/07/14/west-hempstead-union-free-school-district-nonstudent-network-user-accountPort Jervis City School District – Financial Condition (2022M-152)
… the Port Jervis City School District (District) officials and Board of Education (Board) effectively managed the … general fund financial condition. Key Findings The Board and District officials did not effectively manage the … more taxes than needed to fund operations. The Board and District officials: Consistently overestimated general …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/11/23/port-jervis-city-school-district-financial-condition-2022m-152Sharon Springs Central School District – Fund Balance Management (2022M-100)
… School District (District) Board of Education (Board) and officials effectively managed fund balance. Key Findings The Board and District officials did not effectively manage fund balance, and need to improve their budgeting practices and be more … Central School District District Board of Education Board and officials effectively managed fund balance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/09/30/sharon-springs-central-school-district-fund-balance-management-2022m-100Village of Hempstead – Budget Review (B7-16-4)
… totaling $4.2 million to liquidate the accumulated deficit in the Village’s general and water funds as of May 31, 2005. Local Finance Law Section … the local government is authorized to issue obligations and for each subsequent fiscal year during which the deficit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2016/04/07/village-hempstead-budget-review-b7-16-4Wayne County Court and Trust Funds (2022-C&T-1)
… have established appropriate controls to safeguard and account for court and trust funds for the period January 1, 2018 through … a court order, certain assets may be provided to the court and then delivered to the County Treasurer (Treasurer) for … have established appropriate controls to safeguard and account for court and trust funds for the period January …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2022/02/18/wayne-county-court-and-trust-funds-2022-ct-1Town of Wilson – Fuel Procurement and Monitoring (2024M-131)
… of Wilson (Town) officials properly procured, monitored and accounted for diesel and gasoline fuel. Key Findings Town officials did not … Specifically, the Highway Superintendent (Superintendent) and Town Board (Board) did not provide adequate oversight of … Town of Wilson Town officials properly procured monitored and accounted for diesel and gasoline fuel …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/02/14/town-wilson-fuel-procurement-and-monitoring-2024m-131City of Yonkers – Separation Payments and Health Insurance Buyouts of Yonkers City School District Employees (2024M-36)
… School District (District) employees’ separation payments and health insurance buyouts were accurate. Key Findings … not always ensure District employees’ separation payments and health insurance buyouts were accurate. Officials also … certain employees did not receive separation payments and health insurance buyouts in accordance with contractual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2024/07/26/city-yonkers-separation-payments-and-health-insurance-buyouts-yonkers-city-schoolXIV.8 Controls to Prevent Prohibited Transactions Using Sole Custody Funds – XIV. Special Procedures
… identified in the Executive Order. Process and Document Preparation: With the implementation of the … Nationals validation as part of the New York State Vendor Registration process. However, Business Units who make …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv8-controls-prevent-prohibited-transactions-using-sole-custody-fundsState Agencies Bulletin No. 2383
… for processing payroll deductions for the SEFA Campaign and explain SEFA Continuous Giving Affected Employees: All … continuous giving. This is an effort to promote efficiency and reduce the costs of payroll processing on a statewide … Campaign (FCC) Code, which appears on the SEFA Pledge and Payroll Deduction Authorization card, must be used as the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2383-state-employees-federated-appeal-sefa-campaignTown of Seward – Financial Management (2016M-353)
… August 3, 2016. Background The Town of Seward is located in Schoharie County. The Town, which has approximately 1,760 … balance policy to cover reasonable amounts to maintain in each fund and how to manage annual operating surpluses. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/12/30/town-seward-financial-management-2016m-353Islip Union Free School District – Payroll (2017M-291)
… whether District officials paid employee salaries and wages accurately for the period July 1, 2016 through July … Background The Islip Union Free School District is located in the Town of Islip in Suffolk County. The District is … with officials, District officials accurately calculated and paid gross salaries and wages. Key Recommendations There …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/02/23/islip-union-free-school-district-payroll-2017m-291State Agencies Bulletin No. 1463
… for NYSPIA members. Affected Employees Members of NYSPIA in Bargaining Unit 62 Effective Date(s) Administration pay … submit all transactions for enrollments, cancellations, and/or changes in a bi-weekly file. Agency update access is not available …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1463-new-deduction-code-529-new-york-state-police-investigators-association