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Auburn Enlarged City School District – Employee Compensation and Benefits (2017M-153)
… District officials have generally established effective payroll-related policies and procedures but have not … policies and procedures related to the processing of payroll outside of normal pay dates. District officials did … related to the periodic review and reconciliation of payroll withholdings, deductions and contributions, to ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/11/03/auburn-enlarged-city-school-district-employee-compensation-and-benefitsFishers Island Union Free School District – Five Point Plan (2015M-320)
… July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015. Background The Fishers Island School District is located in the Town of Southold in … Fishers Island Union Free School District Five Point Plan 2015M320 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/04/01/fishers-island-union-free-school-district-five-point-plan-2015m-320Charter School of Educational Excellence – Middle School Capital Project and Board Oversight of the Management Company (2015M-7)
… project and of the management company which assists with the School’s academic and financial operations for the period July 1, 2013 through August 19, 2014. … Background The Charter School of Educational Excellence is a public school, located in the City of Yonkers, that is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2015/05/08/charter-school-educational-excellence-middle-school-capital-project-andEdgemont Union Free School District – Procurement of Professional Services (2016M-126)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review internal controls over the District’s procurement … did not develop or implement procedures for staff to follow when procuring professional services. District staff did not have any guidance to determine when they should use competition, such as an RFP …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/01/edgemont-union-free-school-district-procurement-professional-servicesYonkers City School District – Fixed Assets (2015M-229)
… not be located, nine could not be located on an asset list and 20 that were recorded as disposed of did not have … assets valued at $500 or greater for insurance purposes and $5,000 or greater for inventory and depreciation purposes have tags affixed to them, locate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/12/11/yonkers-city-school-district-fixed-assets-2015m-229Western New York Maritime Charter School – Financial Operations (2015M-124)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the School’s student enrollment … York Maritime Charter School, which is located in the City of Buffalo, is a public school financed by local, State and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2015/10/02/western-new-york-maritime-charter-school-financial-operations-2015m-124City of Oswego – Community Development (2015M-108)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine selected City community … 1, 2013 through October 31, 2014. Background The City of Oswego is located in Oswego County and has a population of … City of Olean Budget Review B1152 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2015/11/20/city-oswego-community-development-2015m-108Eaton No. 1 Fire District – Board Oversight (2024M-4)
… requirements by seeking competition when purchasing a truck and related equipment totaling $80,991. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2024/05/17/eaton-no-1-fire-district-board-oversight-2024m-4Reporting Services Provided by Lawyers and Law Firms (Education Law Section 2053)
… Educational Services (BOCES) are required by Education Law §2053 to annually report lawyers who provide legal services. Specifically, the law requires certain information to be filed with the Office … Reporting Services Provided by Lawyers and Law Firms Education Law Section 2053 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/reporting-services-provided-lawyers-and-law-firms-education-law-section-2053Otsego County Soil and Water Conservation District – Board Oversight (2023M-117)
… were appropriate and supported. Key Findings The Board of Directors (Board) did not effectively manage grants or … $174,950 for six grants resulting in an inappropriate use of local taxpayer money. Made 49 disbursements totaling $145,876 without adequate support (out of 63 disbursements reviewed totaling $154,080). Paid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2024/03/29/otsego-county-soil-and-water-conservation-district-board-oversight-2023m-117Deer Park Union Free School District – Fuel and Vehicle Inventory (2023M-152)
… Officials did not: Maintain accurate inventory records of vehicle additions and disposals. There were discrepancies … with 19 vehicle inventory records. Obtain Board of Education (Board) approval prior to disposing of vehicles and promptly remove vehicles from insurance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/03/22/deer-park-union-free-school-district-fuel-and-vehicle-inventory-2023m-152Clymer Central School District – Payroll (2023M-168)
… calculate 16 employees’ pay. Paid five employees a total of $4,792 for retroactive raises that were not authorized by the Board of Education (Board) and paid 16 employees perfect attendance … totaling $1,858 that were not supported with evidence of approval. Key Recommendations Establish procedures for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/03/22/clymer-central-school-district-payroll-2023m-168Peconic Bay Community Preservation Fund (2023-MR-1)
… reports to the following Towns: East Hampton , Riverhead , Shelter Island , Southampton , and Southold . Audit … officials from the Towns of East Hampton , Riverhead , Shelter Island , Southampton , and Southold (Towns) properly … whether officials from the Towns of East Hampton Riverhead Shelter Island Southampton and Southold Towns properly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2024/02/23/peconic-bay-community-preservation-fund-2023-mr-1Area #6 – Patch Management – Information Technology Governance
… the network and computers have an increased risk of vulnerability to viruses and other problems because known … software are not corrected. Because attackers are aware of these potential weaknesses, they can look for and exploit … the software can be exploited by attackers in a wide range of ways. Many unsupported and outdated software programs have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/area-6-patch-managementTown of Berkshire – Procurement and Conflict of Interest (2023M-84)
… Town of Berkshire (Town) officials sought competition for purchases while avoiding conflicts of interest. Key … Town Board (Board) did not consistently seek competition for purchases or avoid conflicts of interest. As a result, … not seek or could not support that they sought competition for 36 purchases totaling $211,171, or 27 percent of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/12/08/town-berkshire-procurement-and-conflict-interest-2023m-84Constitutional Tax Limits
… State Constitution places a legal limit on the authority of counties, as well as cities and villages, to impose … local assistance payments if taxes are levied in excess of a municipality’s tax limit. File Constitutional Tax Limit … - On Demand Webinar This webinar will provide an overview of the Constitutional Tax Limit. Presenters will explain …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/required-reporting/constitutional-tax-limitsMarathon Joint Fire District – Investment Program (2023M-76)
… and manage a comprehensive investment program. The Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) did not develop and adopt a … York State General Municipal Law Section 39 until the end of our audit period. The District earned interest totaling … and savings accounts, which had an average daily balance of approximately $567,000 during the audit period. However, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2023/10/20/marathon-joint-fire-district-investment-program-2023m-76Benefits
… The Office of the State Comptroller offers competitive salaries and … while maintaining work-life balance. A Full-Range of Insurance Options Comprehensive health, dental and vision … employer-sponsored group health insurance, to opt-out of their insurance coverage in exchange for an incentive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/jobs/benefitsUlster Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Network User Accounts (2023M-42)
… – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether Ulster Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) officials … access, or loss. As a result, BOCES had an increased risk of inappropriate access by users with malicious intent. In …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2023/08/18/ulster-board-cooperative-educational-services-network-user-accounts-2023m-42Brocton Central School District – Financial Management (2023M-44)
… pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Brocton Central School District (District) Board of Education (Board) and … audit school brocton …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/08/04/brocton-central-school-district-financial-management-2023m-44