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Town of Thurman – Garbage Bag Inventory and Collections (2016M-399)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Town’s internal controls over … January 1, 2012 through June 30, 2016. Background The Town of Thurman is located in Warren County and has a population … Town of Thurman Garbage Bag Inventory and Collections 2016M399 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/22/town-thurman-garbage-bag-inventory-and-collections-2016m-399Town of Thurman – Capital Projects (2016M-431)
… to examine the Town’s management of its capital projects for the period January 1, 2012 through June 30, 2016. … an elected five-member Town Board. Budgeted appropriations for 2016 totaled approximately $1.6 million. Key Findings The … Board's failure to establish an adequate financial plan for the two projects contributed to the need to advance funds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/22/town-thurman-capital-projects-2016m-431Fabius-Pompey Central School District – Budget Review (B3-14-5)
… expenditure projections in the District’s tentative budget for the 2014-15 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The … fund operating deficits to submit their tentative budgets for the next fiscal year to the State Comptroller for review while the deficit obligations are outstanding. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/04/08/fabius-pompey-central-school-district-budget-review-b3-14-5Town of Lake Pleasant – Credit Cards (2016M-432)
… Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Town's credit card purchases to determine whether the cards were … 1, 2015 through July 31, 2016. Background The Town of Lake Pleasant is located in Hamilton County and has a … did not establish policies and procedures over the use of credit cards. The Town had a total of 24 credit cards during …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/21/town-lake-pleasant-credit-cards-2016m-432Canaseraga Central School District – Cafeteria Cash Receipts (2014M-57)
… to evaluate internal controls over cafeteria cash receipts for the period July 1, 2012 through January 29, 2014. … Key Recommendations Adopt policies and procedures for collecting and accounting for cash received in the cafeteria operation. Compare the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/06/06/canaseraga-central-school-district-cafeteria-cash-receipts-2014m-57Town of Hamden – Financial Condition (2013M-86)
… of our audit was to review the Town’s financial condition for the period January 1, 2011, to February 22, 2013. … since 2008. The Board did not approve budget amendments for the 2012 budget until January 2013, one month after the … Key Recommendations Evaluate recurring revenue sources for budgetary purposes over which there is direct control …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/06/28/town-hamden-financial-condition-2013m-86Ballston Spa Public Library – Donations and Circulation Desk Cash Receipts (2015M-101)
… controls over donations and circulation desk cash receipts for the period June 1, 2013 through October 31, 2014. … is appointed by the Village Mayor. Budgeted appropriations for the 2014-15 fiscal year totaled approximately $214,000. … Key Findings The Board has not established procedures for the Library’s collection and disbursement of donated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2015/08/21/ballston-spa-public-library-donations-and-circulation-desk-cash-receipts-2015mSummitville Fire Company – Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2016M-423)
… cash receipts were deposited and cash disbursements were for appropriate Company purposes for the period January 1, 2015 through October 28, 2016. … Summitville Fire Company provides fire protection services for the Town of Mamakating and is located in Sullivan County. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/02/10/summitville-fire-company-cash-receipts-and-disbursements-2016m-423Oneida Public Library District – Cash Disbursements (2015M-20)
… controls over the District’s cash disbursement process for the period July 1, 2012 through June 30, 2014. Background … by special legislation in 1996. The operating budget for the 2014-15 fiscal year totals $382,110. Key Findings The … to ensure that petty cash is appropriately accounted for. Key Recommendations Ensure that all disbursements are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2015/05/08/oneida-public-library-district-cash-disbursements-2015m-20Brasher-Winthrop Consolidated Fire District – Board Oversight (2021M-47)
… the accounting records. Audit District claims prior to payment and conduct an annual audit of the Treasurer’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/06/11/brasher-winthrop-consolidated-fire-district-board-oversight-2021m-47Gananda Central School District – Procurement (2021M-86)
… document that they properly sought required competition for purchases: Subject to competitive bidding requirements … has adequate policies and clear and consistent procedures for procurements not subject to competitive bidding, including professional services, and monitor for and enforce compliance with policies and procedures. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/10/22/gananda-central-school-district-procurement-2021m-86York Central School District – Network Access Controls (2022M-93)
… administrative permissions. Officials paid $360,896 for information technology (IT) services in 2020-21 without … in a timely manner, and regularly review user accounts for necessity and appropriateness. Set written expectations for the District’s specific IT service needs. District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/10/07/york-central-school-district-network-access-controls-2022m-93Town of Watertown Fire District – Procurement (2022M-155)
… from five vendors totaling $102,136. Obtain written quotes for 21 purchases of goods and services totaling $77,767. Key … policy to provide officials with additional guidance for soliciting competition for professional services and insurance coverage. Obtain …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2022/11/04/town-watertown-fire-district-procurement-2022m-155Jefferson-Lewis-Hamilton-Herkimer-Oneida Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Procurement (2022M-128)
… bid three lease purchases and one straight lease for equipment totaling $318,454, as required by the … support that they obtained the required number of quotes for six purchases totaling $39,758. Use a competitive method … is maintained. Ensure competition is sought periodically for all professional service and insurance coverage vendors. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2022/12/02/jefferson-lewis-hamilton-herkimer-oneida-board-cooperative-educational-servicesTown of Marathon – Claims Audit Process (2022M-124)
… was not properly auditing claims prior to approving them for payment. As a result, the risk is increased that claims could have been paid for inappropriate purposes. In our sample of 100 claims … option. Key Recommendations Audit all claims submitted for payment as required. Ensure all claims have appropriate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/12/09/town-marathon-claims-audit-process-2022m-124Oswego City School District - Separation Payments (2021M-194)
… not accurately calculate separation payments or benefits for five of the 10 employees that we reviewed. Officials made … language in the employees’ CBA or employment contract. For example, officials provided: A teaching assistant with a … contract. Key Recommendations Establish written procedures for calculating separation payments and benefits. Review …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/04/01/oswego-city-school-district-separation-payments-2021m-194Greenville Central School District – Information Technology (2021M-156)
… did not establish adequate policies and procedures for network user accounts to prevent unauthorized use or … acceptable use policy clearly states what is acceptable for District computer use, is updated to include District employees and is regularly reviewed and monitored for compliance. Design and implement procedures to monitor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/05/27/greenville-central-school-district-information-technology-2021m-156Livonia Central School District – Mental Health Training Component of the New York SAVE Act (S9-21-22)
… did not provide mental health training to all staff for the 2020-21 school year by September 15, 2020 as required … did not maintain documentation to support attendance for training and we were unable to determine which staff … address recognition of the warning signs, whom to turn to for assistance, and how to access appropriate services. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/06/08/livonia-central-school-district-mental-health-training-component-new-yorkMarion Central School District – Procurement (2022M-3)
… officials could not support they sought competition for purchases totaling: $103,687 for goods and public works that were subject to competitive bidding, $104,430 for items below the competitive bidding requirements but …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/06/24/marion-central-school-district-procurement-2022m-3Yorkshire-Pioneer Central School District – In-School Internet Connectivity (S9-22-4)
… (District) used resources to ensure the District’s Internet connectivity meets the Federal Communications … (FCC) recommended bandwidth. Audit Results The District’s Internet connectivity met the FCC’s recommended bandwidth of … Department (NYSED). When tested, the average wireless Internet download speed was 134 Mbps and the average ethernet …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/07/15/yorkshire-pioneer-central-school-district-school-internet-connectivity-s9