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Town of Duanesburg – Financial Records and Reports (2020M-116)
… cash balances were overstated by about $3 million as of December 31, 2019. Bank reconciliations were not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/02/05/town-duanesburg-financial-records-and-reports-2020m-116Town of Wappinger – Financial Condition (2013M-94)
… 31, 2012. Background The Town of Wappinger is located in Dutchess County and has a population of approximately … over several years, but has shown some improvement in 2012. Key Recommendations Develop realistic revenue and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/06/21/town-wappinger-financial-condition-2013m-94Town of Watertown Fire District – Procurement (2022M-155)
… a competitive method to procure professional services and insurance coverage from five vendors totaling $102,136. Obtain written quotes for 21 purchases of goods and services totaling … for soliciting competition for professional services and insurance coverage. Obtain quotes as required by the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2022/11/04/town-watertown-fire-district-procurement-2022m-155Truxton Fire District – Board Oversight (2022M-123)
… activities and did not complete mandatory fiscal oversight training. The Board did not: Establish adequate controls over … update documents (AUDs) for fiscal years 2015 through 2021. Had Board members attended the mandatory training, they would have better positioned themselves to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2022/11/04/truxton-fire-district-board-oversight-2022m-123Town of Groton – Long-Term Planning (2022M-113)
… the Town of Groton (Town) officials established long-term capital and financial plans to address the Town’s Highway … Key Findings Town officials did not establish long-term capital and financial plans to address the Town’s Highway … and adequately. Key Recommendations Develop long-term capital and financial plans to replace highway capital assets …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/12/02/town-groton-long-term-planning-2022m-113Town of Pulteney – Information Technology (2021M-28)
Determine whether Town of Pulteney Town officials adequately safeguarded Town information technology IT assets
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/06/25/town-pulteney-information-technology-2021m-28Summitville Fire Company – Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2016M-423)
… totaled $48,200 and disbursements totaled $57,600. Key Findings No one compared the bank statements and canceled check images to the … records to identify the source of each bank deposit. Key Recommendations Compare bank statements and canceled …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/02/10/summitville-fire-company-cash-receipts-and-disbursements-2016m-423Stockport Volunteer Fire Company No. 1 – Selected Financial Activities (2015M-189)
… Fire Company No. 1 is a volunteer organization located in the Town of Stockport, Columbia County, which contracts … and submit formal monthly and annual financial reports in 2013 and 2014. The Executive Committee has not provided …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/06/30/stockport-volunteer-fire-company-no-1-selected-financial-activities-2015mCentral Square Central School District - School District Website (S9-19-29)
… property tax report card. Should enhance transparency by: Posting all audit reports, CAPs and comprehensive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/03/23/central-square-central-school-district-school-district-website-s9-19-29Wyoming Central School District – Professional Services (2020M-152)
… by the District’s procurement policy. The remaining three professional service providers were competitively … sought. The District did not have written agreements with three professional service providers who were paid a total of … $50,000. Key Recommendations Procure professional services in accordance with District policy. Ensure any deviations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/03/12/wyoming-central-school-district-professional-services-2020m-152Saranac Central School District - School District Website (S9-19-30)
… provided the public with transparent and comprehensive financial information. Key Findings District officials maintained a website but certain financial information was not posted, causing a lack of … audit report corrective action plan (CAP). Multiyear financial plan. Comprehensive appended property tax report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/03/23/saranac-central-school-district-school-district-website-s9-19-30Pearl River Union Free School District – Fixed Assets (2022M-126)
… assets with a combined cost of $55,832 were not recorded on the inventory list. District officials were unable to … a combined cost of $88,931 did not have the required asset tags. 35 fixed assets with a combined cost of $433,179 were … list is accurate and up-to-date. All fixed assets on the inventory list are immediately tagged and are in known …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/11/18/pearl-river-union-free-school-district-fixed-assets-2022m-126Village of Brookville – Board Oversight (2015M-45)
… of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Board’s oversight of Village activities for the period June 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014. Background The Village of Brookville is located in the Town of Oyster Bay, … Village of Brookville Board Oversight 2015M45 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2015/06/12/village-brookville-board-oversight-2015m-45Town of Stephentown – Records and Reports (2012M-209)
… 31, 2011. Background The Town of Stephentown is located in Rensselaer County, and has a population of approximately … accounting records are complete, accurate, and maintained in a timely manner. Perform complete and accurate monthly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/04/12/town-stephentown-records-and-reports-2012m-209Overview – Information Technology Contingency Planning
… prepare an IT contingency plan will vary depending on the size and sophistication of your organization’s computerized …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-contingency-planning/overviewTown of Long Lake – Capital Projects and Reserve Funds (2012M-235)
… properly for the period January 1, 2011, through July 31, 2012. Background The Town of Long Lake is located in Hamilton … and four Board members. The Town’s adopted budget for 2012 is $4,012,006. Key Findings Town officials have not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/02/08/town-long-lake-capital-projects-and-reserve-funds-2012m-235Village of Whitney Point – Cash Disbursements (2013M-69)
… 2013. Background The Village of Whitney Point is located in the Town of Triangle in Broome County and has 964 residents. The Village is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/04/26/village-whitney-point-cash-disbursements-2013m-69Acceptable Time and Attendance Systems – Legacy Reporting
… by the employee that full hours were worked, except for time charged to accruals for vacation and other leave time. For good internal controls, the system should also … not have supervisors.) Examples include: Hard copy (paper) time sheets, signed by the official; Electronic time sheets …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/legacy-reporting/acceptable-time-and-attendance-systemsSalem Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. - Financial Activities (2019M-205)
Determine whether Department officials ensured financial activities were properly recorded and money was safeguarded
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2019/12/20/salem-volunteer-fire-department-inc-financial-activities-2019mVillage of Arkport - Information Technology (2019M-203)
… IT vendor for services provided to the Village. Provide IT security awareness training to employees. In addition, sensitive IT control … Recommendations The Board should: Adopt comprehensive IT security policies, periodically review and update all IT …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2020/01/17/village-arkport-information-technology-2019m-203