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City of Syracuse – Water System Cybersecurity (2019M-173)
… implemented information technology (IT) security controls to safeguard water system operations against unauthorized … IT control weaknesses were communicated confidentially to City officials. Key Recommendations Properly manage … agreed with our recommendations and indicated they plan to initiate corrective action. … Determine whether City …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2020/06/26/city-syracuse-water-system-cybersecurity-2019m-173Town of Erin– Inappropriate Highway Purchases (2014M-16)
… funds were $316,984 and $621,235. Key Findings The Board did not establish an adequate system of internal controls … purchases totaling $68,501 during the audit period that did not appear to have a legitimate Town purpose. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/08/11/town-erin-inappropriate-highway-purchases-2014m-16Poughkeepsie City School District - Extra-Classroom Activities and Information Technology Assets (2019M-15)
… the central treasurer reports to the Board and the auditor in a timely manner. Develop written policy and procedures for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/09/27/poughkeepsie-city-school-district-extra-classroom-activities-andVillage of Red Hook - Procurement and Claims Auditing (2019M-100)
… goods and services in compliance with the procurement policy. Determine whether claims were adequately supported … did not properly audit claims. Key Recommendations Adhere to the procurement policy. Revise the procurement policy to … our comments on issues raised in the Village’s response letter. … Determine whether Village officials procured goods …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2019/10/11/village-red-hook-procurement-and-claims-auditing-2019m-100Lakeland Central School District - Reserves Management (2019M-113)
… an analysis of the tax certiorari reserve fund balance to determine proper funding levels. Ensure the Business …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/07/19/lakeland-central-school-district-reserves-management-2019m-113Sullivan County Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Separation Payments (2021M-171)
… ] Audit Objective Determine whether Sullivan County Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) officials made … to contract terms for separation payments or obtain Board of Education (Board) approval to waive certain employment terms. As a result, seven of the 21 separation payments we reviewed that total $66,169 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2022/01/28/sullivan-county-board-cooperative-educational-services-separation-payments-2021mVillage of Schuylerville – Procurement (2014M-228)
… audit was to evaluate the Village’s procurement practices for the period June 1, 2012 through April 30, 2014. … five-member Board of Trustees. Budgeted appropriations for the 2014-15 fiscal year are approximately $1.5 million. … officials did not always use competitive procedures for the procurement of goods and services as required by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/10/31/village-schuylerville-procurement-2014m-228Depew Union Free School District – Investment Program (2023M-77)
… – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether Depew Union Free School District (District) officials developed and managed a … Over a 16-month period, officials missed an opportunity for the District to realize approximately $487,000 in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/10/20/depew-union-free-school-district-investment-program-2023m-77Village of Irvington – Selected Financial Activities (2015M-265)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine cell tower revenues and the Village’s cash disbursements for the … calendar year, did not receive any new amendments relating to the delinquent carrier and was unable, therefore, to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2016/01/08/village-irvington-selected-financial-activities-2015m-265Grand Island Central School District – Network Access and Application User Permissions (2022M-120)
… to the network and properly managed user permissions in financial and student information applications. Key … access to the network or properly manage user permissions in financial and student information applications. In addition to finding sensitive information technology (IT) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/11/10/grand-island-central-school-district-network-access-and-application-userVillage of Springville – Procurement (2016M-330)
… 24, 2016. Background The Village of Springville is located in Erie County and has a population of approximately 4,300. … officials did not always ensure that purchases were made in compliance with the requirements of the purchasing policy. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2016/12/16/village-springville-procurement-2016m-330State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of Charter School of Inquiry Elmont Union Free School District Ithaca City School District North Shore Central School District Saugerties Central School District and the Wells Central School District
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… reaching $907,000 as of May 31, 2015. The board has not developed a multiyear financial or capital plan to … Aggregated purchases for heating oil and diesel fuel were not competitively bid as required. The board did not review purchases made using town credit cards. In …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… it’s critical that schools make every dollar count," DiNapoli said. "By auditing school district and … $37,000, officials said they thought there was only one vendor capable of providing the item or service. However, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… of the state’s Information Technology Transformation, with little to no evidence that basic planning steps were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of Bath Central School District , Berne-Knox-Westerlo Central School District , King Center Charter School , New Hyde Park-Garden City Park …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsMedicaid Program – Improper Medicaid Payments for Claims Not in Compliance With Ordering, Prescribing, Referring, and Attending Requirements
… weaknesses in eMedNY, the Medicaid claims processing and payment system, which improperly allowed payments for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/08/17/medicaid-program-improper-medicaid-payments-claims-not-compliance-ordering-prescribingReporting Requirements Changes (2015) – Reporting Elected and Appointed Officials
… Elected and Appointed Officials Official did not need to attest to the accuracy of the ROA. Official must sign the ROA to attest to its accuracy. Regulation did not clearly address …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/reporting-ea-officials/reporting-requirements-changesComptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… for services rendered to Medicaid recipients enrolled in a Healthfirst Medicare Advantage Plan. Auditors found Healthfirst misreported the cost-sharing liabilities of … to the providers. At the time of the initial audit, Healthfirst took actions to prevent further errant claims and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsComptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… documentation required by the district’s policy. Student treasurers were not always involved with maintaining …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/06/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-0