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Wheelerville Union Free School District – Unused IT Asset Inventory (2022M-2)
… did not maintain IT asset inventory records and, as a result, were unable to conduct necessary physical … inventories. Officials stored unused IT assets in an unsecured area and an unlocked cabinet in a classroom and did not track or monitor who accessed the equipment. We also observed obsolete unused IT equipment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/05/27/wheelerville-union-free-school-district-unused-it-asset-inventory-2022m-2Town of Highlands – Receiver of Taxes and Assessments (2021M-120)
… penalties. The Board did not correct deficiencies noted in our 2006 Receiver of Taxes audit, properly oversee the … billed, unaccounted for money, and unassessed penalties on late payments. The Receiver did not create sewer and water … the Board did not monitor and amend the budgets resulting in a negative fund balance since 2016. Key Recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/01/21/town-highlands-receiver-taxes-and-assessments-2021m-120Town of Pulteney – Financial Condition (2021M-24)
… complete report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether the Town of Pulteney (Town) Board effectively managed the Town’s financial condition. Key Findings The Board did not effectively manage the Town’s financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/06/25/town-pulteney-financial-condition-2021m-24Dryden Central School District – Information Technology (2020M-106)
… Evaluate all existing user accounts, periodically review for necessity and appropriateness, and adequate written …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/02/26/dryden-central-school-district-information-technology-2020m-106Town of Delhi – Pool Project Donations and Disbursements (2020M-105)
… complete report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether the Town of Delhi (Town) Board (Board) properly managed pool project donations and disbursements. Key Findings The Board did not properly manage pool project donations or disbursements. For example, the Board: Improperly allowed the West Branch Recreation and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/01/15/town-delhi-pool-project-donations-and-disbursements-2020m-105Prattsburgh Central School District – Financial Management (2020M-108)
… [ read complete report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine if the Board of Education (Board) and Prattsburgh Central School District (District) officials adequately managed the District’s financial condition. Key Findings The Board and District officials’ actions to manage financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/12/18/prattsburgh-central-school-district-financial-management-2020m-108Town of Carmel – Selected Financial Activities (2015M-201)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine selected Town financial activities for the period January 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015. Background …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/11/27/town-carmel-selected-financial-activities-2015m-201Wallkill Hook, Ladder and Hose Company – Financial Activities (2016M-223)
… such as regular reviews of financial records and reports, bank statements and reconciliations. In addition, the Board … tracking attendance at breakfasts, and develop fundraiser forms which require duplicate signatures verifying startup …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2016/09/23/wallkill-hook-ladder-and-hose-company-financial-activitiesWassaic Fire District – Purchasing and Claims Processing (2017M-8)
… the State, distinct and separate from the Town of Amenia, in Dutchess County. The District is governed by an elected … services totaling $27,048. The Board did not ensure that all claims were supported with adequate documentation, for … Conduct a proper audit of claims to ensure that all vouchers are properly itemized, show evidence of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/04/28/wassaic-fire-district-purchasing-and-claims-processing-2017m-8Village of Mount Morris – Treasurer’s Office (2013M-65)
… the accounting records, preparing and processing payroll and disbursement checks, preparing bank …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/05/31/village-mount-morris-treasurers-office-2013m-65Town of Fort Ann – Lake Hadlock Dam Collapse (2013M-60)
… purpose of our audit was to review the Town’s accounting for the two capital projects associated with the collapse of … Town of Fort Ann is located in Washington County and has a population of approximately 6,200 residents. The Town Board … on October 21, 1976, has 349 parcels which are assessed a special district tax to pay for the District’s maintenance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/05/24/town-fort-ann-lake-hadlock-dam-collapse-2013m-60Town of Ellicott – Fiscal Stress (2013M-269)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Town’s financial condition for the period January 1, 2010, to July 20, 2013. Background The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/11/15/town-ellicott-fiscal-stress-2013m-269Brighton Fire District – Non-Payroll Disbursements (2020M-133)
… that competition was sought for 11 totaling $133,567. The District may have saved about $7,100 for meals and lodging if the United States General Service Administration (GSA) per diem rates were used. The financial software allowed changes to transaction data …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/04/23/brighton-fire-district-non-payroll-disbursements-2020m-133Westhampton Beach Union Free School District – Extra-Classroom Activity Funds (2021M-9)
… schools with the opportunity to teach students good business procedures through participation in handling the funds and operating a successful business, District officials did not ensure that students …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/04/09/westhampton-beach-union-free-school-district-extra-classroom-activityHorseheads Central School District – Network Access Controls (2021M-127)
… but did not enter into a service level agreement (SLA) to clearly identify BOCES responsibilities and services to be provided. As a result, officials were unable to determine exactly what services they paid for, if the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/11/12/horseheads-central-school-district-network-access-controls-2021m-127Western Regional Off-Track Betting Corporation – Oversight of Take-Home Vehicles (2021M-52)
… complete report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether the Western Regional Off-Track Betting Corporation (Corporation) Board of Directors (Board) provided adequate oversight of take-home vehicles. Key … did not demonstrate appropriate “tone at the top,” which is essential to establish strong internal controls. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/off-track-betting/2021/09/23/western-regional-off-track-betting-corporation-oversight-take-homeOrange County Probation Department – Restitution Payments (S9-20-1)
… As a result, some victims may never receive the payments to which they are entitled. Officials did not always make reasonable efforts to locate victims promptly. 19 of the 29 restitution orders … payments totaling $3,440 were collected but not paid to 18 victims and none of the outstanding checks totaling …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2021/12/14/orange-county-probation-department-restitution-payments-s9-20-1New Hartford Central School District – Payroll (2021M-149)
… Officials did not: Adequately segregate the duties of or establish adequate compensating controls over the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/12/10/new-hartford-central-school-district-payroll-2021m-149Wyoming County Probation Department – Restitution Payments (S9-20-4)
… checks totaling $1,111 were not properly followed up on and officials did not always make reasonable efforts to locate victims promptly. In addition, officials did not make undisbursed restitution … and recommendations. Appendix B includes our comments on issues raised in the County’s response letter. … Determine …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2021/12/14/wyoming-county-probation-department-restitution-payments-s9-20-4Pompey Hill Fire District – Financial Management (2021M-136)
… fund policy or adopt a written multiyear capital plan. In addition, annual update documents (AUDs) were not filed … corrective action. Appendix B includes our comments on issues raised in the District’s response letter. … Determine whether the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/11/05/pompey-hill-fire-district-financial-management-2021m-136