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Blind Brook-Rye Union Free School District – Capital Project Change Orders (2023M-35)
… that the required approvals were obtained for capital project (Project) change orders. Key Findings The Board and … created a risk that SED could reduce the District’s building aid reimbursement for all unapproved work . For the … were approved and had no explanation for the difference in the amount received. Key Recommendations Ensure all change …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/08/11/blind-brook-rye-union-free-school-district-capital-project-change-ordersTown of Homer – Non-Payroll Disbursements (2023M-63)
… action. Appendix B includes our comment on issues raised in the Town’s response letter. … audit town homer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/08/11/town-homer-non-payroll-disbursements-2023m-63Town of Greig – Long-Term Planning (2023M-13)
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https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/05/19/town-greig-long-term-planning-2023m-13Clarendon Fire Company – Financial Activities (2023M-50)
… did not maintain adequate supporting documentation for cash receipts, and fundraising cash receipts, totaling … Key Recommendations Maintain detailed financial records for each fundraising event and hall rental activity and … and invoices, and that credit card payments are made in a timely manner. Company officials agreed with our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2023/08/04/clarendon-fire-company-financial-activities-2023m-50North Collins Central School District – Information Technology Equipment Inventory (2023M-39)
… be assured that these assets are adequately accounted for and would be detected if lost, stolen, misused or if they …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/06/23/north-collins-central-school-district-information-technology-equipmentMexico Academy Central School District – Procurement (2023M-75)
… Key Findings District officials did not always seek competition when purchasing goods and services as required by … prudent and economical manner. Officials did not: Seek competition when procuring professional services for occupational and physical therapy, legal, music therapy, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/08/25/mexico-academy-central-school-district-procurement-2023m-75Bethlehem Central School District – In-School Internet Connectivity S9-22-1
… Megabits per second (Mbps) per 1,000 students, as guided by New York State Education Department (NYSED). When tested, … elementary schools. 500 Mbps, with the ability to burst to a total of 1 Gbps for its high school primary Internet … to our survey who used Internet resources to provide instruction were satisfied with their Internet connectivity. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2022/07/15/bethlehem-central-school-district-school-internet-connectivity-s9-22-1Town of Stockport – Disbursements (2013M-216)
… 22, 2013. Background The Town of Stockport is located in Columbia County and has a population of 2,815. The Town is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/09/27/town-stockport-disbursements-2013m-216Crown Point Central School District – Mental Health Training Component of the New York SAVE Act (S9-21-26)
… training requirement to staff. Key Findings The District did not provide mental health training as required to all … training should address recognition of the warning signs, whom to turn to for assistance, and how to access appropriate … indicated they will take corrective action. … The District did not provide mental health training as required to all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/06/08/crown-point-central-school-district-mental-health-training-component-newHerkimer County Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2022M-28)
… action. Appendix D includes our comment on an issue raised in HCIDA’s response. … Determine whether the Herkimer County …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2022/07/01/herkimer-county-industrial-development-agency-projectLynbrook Union Free School District – Purchasing (2022M-17)
… staff followed the District’s purchasing policy for goods and services not subject to competitive bidding. Key Findings … adhered to the District’s purchasing policy for goods and services not subject to competitive bidding. As a result, … without knowing whether the purchases were a prudent and economical use of taxpayer money, and in the District’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/04/08/lynbrook-union-free-school-district-purchasing-2022m-17Town of Urbana – Access Controls (2022M-4)
… configure network and computer user access controls. In addition to sensitive IT control weaknesses that were …
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)
… report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether the St. Lawrence County Industrial Development Agency (SLCIDA) … to initiate corrective action. … Determine whether the St Lawrence County Industrial Development Agency SLCIDA Board …
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)
… laws or best practices. The Board did not: Define the financial objectives including the purpose, funding goals, conditions for reserve fund use and replenishment. Obtain voter approval … Consult with legal counsel as to the appropriate remedy for addressing improper funding of and transfer of …
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)
… and separate from the Towns of Brookhaven and Riverhead, in Suffolk County. The District is governed by an elected …
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)
… adequate guidance and internal controls over transfer station receipts. Key Recommendations Issue duplicate … Ensure that water and sewer collections and transfer station cash receipts are deposited timely and intact. Establish a comprehensive transfer station cash receipts policy that communicates the duties, …
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)
… exceeded the cap and did not pass the required local law to override the cap. Key Recommendations Ensure all claims …
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 local government or school district resources. The … and procedures are clearly communicated to all employees who travel on official business. The individual traveler, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/travel-conference-expense/who-responsibleNyack Parking Authority – Parking Ticket Operations (2020M-94)
… issued. Key Findings The Board and Authority officials did not effectively pursue and maximize the collection of parking … violation tickets. The Board and Authority officials did not: Provide oversight and were unaware of inconsistencies in …
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)
… and expenditures. The adopted budgets were not maintained in the financial accounting software. No budget-to-actual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2020/11/25/cayuga-county-soil-and-water-conservation-district-financial-condition-2020m-91