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Cleveland Hill Union Free School District – Financial Management (2017M-235)
… Background The Cleveland Hill Union Free School District is located in the Town of Cheektowaga in Erie County. The … any excess reserve funds to unrestricted fund balance (where allowed by law) or to other reserves established and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/03/02/cleveland-hill-union-free-school-district-financial-management-2017m-235Apalachin Fire District – Oversight of Financial Operations (2013M-25)
… Board and has filed the required annual financial report with the Office of State Comptroller. The Board does … the approval to pay these claims. The Board contracts with an independent auditor to perform an annual audit of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/05/10/apalachin-fire-district-oversight-financial-operations-2013m-25Village of Northville – Joint Youth Activity Program (2016M-339)
… The purpose of our audit was to determine if the Village’s joint youth activity’s financial activities were properly … period June 1, 2014 through May 31, 2016. Background The joint youth activity program (Program) has been established … Village of Northville Joint Youth Activity Program 2016M339 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/joint-activity/2016/12/09/village-northville-joint-youth-activity-program-2016m-339Additional Service Credit for Unused, Unpaid Sick Leave – State Police Plan
… at retirement. To be eligible, you must retire directly from public employment or within a year after separating from … by dividing your total unused, unpaid sick leave days by 260. For most members, the maximum number of sick … credit requirement to retire under a special 20- or 25-year plan. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1518/additional-service-credit-unused-unpaid-sick-leaveContributing Toward Your Retirement – Article 14 Benefits
… join the Retirement System, all salary and service earned in connection with all employment must be reported to us. … the New York State and Local Retirement System, and used in the calculation of all benefits paid by the Retirement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/contributing-toward-your-retirementArkville Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Activities (2015M-65)
… 31, 2014. Background The Arkville Fire District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate … 2015 fiscal year. Key Findings The Board has not adopted a purchasing policy, code of ethics or an investment policy. … records and were not following the proper steps to provide a thorough audit. Key Recommendations Adopt a purchasing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/07/03/arkville-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-activities-2015m-65Town of Brownville Joint Fire District - Board Oversight (2018M-207)
Determine whether the Board provided adequate oversight of District financial operations
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2019/01/25/town-brownville-joint-fire-district-board-oversight-2018m-207Minetto Volunteer Fire Company – Misappropriation of Funds and Records and Reports (2014M-222)
… Maintain complete financial records that include a running cash balance, perform bank reconciliations and ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/12/19/minetto-volunteer-fire-company-misappropriation-funds-and-records-andTown of Seneca Falls - Town Hall Capital Project (2018M-220)
… the Board provided adequate oversight and management of the Town hall capital project. Key Findings The Board … amount to be used from its capital reserve for the project of nearly $2.6 million. However, it did not prepare an … As a result, the Town incurred total project costs of approximately $4.55 million. The Board did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/02/22/town-seneca-falls-town-hall-capital-project-2018m-220Greenville Fire District #1 – Board Oversight (2014M-376)
… and separate from the Town of Greenville, located in Greene County. The District is governed by an elected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/04/03/greenville-fire-district-1-board-oversight-2014m-376Ulster 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. … of inappropriate access by users with malicious intent. In addition to sensitive information technology (IT) control …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2023/08/18/ulster-board-cooperative-educational-services-network-user-accounts-2023m-42Brighton Central School District – Procurement (2022M-205)
… 2021- 22 capital improvement project (CIP) in accordance with District policies, statutory requirements and good … related to the 2021-22 CIP were procured in accordance with District policies, statutory requirements and good … the District awards the contract in a manner consistent with District policies, statutory requirements and good …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/06/02/brighton-central-school-district-procurement-2022m-205Village of Odessa – Clerk-Treasurers' Records and Reports (2020M-11)
… the Clerk-Treasurers accurately and completely accounted for, recorded and reported financial transactions in a timely … not entitled to and paid herself an unauthorized payment for unused leave to which she was not entitled when she left … 392 . 54 days worked to the New York State and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS). Key Recommendations Deposit all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2023/06/16/village-odessa-clerk-treasurers-records-and-reports-2020m-11Sodus Central School District – Software Management (2022M-64)
… inappropriate, unnecessary and unauthorized software from being installed on District computers. As a result, we found: … install software on their computers without authorization. Of 134 software applications that we reviewed, only three (2 … a complete and comprehensive software inventory list of all authorized, appropriate and necessary software …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/11/23/sodus-central-school-district-software-management-2022m-64North Syracuse Central School District – Professional Services (2022M-34)
… School District (District) officials sought competition for the procurement of professional services and entered into … we reviewed, they did not always seek competition for professional services in accordance with District policy. … providers without seeking competition. Used a request for proposals (RFP) process to select certain professional …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/07/29/north-syracuse-central-school-district-professional-services-2022m-34Village of Hancock – Insurance Withholdings (2022M-108)
… (Clerk) did not enforce the collection of retiree health insurance contributions, resulting in underpayments … Board (Board) action to support the contribution rates for dental insurance. Four employees overpaid a total of $1,400 … changes timely. Two retirees overpaid a total of $477 for health insurance. Key Recommendations Provide oversight over …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2022/10/28/village-hancock-insurance-withholdings-2022m-108Village of Ellenville – Information Technology (2014M-278)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if the Village’s computerized … June 1, 2013 through May 31, 2014. Background The Village of Ellenville is located in the Town of Wawarsing in Ulster … Village of Ellenville Information Technology 2014M278 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2015/01/02/village-ellenville-information-technology-2014m-278Forensic Audit of Select Payroll and Overtime Practices and Related Transactions (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the six recommendations included in our initial report, Forensic Audit of Select Payroll and … Practices and Related Transactions (2010-S-60). Background Our initial report, issued on November 9, 2011, determined … made some progress in correcting the problem identified in our initial report. Of the six prior audit recommendations, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/03/18/forensic-audit-select-payroll-and-overtime-practices-and-related-transactions-followTown of Ephratah – Supervisor’s Records, Reports and Deposits (2016M-311)
… March 31, 2016. Background The Town of Ephratah is located in Fulton County. The Town, which has approximately 1,700 … did not ensure all deposits were made intact and in a timely manner. Key Recommendations Ensure the bookkeeper … corrected. Ensure all collections are deposited intact and in a timely manner. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/21/town-ephratah-supervisors-records-reports-and-deposits-2016m-311Commack Union Free School District – Financial Condition and Fuel Inventory (2015M-90)
… five-member Board of Education, operates eight schools with more than 6,900 students. Budgeted appropriations for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/07/31/commack-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-and-fuel-inventory