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Science Academies of New York Charter Schools – Purchase versus Lease of Buildings (2017M-279)
… buildings acquired during our audit period rather than leasing them. Key Recommendations Perform and document a thorough cost-benefit analysis of leasing versus purchasing buildings to ensure the best …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2018/03/30/science-academies-new-york-charter-schools-purchase-versus-lease-buildingsHartsdale Volunteer Fire Company – Board Oversight (2017M-227)
… to assess whether the Board provided adequate oversight of Company financial activities to ensure resources are properly … 2015 through July 10, 2017. Background The Hartsdale Fire Company is located in the Town of Greenburg and provides fire protection for a 4.5 square mile area. The Company is governed by a three-member Board of Trustees. For …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2018/02/09/hartsdale-volunteer-fire-company-board-oversight-2017m-227Town of Lincklaen – Board Oversight (2017M-37)
… of our audit was to examine the Board’s oversight of Town financial activities for the period January 1, 2015 through December 16, 2016. Background The Town of Lincklaen is located in Chenango County and has a population of approximately 400. The Town is governed by an elected five-member Town Board. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/01/26/town-lincklaen-board-oversight-2017m-37Village of Blasdell – Purchasing (2017M-195)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Board ensured that goods and … The Board does not consistently audit claims prior to payment. Key Recommendations Seek the necessary number of … purchasing policy. Annually review the purchasing policy to ensure its provisions are up-to-date, clearly defined and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/01/19/village-blasdell-purchasing-2017m-195Franklin Square Union Free School District – Fund Balance (2016M-129)
Franklin Square Union Free School District Fund Balance 2016M129
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/08/franklin-square-union-free-school-district-fund-balance-2016m-129Jamesville-Dewitt Central School District – Procurement (2016M-264)
… Purpose of Audit The objective of our audit was to examine the District’s purchasing practices for the period … Key Recommendations Amend the purchasing policy to include guidance for the procurement of professional … bidding thresholds. Direct the District’s attorney to review the identified overpayment and take appropriate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/11/10/jamesville-dewitt-central-school-district-procurement-2016m-264Oppenheim-Ephratah Central School District – Business Office Operations (2013M-70)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if internal controls over Business Office … were appropriately designed and operating effectively to adequately safeguard District assets for the period July 1, 2011, to November 30, 2012. Background The Oppenheim-Ephratah …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/04/19/oppenheim-ephratah-central-school-district-business-office-operationsCamden Central School District – Financial Condition (2016M-51)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the District’s financial condition for the period … not effectively manage the District’s financial condition to ensure that the general fund’s unrestricted fund balance … with realistic estimates of expenditures. Develop a plan to use excess funds in a manner that benefits District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/03/camden-central-school-district-financial-condition-2016m-51Barker Central School District – Purchasing (2016M-208)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the District’s purchasing practices for the period … Key Recommendations Revise the purchasing policy to indicate when competitive quotes are required and describe the documentation that should be attached to each claim. Communicate the purchasing policy for securing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/08/19/barker-central-school-district-purchasing-2016m-208Alexander Central School District – Financial Condition (2015M-227)
… The purpose of our audit was to review the District’s financial condition for the period July 1, 2010 through … Alexander Central School District Financial Condition 2015M227 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/02/19/alexander-central-school-district-financial-condition-2015m-227Jasper-Troupsburg Central School District – Financial Condition (2015M-22)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the District's financial condition for the period … resulting in a decrease in the amount of fund balance to precariously low levels. The Board has not developed a … The District has not taken corrective action in response to audits completed by a certified public accounting firm for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/03/27/jasper-troupsburg-central-school-district-financial-condition-2015m-22Green Tech High Charter School – Resident Tuition Billing (2015M-2)
… July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014. Background The Green Tech High Charter School is located in the City of Albany and … Green Tech High Charter School Resident Tuition Billing 2015M2 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2015/04/10/green-tech-high-charter-school-resident-tuition-billing-2015m-2U-Crest Fire District #4 – Travel Expenditures (2017M-35)
… #4 is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from the Town of Cheektowaga in Erie County. The … could have saved up to $12,800 if discounted conference hotel rates were used when available. Key Recommendations … than the GSA rates. Plan conference travel, including hotel reservations, in advance to obtain the best possible …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/04/26/u-crest-fire-district-4-travel-expenditures-2017m-35Cambria Housing Authority – Financial Management (2015M-316)
… August 24, 2015. Background The Cambria Housing Authority is located in the Town of Cambria in Niagara County. The … Tenant files did not contain documentation indicating how the Authority calculated rental amounts. The Authority did not have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2016/02/12/cambria-housing-authority-financial-management-2015m-316Ballston Spa Public Library – Donations and Circulation Desk Cash Receipts (2015M-101)
… Library’s internal controls over donations and circulation desk cash receipts for the period June 1, 2013 through … documentation. Remit cash collections from the circulation desk to the Clerk on a timely basis. … Ballston Spa Public Library Donations and Circulation Desk Cash Receipts 2015M101 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2015/08/21/ballston-spa-public-library-donations-and-circulation-desk-cash-receipts-2015mTown of Callicoon – Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2013M-16)
… 19, 2012. Background The Town of Callicoon is located in Sullivan County. The Town is governed by an elected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/06/07/town-callicoon-cash-receipts-and-disbursements-2013m-16Raquette Lake Union Free School District – Monitoring Financial Condition (2016M-203)
… budget status reports. Revenues, expenditures and balance sheet accounts reported on the financial reports did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/09/30/raquette-lake-union-free-school-district-monitoring-financial-conditionVictor Central School District – Information Technology (2016M-117)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review Information Technology (IT) security for the period … implemented appropriate IT policies and procedures related to personal, private and sensitive information (PPSI) … a comprehensive disaster recovery plan that identifies how essential data will be preserved during a disaster and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/15/victor-central-school-district-information-technology-2016m-117Wallkill Central School District – Financial Management (2015M-294)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the District’s financial management for the period … the amount of fund balance that is actually needed to cover expenditures. Review reserves to determine if the amounts reserved are justified, necessary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/02/19/wallkill-central-school-district-financial-management-2015m-294Plattsburgh City School District – Internal Controls Over Payroll (2013M-74)
… Background The Plattsburgh City School District is located in the City of Plattsburgh, Clinton County. The District is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/05/31/plattsburgh-city-school-district-internal-controls-over-payroll-2013m-74