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Jamesville-Dewitt Central School District – Claims Auditing (2022M-149)
… not independent. The Board of Education (Board) appointed a new claims auditor in July 2022 to correct this internal control deficiency. … totaling $20,936 had at least one exception, such as a lack of purchasing agent approval prior to purchase, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/12/02/jamesville-dewitt-central-school-district-claims-auditing-2022m-149Fire Island Union Free School District – Claims Auditing (2023M-114)
… report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Fire Island Union Free School District (District) Board of Education (Board) … Determine whether the Fire Island Union Free School Ditrict District claims auditor properly audited …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/12/15/fire-island-union-free-school-district-claims-auditing-2023m-114Town of Sheridan – Disbursements (2023M-101)
… were adequately supported, properly approved and for Town purposes. Key Findings Claims and payroll-related … were not always adequately supported, properly approved or for Town purposes. The Town Board’s (Board’s) lack of … documentation indicating that they were received and for appropriate Town purposes, 234 totaling $313,112 were not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/12/22/town-sheridan-disbursements-2023m-101Woodbourne Fire District – Board Oversight (2023M-98)
… oversight of the District’s financial operations. As a result, the Board hindered their ability to make informed … provided regular financial reports to the Board. Perform a thorough audit of all claims prior to payment. Adopt … B includes our comments on issues that were raised in the District’s response letter. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2023/12/29/woodbourne-fire-district-board-oversight-2023m-98Discovery Charter School – Network and Financial Software Access Controls (2022M-156)
… and sensitive information (PPSI) are at greater risk for unauthorized access, misuse, or loss. In addition to … were not needed, which created additional entry points for someone to inappropriately access the School’s network. … and conceal inappropriate activity with limited ability for officials to trace the activity to a specific user. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2023/02/17/discovery-charter-school-network-and-financial-software-access-controlsCentral Square Central School District – Fund Balance (2022M-196)
… maintained surplus fund balance within the statutory limit and maintained reserve funds at reasonable levels. Key … maintain surplus fund balance within the statutory limit or maintain all reserve funds at reasonable levels. As … The District’s surplus fund balance exceeded the statutory limit by about $8 million (9.2 percentage points) as of June …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/03/10/central-square-central-school-district-fund-balance-2022m-196Thousand Islands Central School District – Financial Management (2022M-201)
… from productive use and may have missed opportunities to reduce the tax levy. The Board and District officials: … fiscal year-end surplus fund balance ranging from $2.4 to $3 million (10.3 to 12.8 percent) of the next year’s budget (during the same …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/06/09/thousand-islands-central-school-district-financial-management-2022m-201Fine Fire District – Board Oversight (2023M-81)
… reports. As a result, more taxes were levied than needed to fund operations each year and there was an increased risk … were maintained, it received written financial reports to manage operations or that the District’s required annual … financial and capital plans. Adequately audit claims prior to payment. For example, claims were approved without a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2023/10/27/fine-fire-district-board-oversight-2023m-81Town of Ontario - Information Technology, Financial Management and Procurement (2017M-137)
… [read complete report - pdf] Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Town’s IT controls, financial condition and purchasing practices for the period January 1, 2015 through March 2, 2017. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/07/06/town-ontario-information-technology-financial-management-and-procurement-2017m-137Town of Grand Island – Physical Accessibility to Programs and Services (S9-24-44)
… report – pdf] Audit Objective Assess whether Town of Grand Island (Town) officials could take additional steps to … with raised lettering and Braille. 20 components at the Grand Island Memorial Library (Library) such as accessible … Assess whether Town of Grand Island Town officials could take additional steps to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2025/03/07/town-grand-island-physical-accessibility-programs-and-services-s9-24-44Town of Coxsackie – Supervisor’s Records and Reports (2024M-140)
… Town’s fund balance accounts had errors totaling $833,153. For example, the general town-wide fund was understated by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/05/23/town-coxsackie-supervisors-records-and-reports-2024m-140Island Trees Union Free School District – Inventorying and Monitoring Capital Assets (2024M-145)
… complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether Island Trees Union Free School District (District) officials … Determine whether Island Trees Union Free School District District officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/06/06/island-trees-union-free-school-district-inventorying-and-monitoringVillage of Skaneateles – Claims Auditing (2024M-68)
… appropriate and properly audited and approved prior to payment. Key Findings While the claims we reviewed were … audited, paid without approval, or not properly supported to meet the competitive procurement requirements, it … and have initiated, or indicated they planned to initiate corrective action. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/09/06/village-skaneateles-claims-auditing-2024m-68Village of Lake George – Records and Reports (2024M-82)
… Key Findings The Treasurer and former Board-appointed Secretary to the Mayor (Secretary) did not properly fulfill their responsibilities of … 4-408 or ensure the accuracy of the AFR filed with the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC). Key Recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/09/13/village-lake-george-records-and-reports-2024m-82Oakfield-Alabama Central School District – Procurement (2024M-103)
… contract, as required. Obtain competitive pricing for 26 purchases and public works contracts totaling $107,441. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/11/22/oakfield-alabama-central-school-district-procurement-2024m-103Charter School of Educational Excellence – Information Technology (2023M-174)
… pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Charter School of Educational Excellence (School) Board of Trustees (Board) and officials secured student data to help protect it from unauthorized access and … Determine whether the Charter School of Educational Excellence School Board of Trustees Board and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2024/06/07/charter-school-educational-excellence-information-technology-2023m-174Ischua Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-367)
Ischua Fire District Internal Controls Over Financial Operations 2013M367
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/02/19/ischua-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2013m-367Rush-Henrietta Central School District – Credit Cards and Purchase Cards (2024M-122)
… 410 charges totaling $144,142 were paid prior to audit and approval by the claims auditor. 355 charges totaling $104,258 required pre-approval but were not properly approved. 82 charges totaling … Appendix B includes our comment on the District’s response letter. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/01/03/rush-henrietta-central-school-district-credit-cards-and-purchase-cards-0Schuyler County Industrial Development Agency – Project and Sublease Approval and Monitoring (2014M-369)
Schuyler County Industrial Development Agency Project and Sublease Approval and Monitoring 2014M369
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2015/04/28/schuyler-county-industrial-development-agency-project-andRush Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-255)
… for the 2013 fiscal year. Key Findings The Board-adopted credit card policy authorizes issuing credit cards to certain … name. However, this policy does not require bonding insurance for all individuals who are issued District credit … supported and that District policies are complied with. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/11/15/rush-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2013m-255