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Whitesville Central School District – Information Technology (2021M-22)
… to the network and information systems. Establish a written agreement with the Erie 1 Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) to define information technology services to be provided. In addition, sensitive IT control weaknesses were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/06/18/whitesville-central-school-district-information-technology-2021m-22Watervliet City School District – Information Technology (2021M-34)
… complete report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether the Watervliet City School District’s (District) Board and … (IT) assets and data were safeguarded. Key Findings The Board and District officials did not ensure the IT assets and data were safeguarded. Officials did not: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/07/02/watervliet-city-school-district-information-technology-2021m-34Laurens Fire District – Financial Activities (2021M-43)
… the Treasurer’s records. File annual financial reports in a timely manner. District officials agreed with our findings …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/07/02/laurens-fire-district-financial-activities-2021m-43Marlboro Central School District – Information Technology (2021M-33)
… unneeded or questionable accounts. Officials developed a data security plan in January 2010 that included password security and user …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/07/23/marlboro-central-school-district-information-technology-2021m-33Penn Yan Central School District – Network Access Controls (2021M-79)
… whether they were appropriate or needed to be disabled. As a result, we identified 1,094 unneeded user accounts and six user accounts with … provider’s responsibilities and services to be provided. In addition, sensitive IT control weaknesses were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/09/03/penn-yan-central-school-district-network-access-controls-2021m-79Haldane Central School District – Information Technology (2021M-84)
… manage and monitor user accounts and permissions. As a result, the District has an increased risk that it could lose important data and suffer serious interruption in operations. District officials did not: Disable 74 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/11/05/haldane-central-school-district-information-technology-2021m-84Village of Oyster Bay Cove – Claims Audit (2022M-114)
… were audited by the Board. Key Recommendations Conduct a deliberate and thorough audit of claims prior to payment. … the next regular Board meeting for audit. Except as noted in Appendix A, Village officials generally agreed with our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2022/12/02/village-oyster-bay-cove-claims-audit-2022m-114Nanuet Union Free School District – Network User Accounts and Information Technology Contingency Plan (2022M-135)
… needed, and did not adopt an adequate IT contingency plan. In addition to sensitive IT control weaknesses that we … identify and disable unnecessary network user accounts. As a result, we identified 18 generic accounts that should have … plan to minimize the risk of data loss or prevent a serious interruption of services. Key Recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/12/09/nanuet-union-free-school-district-network-user-accounts-and-informationCarle Place Union Free School District – Network User Account Controls (2022M-121)
… establish adequate controls over network user accounts. As a result, the District has an increased risk of unauthorized … use of its network and potential loss of important data. In addition to finding sensitive information technology (IT) … accounts that are unneeded or have not been used after a specified period of inactivity. District officials agreed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/12/16/carle-place-union-free-school-district-network-user-account-controlsPort Chester-Rye Union Free School District – Information Technology User Accounts (2021M-209)
… Key Recommendations Maintain and periodically evaluate a list of authorized network user accounts and notify the IT … action. Appendix B includes our comment on an issue raised in the District’s response. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/06/17/port-chester-rye-union-free-school-district-information-technology-userWeedsport Central School District – Payroll (2021M-179)
… the Treasurer’s and his 2021-22 salaries, which resulted in their salaries being overstated by $550 and $590. District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/07/01/weedsport-central-school-district-payroll-2021m-179Lowville Academy and Central School District – In-School Internet Conntectivity (S9-22-3)
… bandwidth of 100 Megabits per second (Mbps) per 1,000 students, as guided by New York State Education … the District monitored bandwidth usage and provided a system for users to submit Internet connectivity issues for … resolution. Our audit focused on the Internet connectivity in school buildings and did not look at the surrounding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/07/15/lowville-academy-and-central-school-district-school-internetPalmyra-Macedon Central School District – In-School Internet Connectivity (S9-22-2)
… bandwidth of 100 Megabits per second (Mbps) per 1,000 students, as guided by New York State Education … the District monitored bandwidth usage and provided a system for users to submit Internet connectivity issues for … resolution. Our audit focused on the Internet connectivity in school buildings and did not look at the surrounding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/07/15/palmyra-macedon-central-school-district-school-internet-connectivity-s9Tonawanda City School District - Procurement (2023M-108)
… Tonawanda City School District (District) officials used a competitive process to procure goods and services. Key … (Board) and District officials did not always use a competitive process to procure goods and services. As a … procedures. Did not obtain quotes or request proposals in accordance with District policies for 23 purchases …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/12/01/tonawanda-city-school-district-procurement-2023m-108Greenville Fire District – Investment Program (2023M-106)
… Greenville Fire District (District) officials managed a comprehensive investment program. Key Findings District officials developed a comprehensive investment program but did not effectively … period, the District earned $539 from money on deposit in the District’s checking and money market accounts, which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2023/12/29/greenville-fire-district-investment-program-2023m-106Shenendehowa Central School District – Longevity Payments (2023M-165)
… 26 of the 32 (81 percent) employees that we reviewed. As a result, 26 employees were underpaid a total of $9,214 in longevity for separations payments during our audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/03/22/shenendehowa-central-school-district-longevity-payments-2023m-165Raquette Lake Union Free School District - Business Office Operations (2023M-151)
… that the required annual financial reports are filed in a timely manner. Ensure that written agreements appropriately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/04/12/raquette-lake-union-free-school-district-business-office-operations-2023mVillage of Argyle – Water Billing and Collections (2023M-148)
… adequate oversight of water billings and collections. As a result, delinquent accounts were not enforced, and the … The Clerk-Treasurer did not properly assess $4,330 in penalties on unpaid customer accounts. The Board did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/05/31/village-argyle-water-billing-and-collections-2023m-148Fishers Island Union Free School District – Website Transparency (2023M-28)
… transparent and comprehensive financial information. As a result, the community and other interested parties could … and recommended information on the District’s website in a transparent and comprehensive manner. District officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/06/09/fishers-island-union-free-school-district-website-transparency-2023m-28Town of Sempronius – Real Property Tax Exemptions Administration (2023M-66)
… and found that 32 exemptions (55 percent) totaling $1 . 4 million lacked one or more pieces of documentation … calculation. Because each exemption impacts the tax roll, a miscalculated or inappropriately granted exemption can … that those granted exemptions qualify. Review data entered in the Real Property Tax System (RPTS) periodically to ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/08/18/town-sempronius-real-property-tax-exemptions-administration-2023m-66