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Peconic Bay Community Preservation Fund (2023-MR-1)
… record dates collections were received or deposit payments in a timely manner. Town of Riverhead officials did not: … are received. Ensure CPF collections are deposited in a timely manner. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2024/02/23/peconic-bay-community-preservation-fund-2023-mr-1Marathon Joint Fire District – Investment Program (2023M-76)
… complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether Marathon Joint Fire District (District) officials developed … audit marathon fire district …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2023/10/20/marathon-joint-fire-district-investment-program-2023m-76Washingtonville Central School District – Reserve Funds (2014M-45)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s management of reserve funds for the … annual report of reserve funds is prepared and submitted to the Board. Determine if the Unemployment Insurance … fund balance is reasonable and use any surplus amount to reduce real property taxes or finance one-time …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/06/06/washingtonville-central-school-district-reserve-funds-2014m-45Village of Pelham – Information Technology (2016M-410)
… negotiated a formal contract with the Village’s IT service provider identifying the specific services to be provided or … plan. Develop a formal contract with the IT service provider stating the services to be provided and the vendor’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2017/04/07/village-pelham-information-technology-2016m-410Town of Erin – Town Clerk and Justice Operations (2016M-315)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the financial operations of the Town Clerk and … accurate accounting records. The Clerk did not remit taxes to the Supervisor on a weekly basis as required by statute. … The Justice did not properly report disposed tickets to the State Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) and OSC's …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2017/11/21/town-erin-town-clerk-and-justice-operations-2016m-315Ulster Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Network User Accounts (2023M-42)
… adequately managed and monitored network user accounts in order to help prevent unauthorized use, access and loss. … to help prevent unauthorized use, access, or loss. As a result, BOCES had an increased risk of inappropriate … 10 accounts not used by active employees, that had last log on dates ranging from November 2016 to December 2021. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2023/08/18/ulster-board-cooperative-educational-services-network-user-accounts-2023m-42Brocton Central School District – Financial Management (2023M-44)
… Adopt budgets that include reasonable estimates for appropriations and reserves that will be used to fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/08/04/brocton-central-school-district-financial-management-2023m-44Town of Chemung – Intermunicipal Consolidation Agreement (2022M-207)
… and Town of Ashland (Ashland) Intermunicipal Consolidation Agreement (Agreement) were monitored and equitable. Key Findings Chemung officials did not adequately monitor the Agreement’s highway service labor costs. Officials did not … audit town Chemung intermunicipal consolidation agreement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/04/21/town-chemung-intermunicipal-consolidation-agreement-2022m-207Williamsville Central School District – Financial Management (2022M-193)
… As a result, the District levied more taxes than needed to fund operations. The Board and District officials: … with our findings but indicated that they planned to initiate corrective action. Appendix B includes our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/04/14/williamsville-central-school-district-financial-management-2022m-193Workers' Compensation Program: Statement of Assessable Expenses for the Three Fiscal Years Ended March 31, 2011
… Compensation Program Statement of Assessable Expenses for the three fiscal years ended March 31, 2011. Background … and non-occupational disability and sickness. Coverage for these benefits, with limited exception, is to be provided … the costs to administer the Workers' Compensation Program for the three fiscal years ended March 31, 2011, in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/05/13/workers-compensation-program-statement-assessable-expenses-three-fiscal-years-ended-marchTown of Minetto – Information Technology (2022M-9)
… and protected against unauthorized use, access and loss. In addition to sensitive IT control weaknesses that were … regularly reviewed and unnecessary accounts are disabled in a timely manner. Adopt written procedures for user …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/05/27/town-minetto-information-technology-2022m-9West Islip Union Free School District – Financial Management (2022M-40)
… West Islip Union Free School District’s (District) Board of Education (Board) reasonably and transparently managed … Board and officials’ budgeting practices and management of fund balance and reserves resulted in levying more taxes … the West Islip Union Free School Districts District Board of Education Board reasonably and transparently managed fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/07/08/west-islip-union-free-school-district-financial-management-2022m-40Village of Hewlett Bay Park – Financial Management (2022M-30)
… [read complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Village … more taxes were levied than needed to fund operations. For example, about $6,000 was needed to balance the budget in 2020-21; however, the property tax levy was $209,000. For the four fiscal years reviewed, the Board: Maintained an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2022/06/17/village-hewlett-bay-park-financial-management-2022m-30Town of Putnam Valley – Purchasing (2013M-193)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate internal controls over the Town’s purchasing practices for the period January 1, 2012 to March 6, 2013. Background The Town of Putnam Valley is … million in total. We also reviewed supporting documents to verify that procurements and subsequent payments were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/08/16/town-putnam-valley-purchasing-2013m-193Franklin Central School District – Information Technology (2022M-19)
… developed an information technology (IT) contingency plan. Key Findings District officials did not adequately manage … were not needed. This created additional network entry points that, if accessed by attackers, could be used to … installed software to an authorized software inventory list. Develop and adopt a comprehensive written IT …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/06/17/franklin-central-school-district-information-technology-2022m-19Plattsburgh Housing Authority – Tenant Rents (2015M-260)
… review the Authority’s internal controls over tenant rents for the period July 1, 2014 through July 31, 2015. Background … County. The Authority, which provides low-income housing for qualified individuals, is governed by an appointed … Board of Commissioners. Budgeted appropriations for the 2015-16 fiscal year total approximately $3.8 million. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2016/01/29/plattsburgh-housing-authority-tenant-rents-2015m-260Village of Islandia – Procurement (2021M-203)
… report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether Village of Islandia (Village) officials used a competitive process to … policy. Village officials purchased: $1 million of goods and services from 18 vendors and 10 professional … interest. Key Recommendations Obtain the required number of competitive bids, quotes, proposals or pre-approval when …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2022/05/06/village-islandia-procurement-2021m-203Loan Payroll Deductions – Enhanced Reporting
… salary deductions Retirement Online notifies employers when to start and stop deductions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/enhanced-reporting/loan-payroll-deductionsThree Village Central School District – Financial Operations (2021M-141)
… Treasurer’s duties or provide adequate oversight. Present all claims to the claims auditor for review and approval prior to payment. At least $37.9 … Adhere to the financial software policy, ensure all claims are audited and approved prior to payment and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/12/17/three-village-central-school-district-financial-operations-2021m-141Town of Sanford – Claims Audit Process (2021M-189)
… officials ensured that goods and services were received for the claims we reviewed, the Town Board (Board) did not ensure all claims were appropriately audited and approved. Out of … pricing option. Key Recommendations Audit and approve all claims as required by law. Ensure all claims requiring …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/03/04/town-sanford-claims-audit-process-2021m-189