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County of Rockland – Budget Review (B18-6-11)
… expenditure projections in the County’s proposed budget for the 2019 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The … during which it was authorized to issue obligations and for each subsequent fiscal year during which the deficit obligations are outstanding, its proposed budget for the next succeeding fiscal year. Key Findings The …
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)
… records, we could not determine whether penalties of $456 that should have been paid were actually collected. Key …
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)
… general fund subsidies. The Board of Education (Board) has not: Effectively managed reserve balances. Adopted policies … should perform a cost-per-meal analysis and continue to identify potential efficiencies that will help ensure the … officials generally agreed with our recommendations and have initiated or indicated they planned to initiate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/08/31/laurens-central-school-district-cafeteria-operations-and-reserves-2018mCity of Lockport – Cash Flow (2014M-195)
… problems. The Treasurer does not routinely prepare cash-flow analyses. Without cash-flow projections, the Council and City officials were unaware … monitor financial activity. Prepare adequate cash-flow analyses and provide them to the Council for review. … City of Lockport Cash Flow 2014M195 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/08/20/city-lockport-cash-flow-2014m-195Pulteney Volunteer Fire Department – Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-175)
… audit was to assess the Department’s financial controls for the period January 1, 2013 through April 29, 2014. … by a seven-member Board of Directors. Expenditures for 2013 totaled $82,380. Key Findings The Treasurer’s duties … procedures that adequately segregate duties and provide for oversight of the Treasurer. Conduct an annual audit of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/09/19/pulteney-volunteer-fire-department-controls-over-financialState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on IDA Reform Legislaton (S.5867/A.7915)
… “New York is in a better position to evaluate Industrial Development Agencies and the projects … private businesses are being adequately scrutinized prior to receiving public support and that communities can recoup … benefits if job creation goals are not met. “My thanks to Assemblyman Magnarelli and Senator Marchione for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-ida-reform-legislaton-s5867a7915State Agencies Bulletin No. 1338
… changes. Overview PayServ will not be available beginning Friday, August 22, 2014 at 12 noon through 6:30 a.m. on … and Control D will be unavailable starting 12:00 noon on Friday August 22, 2014 through Monday August 25, 2014 6:30 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1338-payserv-processing-schedule-changes-due-scheduled-system-maintenanceGreenville Fire District – Investment Program (2023M-106)
… money market accounts, which had average available funds for investing of $845,365. Had officials considered other … investment procedures to convey management’s expectations for managing the District’s investment program, Solicit … options. Key Recommendations Develop written procedures for the investment program’s operation consistent with the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2023/12/29/greenville-fire-district-investment-program-2023m-106Village of Newport – Financial Management (2017M-12)
Village of Newport Financial Management 2017M12
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2017/04/28/village-newport-financial-management-2017m-12Saranac Central School District – Investment Program (2023M-89)
… million in operating and debt service funds available for investing, and earned $154,099 in investment earnings. … monthly cash flow forecasts to estimate funds available for investment. Key Recommendations Prepare monthly cash … flow forecasts that estimate the amount of funds available for investment. Consider all four objectives of a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/12/22/saranac-central-school-district-investment-program-2023m-89Cold Spring Harbor Central School District – Capital Assets (2023M-37)
… Superintendent) did not maintain a perpetual inventory of capital assets that had a minimum value of $500. 67 capital assets totaling $171,438 were not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/09/01/cold-spring-harbor-central-school-district-capital-assets-2023m-37Accounts 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) should … information in the invoice number, invoice description, and comments fields of a voucher. Examples of confidential …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/25-confidential-personal-and-private-informationPalmyra-Macedon Central School District – In-School Internet Connectivity (S9-22-2)
… Internet connectivity met the FCC’s recommended bandwidth of 100 Megabits per second (Mbps) per 1,000 students, as guided by New York State Education Department (NYSED). When tested, … Gigabits per second (Gbps) for Internet service. Overall, of the 20 teachers surveyed (11 percent of the population), …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/07/15/palmyra-macedon-central-school-district-school-internet-connectivity-s9Lowville Academy and Central School District – In-School Internet Conntectivity (S9-22-3)
… Audit Objective Determine whether the Lowville Academy and Central School District (District) used resources to … Additionally, the District monitored bandwidth usage and provided a system for users to submit Internet … focused on the Internet connectivity in school buildings and did not look at the surrounding community’s Internet …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/07/15/lowville-academy-and-central-school-district-school-internetTown of Lansing – Information Technology (2022M-66)
… IT policies for network user access, online banking and breach notification. The Board did not require IT security …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/07/08/town-lansing-information-technology-2022m-66Orange County Soil & Water Conservation District – Financial Operations (2015M-238)
… totaled approximately $570,000. Key Findings Board meeting minutes were not transparent, as motions were not always … a timely manner. Key Recommendations Ensure that meeting minutes provide a clear record of Board actions, key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2015/12/04/orange-county-soil-water-conservation-district-financial-operations-2015m-238Tonawanda City School District - Procurement (2023M-108)
… officials used a competitive process to procure goods and services. Key Findings The Board of Education (Board) and District officials did not always use a competitive process to procure goods and services. As a result, they did not comply with District … officials used a competitive process to procure goods and services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/12/01/tonawanda-city-school-district-procurement-2023m-108Village of Fayetteville – Information Technology Policies (2017M-47)
Village of Fayetteville Information Technology Policies 2017M47
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2017/05/26/village-fayetteville-information-technology-policies-2017m-47Village of Gilbertsville – Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2014M-267)
… the Village’s cash receipt and disbursement practices for the period June 1, 2013 through July 14, 2014. Background … three-member Board of Trustees. Budgeted appropriations for the 2014-15 fiscal year for the general fund and water fund total approximately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2015/02/13/village-gilbertsville-cash-receipts-and-disbursements-2014m-267