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Sex Offender Registration (2014-MS-2)
… (Departments) took action to help enforce the State’s Sex Offender Registration Act (SORA) for the period January … 1, 2008 through January 22, 2014. Background The State’s Sex Offender Registration Act (SORA), effective January 1996, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/09/17/sex-offender-registration-2014-ms-2DiNapoli Announces $15 Million Investment in Northern Ireland
… in Northern Ireland. “We’ve found a dynamic opportunity to provide the New York State Common Retirement Fund with a … of the long-range economic growth that is critical to our international investment strategy. This partnership … in a wide variety of sectors. “We are very pleased to have secured New York State Common Retirement Fund as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/dinapoli-announces-15-million-investment-northern-irelandState Agencies Bulletin No. 1969
… paid as two lump sum payments (paid as Comp Rate Code FEE) have received the full statutory Special Allowance salary and … pay the year end adjustment to those Members who appear on any of the exception listings: Determine the amount of salary … the Payroll in Administration Pay Period 19C If a member does not serve through 12/31/2021 and the removal transaction …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1969-2021-year-end-adjustment-members-nys-legislatureTown of Milan - Town Clerk/Tax Collector (2018M-257)
… adequate records and properly deposited and remitted money in a timely manner. Key Findings Real property taxes totaling $3.1 million in 2017 and $3.0 million in 2018 were not always remitted to the Town Supervisor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/03/08/town-milan-town-clerktax-collector-2018m-257City of Mount Vernon – Building Department Fees and Fines (2014M-65)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the City’s procedures for collecting and enforcing … and implement Building Department policies and procedures to resolve building code violations. Establish procedures to enforce judgments and pursue fine collection to ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/07/03/city-mount-vernon-building-department-fees-and-fines-2014m-65Saratoga Youth Recreation – Financial Activities (2016M-258)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether controls were adequate to ensure that the Program’s financial activity was properly … and the Town of Saratoga through intermunicipal agreements to operate youth development programs for children residing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/joint-activity/2016/10/28/saratoga-youth-recreation-financial-activities-2016m-258Johnsburg Central School District - Extra-Classroom Activity Funds (2018M-150)
… adequate documentation. District employees did not submit any documentation to show how funds from 10 cash advances … officials generally agreed with our recommendations and have initiated, or indicated they planned to initiate, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/02/01/johnsburg-central-school-district-extra-classroom-activity-funds-2018mWaterford Volunteer Fire Department – Cash Disbursements (2015M-78)
… disbursements process were adequate and we did not note any questionable bank withdrawals or payments. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/06/19/waterford-volunteer-fire-department-cash-disbursements-2015mElba Fire Department – Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-286)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Department’s controls over financial activity … the Village and for residents outside the Village pursuant to a contract with the Town of Elba. Department expenses for … the Treasurer’s books annually. Review all bills prior to payment to ensure that they are for appropriate purposes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/01/09/elba-fire-department-controls-over-financial-activities-2014mChenango Fire Company – Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-290)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Company’s controls over financial activity for … in Broome County. The Company provides fire protection to the Towns of Chenango, Dickinson and Barker and to four County facilities through fire protection contracts. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/12/24/chenango-fire-company-controls-over-financial-activities-2014mMontezuma Volunteer Fire Department - Financial Operations (2018M-23)
… Key Findings The bylaws provide limited guidance to enable Department officials to adequately oversee financial operations. The Department … adopt and implement written policies and procedures to control and monitor the Department’s financial operations. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2018/05/11/montezuma-volunteer-fire-department-financial-operations-2018mCity of Tonawanda - Information Technology (2018M-146)
… adopted an acceptable use policy or implemented procedures to properly monitor computer use. City officials did not … IT control weaknesses were communicated confidentially to City officials. Key Recommendations Establish an acceptable use policy, distribute it to all City personnel and monitor IT usage. Maintain an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2018/11/21/city-tonawanda-information-technology-2018m-146Finn Academy: An Elmira Charter School - Information Technology (2018M-141)
… personnel who use IT resources, including the importance of physical security and protection of personal, private, sensitive information (PPSI). Develop a … action. Appendix B includes our comments on issues raised in the School’s response letter. … Finn Academy An Elmira …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2018/11/02/finn-academy-elmira-charter-school-information-technology-2018m-141Village of Ballston Spa - Financial Condition (2017M-256)
… and failed to file required annual financial reports for the last four fiscal years. The Board did not adequately … Key Recommendations Maintain adequate accounting records in a timely manner. Monitor the Village’s financial condition … indicated that they plan to implement the recommendations in this report. … Village of Ballston Spa Financial Condition …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/10/05/village-ballston-spa-financial-condition-2017m-256Cassadaga Valley Central School District - Financial Management (2018M-110)
… limit by more than $950,000, or five percentage points, as of June 30, 2017. Three reserves totaling $3 million were … Adopt budgets that include reasonable estimates for appropriations and use of appropriated fund balance. Reduce the unrestricted fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/08/31/cassadaga-valley-central-school-district-financial-management-2018m-110Jefferson Community College – Procurement (2017M-156)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the procurement of goods and services … not address insurance coverage and competitive methods to procure it. Key Recommendation Revise the College’s purchasing policy to include a method to seek competition for insurance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/community-college/2017/10/27/jefferson-community-college-procurement-2017m-156Town of Carrollton – Justice Court Operations (2018M-21)
… as of October 12, 2017, and Court officials were unable to determine the composition of these excess balances. The … 18 individuals totaling $7,150 that could not be traced to any open or closed cases during our audit period. The … generate current pending bail reports and reconcile to bank balances. Examine Court records or retain an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2018/05/11/town-carrollton-justice-court-operations-2018m-21Vendor File Advisory No. 1
… portal when adding or editing addresses. If vendors have multiple DBAs, they have the option to enter new addresses for each DBA. Address …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/vendor-file-advisory/1-regarding-doing-business-dbaAurora-Colden Fire District No. 6 – Financial Activity (2017M-208)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the District established adequate controls to ensure that financial activity was properly recorded and reported and to safeguard District money for the period January 1, 2016 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/12/29/aurora-colden-fire-district-no-6-financial-activity-2017m-208City of Yonkers – Procurement of Professional Services (2017M-268)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether officials sought competition when … and Supplies should revise its procurement policy to require City officials to seek competition when contracting for professional …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2018/02/23/city-yonkers-procurement-professional-services-2017m-268