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Village of Avon - Board Oversights and Professional Services (2018M-30)

… and executed and monitored contracts for professional services. Key Findings The Treasurer inaccurately recorded … and require and monitor written contracts for professional services. Village officials generally agreed with our … Village of Avon Board Oversights and Professional Services 2018M30 …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/05/18/village-avon-board-oversights-and-professional-services-2018m-30

Town of Plattsburgh - Real Property Tax Exemption Administration (2018M-163)

… renewals but lacked periodic verification of reported farm income. Three veteran exemptions had an incorrect …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/12/14/town-plattsburgh-real-property-tax-exemption-administration-2018m-163

Brighter Choice Charter School for Boys - Payroll (2018M-139)

… Audit Objective Determine whether internal controls were in place to ensure that employee compensation was accurate, …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2018/10/12/brighter-choice-charter-school-boys-payroll-2018m-139

Bath Central School District - Online Banking (2018M-79)

… ensured online banking transactions were appropriate and secure. Key Findings Officials lacked adequate bank … The Board did not adopt an online banking policy and officials did not develop procedures to adequately … Key Recommendations Obtain adequate bank agreements and become familiar with them. Adopt online banking policies …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/07/13/bath-central-school-district-online-banking-2018m-79

Oyster Bay-East Norwich Central School District - Information Technology (2018M-22)

… Findings District officials did not: Provide cybersecurity awareness training to all employees. Disable or remove … Provide employees with periodic cybersecurity awareness training. Ensure user accounts are disabled or …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/06/01/oyster-bay-east-norwich-central-school-district-information-technology

Southern Cayuga Lake Intermunicipal Water Commission – Financial Operations (2015M-149)

… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the financial operations of the Commission for the … was established by an intermunicipal agreement in 1974 to provide high-quality water to the approximately 30,000 customers of its member …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/joint-activity/2015/09/11/southern-cayuga-lake-intermunicipal-water-commission-financial-operations

Town of Hunter - Information Technology (2018M-262)

… backups and breach notification. Provided IT security awareness training. Ensured that IT hardware and software … policy. Ensure that: All personnel receive IT security awareness training. IT hardware and software inventories are …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/05/24/town-hunter-information-technology-2018m-262

Town of Fremont - Highway Asset Accountability and Procurement (2019M-18)

… Department assets. Determine whether Town officials used a competitive process to procure highway goods and services. Key Findings Town officials did not update the Town’s procurement policy. The Superintendent did not maintain documentation for quotes … to safeguard Highway Department assets and if they used a competitive process to procure highway goods …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/05/22/town-fremont-highway-asset-accountability-and-procurement-2019m-18

Jamesport Fire District - Length of Service Award Program (2019M-05)

… [read complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine if District officials properly administer the length of service award program (LOSAP). Key Findings The District’s LOSAP policy is not consistent with New York … Determine if District officials properly administer the length of …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2019/04/19/jamesport-fire-district-length-service-award-program-2019m-05

Enterprise Charter School - Procurement (2019M-06)

… that the School received the awarded New York State Office of General Services contract (State contract) pricing for …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2019/04/05/enterprise-charter-school-procurement-2019m-06

State Agencies Bulletin No. 1716

… Purpose To notify agencies of an automatic dues increase Affected Employees Employees … To notify agencies of an automatic dues increase …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1716-district-council-37-local-1359-dues-increase

Town of Guilderland – Employee Compensation and Benefits (2015M-262)

… did not ensure the accuracy of the hours worked by golf course employees. The Town Supervisor did not adequately …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/01/29/town-guilderland-employee-compensation-and-benefits-2015m-262

Operational Advisory No. 26

… : Updating Agency Contact Information Reference : Guide to Financial Operations (GFO): Chapter XIV.15 – Updating … audit and operational purposes. The OOO requires agencies to keep the OSC Online Contact System current by updating … change and verifying contact information every six months to ensure it is accurate. It is important for agency contact …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/operational-advisory/26-updating-agency-contacts

Town of Rensselaerville – Claims Auditing (2016M-244)

… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the review the Town’s claims audit process for the period … The purpose of our audit was to examine the review the Towns claims audit process for the period …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/10/07/town-rensselaerville-claims-auditing-2016m-244

Town of Plainfield – Road and Equipment Maintenance (2016M-307)

… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether Town officials properly maintained Town roads and highway equipment for the period January 1, 2015 … The purpose of our audit was to determine whether Town officials properly maintained Town roads and highway equipment for the period January 1 2015 …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/12/23/town-plainfield-road-and-equipment-maintenance-2016m-307

Accounts Payable Advisory No. 10

… Subject: Handling Code “A” and “Separate Payment” Box Guidance: This advisory … Options section of a voucher when using the “A” handling code, consistent with Guide to Financial Operations (GFO), … XII, Section 5.M - Selecting the Appropriate Handling Code . Checking the “Separate Payment” box ensures the check …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/10-handling-code-and-separate-payment-box

CUNY Bulletin No. CU-799

… with health insurance coverage through the City of New York Employee Benefits Program are affected. Effective Dates: … health insurance rate changes as requested by the City of New York, Office of Labor Relations. Agency Actions: Agencies …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-799-city-new-york-health-benefit-rate-changes

Rensselaer County Capital Resource Corporation (RCCRC) – Establishment of RCCRC and Sale of Property (2021M-71)

… complied with applicable requirements and the RCCRC’s sale of property aligned with its purpose. Audit Results The … establishment met applicable requirements and its sale of property aligned with its purpose. RCCRC officials: … policies. Followed policies and procedures for the sale of property and transferred proceeds totaling $420,713 to the …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2025/03/07/rensselaer-county-capital-resource-corporation-rccrc-establishment-rccrc-and-sale