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Lynbrook Union Free School District – Purchasing (2022M-17)
… agent: Approved seven purchases totaling $71,141, as sole source, which precludes them from competition, without confirming the purchases met the District’s sole source requirements. Did not seek or ensure competition was … totaling $18,936. Key Recommendations Ensure all sole source purchases are adequately supported and have no …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/04/08/lynbrook-union-free-school-district-purchasing-2022m-17Schonowe Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. – Board Oversight (2021M-185)
… to determine whether they were deposited intact (i.e., in the same amount and form it is received). 15 disbursements …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2022/04/08/schonowe-volunteer-fire-company-inc-board-oversight-2021m-185Town 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)
… businesses that received financial benefits. Key Findings For the 10 projects we reviewed the Board appropriately … They did not verify the number of current employees for six of the 10 proposed projects we reviewed before approval or verify actual employment results for one of the 10 projects after approval. Obtain sufficient …
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)
… reserve funds. Key Findings The Board did not properly fund, use or manage reserve funds according to applicable … the purpose, funding goals, conditions for reserve fund use and replenishment. Obtain voter approval to … required resolution to properly transfer $114,895 into the retirement reserve. While it is a prudent practice for …
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)
… was to examine the District’s internal control environment and selected expenditures for the period January 1, 2015 … District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from the Towns of Brookhaven and Riverhead, in Suffolk County. The District is governed by …
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)
… for ensuring that the collection of moneys, issuance of tickets and deposit of moneys received are properly carried …
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)
… Town Supervisor (Supervisor) maintained complete, accurate and timely accounting records and reports. Key Findings The Board did not provide adequate oversight of the disbursement process and the Supervisor did not maintain complete, accurate and … Town Supervisor Supervisor maintained complete accurate and timely accounting records and reports …
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
… 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 governing board, is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/travel-conference-expense/who-responsibleNyack Parking Authority – Parking Ticket Operations (2020M-94)
… Audit Objective Determine whether the Village of Nyack Parking Authority’s (Authority) Board of Trustees (Board) and … effectively pursued and maximized the collection of all parking violation tickets issued. Key Findings The Board and … Determine whether the Village of Nyack Parking Authoritys Authority Board of Trustees Board 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)
… the District’s financial health. Comprehensive multiyear strategic, financial and capital plans were not developed. Key Recommendations The Board … condition is negatively affected. Adopt multiyear strategic, financial and capital plans. District officials …
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)
… properly account for the sale and inventory of transfer station tickets and permits. Town Justices did not perform … each month. Periodically reconcile the number of transfer station tickets purchased and permits provided from the Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2015/12/24/town-petersburgh-internal-controls-over-selected-financial-operations-andTier 6 Defined Contribution Plan Option
… wish to choose the defined contribution plan must file an election during their first 30 days of employment. You must … mandatory members to us, unless an employee has filed an election choosing the defined contribution plan. The defined …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/tier-6-defined-contribution-plan-optionChestertown Fire District – Claims Processing (2016M-387)
… include information necessary to determine the number and dollar amount of the claims authorized for payment. Key … claims contain sufficient information as to the number and dollar amount of claims authorized for payment. …
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)
… of the issuance and use of the District's general purpose credit cards for the period January 1, 2015 through July 31, … There is no record of the Board adopting the District’s credit card policy. The credit card account allows for cash advances of up to $1,000 …
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)
… should include segregating the Treasurer’s duties, if practical, or implementing compensating controls. Maintain …
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)
… report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether the South Butler Fire District (District) Board of Fire Commissioners … Determine whether the South Butler Fire District District Board of Fire Commissioners …
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)
Determine whether the South Butler Fire Department Inc Department officers and members provided adequate financial oversight
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)
… report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether Village of Islandia (Village) officials ensured information technology (IT) assets were adequately protected from unauthorized access, use and loss. Key Findings Village officials did not ensure … Determine whether Village of Islandia Village officials ensured information technology …
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)
… financial condition. Key Findings The District’s general fund balance increased by $12.9 million (141 percent) from … expenditures and unassigned fund balance based on historical data and known trends. Discontinue the practice of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/05/01/east-islip-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-management