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Springville-Griffith Institute Central School District – Access to Network and Information Applications (2021M-148)
… officials restricted access to the student information application, they did not adequately secure access to the network and financial application. District officials did not: Disable unnecessary … Properly restrict user permissions in the financial application. In addition, sensitive information technology …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/01/07/springville-griffith-institute-central-school-district-access-network-andTown of Wright – Financial Operations (2014M-277)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Town’s budget planning and financial management for the … January 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014. Background The Town of Wright is located in Schoharie County and has a … taxes. The Board did not ensure that purchases were at the best price and that all disbursements were for proper Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/04/10/town-wright-financial-operations-2014m-277Westchester Library System – Procurement (2015M-199)
… which was chartered by the New York State Board of Regents in 1959. The Library System, which is located in the Village of Tarrytown in Westchester County, is governed by a 15-member Board of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2015/10/02/westchester-library-system-procurement-2015m-199Town of Virgil – Board Oversight (2015M-40)
… controls and Board oversight for the period January 1, 2013 through November 3, 2014. Background The Town of … Budgeted appropriations for 2014 totaled approximately $1.8 million. Key Findings The Board did not ensure that adequate controls were in place over the billing and collecting of water and sewer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/06/05/town-virgil-board-oversight-2015m-40Village of Castile – Water Billing for Letchworth State Park (2021M-1)
… Ensure the water usage overage rates charged to State Parks follow the contract and contract amendment. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2021/05/28/village-castile-water-billing-letchworth-state-park-2021m-1XVII.1 Overview – XVII. Lapsing Appropriations
… after the lapse date. For additional instruction on this topic, visit job aid "Lapsing Action by Transaction Type" …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xvii/xvii1-overviewMedina Central School District - Tax Collection (2019M-151)
… report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Tax Collector (Collector) received, recorded, deposited and reported real property tax collections in an accurate and timely manner. Key … Determine whether the Tax Collector Collector received recorded deposited and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/01/03/medina-central-school-district-tax-collection-2019m-151Town of Colonie –Justice Court Operations (2014M-114)
… 31, 2014. Background The Town of Colonie is located in Albany County and has a population of approximately 82,000 … Court operations, and collected approximately $2.5 million in fines, fees and surcharges in 2013. Key Finding The Justices implemented specific …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2014/06/27/town-colonie-justice-court-operations-2014m-114Waterloo Central School District - Financial Condition Management (2019M-137)
… complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Board and District officials adequately managed the District’s financial condition. Key Findings District … million in unbudgeted year-end transfers to reserves and the capital projects fund. Maintained six reserves with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/10/04/waterloo-central-school-district-financial-condition-management-2019m-137Village of Gowanda - Sewer Financial Operations (2019M-199)
… Key Findings The Board overestimated revenues by $379,000 in fiscal years 2014-15 through 2018-19, resulting in net operating deficits in the sewer fund totaling $144,000. The Board did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2019/12/20/village-gowanda-sewer-financial-operations-2019m-199State Agencies Bulletin No. 1797
… Revenue code, which provides for dollar limitations on benefits and contributions under qualified retirement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1797-maximum-salary-limit-optional-retirement-plan-orp-retirement-tiers-1Roosevelt Union Free School District - Information Technology (2019M-193)
… to help prevent and properly respond to a malicious attack of the District’s Information Technology (IT) system. Key Findings The Board did not appoint a Chief Information Officer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/12/13/roosevelt-union-free-school-district-information-technology-2019m-193Green Island Union Free School District - Separation Payments (2019M-55)
… resignation/retirement date. Except as specified in Appendix A, District officials generally agreed with our … action. Appendix B includes our comment on an issue raised in the District’s response letter. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/06/14/green-island-union-free-school-district-separation-payments-2019m-55Town of Yorktown - Information Technology (2020M-16)
… Personal Internet use was found on computers assigned to 10 employees, including four who routinely accessed … (IT) control weaknesses were communicated confidentially to officials. Key Recommendations Provide adequate oversight of employee Internet use to ensure it complies with Board policies. Regularly review …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/05/29/town-yorktown-information-technology-2020m-16Comptroller DiNapoli and AG Schneiderman Announce Fourth and Final Guilty Plea in Monroe Co. Bid-Rigging Case
… T. Schneiderman today announced the guilty plea of Daniel Lynch, a Rochester-area businessman, for working with others … dollar public works contracts in Monroe County. Lynch today entered a guilty plea before The Honorable Dennis … record in today’s court proceedings, it is expected that Lynch will be sentenced to two-and-one-third to seven years …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-fourth-and-final-guilty-plea-monroe-co-bid-riggingState Contract and Payment Actions in April
… payments. More information on these contracts and payments is available at Open Book New York . Major Contracts Approved …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/state-contract-and-payment-actions-aprilMedicaid Program – Oversight of Social Adult Day Care Programs
… provided adequate oversight of Medicaid managed long-term care plans to ensure social adult day care program services met program standards. The audit … provided adequate oversight of Medicaid managed longterm care plans to ensure social adult day care program services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2026/02/06/medicaid-program-oversight-social-adult-day-care-programsUse of Foreign Fire Insurance Tax Money (2017-MS-5)
… municipal charter or court-approved agreement; and only after supporting documentation is provided, reviewed and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2018/01/12/use-foreign-fire-insurance-tax-money-2017-ms-5Cost-Saving Ideas: School District Auditing - Roles, Responsibilities and Resources
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https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-school-district-auditing-roles-responsibilities-and-resourcesAkron Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing FEMA Grant Funding Intended for Education Expenses
… James P. Kennedy, Jr. announced today that Richard A. Lobur, 55, of Akron, NY, pleaded before U.S. District Judge Elizabeth A. Wolford to theft of government money. The charge carries a … FIA Card, which were used to buy a truck, lawnmower and camper, and a payment to Akron Mobile Home Park. "Mr. Lobur …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/07/akron-man-pleads-guilty-stealing-fema-grant-funding-intended-education-expenses