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Wainscott Common School District - Claims Auditing (2018M-240)
… with the warrant. Perform a thorough audit of each claim before approving the claims for payment. District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/06/07/wainscott-common-school-district-claims-auditing-2018m-240Village of Scotia - Parking Tickets and Justice Court Operations (2019M-44)
… officials properly account for and enforce the collection of issued parking tickets. Determine whether Justice Court … unpaid parking tickets totaling $354,705 outstanding as of July 31, 2018. The Clerk used her discretion to forgive … or $6,924 less than the $43,349 recorded in the system as of July 31, 2018. Key Recommendations Ensure current …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2019/06/07/village-scotia-parking-tickets-and-justice-court-operations-2019m-44Massena Central School District - Selected Non-Payroll Disbursements (2019M-71)
… a District bank account to disburse these funds. Payment of utilities totaling $60,641 and administrative fees … administrator for the total amount payable in satisfaction of dental claims and initiate and disburse funds for all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/06/21/massena-central-school-district-selected-non-payroll-disbursements-2019mPittsfield Fire District – Board Oversight (2016M-305)
… July 31, 2016. Background The Pittsfield Fire District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from the Town of Pittsfield, in Otsego County. The District is governed by an elected … financial duties. Key Recommendations Develop and adopt a credit card policy, including requirements for retaining …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2016/12/09/pittsfield-fire-district-board-oversight-2016m-305Painted Post Fire Department – Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2016M-312)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the internal controls over the Department’s … approximately $17,000 for 2015. Key Findings The bylaws do not adequately segregate the Treasurer’s duties. The … it consisted of a comparison of the bank statement balance to the check register and did not include other items such as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2016/12/02/painted-post-fire-department-cash-receipts-and-disbursementsArkport Central School District – Network Access Controls (2021M-162)
… policies or procedures to add or disable user accounts and permissions. The District had 92 unneeded network user … and nine user accounts with unnecessary administrative permissions. In addition, sensitive IT control weaknesses … disable those that are unnecessary. Assess network user permissions on a regular basis and ensure that network user …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/01/28/arkport-central-school-district-network-access-controls-2021m-162Wayne Central School District – Transportation Department Operations (2021M-160)
… School District (District) officials have developed a process to routinely evaluate the overall efficiency and … Key Findings District officials did not develop a process to routinely evaluate the overall efficiency and … performance of the transportation department’s operations in accordance with Board-adopted policies and procedures. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/01/14/wayne-central-school-district-transportation-department-operations-2021mOverview – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… is defined as an award to the low bidder based solely on price. Guide to Financial Operations REV. 06/24/2015 … Quick …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi6-overviewVillage of Arkport – Water Fund Financial Operations (2020M-45)
… records were not maintained, the modified accrual basis of accounting was not used and interfund activity was not … revenues and expenditures using the modified accrual basis of accounting. Segregate the Treasurer's financial duties or … controls, such as providing additional oversight of the Treasurer's work. Ensure billings comply with the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2020/07/17/village-arkport-water-fund-financial-operations-2020m-45Town of Rush – Board Oversight (2014M-193)
… received or disbursed money during the preceding fiscal year. … The purpose of our audit was to examine the Boards …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/10/10/town-rush-board-oversight-2014m-193Susquehanna Valley Central School District – Information Technology (2020M-95)
… Key Recommendations Develop comprehensive procedures for regularly reviewing user accounts and disabling those …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/10/23/susquehanna-valley-central-school-district-information-technology-2020mWhitesville Central School District – Information Technology (2021M-22)
… ] Audit Objective Determine whether Whitesville Central School District (District) officials adequately secured access to … corrective action. … Determine whether Whitesville Central School District District officials adequately secured access …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/06/18/whitesville-central-school-district-information-technology-2021m-22Valley Central School District – Information Technology (2020M-154)
… computer acceptable use policy. The District did not have a contingency plan to recover in the event of a significant service interruption. The Board did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/06/18/valley-central-school-district-information-technology-2020m-154State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audit
… timely. Managing the finances of ECA activities is meant to be a learning experience for student club members. By not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditPocatello Fire District – Board Oversight and Treasurer’s Records and Reports (2016M-301)
… Pocatello Fire District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from the Town of Wallkill, in … ethics. The Board did not annually audit the Treasurer’s records and reports. The Treasurer did not maintain complete …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/01/13/pocatello-fire-district-board-oversight-and-treasurers-records-and-reportsWestern Sullivan Public Library – Library Operations (2015M-156)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Library’s financial … is located in Sullivan County and serves the residents of the Sullivan West Central School District. The Library, … library buildings, is governed by a nine-member Board of Trustees. Budgeted appropriations for the 2014-15 fiscal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2015/10/23/western-sullivan-public-library-library-operations-2015m-156Town of Ulster – Fire Protection Services (2015M-177)
… March 31, 2015. Background The Town of Ulster is located in Ulster County and has a population of approximately 12,300. The Town is governed by … $17.7 million. Key Findings The Board does not have a current written contract with one of the fire companies to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/06/town-ulster-fire-protection-services-2015m-177Town of Tyrone – Financial Management (2014M-343)
… our audit was to review the Board’s financial management for the period January 1, 2010 through September 26, 2014. … an elected five-member Town Board. Budgeted appropriations for 2014 totaled approximately $1.2 million Key Findings The … the level of fund balance that must be maintained for sufficient cash flow and other purposes. Develop …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/02/20/town-tyrone-financial-management-2014m-343Town of Schroeppel – Cash Disbursements (2014M-296)
… 31, 2014. Background The Town of Schroeppel is located in Oswego County and has a population of approximately 8,500. The Town is governed by … that payrolls are thoroughly reviewed and certified by a Town official independent of the payroll process. Annually …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/01/09/town-schroeppel-cash-disbursements-2014m-296Cayuga County Soil and Water Conservation District – Information Technology Governance (2020M-118)
… did not establish adequate controls over IT assets. The Board did not: Develop comprehensive IT policies or … Enter into a written service level agreement (SLA) with the IT vendor. Establish adequate safeguards for online … confidentially to officials. Key Recommendations The Board should: Adopt comprehensive IT security policies …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2020/11/25/cayuga-county-soil-and-water-conservation-district-information-technology