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Town of Willing – Town Supervisor’s Financial Duties (2021M-68)
… Monthly financial reports were not always prepared for and submitted to the Town Board (Board), and reports did …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/08/20/town-willing-town-supervisors-financial-duties-2021m-68Amityville Union Free School District – Extra-Classroom Activity Fund (2021M-87)
… activity (ECA) funds. Key Findings District officials did not properly collect, receipt, deposit and disburse ECA funds. Because officials did not issue duplicate receipts prior to the 2020-21 school …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/10/08/amityville-union-free-school-district-extra-classroom-activity-fund-2021mClyde-Savannah Central School District – Network Access Controls (2020M-122)
… controls were secure. Key Findings District officials did not ensure that the District’s network access controls were secure. Officials did not regularly review network user accounts and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/01/22/clyde-savannah-central-school-district-network-access-controls-2020m-122Town of Westport – Internal Controls Over Water and Sewer Charges (2015M-128)
… our audit was to review the Town’s internal controls over water and sewer charges for the period January 1, 2014 … The Town lacked comprehensive policies and procedures over water and sewer charges. The Town was not properly billing all parcels in the Westport Water District for operation and maintenance charges. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/09/18/town-westport-internal-controls-over-water-and-sewer-charges-2015m-128Town of Worth – Financial Operations (2014M-323)
… financial duties. The Town purchased an engine for a highway department vehicle from the Highway Superintendent, which created a conflict of interest. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/02/20/town-worth-financial-operations-2014m-323Saratoga Springs Public Library – Claims Processing (2014M-351)
… through June 30, 2014. Background The Saratoga Springs Public Library is a public school library located in the City of Saratoga … Saratoga Springs Public Library Claims Processing 2014M351 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2015/02/20/saratoga-springs-public-library-claims-processing-2014m-351Town of Tuxedo – Financial Operations (2014M-284)
… bookkeeper has the ability to perform all aspects of the disbursement process without oversight. Key Recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/01/16/town-tuxedo-financial-operations-2014m-284Town of Callicoon – Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2013M-16)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review selected financial activities for … 1, 2011, through October 19, 2012. Background The Town of Callicoon is located in Sullivan County. The Town is … Town of Callicoon Cash Receipts and Disbursements 2013M16 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/06/07/town-callicoon-cash-receipts-and-disbursements-2013m-16Lyncourt Union Free School District – Information Technology (2020M-121)
… a disaster recovery plan. Key Findings District officials did not adequately manage network user accounts or develop …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/02/05/lyncourt-union-free-school-district-information-technology-2020m-121Hunter-Tannersville Central School District – Network User Accounts and Information Technology Contingency Planning (2022M-125)
… written IT contingency plan or store back-up data off site. Key Recommendations Develop and communicate … written IT contingency plan and store back-ups off site. District officials agreed with our recommendations and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/11/10/hunter-tannersville-central-school-district-network-user-accounts-andTown of Waterloo – Financial Management (2022M-7)
… - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Town of Waterloo (Town) Board and Town Supervisor (Supervisor) … Determine whether the Town of Waterloo Town Board and Town Supervisor Supervisor ensured …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/07/29/town-waterloo-financial-management-2022m-7Wynantskill Union Free School District – Purchasing (2022M-85)
… goods and services that fell below the statutory bidding thresholds. Key Findings District officials could not always … goods and services that fell below the statutory bidding thresholds. Officials did not: Develop clear guidance in … for procuring goods and services below bidding thresholds. Maintain adequate documentation to support that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/08/19/wynantskill-union-free-school-district-purchasing-2022m-85Potsdam Central School District – Network User Account Controls and Information Technology Contingency Planning (2022M-104)
… the District had additional entry points for attackers to access and view personal, private and sensitive … and did not have sufficient documented guidance or plans to follow to resume essential operations if an unexpected IT … confidentially communicated to officials, we found that: Of the District’s 1,909 network user accounts 1,896 network …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/12/02/potsdam-central-school-district-network-user-account-controls-andTown of Fort Edward – Payroll and Leave Accruals (2022M-119)
… the time clock was set to an incorrect date. The Board did not adopt policies or implement controls to properly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/11/23/town-fort-edward-payroll-and-leave-accruals-2022m-119Town of Phelps – Financial Management (2015M-70)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Town’s financial management practices for the period January … govern budgeting practices. Although the District has four reserve funds, the purpose and funding levels of the reserves have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/07/31/town-phelps-financial-management-2015m-70New York State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on New Shareholder Rule
… regarding the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) final vote on a shareholder rule: “Today's action by the SEC will negatively impact investors and make it harder for … the ability of shareholders to file proposals. “The SEC should encourage engagement between shareholders and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-new-shareholder-ruleRidge Fire District – Board Oversight of Treasurer’s Fiscal Duties (2021M-165)
… of the Treasurer’s fiscal duties. Key Findings The Board did not provide adequate oversight of the Treasurer’s fiscal … entered into the accounting software. Therefore, the Board did not properly monitor the budget which contributed to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2022/01/21/ridge-fire-district-board-oversight-treasurers-fiscal-duties-2021m-165Town of Marcy – Justice Court Operations (2020M-166)
… report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether the Town of Marcy (Town) Justices provided adequate oversight of Justice Court (Court) financial activities and ensured … The Justices generally provided adequate oversight of Court financial activities and ensured collections were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2021/04/23/town-marcy-justice-court-operations-2020m-166West Canada Valley Central School District – Non-Payroll Disbursements (2021M-41)
… that non-payroll disbursements were authorized and proper. The Business Manager/Treasurer (Treasurer) did not control … signature was used by another employee to sign checks. The claims auditor did not approve medical, vision, and dental insurance claims totaling $3.9 million. The Board did not develop an online banking policy or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/06/11/west-canada-valley-central-school-district-non-payroll-disbursementsEast Meredith Rural Fire District – Financial Activities (2021M-26)
… additional oversight over receipts and disbursements to ensure the Treasurer accurately recorded all transactions … not be deposited. Key Recommendations Implement controls to better monitor the Treasurer’s duties. Ensure all claims … and indicated that they have initiated or planned to Initiate corrective action. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/05/28/east-meredith-rural-fire-district-financial-activities-2021m-26