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Contract Advisory No. 32
… reflect current contract approval thresholds in accordance with State Finance Law § 112. Section 5 – Non-Discrimination … based on citizenship and immigration status in accordance with Article 15 of Executive Law. Section 20 – Omnibus … the NYS Department of Economic Development. Section 26 – Iran Divestment Act – revised to update the web address for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/contract-advisory/32-updates-appendixSpringville-Griffith Institute Central School District – Access to Network and Information Applications (2021M-148)
… access to the network, student information and financial applications. Key Findings Although District officials … access to the network student information and financial applications …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/01/07/springville-griffith-institute-central-school-district-access-network-andGeorge Junior Republic Union Free School District – Website Transparency (2021M-212)
… - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether the George Junior Republic Union Free School District’s (District) … Determine whether the George Junior Republic Union Free School Districts District website …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/03/25/george-junior-republic-union-free-school-district-website-transparencyVillage of Castile – Water Billing for Letchworth State Park (2021M-1)
… (State Parks) for water usage for Letchworth State Park (the Park). Key Findings Village officials did not accurately bill … State Parks for water usage for Letchworth State Park the Park …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2021/05/28/village-castile-water-billing-letchworth-state-park-2021m-1Tompkins-Seneca-Tioga Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Network Access and Information Technology Assets (2022M-65)
… Services (BOCES) officials ensured network access and information technology (IT) assets were properly … Key Findings BOCES officials did not ensure network access and IT assets were properly safeguarded from unauthorized use, access and loss. In addition, sensitive IT control weaknesses were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2022/07/01/tompkins-seneca-tioga-board-cooperative-educational-services-network-access-andHicksville Union Free School District – Managing Network User Accounts (2023M-20)
… Audit Objective Determine whether Hicksville Union Free School District (District) officials established adequate … audit School District Hicksville …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/08/25/hicksville-union-free-school-district-managing-network-user-accountsTown of Seneca Falls - Information Technology (2018M-218)
… computer use, user access rights, disaster recovery, password security management, data breach notification and … computer use, user access rights, disaster recovery, password security management, data breach notification and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/03/29/town-seneca-falls-information-technology-2018m-218Green Island Union Free School District - Separation Payments (2019M-55)
… Key Findings The former Business Manager’s separation payment was inadequately supported, and he was overpaid by … The District paid the former Business Manager’s separation payment totaling $84,063 over a period of time, including …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/06/14/green-island-union-free-school-district-separation-payments-2019m-55Suffern Central School District - Financial Condition (2019M-145)
… Adopt budgets that reflect realistic estimates for expenditures based on historical trends or other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/10/18/suffern-central-school-district-financial-condition-2019m-145Town of Schroon - Town Hall Expansion Project (2018M-128)
… project by approximately $98,000 (7 percent), resulting in the project not being able to repay interfund advances … records for projects are accurate and maintained in a timely manner. Ensure the balance of outstanding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/10/05/town-schroon-town-hall-expansion-project-2018m-128Half Hollow Hills Community Library - Fund Balance (2018M-127)
… fund balance policy does not address the maintenance of surplus fund balance, how the Board expects to use surplus funds and the timeframe for doing so. As of 2016-17 … and the Library has no plan for the use of these surplus funds. Key Recommendations Amend the Library’s policy …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2018/11/09/half-hollow-hills-community-library-fund-balance-2018m-127Town of Maryland - Financial Management (2018M-121)
… general and highway funds increased by $450,000 and, as of December 31, 2017, was 83 percent of 2017 expenditures. Over the last three years, conservative … budgeting led to combined overestimated expenditures of $495,000 and underestimated revenues of $226,000 in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/09/07/town-maryland-financial-management-2018m-121King Center Charter School - Information Technology (2018M-61)
… or questionable computer use on six computers. In addition, sensitive IT control weaknesses were … training to personnel who use the School’s IT resources. In addition, we confidentially communicated key IT …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2018/07/20/king-center-charter-school-information-technology-2018m-61Edmeston Central School District - Fund Balance (2020M-1)
… balance from 2016-17 through 2018-19 and did not use any of that amount to fund operations because of generated operating surpluses. As of June 30, 2019, surplus fund balance totaled approximately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/03/13/edmeston-central-school-district-fund-balance-2020m-1Walton Central School District - Fund Balance (2019M-209)
… Key Findings The Board appropriated over $1.9 million in fund balance from 2016-17 through 2018-19 and only used … to comply with the statutory limit and use excess funds in a manner beneficial to taxpayers. District officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/01/17/walton-central-school-district-fund-balance-2019m-209Medina Central School District - Capital Projects (2019M-163)
… pricing or obtain alternative proposals or quotations for Project purchases. The Board did not always approve … Solicit competition through bids when required, or request for proposals or quotes to provide assurance the District is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/01/03/medina-central-school-district-capital-projects-2019m-163Honeoye Central School District - Information Technology (2019M-9)
… have not adopted adequate security policies and procedures to safeguard IT assets. Employees stored personal data, such … IT control weaknesses were communicated confidentially to District officials. Key Recommendations Adopt … comprehensive IT security policies, procedures and plans to safeguard IT assets and data. Ensure staff comply with the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/08/09/honeoye-central-school-district-information-technology-2019m-9City of Cohoes – Physical Accessibility to Programs and Services (S9-24-26)
… accessible parking spaces. Three components at the Police Station, such as signs with raised lettering and Braille. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2025/02/14/city-cohoes-physical-accessibility-programs-and-services-s9-24-26Schenectady County Community College – Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Operations (2014M-11)
… of our audit was to examine whether internal controls over Culinary Arts cash receipts are appropriately designed and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/community-college/2014/06/27/schenectady-county-community-college-internal-controls-over-selectedHuntington Manor Fire District – Cash Disbursements (2014M-108)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Board’s oversight of the District’s cash … A majority of the Board does not audit claims prior to payment. The Secretary signs checks with the Treasurer’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/06/13/huntington-manor-fire-district-cash-disbursements-2014m-108