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Union Springs Central School District – Retiree Health Insurance Contributions (2016M-75)
… the controls over retiree health insurance contributions for the period July 1, 2014 through January 5, 2016. … nine-member Board of Education. Budgeted appropriations for the 2015-16 fiscal year were $17.8 million. Key Finding … of the change, the District will pay more than it should for the insurance coverage. Key Recommendation Enhance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/10/union-springs-central-school-district-retiree-health-insurancePersonal Income Tax Refunds
… for follow up evaluation and appropriate action. Key Findings We identified and returned to the Department … preparer submitted returns with refundable credits based on incorrect information 1,468 4,803,844 Taxpayer failed to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/06/07/personal-income-tax-refundsElmira City School District – Financial Condition (2014M-348)
… Background The Elmira City School District is located in the City of Elmira and the Town of Elmira, Chemung County. … intent for establishing each reserve fund and the manner in which each reserve will be funded, used and maintained. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/03/06/elmira-city-school-district-financial-condition-2014m-348Glen Aubrey Fire Company – Board Oversight (2022M-139)
… or enforce the lease agreement’s terms and conditions. As a result, there is an increased risk that funds could be subject to loss, theft or misappropriation. The Board did not: … or procedures. Properly prepare a budget and present it to the Towns or audit the Company’s records. Regularly review …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2022/12/09/glen-aubrey-fire-company-board-oversight-2022m-139Cohoes City School District – Medicaid Reimbursements (2022M-107)
… by submitting claims for all services provided to Medicaid eligible students with signed parental consent … lacked adequate procedures and did not provide supervision to ensure Medicaid claims were submitted and reimbursed. Key … Director of Special Programs should: Establish procedures to ensure all documentation requirements are met to submit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/12/02/cohoes-city-school-district-medicaid-reimbursements-2022m-107Town of Lisle – Highway Department Long-Term Planning (2022M-183)
… three and 17 years beyond their optimal usable life. Out of the 10 pieces of major highway equipment and vehicles …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/03/17/town-lisle-highway-department-long-term-planning-2022m-183Gilboa-Conesville Central School District – Fund Balance Management (2022M-175)
… (District) Board of Education (Board) and officials effectively managed fund balance. Key Findings The Board and District officials did not effectively manage the District’s fund balance. As a result, … District District Board of Education Board and officials effectively managed fund balance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/01/06/gilboa-conesville-central-school-district-fund-balance-management-2022mVillage of Ellenville – Information Technology (2014M-278)
… audit was to determine if the Village’s computerized data and assets were properly safeguarded for the period June 1, 2013 through May 31, 2014. Background The Village of Ellenville is located in the Town of Wawarsing in Ulster County and has a population of approximately 4,100. The Village is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2015/01/02/village-ellenville-information-technology-2014m-278Morris Central School District – Financial Operations (2015M-251)
… one school with approximately 500 students, is governed by an elected five-member Board of Education. Budgeted … claims for goods and services are audited and approved by someone other than the BOCES claims auditor. Discontinue …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/01/08/morris-central-school-district-financial-operations-2015m-251Middleburgh Central School District – Financial Condition (2013M-206)
… the Board and District management believed they were effectively managing the District’s financial condition, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/11/22/middleburgh-central-school-district-financial-condition-2013m-206Western New York Maritime Charter School – Financial Operations (2015M-124)
… Western New York Maritime Charter School, which is located in the City of Buffalo, is a public school financed by local, … and ensure that three written quotes are obtained, in accordance with Board policy. … Western New York Maritime …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2015/10/02/western-new-york-maritime-charter-school-financial-operations-2015m-124Auburn Enlarged City School District – Employee Compensation and Benefits (2017M-153)
… The Auburn Enlarged City School District is located in the City of Auburn and Towns of Aurelius, Fleming, Owasco and Sennett in Cayuga County. The District, which operates seven schools …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/11/03/auburn-enlarged-city-school-district-employee-compensation-and-benefitsFishers Island Union Free School District – Five Point Plan (2015M-320)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the District’s claims audit process and … 30, 2015. Background The Fishers Island School District is located in the Town of Southold in Suffolk County. The … The Board has not established an audit committee because it was unaware of the requirement to do so. The District did …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/04/01/fishers-island-union-free-school-district-five-point-plan-2015m-320Charter School of Educational Excellence – Middle School Capital Project and Board Oversight of the Management Company (2015M-7)
… of Educational Excellence is a public school, located in the City of Yonkers, that is not under the control of the … did not seek competition for approximately $6.8 million in project-related expenses for the Middle School project. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2015/05/08/charter-school-educational-excellence-middle-school-capital-project-andEdgemont Union Free School District – Procurement of Professional Services (2016M-126)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review internal controls over the District’s procurement … 2016. Background The Edgemont Union Free School District is located in the Town of Greenburgh in Westchester County. … did not adopt a comprehensive procurement policy because it did not address the procurement of professional services; …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/01/edgemont-union-free-school-district-procurement-professional-servicesYonkers City School District – Fixed Assets (2015M-229)
… 10 could not be located, nine could not be located on an asset list and 20 that were recorded as disposed of did …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/12/11/yonkers-city-school-district-fixed-assets-2015m-229Western Suffolk Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Budget Transfers and Confirming Purchase Orders (2016M-218)
… component districts educate approximately 93,000 students in the western area of Suffolk County. BOCES is governed by a … Key Recommendations Ensure that budget transfers in excess of $25,000 are presented to the Board for approval …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2016/09/30/western-suffolk-board-cooperative-educational-services-budget-transfers-andWest Islip Union Free School District – Payroll (2016M-78)
… The West Islip Union Free School District is located in the Town of Islip in Suffolk County. The District, which operates seven schools …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/05/27/west-islip-union-free-school-district-payroll-2016m-78Area #6 – Patch Management – Information Technology Governance
… and could help protect systems running those programs from attacks. A patch can be an upgrade (adding features), … can be exploited by attackers in a wide range of ways. Many unsupported and outdated software programs have vulnerabilities that were previously discovered and are well known by attackers. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/area-6-patch-managementTown of Berkshire – Procurement and Conflict of Interest (2023M-84)
… for purchases or avoid conflicts of interest. As a result, goods and services may not have been procured in a … New York State Office of General Services (OGS) contract to purchase diesel fuel. The Highway Superintendent … during our audit period. Key Recommendations Adhere to New York State General Municipal Law (GML) and the Town’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/12/08/town-berkshire-procurement-and-conflict-interest-2023m-84