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Buffalo 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)
… Seven individuals had access to functions in the payroll system that were not required to fulfill their assigned job … employees against the information in the payroll financial system. Key Recommendations Review the access rights granted … needed to perform their job duties. Ensure that the employee designated to certify payrolls compares payroll …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/29/north-syracuse-central-school-district-payroll-access-and-certificationGarrison Union Free School District – Information Technology (2023M-127)
… inventory records for information technology (IT) equipment, and developed an IT contingency plan. Key … maintain complete and accurate inventory records for IT equipment or develop an IT contingency plan. In addition to … maintained inventory records for information technology IT equipment and developed an IT contingency plan …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/01/19/garrison-union-free-school-district-information-technology-2023m-127Village of Walton – Bio-Digester Capital Plan (2016M-378)
… 16, 2016. Background The Village of Walton is located in the Town of Walton in Delaware County and has a population of approximately … amounts to warrant the substantial risks involved in the project. Determine if the $1.5 million grant offered …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2017/04/07/village-walton-bio-digester-capital-plan-2016m-378Town of Bombay – Justice Court Operations (2015M-208)
… May 31, 2015. Background The Town of Bombay is located in Franklin County and has a population of approximately … $640,000. Key Findings As of May 31, 2015, $5,681 in documented collections received during the audit period … records to ensure that all collections are deposited in a timely manner and intact. Maintain accurate and complete …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2017/11/20/town-bombay-justice-court-operations-2015m-208Genesee Valley Central School District – Reserve Accounts and Extra-Classroom Activities (2014M-56)
… The Genesee Valley Central School District is located in Allegany County and is governed by an elected seven-member … and reasonable, and develop a plan for using these amounts in a manner that benefits District taxpayers and complies … There are no recommendations pertaining to ECAs in this report. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/06/27/genesee-valley-central-school-district-reserve-accounts-and-extraTown of White Creek – Disbursements and Annual Financial Reports (2023M-41)
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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)
… activities that may result in malware infection or PPSI exposure. In addition to sensitive information technology …
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)
… (District) officials established adequate controls over nonstudent network user accounts to help prevent unauthorized use, access and loss. Key Findings District officials did not establish … network accounts, and 7 network service accounts used for hardware devices and email aliases. Key Recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/07/14/west-hempstead-union-free-school-district-nonstudent-network-user-accountStamford Central School District – Fund Balance Management (2022M-199)
… fund balance exceeded the 4 percent statutory limit in two of the last three fiscal years by approximately … balance to comply with the statutory limit, and use it in a manner that benefits taxpayers. Adopt a written reserve … B includes our comment on an issue that was raised in the District’s response letter. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/04/14/stamford-central-school-district-fund-balance-management-2022m-199Town of Stratford – Supervisor’s Records (2013M-11)
… 1, 2011, to May 31, 2012. Background The Town of Stratford is located in Fulton County and has a population of 610 residents. An elected five-member Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/03/15/town-stratford-supervisors-records-2013m-11X.7.B Local Customers – X. Guide to Vendor/Customer Management
… required. (Refer to Chapter XI, Section 7 – Revenue and Repayment Agreements for this Guide for additional guidance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-x/x7b-local-customersTown of Butternuts – Highway Facility Capital Project (2021M-94)
… Board transparently planned and monitored the highway garage and salt shed capital project (Project). Key Findings … Project. As a result, total costs to complete the highway garage exceeded the maximum estimated costs by $372,318. The … used less expensive roof material on the highway garage. Ensure the required annual financial reports filed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/01/07/town-butternuts-highway-facility-capital-project-2021m-94State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… information is accurate. The board did not ensure payments in lieu of taxes (PILOTs) were billed and paid in accordance with PILOT agreements. As a result, a business … claims totaling $30,150 before board audit and approval. In addition, officials did not ensure sufficient …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsVII.10.E Cash Advance Reimbursement – VII. State Revenues and Appropriated Loan Receivables
… AP Voucher charging the appropriate account code for the expenditure made. See Chapter IV, Section 1– Accounting Codes … query in the SFS. The path to access this public query: Reporting Tools > Query > Query Viewer When running the query … 'TO DATE’ – Ending date of agencies choice. Guide to Financial Operations REV. 04/07/2017 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vii/vii10e-cash-advance-reimbursementTown of Olive – Claims Processing and Information Technology (2012M-223)
… data. The Board has not adopted an acceptable computer use policy, a breach notification policy or a disaster recovery plan. Key Recommendations … prior to authorizing payment. Adopt an acceptable use policy and require system users to provide acknowledgement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/02/01/town-olive-claims-processing-and-information-technology-2012m-223Conclusion – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… employees that this oversight function is being exercised in a diligent and thorough manner. When a local government or … claims auditing process also builds taxpayer confidence in the operations of their local government or school … any questions you have regarding the information contained in this guide or any special circumstances with which you may …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/conclusionVillage of Westhampton Beach – Internal Controls Over Information Technology (2013M-173)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Village’s internal controls over information technology (IT) for the period of June 1, 2011, to April 30, 2013. Background The Village of … Village of Westhampton Beach Internal Controls Over Information …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/08/30/village-westhampton-beach-internal-controls-over-information-technology-2013m-173Town of Genesee Falls – Fiscal Stress (2013M-146)
… 7, 2013. Background The Town of Genesee Falls is located in Wyoming County and serves approximately 440 residents. The … The highway fund’s financial condition has diminished in recent years because of revenue shortfalls, and the Board … the highway fund experienced unplanned operating deficits in 2011 and 2012 of $49,263 and $71,979, respectively. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/06/12/town-genesee-falls-fiscal-stress-2013m-146Village of Albion – Water and Sewer Rents (2013M-108)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine internal controls over the billing and collection … of water and sewer rents for the period January 1, 2010, to March 15, 2013. Background The Village of Albion is … receipts to provide accountability for set-up fees paid by new customers. Key Recommendations Segregate the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/06/21/village-albion-water-and-sewer-rents-2013m-108