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Accounts Payable Advisory No. 21
… Units of new guidelines for referencing a Master Contract ID on a voucher. As stated in Advisory Number 8 ( One Invoice … bulk load) must reference the appropriate Master Contract ID in the Master Contract ID field on the voucher. For more information on referencing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/21-master-contractsBrasher-Winthrop Consolidated Fire District – Board Oversight (2021M-47)
… over the work of the Treasurer, who was responsible for receiving and disbursing cash, signing District checks … the Treasurer filed required annual financial reports for 2017 through 2019. Complete mandatory fiscal oversight … made during our audit period and found that they were for proper District purposes. Key Recommendations Routinely …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/06/11/brasher-winthrop-consolidated-fire-district-board-oversight-2021m-47Gananda Central School District – Procurement (2021M-86)
… Ensure the District has adequate policies and clear and consistent procedures for procurements not subject …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/10/22/gananda-central-school-district-procurement-2021m-86York Central School District – Network Access Controls (2022M-93)
… recovery plan. The District had 139 unneeded network user accounts and one account with unnecessary network … and security access policy. Disable unneeded network user accounts in a timely manner, and regularly review user accounts for necessity and appropriateness. Set written …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/10/07/york-central-school-district-network-access-controls-2022m-93Town of Watertown Fire District – Procurement (2022M-155)
… a competitive method to procure professional services and insurance coverage from five vendors totaling $102,136. Obtain written … competition for professional services and insurance coverage. Obtain quotes as required by the procurement policy …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2022/11/04/town-watertown-fire-district-procurement-2022m-155Jefferson-Lewis-Hamilton-Herkimer-Oneida Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Procurement (2022M-128)
… of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) officials used competitive methods when procuring goods and services. … Board of Cooperative Educational Services BOCES officials used competitive methods when procuring goods and services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2022/12/02/jefferson-lewis-hamilton-herkimer-oneida-board-cooperative-educational-servicesTown of Marathon – Claims Audit Process (2022M-124)
… (Town) Board (Board) properly audited claims prior to payment. Key Findings The Board was not properly auditing claims prior to approving them for payment. As a result, the risk is … may have saved $7,559 in fuel costs if they had been able to use the New York State Office of General Services contract …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/12/09/town-marathon-claims-audit-process-2022m-124Wyoming Central School District – Professional Services (2020M-152)
Determine whether Wyoming Central School District District officials used a competitive method to procure professional services and entered into written agreements with service providers
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/03/12/wyoming-central-school-district-professional-services-2020m-152Royalton-Hartland Central School District – Information Technology Contingency Planning (2021M-4)
… written IT contingency plan. The District pays $10,500 for central site infrastructure support, which includes a … of an IT contingency plan. Although the District paid for a DRP template, officials did not obtain it. Without a … to all responsible parties and periodically tested for efficacy, District officials have less assurance that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/04/09/royalton-hartland-central-school-district-information-technologyTown of Dix – Supervisor’s Control of Cash (2022M-57)
… audit town dix supervisors control of cash …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/06/02/town-dix-supervisors-control-cash-2022m-57Onondaga Cortland Madison Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Cash Management (2023M-40)
… offered higher interest rates. Prepare monthly cash flow forecasts or ensure interest rate quotes were solicited to … investment program procedures. Prepare monthly cash flow forecasts and ensure available funds are invested in legally …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2023/06/02/onondaga-cortland-madison-board-cooperative-educational-services-cash-managementOxford Academy and Central School District – Transportation Department Purchase and Service Contracts (2023M-2)
… that did not comply with District procedures. Review vehicle repair invoices and parts ordered by the vehicle maintenance and repair vendor . Vehicle repair invoices had 22 charges, totaling $1,891, that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/06/09/oxford-academy-and-central-school-district-transportation-departmentOswego City School District - Separation Payments (2021M-194)
… report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether Oswego City School District (District) officials calculated … Determine whether Oswego City School District District officials calculated separation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/04/01/oswego-city-school-district-separation-payments-2021m-194Greenville Central School District – Information Technology (2021M-156)
… complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether Greenville Central School District (District) officials … Determine whether Greenville Central School District District officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/05/27/greenville-central-school-district-information-technology-2021m-156Livonia Central School District – Mental Health Training Component of the New York SAVE Act (S9-21-22)
… of the warning signs, whom to turn to for assistance, and how to access appropriate services. District officials agreed with our recommendation and indicated they will take corrective action. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/06/08/livonia-central-school-district-mental-health-training-component-new-yorkMarion Central School District – Procurement (2022M-3)
… District (District) officials procured goods and services in accordance with the procurement policies and procedures … Board did not always ensure that competition was sought in accordance with the procurement policies and procedures … officials cannot assure taxpayers that purchases were made in the most prudent and economical manner. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/06/24/marion-central-school-district-procurement-2022m-3Yorkshire-Pioneer Central School District – In-School Internet Connectivity (S9-22-4)
… of 100 Megabits per second (Mbps) per 1,000 students, as guided by New York State Education Department (NYSED). When …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/07/15/yorkshire-pioneer-central-school-district-school-internet-connectivity-s9Niagara Engine Company No. 6 Inc. - Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2019M-29)
… and prepares, signs, reports and maintains a manual ledger of checks. The Treasurer sends listings of the receipts and disbursements to the bookkeeper to record … totaling $27,514 were approved by the Membership because of inadequate documentation. We could not determine whether …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2019/08/09/niagara-engine-company-no-6-inc-cash-receipts-andSandy Creek Central School District – Reserve Management (2023M-43)
… report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Sandy Creek Central School District (District) Board of Education … audit sandy creek school district …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/06/23/sandy-creek-central-school-district-reserve-management-2023m-43Town of Johnsburg – North Creek Water District Charges (2023M-51)
… (Town) officials effectively managed the billing of water charges. Key Findings Town officials did not effectively manage the North Creek Water District’s (District) billing of water charges. The … and bill all new water customers. Ensure all water rates were Board-adopted and accurately charged to customers. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/07/21/town-johnsburg-north-creek-water-district-charges-2023m-51