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Greece Public Library – Information Technology (2017M-130)
… of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Library’s information technology (IT) controls for the period … 2016 through June 21, 2017. Background The Greece Public Library is located in the Town of Greece in Monroe County. The Library, which received its charter from the New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2017/09/29/greece-public-library-information-technology-2017m-130Science Academies of New York Charter Schools – Purchase versus Lease of Buildings (2017M-279)
… and document a thorough cost-benefit analysis of leasing versus purchasing buildings to ensure the best interests of … Science Academies of New York Charter Schools Purchase versus Lease of Buildings 2017M279 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2018/03/30/science-academies-new-york-charter-schools-purchase-versus-lease-buildingsHartsdale Volunteer Fire Company – Board Oversight (2017M-227)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess whether the Board provided adequate oversight of Company financial activities to ensure resources are properly safeguarded for the period … maintain accurate accounting records and provide reports to the Board. Implement procedures to ensure that all claims …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2018/02/09/hartsdale-volunteer-fire-company-board-oversight-2017m-227Town of Lincklaen – Board Oversight (2017M-37)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Board’s oversight of Town financial activities … general and highway town-wide funds without clear plans to use this money. The Board did not annually audit the … implement necessary controls over the disbursement process to safeguard Town money. Key Recommendations Adopt a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/01/26/town-lincklaen-board-oversight-2017m-37Village of Blasdell – Purchasing (2017M-195)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Board ensured that goods and … The Board does not consistently audit claims prior to payment. Key Recommendations Seek the necessary number of … purchasing policy. Annually review the purchasing policy to ensure its provisions are up-to-date, clearly defined and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/01/19/village-blasdell-purchasing-2017m-195Franklin Square Union Free School District – Fund Balance (2016M-129)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the District’s fund balance for the period July … practices made it appear that the District needed to both raise the tax levy and use fund balance to close projected budget gaps. Key Recommendations Ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/08/franklin-square-union-free-school-district-fund-balance-2016m-129Jamesville-Dewitt Central School District – Procurement (2016M-264)
… Purpose of Audit The objective of our audit was to examine the District’s purchasing practices for the period … Key Recommendations Amend the purchasing policy to include guidance for the procurement of professional … bidding thresholds. Direct the District’s attorney to review the identified overpayment and take appropriate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/11/10/jamesville-dewitt-central-school-district-procurement-2016m-264Oppenheim-Ephratah Central School District – Business Office Operations (2013M-70)
… audit was to determine if internal controls over Business Office operations were appropriately designed and operating … established adequate internal controls over Business Office operations. Board policies and written procedures have … appropriate segregation of duties amongst Business Office staff where possible and also implemented various …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/04/19/oppenheim-ephratah-central-school-district-business-office-operationsCamden Central School District – Financial Condition (2016M-51)
… for the 2015-16 fiscal year total approximately $51.2 million. Key Findings The Board did not develop …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/03/camden-central-school-district-financial-condition-2016m-51Barker Central School District – Purchasing (2016M-208)
… not contain formal guidance for acquiring and documenting price quotes for purchases below the competitive bidding … was unaware of the District’s informal policy for securing price quotes for purchases under the competitive bidding … each claim. Communicate the purchasing policy for securing price quotes to the claims auditor so the claims auditor can …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/08/19/barker-central-school-district-purchasing-2016m-208Alexander Central School District – Financial Condition (2015M-227)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the District’s financial condition for the period … $670,000 in fund balance annually, which was not needed to fund operations due to operating surpluses. District officials used approximately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/02/19/alexander-central-school-district-financial-condition-2015m-227Jasper-Troupsburg Central School District – Financial Condition (2015M-22)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the District's financial condition for the period … resulting in a decrease in the amount of fund balance to precariously low levels. The Board has not developed a … The District has not taken corrective action in response to audits completed by a certified public accounting firm for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/03/27/jasper-troupsburg-central-school-district-financial-condition-2015m-22Green Tech High Charter School – Resident Tuition Billing (2015M-2)
… July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014. Background The Green Tech High Charter School is located in the City of Albany and … Green Tech High Charter School Resident Tuition Billing 2015M2 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2015/04/10/green-tech-high-charter-school-resident-tuition-billing-2015m-2U-Crest Fire District #4 – Travel Expenditures (2017M-35)
… could have saved up to $12,800 if discounted conference hotel rates were used when available. Key Recommendations … than the GSA rates. Plan conference travel, including hotel reservations, in advance to obtain the best possible …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/04/26/u-crest-fire-district-4-travel-expenditures-2017m-35Cambria Housing Authority – Financial Management (2015M-316)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if expenditures were itemized, supported and for … County. The Authority, which was established pursuant to New York State Public Housing Law, is governed by an … itemized, supported and audited by the Board prior to payment. Tenant files did not contain documentation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2016/02/12/cambria-housing-authority-financial-management-2015m-316Ballston Spa Public Library – Donations and Circulation Desk Cash Receipts (2015M-101)
… June 1, 2013 through October 31, 2014. Background The Ballston Spa Public Library is a municipal public library … State in 1893. The Library is located in the Village of Ballston Spa, Saratoga County, and is governed by a … Ballston Spa Public Library Donations and Circulation Desk …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2015/08/21/ballston-spa-public-library-donations-and-circulation-desk-cash-receipts-2015mRaquette Lake Union Free School District – Monitoring Financial Condition (2016M-203)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if District officials monitored the District’s … no schools and has two students for whom it pays tuition to attend a neighboring school district. Budgeted … including quarterly budget status reports, are provided to the Board. Ensure that accounting records are accurate and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/09/30/raquette-lake-union-free-school-district-monitoring-financial-conditionVictor Central School District – Information Technology (2016M-117)
… District is located in the Town of Perinton in Monroe County, the Towns of East Bloomfield, Farmington, and Victor in Ontario County and the Town of Macedon in Wayne County. The District, … address data backups. Adopt, distribute and periodically test and update a comprehensive disaster recovery plan that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/15/victor-central-school-district-information-technology-2016m-117Wallkill Central School District – Financial Management (2015M-294)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the District’s financial management for the period … the amount of fund balance that is actually needed to cover expenditures. Review reserves to determine if the amounts reserved are justified, necessary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/02/19/wallkill-central-school-district-financial-management-2015m-294Plattsburgh City School District – Internal Controls Over Payroll (2013M-74)
… comprises nine elected members. Payroll and associated employee benefit costs represent a significant portion of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/05/31/plattsburgh-city-school-district-internal-controls-over-payroll-2013m-74