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Ticonderoga Central School District – Financial Condition (2013M-154)
… The Ticonderoga Central School District is located in portions of the Towns of Ticonderoga, in Essex County, and Hague, in Warren County. The District is managed by a Board of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/08/30/ticonderoga-central-school-district-financial-condition-2013m-154Brentwood Union Free School District – Information Technology (2023M-83)
… Free School District (District) Board of Education (Board) and officials ensured computerized data was safeguarded by … information technology (IT) security awareness training and implementing an IT contingency plan. Key Findings The … computerized data was not adequately safeguarded. In addition, the District has an increased risk that the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/11/03/brentwood-union-free-school-district-information-technology-2023m-83Addison Central School District – Financial Condition (2016M-30)
… Background The Addison Central School District is located in the Towns of Addison, Cameron, Canisteo, Erwin, Lindley, … Rathbone, Thurston, Troupsburg, Tuscarora and Woodhull in Steuben County. The District, which operates three schools … general fund appropriations by 9 percent, resulting in a combined operating surplus of $6.4 million. Appropriated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/10/addison-central-school-district-financial-condition-2016m-30Afton Central School District – Fund Balance Management (2023M-18)
… fund balance exceeded the 4 percent statutory limit in each of the last three fiscal years by approximately $2.9 … appropriated fund balance that was not needed, which in effect is a reservation of fund balance that is not … the statutory limit. The District incurred $63,561 in unnecessary interest and other associated costs for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/06/16/afton-central-school-district-fund-balance-management-2023m-18Town of Hempstead Sanitary District Number 14 – Board Oversight (2017M-40)
… Prepare and file the District’s annual financial report with OSC in a timely manner. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2017/06/02/town-hempstead-sanitary-district-number-14-board-oversight-2017m-40High Falls Water District – Water Fees (2015M-153)
… audit was to examine internal controls over the District’s water fees for the period January 1, 2014 through April 20, 2015. Background The High Falls Water District, which is located in the Ulster County Towns … because the area was determined to have polluted ground water. The District is jointly supervised by the Town Boards …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2015/11/13/high-falls-water-district-water-fees-2015m-153XI.2.F Timely Submittal of Contracts – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… OVERVIEW It is the State agency's responsibility to properly plan its procurements so that needed approvals can be obtained timely. Sufficient time must … non-payment or reduced payment if approval of the contract is subsequently withheld. It is the agency's responsibility …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi2f-timely-submittal-contractsPlattsburgh Public Library – Circulation Desk Cash Receipts (2015M-8)
… over cash receipts recorded in the system or the cash register and stated that one employee was required to count … compare the total amount of cash collected with the cash register tapes. Key Recommendations Establish comprehensive … receipts collected and compare the total with the cash register tapes. Compare the amounts collected as recorded in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2015/04/03/plattsburgh-public-library-circulation-desk-cash-receipts-2015m-8Village of Lewiston – Purchasing (2013M-45)
… and the Village’s procurement policy. The policy-required checklist was not attached to any of these 36 claims. The use of the checklist will increase the likelihood that the individual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/05/03/village-lewiston-purchasing-2013m-45DiNapoli: Former Director Allegedly Stole $1,700 From Hornell Partners for Growth
… State Police and Steuben County District Attorney Brooks Baker. Michelle “Shelly” Stevens is also accused of … said. “Thanks to my partnership with Steuben County D.A. Baker and the State Police we will continue to hold …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/dinapoli-former-director-allegedly-stole-1700-hornell-partners-growthTown of Afton – Budgeting Practices (2013M-304)
… August 22, 2013. Background The Town of Afton is located in Chenango County and has a population of 2,851 residents. … on capital improvements to Town facilities. Additionally, in the current fiscal year over $590,000 was spent on the … These poor budgeting practices led to operating deficits in certain years for the various funds. Key Recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/12/20/town-afton-budgeting-practices-2013m-304Port Ewen Fire District – Financial Management (2024M-157)
… However, soliciting investment options may have resulted in greater investment earnings. For example, the District’s … B includes our comment on an issue that was raised in the District’s response letter. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/10/03/port-ewen-fire-district-financial-management-2024m-157State Agencies Bulletin No. 1508
… The Longevity Payment for Long-Term Seasonal Employees is included as salary for retirement purposes and must be … Code: LAO Hours: The number of overtime hours to include LP The system will multiply the number of hours reported … forward the check to the NYS Department of Taxation and Finance, Division of Treasury, per instructions in Payroll …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1508-april-2016-public-employees-federation-pef-longevity-payment-long-termState Agencies Bulletin No. 1823
… letter contained in the 2016-2021 Agreements between the State of New York and the Civil Service Employees Association … to receive the April 2020 Longevity Payment: Active on the appropriate payment effective date; and In a BU02, … purposes, and is subject to employment and income taxes. Federal, State and New York City income tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1823-april-2020-longevity-payment-long-term-seasonal-employeesAndes Central School District - Cafeteria Operations (2019M-26)
… School lunch fund operating deficits averaged $67,000 over the last three years (excluding general fund transfers). … breakfast and second lowest for lunch as compared to all Delaware County school districts. Internal controls over cafeteria cash receipts could be improved. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/04/12/andes-central-school-district-cafeteria-operations-2019m-26Brighter Choice Charter School for Boys - Payroll (2018M-139)
… Brighter Choice Charter School for Boys Payroll 2018M139 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2018/10/12/brighter-choice-charter-school-boys-payroll-2018m-139Frontier Central School District - Procurement of Professional Services (2018M-98)
… the District procured professional services in accordance with Board policies and applicable statutory requirements and … professional services. District officials generally agreed with our recommendation and indicated they planned to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/08/17/frontier-central-school-district-procurement-professional-services-2018mVillage of Newark Valley – Capital Planning (2016M-289)
… 2016. Background The Village of Newark Valley is located in Tioga County and has a population of approximately 960. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2016/11/18/village-newark-valley-capital-planning-2016m-289Cattaraugus County – Sexual Harassment Prevention Training (S9-23-06)
… B includes our comment on an issue that was raised in the County’s response letter. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2023/09/29/cattaraugus-county-sexual-harassment-prevention-training-s9-23-06Town of Hyde Park – Sexual Harassment Prevention Training (S9-23-12)
… Determine whether Town of Hyde Park (Town) employees and elected officials completed annual sexual harassment … Findings SHP Training was not provided to all employees and elected officials. Of the 20 total individuals we tested (10 selected employees and all 10 elected officials), one employee or 10 percent of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/09/15/town-hyde-park-sexual-harassment-prevention-training-s9-23-12