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College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering – Network Security Controls
… research complex of its kind at any university in the world. The College has a number of business relationships … security requirements that are considered best practices for all State entities, including SUNY campuses. Key Finding … and data. Our audit identified further enhancements for implementation. Key Recommendation Implement enhancements …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/04/25/college-nanoscale-science-and-engineering-network-security-controlsAccounts Payable Advisory No. 71
… for the 2020 tax year to accommodate the creation of Form 1099-NEC. Payors now report non-employee compensation … implement updates to the SFS to accommodate the creation of Form 1099-NEC and changes to Form 1099-MISC. Upon … for the 2020 tax year to accommodate the creation of Form 1099NEC …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/71-processing-payments-subject-federal-reportingClarence Central School District – Financial Condition Management (2022M-46)
Determine whether the Clarence Central School Districts District Board of Education Board and District officials effectively managed the Districts financial condition
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/07/01/clarence-central-school-district-financial-condition-management-2022m-46Saranac Central School District – Payroll (2015M-298)
… School District is located in the Towns of Beekmantown, Black Brook, Dannemora, Plattsburgh, Saranac and Schuyler …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/01/22/saranac-central-school-district-payroll-2015m-298Pittsford Central School District – Security of Personal, Private and Sensitive Information (PPSI) on Mobile Computing Devices and Extracurricular Cash Records and Collections (2016M-92)
… storage devices or addressed security features such as passwords or data encryption, if PPSI is allowed on these …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/08/12/pittsford-central-school-district-security-personal-private-and-sensitiveFreeport Union Free School District – Financial Management (2024M-49)
… and maintaining unreasonable reserve balances results in real property tax levies that are higher than needed to … District officials disagreed with certain findings in our report, but indicated they plan to initiate corrective … Appendix B includes our comments on certain issues raised in the District’s response. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/11/01/freeport-union-free-school-district-financial-management-2024m-49Falconer Central School District – Financial Management (2024M-52)
… more real property taxes than needed, a significant accumulation of surplus fund balance in excess of the … balance to exceed the statutory limit as of June 30, 2023 by 20 percentage points, or $6.1 million. Consistently overestimated budgetary appropriations by an annual average of $3.7 million (17 percent). Could not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/08/09/falconer-central-school-district-financial-management-2024m-52Village of Pomona – Transparency of Fiscal Activities (S9-24-17)
… results of the Village’s fiscal activities to the public in a transparent manner. Key Findings The Board did not: … required by GML Section 30 and Village Law Section 4-408. In addition, there was no evidence the Board reviewed and … are accurate. The Board’s ineffective oversight resulted in: A limited ability to oversee financial operations, An …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2024/12/20/village-pomona-transparency-fiscal-activities-s9-24-17Montauk Fire District – Board Oversight (2024M-117)
… with New York State General Municipal Law (GML) in several aspects, potentially inhibiting volunteer firefighters’ … with GML. District officials disagreed with certain aspects of our findings and recommendations. Appendix B …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2024/12/24/montauk-fire-district-board-oversight-2024m-117Virgil Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2012M-329)
… 2013. Background The Virgil Fire District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from the Town … meetings. However, because it is not reviewing monthly bank statements or bank reconciliations, the Board cannot verify if it is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/02/17/virgil-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2012m-329Uniondale Fire District – Firehouse Hall Rentals and Questionable Board Practices (2013M-244)
… and procedures related to credit cards. The District’s capital asset policy does not provide adequate guidance … and custody of monies. Update the District’s credit card use policy to ensure that it provides guidance regarding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/03/14/uniondale-fire-district-firehouse-hall-rentals-and-questionable-boardRichmond Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-357)
… submitted budget-to-actual reports to the Board on a quarterly basis. The Board has not developed any long-term … budget and year-to-date revenues and expenditures on a quarterly basis. The Board has not established written … Board with monthly budget-to-actual reports and cash flow statements. Develop multiyear financial plans and consider …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/02/14/richmond-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2013mBinghamton-Johnson City Joint Sewage Treatment Plant – Sewage Operation Costs (2015M-213)
… the City and the Village jointly own a sewage treatment plant and related facilities located in the Town of Vestal in Broome County. The plant provides services to City and Village residents and businesses and also to nine other municipal users. The plant is governed by a Joint Sewage Board comprising six …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2015/12/18/binghamton-johnson-city-joint-sewage-treatment-plant-sewage-operation-costs-2015mSchoharie County – Stream Restoration Project and Contract Process (2015M-87)
… County officials’ oversight of the Stream Restoration Project and the overall contract process for the period … adequate oversight of the planning and execution of the Project and did not ensure that the Co-Managers properly monitored the Project. The Board did not always provide clear, written …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2015/08/14/schoharie-county-stream-restoration-project-and-contract-process-2015m-87Town of Summerhill – Fund Balance and Budget Monitoring (2013M-27)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Town’s financial management and budgeting practices, and its resultant financial … January 1, 2009, to December 31, 2012. Background The Town of Summerhill is located in Cayuga County and has … Town of Summerhill Fund Balance and Budget Monitoring 2013M27 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/05/17/town-summerhill-fund-balance-and-budget-monitoring-2013m-27Village of Munnsville – Financial Operations (2012M-239)
… of Munnsville is located in the Town of Stockbridge, Madison County, and has a population of approximately 470 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/02/08/village-munnsville-financial-operations-2012m-239Oswego School District Public Library – Selected Cash Receipts (2013M-397)
… 2013. Background The Oswego School District Public Library is located in Oswego County, and is part of the North Country Library System. It is governed by a seven-member Board of Trustees who are … for over-the-counter receipts. The Library does not have procedures in place to record all receipts at the time …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2014/03/21/oswego-school-district-public-library-selected-cash-receipts-2013m-397Richland Fire District – Board Oversight (2016M-374)
… purpose of our audit was to examine internal controls over District financial operations for the period January 1, 2015 through July 31, 2016. Background The Richland Fire District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from the Town of Richland in Oswego County. There is one fire company located …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/01/27/richland-fire-district-board-oversight-2016m-374Chautauqua County Soil and Water Conservation District - Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2017M-199)
… of our audit was to review the District’s cash receipts and disbursements for the period January 1, 2016 through May 1, 2017. Background The Chautauqua County Soil and Water Conservation District (District) provides services and funds projects to improve and maintain wildlife habitat, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2019/08/09/chautauqua-county-soil-and-water-conservation-district-cash-receipts-andTown of Galen – Financial Management (2014M-341)
… June 12, 2014. Background The Town of Galen is located in Wayne County and has a population of approximately 4,300. … of an independent public accountant or auditor to do so. In consultation with the Town’s attorney as appropriate, … and manage the ambulance service as a Town department in accordance with law. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/06/05/town-galen-financial-management-2014m-341