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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… Officials did not develop a comprehensive acceptable use policy, monitor employee computer use, or disable 64 unneeded … they may not have procured them in a manner that is in the best interests of taxpayers. Officials did not seek competition for insurance coverage totaling $232,624, or for four of six …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsXII.7.B Voucher Denials – XII. Expenditures
… can occur for various reasons, including at the agency’s request. The Bureau has established codes for the most common … ID 7A Voucher or Expense Report being returned per agency request 8A Incorrect expense type 8B Incorrect lodging amount … can occur for various reasons including at the agencys request …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii7b-voucher-denialsHeat and Hot Water Complaints
… Objective To determine whether the New York City (NYC) Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) … covered heat and hot water complaints received during NYC Fiscal Years (FY) 2018 and 2019 (July 1, 2017 through … for ensuring that residential building owners comply with NYC’s Housing Maintenance Code (Code) and the New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/24/heat-and-hot-water-complaintsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1786
… of Taxation and Finance, Division of the Treasury, using Form AC 2714 (Undeliverable Payroll Check Report) at: NYS … couriers or overnight mail service, the check and Form AC 2714 should be delivered to: NYS Department of … issued checks must be returned to OSC immediately via Form AC 230 (Report of Check Returned For Refund Or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1786-non-negotiated-andor-undeliverable-new-york-state-payroll-checksHumphrey Fire District – Financial Controls (2014M-37)
… and separate from the Town of Humphrey, and is located in Cattaraugus County. It is governed by an elected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/04/04/humphrey-fire-district-financial-controls-2014m-37Town of Junius – Supervisor’s Records and Reports (2017M-168)
… assess the Supervisor’s maintenance of financial records and reports for the period January 1, 2016 through July 21, … Background The Town of Junius is located in Seneca County and has a population of approximately 1,500. The Town is … $1.26 million. Key Findings The financial records and reports are incomplete and not up-to-date. The Supervisor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/09/22/town-junius-supervisors-records-and-reports-2017m-168City of Sherrill – Payroll and Community Activity Center Cash Receipts (2017M-228)
… January 1, 2016 through March 31, 2017. Background The City of Sherrill is located in Oneida County and has a population of approximately 3,070. The City is governed by an elected five-member City Commission. For 2016, payroll expenditures totaled … City of Sherrill Payroll and Community Activity Center Cash …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2017/12/22/city-sherrill-payroll-and-community-activity-center-cash-receipts-2017m-228Uniondale Union Free School District – Procurement (2016M-195)
… Ensure that purchases are not made until the purchasing agent has issued an approved purchase order. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/22/uniondale-union-free-school-district-procurement-2016m-195Bradford Central School District – Online Banking (2022M-102)
… Central School District (District) officials ensured online banking transactions were appropriate and secure. Key Findings While we found online banking transactions were appropriate, District officials did not secure access to online banking. In addition to sensitive information …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/12/02/bradford-central-school-district-online-banking-2022m-102Greece Central School District – Retiree Health Insurance (2016M-54)
… records and procedures for providing retiree health insurance benefits for the period July 1, 2014 through July … written policies or procedures to monitor retiree health insurance eligibility. Health insurance invoices did not contain supporting enrollee … Greece Central School District Retiree Health Insurance 2016M54 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/03/greece-central-school-district-retiree-health-insurance-2016m-54Work-Related and Non-Work-Related Activities – Understanding Your Responsibilities: Elected & Appointed Officials
… for private organizations Socializing after legislative meeting Personal volunteer work Services not paid for by the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/ea-officials/work-related-and-non-work-related-activitiesBinghamton City School District – Information Technology (2019M-147)
… (IT) services provided by the Broome Tioga Board of Cooperative Educational Services’ South Central Regional …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/10/25/binghamton-city-school-district-information-technology-2019m-147Kenilworth Fire District No. 2 – Financial Activities (2017M-17)
… totaled approximately $690,800. Key Finding The Treasurer does not provide monthly financial reports to the Board during the year and the Board does not review bank reconciliations or canceled check …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/03/31/kenilworth-fire-district-no-2-financial-activities-2017m-17Vischer Ferry Volunteer Fire Company – Cash Disbursements (2016M-245)
… 1, 2015 through March 31, 2016. Background The Vischer Ferry Volunteer Fire Company provides fire protection services for the Vischer Ferry Fire District in Saratoga County. The Company is … Vischer Ferry Volunteer Fire Company Cash Disbursements 2016M245 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2016/10/28/vischer-ferry-volunteer-fire-company-cash-disbursements-2016mLittle Falls City School District - Financial Condition Management (2019M-67)
Determine whether the Board and District officials effectively managed financial condition
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/06/14/little-falls-city-school-district-financial-condition-management-2019m-67Yates County Industrial Development Agency - Receipts and Disbursements (2019M-182)
… allowing the payroll vendor to access the bank accounts. IDA officials agreed with our recommendations and have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2020/01/03/yates-county-industrial-development-agency-receipts-andMaine-Endwell Central School District - Leave Records (2019M-40)
… officials maintained accurate and supported employee leave accrual records. Key Findings Employee timekeeping records … and leave used was not always deducted from the leave accrual records. Our tests of 69 employees found 12 days, … Increase oversight of personnel responsible for leave accrual records. Explore options for a more streamlined leave …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/06/07/maine-endwell-central-school-district-leave-records-2019m-40South Orangetown Central School District – Network User Accounts (2022M-24)
… not ensure network user accounts were adequately managed. In addition to sensitive information technology (IT) control … and disabling network access are consistently followed by all departments. Always review all network user accounts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/08/12/south-orangetown-central-school-district-network-user-accounts-2022m-24Town of LaGrange – Financial Management (2023M-139)
… (Town) Board (Board) developed a multiyear financial plan and effectively managed the Town’s general fund balance. Key Findings The Board did not develop a multiyear financial plan or manage general fund balance in accordance with Town … LaGrange Town Board Board developed a multiyear financial plan and effectively managed the Towns general fund balance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/03/29/town-lagrange-financial-management-2023m-139Alton Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2015M-96)
… District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from the Town of Sodus, located in Wayne County. … fund budget totaled $85,283. Key Findings The Board has not adopted an investment policy. The Treasurer performed … did not complete an annual audit of the Treasurer’s books and records. Key Recommendations Adopt an investment policy. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/07/10/alton-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2015m-96