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Town of Moreau – Budgeting and Multiyear Planning (2017M-185)
… action to maintain a reasonable amount of fund balance for the period January 1, 2015 through March 31, 2017. … of approximately 15,000. Budgeted appropriations for 2017 totaled approximately $7.6 million. Key Findings The … financial and capital plan. Fund balances are excessive for the part-town general fund, sewer fund and water …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/04/13/town-moreau-budgeting-and-multiyear-planning-2017m-185Town of Franklin – Financial Condition (2018M-8)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Town Board effectively monitored the … (TOV) Highway fund balance decreased by 59 percent to $87,500, or 13 percent of expenditures. The Town … timely AUD each year, file it with OSC and provide a copy to the Clerk and Board members. The Board should annually …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/03/23/town-franklin-financial-condition-2018m-8City of Hornell – Information Technology (2017M-293)
… and procedures to address acceptable use, sanitization and disposal and breach notification. City officials did not … and procedures to address acceptable use, sanitization and disposal and breach notification. The Council should provide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2018/03/23/city-hornell-information-technology-2017m-293Town of New Hartford – Procurement (2017M-149)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether Town officials used competitive methods … Town officials did not consider the aggregate amount to be expended for storm water remediation projects that … Recommendations Consider the aggregate amount projected to be expended for the same or similar type of work when …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/03/09/town-new-hartford-procurement-2017m-149North Warren Central School District – Financial Condition Management (2017M-197)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether District officials effectively managed … appropriated fund balance that was not used as planned to fund operations. The budgets overestimated appropriations … through 2016-17. Unrestricted fund balance increased to almost $2.26 million or 17 percent of the ensuing year’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/01/12/north-warren-central-school-district-financial-condition-management-2017mSouth Glens Falls Central School District – Access Rights (2012M-257)
… to only those functions required by individual employees’ job duties. District officials have not implemented access … system and to limit access to users based on their job descriptions and responsibilities. Key Recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/03/08/south-glens-falls-central-school-district-access-rights-2012m-257Plattsburgh City School District – Internal Controls Over Payroll (2013M-74)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if the District had established effective … controls over payroll for the period July 1, 2011, to December 31, 2012. Background The Plattsburgh City School … District officials implemented specific procedures to ensure that individuals reported and paid on the payrolls …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/05/31/plattsburgh-city-school-district-internal-controls-over-payroll-2013m-74Jefferson Central School District – Fund Balances (2015M-236)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the District’s financial condition for the period … $6.4 million. Key Findings Reserve balances accumulated to significant levels because District officials were historically transferring funds to them without using them; District officials do not have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/01/15/jefferson-central-school-district-fund-balances-2015m-236Delaware Academy Central School District at Delhi – Fund Balances (2016M-36)
… Delaware County. The District, which operates two schools with approximately 750 students, is governed by an elected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/10/delaware-academy-central-school-district-delhi-fund-balances-2016m-36Newburgh Preparatory Charter High School – Board Oversight and Disbursements (2015M-123)
… period July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014. Background The Newburgh Preparatory Charter High School is located in the City of Newburgh, Orange County, and provides high school education … Newburgh Preparatory Charter High School Board Oversight and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2015/08/21/newburgh-preparatory-charter-high-school-board-oversight-and-disbursementsBarker Central School District – Purchasing (2016M-208)
… not contain formal guidance for acquiring and documenting price quotes for purchases below the competitive bidding … was unaware of the District’s informal policy for securing price quotes for purchases under the competitive bidding … each claim. Communicate the purchasing policy for securing price quotes to the claims auditor so the claims auditor can …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/08/19/barker-central-school-district-purchasing-2016m-208Saratoga County – County Bridge Maintenance (S9-13-7)
… their bridges to ensure the safety of those who travel on them for the period January 1, 2007, to December … 2012 fiscal year. Key Findings The County has a written plan for bridge maintenance and repairs. During our audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/07/19/saratoga-county-county-bridge-maintenance-s9-13-7Village of Woodsburgh – Claims Processing and Information Technology (2015M-12)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Village’s claims processing and information … The Board did not perform an effective claims audit to ensure that transactions were properly authorized and … claims or formally appoint a claims auditor or a committee to fulfill the claims audit function. Adopt comprehensive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2015/04/17/village-woodsburgh-claims-processing-and-information-technology-2015m-12Town of Cheektowaga – Credit Card Purchases (2017M-18)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review credit card use and purchases for the period … does not identify specific individuals who are authorized to use credit cards, establish credit limits or set purchase … Not all cardholders attached the required purchasing log to their credit card statements when submitting their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/20/town-cheektowaga-credit-card-purchases-2017m-18Town of Ithaca – Information Technology (2017M-52)
… password security, wireless security, mobile computing and storage devices or online banking. Town employees did not … password security, wireless security, mobile computing and storage devices and online banking. Require that all staff …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/21/town-ithaca-information-technology-2017m-52Town of Edmeston – Supervisor's Records and Reports (2017M-13)
… was to assess the completeness and accuracy of the Town’s records and reports for the period January 1, 2015 through … has not conducted an annual audit of the Supervisor’s records for several years. Key Recommendations Discontinue … statements. Conduct an annual audit of the Supervisor's records or engage an independent auditor to conduct the audit. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/21/town-edmeston-supervisors-records-and-reports-2017m-13Village of Nissequogue – Information Technology (2015M-31)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if computerized data and assets were properly … recordkeeping. Adopt written IT policies and procedures to address acceptable computer use, internal user access, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2015/05/01/village-nissequogue-information-technology-2015m-31Village of Cohocton – Cash Receipts (2015M-63)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Town’s financial operations … 1, 2013 through March 12, 2015. Background The Village of Cohocton is located in the Town of Cohocton, Steuben … Village of Cohocton Cash Receipts 2015M63 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2015/08/07/village-cohocton-cash-receipts-2015m-63Town of Phelps – Financial Management (2015M-70)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Town’s financial management practices for the … adequate policies and procedures or financial plans to govern budgeting practices. Although the District has four … Recommendations Establish written policies and procedures to govern the budgeting process. Develop formal plans for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/07/31/town-phelps-financial-management-2015m-70Town of Middlefield – Budgeting (2015M-109)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the Board’s practices regarding adopting, … unrealistic budgets and relied on one-time revenues to fund operations. The Board did not approve budget line … through 2014 fiscal years, allowing various budget lines to be overspent. While the Supervisor provided the Board and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/08/14/town-middlefield-budgeting-2015m-109