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Vendor File Advisory No. 1
… on the Vendor File Guidance: Do not enter a DBA name in the Name 1 or Name 2 fields when registering a vendor on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/vendor-file-advisory/1-regarding-doing-business-dbaTown of Woodstock - Information Technology (2018M-211)
… were not provided with security awareness training. In addition, sensitive IT control weaknesses were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/02/22/town-woodstock-information-technology-2018m-211Schodack Central School District - Extra-Classroom Activities (2019M-85)
… treasurers were not always involved with maintaining club accounting records. Key Recommendations Ensure the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/06/21/schodack-central-school-district-extra-classroom-activities-2019m-85Town of Haverstraw - Information Technology (2019M-125)
… it is prohibited by Town policy. Officials did not adopt a data classification, breach notification or online banking policy or a written … implement and enforce procedures to monitor the use of the Town’s IT resources, including personal use. Adopt …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/12/13/town-haverstraw-information-technology-2019m-125Village of West Haverstraw - Summer Program (2019M-146)
… Objective Determine whether the Board ensured that summer program (Program) collections were properly accounted for, receipts … were properly supported and audited. Key Findings The Program Coordinator (Coordinator), who deposited receipts for … 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-146Lakeland Central School District - Reserves Management (2019M-113)
… written policies establishing the financial objectives, funding levels and conditions for use for the District’s … fund approximately eight years of claims. The Business Official’s report of reserves did not comply with some … written policy outlining the financial objectives, optimal funding levels and conditions for use for each reserve. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/07/19/lakeland-central-school-district-reserves-management-2019m-113Poughkeepsie City School District - Extra-Classroom Activities and Information Technology Assets (2019M-15)
… Determine whether the Board provided adequate oversight of extra-classroom activity (ECA) finances and properly … Determine whether the Board provided adequate oversight of extraclassroom activity ECA finances …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/09/27/poughkeepsie-city-school-district-extra-classroom-activities-andCommunity Fire and Rescue, Inc. - Financial Activities (2019M-93)
… lacked supporting documentation to validate they were for business purposes. Fundraising activities lacked adequate … acceptable use and requires supporting documentation for purchases. The Board should establish controls for handling cash at fundraising events, create fundraising …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2019/09/20/community-fire-and-rescue-inc-financial-activities-2019m-93Finn Academy: An Elmira Charter School - Information Technology (2018M-141)
… officials did not provide IT security awareness training to employees. The Board did not develop a disaster recovery plan. Sensitive IT control weaknesses … personnel who use IT resources, including the importance of physical security and protection of personal, private, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2018/11/02/finn-academy-elmira-charter-school-information-technology-2018m-141Bedford Central School District - Information Technology (2018M-164)
… over information technology (IT) were properly designed and operating effectively. Key Findings Access to the … accessed websites such as shopping, personal email and social networking that did not always comply with the … users cannot control all phases of a transaction. Review and adjust the web filtering software to enforce compliance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/10/26/bedford-central-school-district-information-technology-2018m-164City of Tonawanda - Information Technology (2018M-146)
… computer use. City officials did not maintain an inventory of IT assets. City employees were not provided with IT … City personnel and monitor IT usage. Maintain an inventory of IT assets. Ensure that all necessary City personnel … City of Tonawanda Information Technology 2018M146 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2018/11/21/city-tonawanda-information-technology-2018m-146Town of Westford - Financial Operations Oversight (2018M-196)
… has not performed an annual audit of the Supervisor’s records. The Supervisor did not maintain accurate financial records and as a result, did not provide the Board with the … The Supervisor should maintain complete and accurate records and provide financial position reports to the Board. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/01/11/town-westford-financial-operations-oversight-2018m-196Bronxville 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-46Forestville Central School District - Information Technology (2019M-170)
… did not provide formalized IT security awareness training for individuals who used the District’s IT assets. Personal … guidelines. Develop comprehensive written procedures for managing network and application user accounts. District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/02/21/forestville-central-school-district-information-technology-2019m-170Town of Owasco – Real Property Tax Exemptions Administration (2020M-102)
… exemptions, retain documentation to support eligibility and periodically verify that those granted exemptions … Town officials generally agreed with our recommendations and indicated they planned to initiate corrective action. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/01/29/town-owasco-real-property-tax-exemptions-administration-2020m-102Newcomb Central School District - Claims Audit (2023M-159)
… claims were not properly audited in accordance with New York State Education Law (Education Law) Section 1724 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/03/29/newcomb-central-school-district-claims-audit-2023m-159South Jefferson Central School District – Payroll (2024M-31)
… Audit Objective Determine whether South Jefferson Central School District (District) officials accurately paid … Determine whether South Jefferson Central School District District officials accurately paid employees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/06/14/south-jefferson-central-school-district-payroll-2024m-31Elba Fire Department – Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-286)
… August 6, 2014. Background The Elba Fire Department is a volunteer organization located in the Village of Elba, Genesee County. The Department, which … Village and for residents outside the Village pursuant to a contract with the Town of Elba. Department expenses for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/01/09/elba-fire-department-controls-over-financial-activities-2014mNorth Queensbury Volunteer Fire Company – Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-167)
… the oversight of the Company’s financial operations for the period January 1, 2012 through February 28, 2014. … The North Queensbury Volunteer Fire Company is a not-for-profit corporation located in the Town of Queensbury, … or invoices. Key Recommendations Approve all payments for purchases made by committees. Ensure that all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/09/05/north-queensbury-volunteer-fire-company-controls-overCity 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 … completion records were unreliable. As a result, officials have no assurance all individuals who should have completed … action. Appendix B includes our comment on an issue raised in the City’s response letter. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2023/09/01/city-watertown-sexual-harassment-prevention-training-s9-23-3