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Accounts Payable Advisory No. 25
… Subject: Securing Confidential, Personal and Private Information Guidance: This advisory is intended to remind Business Units that confidential personal, and private information (confidential information) … Operations (GFO), Chapter III, Section 8 – Confidential Personal, and Private Information . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/25-confidential-personal-and-private-informationNiagara County – Golf Course Financial Operations (2015M-308)
… were not all recorded in the point of sale system. Cash on hand was not properly safeguarded and receipts were not … in a bank and ensure that cash receipts are deposited on a daily basis. Adopt policies establishing accountability …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2016/02/26/niagara-county-golf-course-financial-operations-2015m-308Franklin County – Internal Controls Over the Timekeeping System (2014M-276)
… 1, 2013 through May 31, 2014. Background Franklin County is located in northeastern New York and has a population of approximately 51,600. The County is governed by the County Legislature which is comprised of seven members. Expenditures for 2013 were $98 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2015/01/30/franklin-county-internal-controls-over-timekeeping-system-2014m-276Sullivan County – Tourism Promotion Services (2014M-61)
… of 77,800 and is located in the southeastern part of New York State. It is governed by a nine-member County Legislature. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/06/13/sullivan-county-tourism-promotion-services-2014m-61County of Otsego – Accountability Over Trust and Agency Funds (2014M-041)
… the County’s accountability over selected trust and agency funds for the period of January 1, 2012 through October 31, … Board of Representatives. It uses trust and agency funds to account for assets held in a trustee capacity or as … private organizations, other governmental units or other funds. Key Findings The Treasurer could not determine the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/06/13/county-otsego-accountability-over-trust-and-agency-funds-2014m-041Broome County – Information Technology (2013M-351)
… and sensitive information such as bank account numbers. A breach notification policy has not been approved by the IT … the use of portable storage devices. Approve and adopt a breach notification policy. Develop a disaster recovery plan. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/05/09/broome-county-information-technology-2013m-351Circleville Fire Company – Selected Financial Activities (2013M-391)
… is located in Orange County. Company officers include the President, Vice President, Secretary, Financial Secretary, Treasurer and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/04/04/circleville-fire-company-selected-financial-activities-2013mHughsonville Fire District – Internal Controls Over Cash Disbursements (2014M-159)
… audit was to examine the controls over cash disbursements for the period January 1, 2013 through January 13, 2014. … to approximately 9,000 residents. Budgeted appropriations for 2013 totaled $808,793. Key Findings The Board did not … procedures to obtain the required number of quotations for purchases. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/08/08/hughsonville-fire-district-internal-controls-over-cash-disbursements-2014mSchool District Bus Safety (2018-MS-4)
… oversight over transportation functions to ensure the safe transportation of students. Key Findings Districts did …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2018/08/30/school-district-bus-safety-2018-ms-4Town of East Hampton – Budget Review (B18-7-9)
… of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure … of East Hampton, located in Suffolk County, is authorized to issue debt not to exceed $30 million to liquidate the … to issue obligations to fund operating deficits to submit their tentative budgets for the next fiscal year to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/10/29/town-east-hampton-budget-review-b18-7-9Village of Tuxedo Park - Board Oversight (2018M-66)
… Village of Tuxedo Park Board Oversight 2018M66 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/11/02/village-tuxedo-park-board-oversight-2018m-66Town of Clayton - Justice Court Time and Attendance (2017M-286)
… by the Clerk showed no evidence of supervisory review and approval. The Clerk reported 384 hours on her Town time … The Clerk did not allow for travel time between the Town and another municipal employer. As a result, we estimate she … not worked. Key Recommendations Consult with legal counsel and take appropriate action to recover any wages paid for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2018/10/23/town-clayton-justice-court-time-and-attendance-2017m-286County of Rockland – Budget Review (B18-6-11)
… of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure … by Orange, Putnam and Westchester counties, was authorized to issue debt not to exceed $96 million to liquidate the accumulated deficit in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2018/11/05/county-rockland-budget-review-b18-6-11Edinburg Common School District – Tax Collection (2016M-233)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Tax Collector’s process for the period July 1, … cash collections but remitted $92,323 in cash collections to the Business Manager for deposit, resulting in a shortage … process, including reviewing cash receipts from the system to determine whether all money reported as collected agrees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/11/09/edinburg-common-school-district-tax-collection-2016m-233Schenevus Central School District - Financial Condition (2018M-83)
… and officials appropriated $300,000 of fund balance for 2017- 18 when only $226,400 was available. However, the … Key Recommendations Continue to monitor the financial plan for stabilizing the general fund and address any unforeseen … a cost-per-meal equivalent analysis and explore methods for increasing revenues and decreasing expenditures to reduce …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/08/17/schenevus-central-school-district-financial-condition-2018m-83Laurens Central School District - Cafeteria Operations and Reserves (2018M-111)
… efficiencies that will help ensure the school lunch fund is self-sufficient. The Board should: Review the reserve …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/08/31/laurens-central-school-district-cafeteria-operations-and-reserves-2018mRockland County - Budget Review (B17-6-16)
… Purpose of Review The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant … the 2018 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The County of Rockland, located in the downstate area and bordered by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2017/11/10/rockland-county-budget-review-b17-6-16Town of East Hampton – Budget Review (B17-7-15)
… of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure … of East Hampton, located in Suffolk County, is authorized to issue debt not to exceed $30 million to liquidate the … to issue obligations to fund operating deficits to submit their tentative budgets for the next fiscal year to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/02/town-east-hampton-budget-review-b17-7-15Washingtonville Central School District – Financial Condition (2017M-129)
… Background The Washingtonville Central School District is located in the Town of Blooming Grove and includes the … and New Windsor in Orange County. The District is governed by an elected seven-member Board of Education. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/09/29/washingtonville-central-school-district-financial-condition-2017m-129Village of Afton – Board Oversight (2018M-28)
… through November 30, 2017. Background The Village of Afton is located in the Town of Afton in Chenango County. The Village, which is governed by an elected Board of Trustees, has a population …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/05/04/village-afton-board-oversight-2018m-28