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Town of Urbana – Access Controls (2022M-4)
… of Urbana (Town) officials properly configured network and computer user access controls to safeguard the Town’s IT … officials (officials) did not adequately configure network and computer user access controls. In addition to sensitive … comprehensive written information technology (IT) policies and procedures addressing areas key to securing user access …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/05/13/town-urbana-access-controls-2022m-4St. Lawrence County Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2021M-151)
… Audit Objective Determine whether the St. Lawrence County Industrial Development Agency (SLCIDA) Board appropriately evaluated projects before …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2021/12/22/st-lawrence-county-industrial-development-agency-project-approval-and-monitoringFonda-Fultonville Central School District – Reserves Management (2021M-157)
… that the District may overfund reserves which can result in higher than necessary real property tax levies. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/02/04/fonda-fultonville-central-school-district-reserves-management-2021m-157Manorville Fire District – Board Oversight and Fuel (2016M-411)
… Manorville Fire District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from the Towns of Brookhaven and … did not maintain complete and accurate fuel inventory records. District officials did not adequately monitor … is periodically measured and that adequate fuel inventory records are maintained. Enforce the Board’s adopted policy …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/03/10/manorville-fire-district-board-oversight-and-fuel-2016m-411Town of Willsboro– Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Operations (2014M-68)
… internal controls over selected financial operations for the period January 1, 2012 through November 30, 2013. … an elected five-member Town Board. Budgeted appropriations for the 2013 fiscal year were approximately $1.9 million. Key Findings The Clerk did not issue receipts for any collections nor did she maintain a cash receipts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/07/18/town-willsboro-internal-controls-over-selected-financial-operations-2014m-68Town of Decatur – Disbursement Oversight and Accounting Records and Reports (2020M-87)
… (known as AUDs) and tax cap forms were not filed, as required. As a result, the Board was unaware that the 2019 … levy significantly exceeded the cap and did not pass the required local law to override the cap. Key Recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/11/06/town-decatur-disbursement-oversight-and-accounting-records-and-reports-2020m-87Who Is Responsible? – Travel and Conference Expense Management
… The governing board is generally responsible for the high level oversight of … and procedures are clearly communicated to all employees who travel on official business. The individual traveler, whether a rank-and-file employee, an officer, or a member of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/travel-conference-expense/who-responsibleNyack Parking Authority – Parking Ticket Operations (2020M-94)
… Parking Authority’s (Authority) Board of Trustees (Board) and Authority officials effectively pursued and maximized the collection of all parking violation tickets issued. Key Findings The Board and Authority officials did not effectively pursue and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2020/11/20/nyack-parking-authority-parking-ticket-operations-2020m-94Cayuga County Soil and Water Conservation District – Financial Condition (2020M-91)
… approximately $1 million during our audit period because of the Board’s hindered ability to recognize revenue …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2020/11/25/cayuga-county-soil-and-water-conservation-district-financial-condition-2020m-91Town of Petersburgh – Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Operations and the Justice Court (2015M-169)
… selected financial operations and the Justice Court for the period January 1, 2013 through August 31, 2014. … an elected five-member Town Board. Budgeted appropriations for 2015 totaled $891,816 for the general, highway and water funds. Key Findings …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2015/12/24/town-petersburgh-internal-controls-over-selected-financial-operations-andState Agencies Bulletin No. 141
… time." OSC staff in Payroll Services and a limited number of pre-selected agency users will test the production …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/141-y2k-paysr-testingTier 6 Defined Contribution Plan Option
… 30 days of employment. You must continue to inform your new employees of their right to join the Retirement System. … is the result of a 2012 amendment to Section 390 of the New York State Education Law. It is administered by the State University of New York (SUNY). For further information on the defined …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/tier-6-defined-contribution-plan-optionChestertown Fire District – Claims Processing (2016M-387)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether claims were adequately supported, … the State, distinct and separate from the Town of Chester in Warren County. The District is governed by an elected … approximately $442,000. Key Findings The Board does not perform a deliberate audit of each claim by comparing the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/02/24/chestertown-fire-district-claims-processing-2016m-387Bayport Fire District – Credit Card Use (2016M-394)
… 1, 2015 through July 31, 2016. Background The Bayport Fire District is a district corporation of the State, … of Islip in Suffolk County. The District, which provides fire protection and emergency services to approximately 8,900 … residents, is governed by an elected five-member Board of Fire Commissioners. General fund budgeted appropriations for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/01/27/bayport-fire-district-credit-card-use-2016m-394Pittsfield Volunteer Fire Department – Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2016M-310)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Department’s internal … Fire Department provides fire protection for the Town of Pittsfield in Otsego County. The Department has … members and is governed by an elected seven-member Board of Directors. For 2015, the Department's reported revenues …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2016/12/09/pittsfield-volunteer-fire-department-cash-receipts-andSouth Butler Fire District – Board Oversight of Financial Operations (2020M-155)
… action. Appendix B includes our comments on issues raised in the District’s response. … Determine whether the South …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/04/30/south-butler-fire-district-board-oversight-financial-operations-2020m-155South Butler Fire Department – Oversight of Financial Activities (2020M-120)
… Petty cash funds were not properly overseen or accounted for. $65,658 was disbursed without any review or approval and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2021/04/30/south-butler-fire-department-oversight-financial-activitiesVillage of Islandia – Information Technology (2021M-100)
… found five of the nine users we audited visited websites for nonbusiness purposes. Complete any IT security-related training or provide the opportunity for employees to receive this type of training. Sensitive IT …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2021/11/12/village-islandia-information-technology-2021m-100East Islip Union Free School District - Financial Condition Management (2020M-24)
… limit. Develop and adopt budgets with realistic estimates for revenues, expenditures and unassigned fund balance based …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/05/01/east-islip-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-managementCincinnatus Central School District – Procurement (2021M-111)
… funds. Officials did not: Periodically seek competition for nine of 11 professional service providers paid $262,862 during the 17-month audit period. Except for their CPA firm, officials used these 10 professional service providers on average for 11 years each, including a legal firm used for 23 years, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/10/01/cincinnatus-central-school-district-procurement-2021m-111