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School District Bus Safety (2018-MS-4)
… providing adequate oversight over transportation functions to ensure the safe transportation of students. Key Findings …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2018/08/30/school-district-bus-safety-2018-ms-4McLean Fire Department - Financial Operations (2018M-40)
… disagreed with certain aspects of our recommendations in our report, but indicated they planned to implement some … Appendix B includes our comment on an issue raised in the Department’s response letter. … Determine whether …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2018/05/25/mclean-fire-department-financial-operations-2018m-40New Hope Fire Department – Board Oversight (2017M-298)
… the financial activities of the New Hope Fire Department for the period January 1, 2016 through November 1, 2017. … to establish internal controls and provide guidance for cash disbursements, including the use of debit cards. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2018/04/13/new-hope-fire-department-board-oversight-2017m-298Village of Dansville – Water and Sewer Operations (2017M-273)
… the Board effectively managed water and sewer operations for the period June 1, 2013 through November 8, 2017. … that ensure an adequate segregation of duties or provide for mitigating controls. The Board should investigate and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/04/13/village-dansville-water-and-sewer-operations-2017m-273Village of Waterville – Payroll and Time and Attendance Records (2017M-281)
… 31, 2017. Background The Village of Waterville is located in the Towns of Sangerfield and Marshall in Oneida County. The Village, which has a population of … time records and require all supervisors to approve and sign time records. … Village of Waterville Payroll and Time …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/04/06/village-waterville-payroll-and-time-and-attendance-records-2017m-281Newark Housing Authority – Information Technology (2017M-282)
… to adequately safeguard information technology (IT) assets for the period April 1, 2015 through August 22, 2017. … individuals and families. Budgeted appropriations for the 2016-17 fiscal year totaled approximately $3.8 … officials did not ensure that the network accounts for six former personnel had been deactivated. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2018/03/30/newark-housing-authority-information-technology-2017m-282Brookfield Central School District – Claims Audit Process (2018M-6)
… The Brookfield Central School District is located in the towns of Bridgewater, Brookfield, Columbus, Hamilton, Madison and Sangerfield in Chenango, Madison and Oneida Counties. The District, which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/03/16/brookfield-central-school-district-claims-audit-process-2018m-6Broome County – Financial Condition (2017M-187)
… Southern Tier, has a population of approximately 200,000 and encompasses 16 towns, one city and seven villages. The County is governed by an elected … to meet the County’s needs, provide sufficient cash flow and reduce or eliminate reliance on short-term borrowing. … …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2018/02/08/broome-county-financial-condition-2017m-187City of Binghamton - Water System Cybersecurity (2018M-152)
… on system cybersecurity threats. Prevent or monitor public disclosure of information that could jeopardize the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2018/11/30/city-binghamton-water-system-cybersecurity-2018m-152Town of Manchester - Board Oversight and Information Technology (2018M-39)
… tracked and billed back to the appropriate fund, resulting in taxpayer inequities. The Board did not adopt information … Discontinue appropriating nonexistent fund balance in the TW general fund and central water district. Ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/08/17/town-manchester-board-oversight-and-information-technology-2018m-39Allegany-Limestone Central School District - Financial Management (2018M-129)
… complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Board and District officials effectively managed fund balance and reserves. Key Findings The Board’s budgeting practices included annually … totaled more than $2.2 million and was 10 percent of the 2017- 18 budgeted appropriations, exceeding the statutory …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/08/31/allegany-limestone-central-school-district-financial-management-2018m-129More About This Retirement Plan – Career Plan
… covered by the Career Retirement Plan. (There is no Tier 4 in the Police and Fire Retirement System.) These benefits are … of New York, administers this plan. Our main office is in Albany, New York. This publication is a general summary of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1642/more-about-retirement-planMore About This Retirement Plan – Basic Plan with Increased-Take-Home-Pay (ITHP)
… covered by the Basic Retirement Plan. (There is no Tier 4 in the Police and Fire Retirement System.) These benefits are … of New York, administers this plan. Our main office is in Albany, New York. This publication is a general summary of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1511/more-about-retirement-planElmsford Union Free School District – Fixed Assets (2017M-147)
… whether the District properly recorded and accounted for fixed assets for the period July 1, 2015 through March 13, 2017. … for maintaining fixed asset records. Ensure that all fixed assets with values that exceed the threshold have a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/10/27/elmsford-union-free-school-district-fixed-assets-2017m-147Village of Afton – Board Oversight (2018M-28)
… balance, cash receipts and disbursements, and water rents for the period June 1, 2016 through November 30, 2017. … of 822. Budgeted general and water fund appropriations for the 2017-18 fiscal year totaled $571,248. Key Findings … Ensure that all system users are properly charged for water use and penalties. … Village of Afton Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/05/04/village-afton-board-oversight-2018m-28Brentwood Public Library – Leave Accruals (2018M-26)
Brentwood Public Library Leave Accruals 2018M26
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2018/04/20/brentwood-public-library-leave-accruals-2018m-26Berkshire Fire District – Recording and Reporting Financial Activity (2014M-122)
… Berkshire Fire District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from the Town of Johnstown, and … Annual Update Document was filed with the Office of the State Comptroller 152 days late. Key Recommendations Ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/07/11/berkshire-fire-district-recording-and-reporting-financial-activity-2014mContract Advisory No. 24
… Pay Discounts have the ability to save the State money and can benefit the vendor community by improving cash flow. … Clearing House (ACH) payments when negotiating discounts and contract terms with vendors. GFO, Chapter XII, Section …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/contract-advisory/24-early-pay-discounts-procurement-contract-purchasesVoorheesville Central School District – Extra-Classroom Activities (2017M-181)
… The Voorheesville Central School District is located in the Towns of Berne, Guilderland and New Scotland in Albany County. The District, which is governed by a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/12/08/voorheesville-central-school-district-extra-classroom-activities-2017mTown of Union Vale – Procurement and Information Technology (2017M-172)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether Town officials procured … January 1, 2016 through May 24, 2017. Background The Town of Union Vale is located in Dutchess County and has a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/12/01/town-union-vale-procurement-and-information-technology-2017m-172