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Accounts Payable Advisory No. 21
Referencing a Master Contract on a Voucher
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/21-master-contractsAccounts Payable Advisory No. 47
… that has a classification as a “procurement supplier” in the NYS vendor file. This policy, subject exceptions, is … XI-A, Section 3 – Purchase Orders for more information. In addition, agencies are required to use PCards to purchase …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/47-purchase-orders-and-procurement-card-useTown of Clifton Park – Information Technology (2020M-162)
… the Town paid an IT service provider more than $98,000 in 2019, officials did not define the provider’s … Specifically, officials did not: Establish a comprehensive IT policy or monitor employee Internet use. … action. Appendix B includes our comments on issues raised in the Town’s response letter. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/11/19/town-clifton-park-information-technology-2020m-162Belfast Central School District – Reserve Funds (2021M-135)
… reserve fund policy. Did not use the debt reserve, with a balance of $315,000, to fund debt service payments as … reserve fund policy. Develop a plan to use the funds in the debt reserve as required. Review all reserve balances … action. Appendix B includes our comment on an issue raised in the District’s response. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/12/10/belfast-central-school-district-reserve-funds-2021m-135Longwood Central School District – Overtime (2021M-126)
… Determine whether Longwood Central School District District officials appropriately approved and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/12/17/longwood-central-school-district-overtime-2021m-126Lake Pleasant Central School District – Claims Auditing (2021M-202)
… totaling $109,371 were not audited and approved prior to payment. Key Recommendations Ensure all claims are audited … agreed with our recommendations and indicated they planned to take corrective action. Appendix B includes our comment on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/03/04/lake-pleasant-central-school-district-claims-auditing-2021m-202Town 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-28Manchester-Shortsville Central School District – Instructional Complex Capital Improvement Project (2021M-103)
… As a result, voters were not afforded the opportunity to ratify or reject the Board’s decisions or have assurance … $149,000 in additional work that were not presented to and approved by the voters. The Board did not … Present future capital project plans transparently to voters. Competitively bid change orders exceeding the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/10/01/manchester-shortsville-central-school-district-instructional-complexTruxton Fire District – Board Oversight (2022M-123)
… the accounting records. Audit all District claims prior to payment and conduct an annual audit of the Treasurer’s … records. Ensure the Treasurer provided financial reports to the Board or filed the District’s required annual update … training, they would have better positioned themselves to oversee the District’s financial activities, and ensured …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2022/11/04/truxton-fire-district-board-oversight-2022m-123Town of Watertown Fire District – Procurement (2022M-155)
… have assurance that goods and services are acquired at the best price and that purchases are being made in the most prudent and economical manner in the best interest of taxpayers. District officials did not: Use a competitive method to procure professional services and insurance coverage from five vendors totaling $102,136. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2022/11/04/town-watertown-fire-district-procurement-2022m-155Pearl River Union Free School District – Fixed Assets (2022M-126)
… did not properly monitor and account for 70 percent of fixed assets reviewed totaling $546,527. This can be … multiple exceptions): 21 fixed assets with a combined cost of $55,832 were not recorded on the inventory list. District … were unable to locate 26 fixed assets with a combined cost of $57,516. 31 fixed assets with a combined cost of $88,931 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/11/18/pearl-river-union-free-school-district-fixed-assets-2022m-126Town of Groton – Long-Term Planning (2022M-113)
… of major highway equipment reviewed, five trucks accounted for $81,250 (76 percent) of total repair costs during the … assets in a timely manner. Consider funding reserves for the highway capital equipment needs. Provide the Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/12/02/town-groton-long-term-planning-2022m-113Town of Marathon – Claims Audit Process (2022M-124)
… prior to approving them for payment. As a result, the risk is increased that claims could have been paid for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/12/09/town-marathon-claims-audit-process-2022m-124Village of Monticello – Records and Reports (2020M-104)
… or properly reconcile bank accounts in a timely manner. About $5 million of real property tax revenue was not posted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2020/12/23/village-monticello-records-and-reports-2020m-104Town of Duanesburg – Financial Records and Reports (2020M-116)
… The Town’s accounting records were not reliable. $590,880 in revenue and $55,182 in expenditures were not recorded. The accounting records’ … complete, accurate and timely financial information. As a result, the Board’s ability to monitor the Town’s financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/02/05/town-duanesburg-financial-records-and-reports-2020m-116Wyoming Central School District – Professional Services (2020M-152)
… method to procure professional services and entered into written agreements with service providers. Key Findings … method to procure professional services or enter into written agreements with service providers. The District paid … were competitively sought. The District did not have written agreements with three professional service providers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/03/12/wyoming-central-school-district-professional-services-2020m-152Central Square Central School District - School District Website (S9-19-29)
… documents to make informed decisions. Officials did not post the: Final annual budget and Office of the State … multiyear financial plan. Key Recommendations Must post required information to the District website: Final …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/03/23/central-square-central-school-district-school-district-website-s9-19-29Saranac Central School District - School District Website (S9-19-30)
… (CAP). Multiyear financial plan. Comprehensive appended property tax report card or CAP to the Office of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/03/23/saranac-central-school-district-school-district-website-s9-19-30Fillmore Central School District – Credit Cards and Purchase Cards (2023M-115)
… whether Fillmore Central School District (District) credit card and purchase card charges were properly approved, supported and for … that could have led to potentially inappropriate card use, including: Approximately $38,000 in charges were … whether Fillmore Central School District District credit card and purchase card charges were properly approved …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/12/08/fillmore-central-school-district-credit-cards-and-purchase-cards-2023mTown of Smyrna – Claims Audit Process (2022M-161)
… not always properly audit claims prior to approving them for payment. We reviewed 173 claims totaling $338,876 and … to authorize the payment in advance of the audit of claims for utility services. Town officials agreed with our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/01/06/town-smyrna-claims-audit-process-2022m-161