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Town of Middleburgh – Claims Audit Process (2023M-56)
… [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective To determine whether the Town of Middleburgh (Town) Town … audit claims prior to approving them for payment. As a result, the risk is increased that claims could have been … agreed with our recommendations and indicated they will take corrective action. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/07/07/town-middleburgh-claims-audit-process-2023m-56Upper Jay Volunteer Fire Department – Financial Activities (2023M-30)
… Fire Department (Department) officials ensured financial activities were properly recorded and reported and funds were … Key Findings Department officials did not ensure financial activities were properly recorded and reported and funds were … audit fire department Upper Jay financial activities …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2023/05/26/upper-jay-volunteer-fire-department-financial-activities-2023mVillage of Woodsburgh – Claims Processing and Information Technology (2015M-12)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Village’s claims processing and information technology (IT) operations for the period March 1, 2013 through May 31, 2014. Background … The Board did not perform an effective claims audit to ensure that transactions were properly authorized and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2015/04/17/village-woodsburgh-claims-processing-and-information-technology-2015m-12Saratoga County – County Bridge Maintenance (S9-13-7)
… The County has a written plan for bridge maintenance and repairs. During our audit period, the County maintained … and a consistent level of funding for bridge maintenance, repairs, and replacements. The County does not track maintenance and repairs by bridge, which could make it more difficult to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/07/19/saratoga-county-county-bridge-maintenance-s9-13-7Village of Nissequogue – Information Technology (2015M-31)
… use of email and the Internet. Adopt, distribute, test and periodically update a disaster recovery plan. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2015/05/01/village-nissequogue-information-technology-2015m-31Salmon River Central School District – Foster Care Student Tuition (2022M-168)
… foster care student tuition payments, which resulted in over- and underpayments. Key Recommendations Provide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/02/10/salmon-river-central-school-district-foster-care-student-tuition-2022mBabylon Union Free School District – Medicaid Reimbursements (2022M-91)
… Establish Medicaid claim policies and procedures or ensure that sufficient documentation was maintained for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/01/13/babylon-union-free-school-district-medicaid-reimbursements-2022m-91Tioga Fire District – Board Oversight (2022M-170)
… activities and helped ensure reporting requirements were in place. The Board did not: Develop and adopt a written …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2023/01/13/tioga-fire-district-board-oversight-2022m-170Village of Cohocton – Cash Receipts (2015M-63)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Town’s financial operations for the period … Key Recommendations Certify the list of unpaid taxes to be relevied. Perform the required annual audit of the … of a certified public accountant or public accountant to conduct the audit. Issue duplicate receipts where no other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2015/08/07/village-cohocton-cash-receipts-2015m-63Scarsdale Union Free School District – Overtime (2022M-105)
… B includes our comment on an issue that was raised in the District’s response letter. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/12/16/scarsdale-union-free-school-district-overtime-2022m-105Long Lake Central School District – Capital Project (2021M-183)
… claims, monitored and accounted for the project consisting of building improvements, upgrades and tennis court … audit period. There were no recommendations as a result of this audit. Officials: Prepared an itemized budget and … period to ensure unexpended funds are accurately disposed of when the project is complete. District officials agreed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/02/18/long-lake-central-school-district-capital-project-2021m-183Town of Varick – Water and Sewer Operations (2021M-46)
… report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether Town of Varick (Town) officials effectively managed the water and … Town officials did not effectively manage most aspects of the water and sewer districts’ financial operations. … Determine whether Town of Varick Town officials effectively managed the water and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/02/04/town-varick-water-and-sewer-operations-2021m-46X.4.C Contacts – X. Guide to Vendor/Customer Management
… the vendor. The primary contact also receives the Vendor Self-Service Portal invitation email, which includes … agency must direct the vendor to the New York State Vendor Self-Service Portal webpage at … . After signing into the Vendor Self Service Portal, the vendor will be able to add or update …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-x/x4c-contactsCity of Fulton – Capital Projects (2021M-184)
… Correct the accounting errors and close completed projects in a timely manner. City officials agreed with our findings …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2022/02/11/city-fulton-capital-projects-2021m-184Menands Union Free School District – Information Technology (2021M-78)
… confidentially to officials. Key Recommendations Revise IT vendor contracts to define roles and responsibilities. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/11/12/menands-union-free-school-district-information-technology-2021m-78New Rochelle City School District – Information Technology (2021M-142)
… accounts to prevent unauthorized use, access and/or loss. In addition to sensitive information technology (IT) control …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/12/17/new-rochelle-city-school-district-information-technology-2021m-142Arlington Central School District – Network User Accounts (2021M-110)
… were adequately configured and secured. In addition to sensitive information technology (IT) control weaknesses which we communicated confidentially to officials, we found District officials should have: … account and one account the IT Director could not identify to whom it belonged. These accounts have been unnecessarily …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/10/29/arlington-central-school-district-network-user-accounts-2021m-110Tully Central School District – Network Access Controls (2021M-138)
… did not develop written procedures for granting, changing and revoking access rights. Officials did not regularly … account access. Disable unneeded network user accounts in a timely manner. District officials agreed with our recommendations and indicated they would take …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/12/03/tully-central-school-district-network-access-controls-2021m-138Quaker Street Fire District – Board Oversight (2021M-96)
… were filed timely. Key Findings The Board did not ensure all disbursements complied with the procurement policy and claims were for a proper District purpose or adequately supported. … filed timely. The Board: Did not obtain quotes or bids for two purchases totaling $27,058, as required by their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/12/29/quaker-street-fire-district-board-oversight-2021m-96Copenhagen Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. – Financial Activities (2021M-114)
… and supported, and that money was safeguarded. The Board of Directors (Board) did not provide adequate guidance on fundraising activities and did not enforce bylaw provisions … timely manner. Department officials generally agreed with our recommendations and indicated they planned to take …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2021/12/22/copenhagen-volunteer-fire-department-inc-financial-activities