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LaFayette Central School District – Reserves (2013M-387)
… through June 30, 2013. Background The District is located in Onondaga County and the Onondaga Nation Territory. It is … $19.4 million. Key Findings Four of the five reserve funds in the District were not formally established. However, since … did not have a plan for funding several of its reserves. In addition, the Board did not adopt written policies for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/03/07/lafayette-central-school-district-reserves-2013m-387Town of Barrington – Financial Management (2017M-103)
… long-term priorities. The Board hired an accounting firm to perform bookkeeping and payroll duties without a … who received or disbursed money. Because the accounting firm kept the records off site, the Town’s financial records … public inspection during reasonable times as required by law. Key Recommendations Use excess fund balance as a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/20/town-barrington-financial-management-2017m-103Village of Brightwaters – Financial Operations, Conflict of Interest and Information Technology (2012M-190)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review selected Village financial … 1, 2010, through February 29, 2012. Background The Village of Brightwaters is located in the Town of Islip in Suffolk … Village of Brightwaters Financial Operations Conflict of Interest and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/02/22/village-brightwaters-financial-operations-conflict-interest-and-informationCleveland Hill Union Free School District – Financial Condition (2013M-272)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the District’s financial condition for the period July 1, 2010 to August 12, 2013. Background The Cleveland Hill Union Free … operating surpluses, which caused unexpended surplus funds to exceed statutory limits in each of the past three years. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/12/06/cleveland-hill-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-2013m-272Town of Pittsfield – Disbursements (2013M-82)
… January 1, 2011, to December 19, 2012. Background The Town of Pittsfield is located in Otsego County and has a … Town of Pittsfield Disbursements 2013M82 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/06/07/town-pittsfield-disbursements-2013m-82City of Lockport – Fiscal Stress (2013M-330)
… 9, 2013. Background The City of Lockport is located in Niagara County, is approximately 8.4 square miles and … We estimate that the City will realize operating deficits in the general fund ($1.5 million), water fund ($275,000), … because City officials did not include realistic estimates in the 2013 adopted budget. The City’s December 31, 2012 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/12/20/city-lockport-fiscal-stress-2013m-330Town of East Fishkill –Financial Condition (2014M-139)
… 1, 2012 through December 19, 2013. Background The Town of East Fishkill, located in Dutchess County, has approximately … Town of East Fishkill Financial Condition 2014M139 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/08/08/town-east-fishkill-financial-condition-2014m-139Accidental Disability – Article 14 Benefits
… the natural and proximate result of an accident sustained in the performance of duties not caused by your own willful … the natural and proximate result of an accident sustained in the performance of duties not caused by your own willful … The application should be filed while you are still in active service. Active service is defined as: Service …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/accidental-disabilityMore About This Retirement Plan – New Career Plan
… This retirement plan summary describes the benefits available … 8, 2010 are covered under Article 14. The information in this publication does not apply to you. Throughout this publication, you will find references to “Sections” and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1515/more-about-retirement-planOakfield Fire Department – Apparent Misuse of Funds (2014M-187)
… which resulted in the misuse of funds and unaccounted-for raffle proceeds. The Board’s audit of claims was ineffective. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/02/03/oakfield-fire-department-apparent-misuse-funds-2014m-187Area #6 – Patch Management – Information Technology Governance
… are aware of these potential weaknesses, they can look for and exploit unpatched software. Additionally, when … technical support or bug and security fixes (patches) for those versions. Without ongoing updates, security …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/area-6-patch-managementV.3.I Class – V. Chart of Accounts (COA) Governance
… SFS transaction, Class is a required field and will result in an error if omitted. Class is considered a statewide … will be able to access the complete list of Class codes in SFS. The Class ChartField is five alphanumeric digits in length. Class will identify the life of GO Bond proceeds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-v/v3i-classTown of Boylston – Financial Condition (2021M-69)
… effectively managed the Town of Boylston’s (Town’s) financial condition. Key Findings The Board did not effectively manage the Town’s financial condition. As a result, it levied more taxes than … $386,162, or 84 percent of actual expenditures. Diminished financial transparency by annually appropriating fund balance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/09/03/town-boylston-financial-condition-2021m-69Cheektowaga Economic Development Corporation (CEDC) – Revolving Loan Program (2021M-85)
… was unaware inadequate accounting records were maintained. In 2019, CEDC wrote off two loans with balances totaling … repayments were not properly accounted for or deposited in a timely manner. Late fees were not always properly … are properly accounted for, received and deposited in a timely manner and late fees are properly assessed and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/local-development-corporation/2021/11/05/cheektowaga-economic-development-corporation-cedc-revolvingVillage of Islandia – Information Technology (2021M-100)
… (Village) officials ensured information technology (IT) assets were adequately protected from unauthorized … and loss. Key Findings Village officials did not ensure IT assets were adequately protected from unauthorized access, … notification, password and mobile and removable device IT policies or implement a comprehensive IT contingency plan. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2021/11/12/village-islandia-information-technology-2021m-100Little Flower Union Free School District – Fixed Assets (2022M-78)
… contributed to: 231 assets that cost $48,700 were not in the District’s inventory records. 175 assets that cost $179,000 were not accurately recorded in the inventory records and assigned tag numbers. 37 assets … District officials disagreed with certain findings in our report. Appendix B includes our comments on issues …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/08/12/little-flower-union-free-school-district-fixed-assets-2022m-78Town of Saratoga – Budgeting and Fund Balance Management (2022M-82)
… 2021 in the town-wide (TW) general, town-outside-village (TOV) general and TOV highway funds, respectively. These amounts are excessive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/09/02/town-saratoga-budgeting-and-fund-balance-management-2022m-82Norfolk Fire District – Board Oversight (2022M-109)
… report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Norfolk Fire District (District) Board of Fire Commissioners … Determine whether the Norfolk Fire District District Board of Fire Commissioners …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2022/09/30/norfolk-fire-district-board-oversight-2022m-109Baldwinsville Central School District – Fuel Inventory (2022M-106)
… (District) officials safeguarded and accounted for fuel inventory. Key Findings District officials did not establish … controls to safeguard and accurately account for fuel inventory, and the responsibility for managing fuel … 2,518 gallons valued at $6,181. Maintain perpetual fuel inventory records and periodically reconcile the records with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/10/14/baldwinsville-central-school-district-fuel-inventory-2022m-106Coeymans Hollow Fire Corporation – Board Oversight (2022M-84)
… cash receipts records and the Treasurer deposits funds in a timely manner. Perform bank reconciliations for all Company bank accounts. Except as specified in Appendix A, Company officials generally agreed with our … action. Appendix B includes our comments on issues raised in the Company’s response letter. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2022/11/10/coeymans-hollow-fire-corporation-board-oversight-2022m-84