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Chester Union Free School District – Information Technology (2021M-107)

… a need for them. Monitored network user compliance with the District’s computer acceptable use policy (AUP) by reviewing computer … Monitor Internet use to ensure network users comply with the AUP. District officials agreed with our recommendations …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/03/11/chester-union-free-school-district-information-technology-2021m-107

Town of Wolcott – Information Technology (2020M-126)

… and Justice Court software had the necessary controls to maintain data integrity. Sensitive IT control weaknesses were communicated confidentially to officials. Key Recommendations Adopt IT policies and a … agreed with our recommendations and indicated they plan to initiate corrective action. …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/06/11/town-wolcott-information-technology-2020m-126

Jefferson Central School District – Procuring Services (2021M-42)

… District officials did not always seek competition for services. Officials paid: $135,000 to 10 of the 14 … competition. $6,410 to an employee’s private business for lawn care services without public written disclosure of …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/06/11/jefferson-central-school-district-procuring-services-2021m-42

East Irondequoit Central School District – Sexual Harassment Prevention Training (S9-23-18)

… (SHP Training). Key Findings SHP Training was not provided to all employees and any Board members. Of the 110 total … complete annual SHP Training and encourage Board members to complete the training. District officials generally agreed with our recommendations and indicated they planned to initiate corrective action. Appendix B includes our …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/08/25/east-irondequoit-central-school-district-sexual-harassment-prevention

City of Watertown – Sexual Harassment Prevention Training (S9-23-3)

… (SHP Training). Key Findings SHP Training was provided to employees and elected officials. However, there was a general lack of monitoring to ensure the SHP Training was completed by all employees and … agreed with our recommendations and indicated they planned to initiate corrective action. Appendix B includes our …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2023/09/01/city-watertown-sexual-harassment-prevention-training-s9-23-3

Schodack Central School District - Extra-Classroom Activities (2019M-85)

… Findings The faculty auditor does not review ECA records to ensure compliance with the Regulations. 62 of the 69 … Ensure the faculty auditor reviews ECA records to ensure compliance with the Regulations. Ensure that the … and indicated they have initiated or planned to initiate corrective action. …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/06/21/schodack-central-school-district-extra-classroom-activities-2019m-85

Village of West Haverstraw - Summer Program (2019M-146)

… Audit Objective Determine whether the Board ensured that summer program (Program) collections were properly accounted … Determine whether the Board ensured that summer program collections were properly accounted for …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2019/11/22/village-west-haverstraw-summer-program-2019m-146

Village of Red Hook - Procurement and Claims Auditing (2019M-100)

… procurement policy when acquiring goods. Issue request for proposals for professional service providers who were paid $191,575 for the audit period. The Board did not properly audit …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2019/10/11/village-red-hook-procurement-and-claims-auditing-2019m-100

Town of Marlborough - Water and Sewer Financial Operations (2018M-160)

… Key Recommendations Prepare an annual cost analysis to calculate the water and sewer rates to be billed. Review and repay all outstanding interfund … agreed with our recommendations and indicated they planned to initiate corrective action. …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/10/26/town-marlborough-water-and-sewer-financial-operations-2018m-160

Town of Westford - Financial Operations Oversight (2018M-196)

… did not provide the Board with the necessary information to assess the Town’s financial position. Key Recommendations … accurate records and provide financial position reports to the Board. Town officials agreed with our recommendations and indicated they planned to initiate corrective action. …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/01/11/town-westford-financial-operations-oversight-2018m-196

Bronxville Union Free School District - Procurement (2018M-46)

… professional services. Enter into written agreements or pass resolutions for all current and future professional …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/06/08/bronxville-union-free-school-district-procurement-2018m-46

Locust Valley Fire District - Conference and Travel Expenditures (2018M-56)

… policy. Consider revising the District’s travel policy to require members and employees to submit proof of attending and/or completing the conference … agreed with our recommendations and indicated they plan to initiate corrective action. …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2018/06/08/locust-valley-fire-district-conference-and-travel-expenditures-2018m-56

Medina Central School District - Reserve Funds (2019M-165)

… requires. As a result, they could not demonstrate the need to retain approximately $2.1 million in four reserves. While … meeting minutes, District officials have developed a plan to use $5.4 million from four general fund reserves for a … not established. Key Recommendations Review reserve funds to determine whether they are necessary and reasonably …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/01/03/medina-central-school-district-reserve-funds-2019m-165

Town of Caroline - Town Clerk and Credit Card Purchases (2019M-247)

… The Clerk did not: Deposit or remit all tax collections to the Supervisor and County Treasurer (Treasurer) in a … totaling $5,759. Key Recommendations Remit all collections to the appropriate parties in a timely manner. Enforce the … thoroughly audit credit card claims and pay charges timely to avoid late fees. …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/04/03/town-caroline-town-clerk-and-credit-card-purchases-2019m-247

North Queensbury Volunteer Fire Company – Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-167)

… Fire Company is a not-for-profit corporation located in the Town of Queensbury, Warren County. The Company …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/09/05/north-queensbury-volunteer-fire-company-controls-over

Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits

… initial report. Department of Transportation: Review of Real Property Holdings for Disposal (Follow-up) (2015-F-2) An … issued in March 2012, determined DOT was not reviewing its real property holdings to identify properties for sale or … a U.S. high school. The two other students had completed online study from a private school located in another state. …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-audits

State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits

… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced … Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal spending, the state's 180,000 … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits

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