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Cincinnatus Central School District – Procurement (2021M-111)
… been procured in a manner that ensured the economical use of public funds. Officials did not: Periodically seek competition for nine of 11 professional service providers paid $262,862 during the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/10/01/cincinnatus-central-school-district-procurement-2021m-111Village of Islandia – Information Technology (2021M-100)
… training or provide the opportunity for employees to receive this type of training. Sensitive IT control weaknesses were communicated confidentially to officials. Key Recommendations Adopt comprehensive IT … IT contingency plan. Design and implement procedures to monitor the use of IT resources and provide periodic IT …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2021/11/12/village-islandia-information-technology-2021m-100Town of Brookhaven Local Development Corporation – Project Approval and Monitoring (2021M-188)
… said it was not legally required, the Board should strive to ensure that Town residents realize increased prosperity … benefit from the projects that the Corporation approves. To do so, the Board must establish measurable goals for all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/07/15/town-brookhaven-local-development-corporation-project-approval-and-monitoring-2021mBinghamton Housing Authority – Oversight of Financial Operations (2022M-87)
… compensating controls. Assign financial system user access rights based on job duties. Officials generally agreed with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2022/09/09/binghamton-housing-authority-oversight-financial-operations-2022m-87Baldwinsville Central School District – Fuel Inventory (2022M-106)
… Key Findings District officials did not establish controls to safeguard and accurately account for fuel inventory, and … Officials did not: Develop written policies and procedures to help ensure fuel inventories were adequately managed. Compare fuel invoices to delivery records. We examined 18 invoices and found …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/10/14/baldwinsville-central-school-district-fuel-inventory-2022m-106Village of Hancock – Insurance Withholdings (2022M-108)
… – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Village of Hancock (Village) officials ensured insurance premium … the Clerk-Treasurer (Clerk) did not enforce the collection of retiree health insurance contributions, resulting in … for dental insurance. Four employees overpaid a total of $1,400 because the Clerk and Deputy Clerk Treasurer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2022/10/28/village-hancock-insurance-withholdings-2022m-108Sodus Central School District – Software Management (2022M-64)
… found: All 39 network user accounts that we reviewed had permissions that allowed the accounts’ users to install … confidentially to officials. Key Recommendations Limit permissions for installing software to users who need these permissions to perform their job duties and responsibilities. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/11/23/sodus-central-school-district-software-management-2022m-64Nyack Parking Authority – Parking Ticket Operations (2020M-94)
… [read complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Village … notices and collections and oversee and monitor parking ticket operations and enforce fines. Establish a benchmark …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2020/11/20/nyack-parking-authority-parking-ticket-operations-2020m-94Cayuga County Soil and Water Conservation District – Financial Condition (2020M-91)
… and capital plans. District officials generally agreed with our recommendations and indicated they plan to initiate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2020/11/25/cayuga-county-soil-and-water-conservation-district-financial-condition-2020m-91South Butler Fire Department – Oversight of Financial Activities (2020M-120)
Determine whether the South Butler Fire Department Inc Department officers and members provided adequate financial oversight
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2021/04/30/south-butler-fire-department-oversight-financial-activitiesSouth Butler Fire District – Board Oversight of Financial Operations (2020M-155)
… whether the South Butler Fire District (District) Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) provided adequate oversight of the District’s financial operations. Key Findings The Board did not provide adequate oversight of the District’s financial operations and did not adopt or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/04/30/south-butler-fire-district-board-oversight-financial-operations-2020m-155Town of Greig – Long-Term Planning (2023M-13)
… (Board) established long-term plans and financial policies to manage the Town’s finances. Key Findings The Board did not establish long-term financial and capital plans or fund … policy. Town officials agreed with our recommendations and have initiated, or they plan to initiate corrective action. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/05/19/town-greig-long-term-planning-2023m-13Schonowe Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. – Board Oversight (2021M-185)
… they were deposited intact (i.e., in the same amount and form it is received). 15 disbursements totaling $3,052 were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2022/04/08/schonowe-volunteer-fire-company-inc-board-oversight-2021m-185Lynbrook Union Free School District – Purchasing (2022M-17)
… ensured staff followed the District’s purchasing policy for goods and services not subject to competitive bidding. … purchases adhered to the District’s purchasing policy for goods and services not subject to competitive bidding. As … of taxpayer money, and in the District’s best interest. For example, the purchasing agent: Approved seven purchases …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/04/08/lynbrook-union-free-school-district-purchasing-2022m-17Town of Urbana – Access Controls (2022M-4)
… Enter into an adequate service level agreement (SLA) with the Town’s IT vendor or monitor compliance with … unnecessary. Establish a detailed, clear and comprehensive SLA with the IT vendor to address the Town’s specific needs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/05/13/town-urbana-access-controls-2022m-4Crown Point Central School District – Mental Health Training Component of the New York SAVE Act (S9-21-26)
… Central School District (District) used District resources to provide the mental health component of the New York Safe … Violence in Education Act (SAVE Act) training requirement to staff. Key Findings The District did not provide mental health training as required to all staff for the 2020-21 school year by September 15, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/06/08/crown-point-central-school-district-mental-health-training-component-newTown of Decatur – Disbursement Oversight and Accounting Records and Reports (2020M-87)
… The annual financial reports (known as AUDs) and tax cap forms were not filed, as required. As a result, the Board … was unaware that the 2019 levy significantly exceeded the cap and did not pass the required local law to override the cap. Key Recommendations Ensure all claims are supported by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/11/06/town-decatur-disbursement-oversight-and-accounting-records-and-reports-2020m-87Herkimer County Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2022M-28)
… The Board and officials did not adequately monitor sales tax exemptions claimed by project owners. One project … that two other projects had reported inaccurate sales tax exemptions. Key Recommendations Ensure project … complete CBAs before approving projects. Recapture sales tax exemption benefits that exceed amounts authorized. HCIDA …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2022/07/01/herkimer-county-industrial-development-agency-projectBethlehem Central School District – In-School Internet Connectivity S9-22-1
… (District) used resources to ensure the District’s Internet connectivity meets the Federal Communications … (FCC) recommended bandwidth. Audit Results The District’s Internet connectivity met the FCC’s recommended bandwidth of … Department (NYSED). When tested, the average wireless Internet download speed was 142 Mbps. The District’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2022/07/15/bethlehem-central-school-district-school-internet-connectivity-s9-22-1East Islip Union Free School District - Financial Condition Management (2020M-24)
Determine whether the Board and District officials provided adequate oversight and management of the Districts budget and financial condition
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/05/01/east-islip-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-management