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DiNapoli: Former Treasurer Arrested in Village of Millport Theft
… on behalf of the village including more than $2,000 in real property tax payments and nearly $2,000 in water rents … Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by calling the toll-free Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at [email protected] , or by mailing a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/dinapoli-former-treasurer-arrested-village-millport-theftComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… were either not tagged or the asset tag information on the tag did not agree with the accounting records. ### …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0Opinion 91-22
… company within a fire department). June 17, 1991 Joseph Frank, Esq., Attorney at Law Hicksville Fire District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-22Area #9 – Wireless Network – Information Technology Governance
… data loss. However, they are considered inherently less secure than wired networks because data are transmitted into … of wired networks, even minor IT security weaknesses on wireless networks can expose internal network resources to … an access password for users and enabling the most secure encryption available (currently WPA2 or WPA3); …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/area-9-wireless-networkSlaterville Springs Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-315)
… and separate from the Town of Caroline and the County of Tompkins in which it is located. The Board of Fire … example, the Board did not review the Treasurer’s monthly bank reconciliations and no one compared the financial activity recorded to the bank statements and/or cancelled check images on a monthly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/01/24/slaterville-springs-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financialCity of Batavia – Awarding Contracts for Goods and Services (2013M-296)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the City’s purchasing process for … 1, 2012 through September 6, 2013. Background The City of Batavia is located in Genesee County and has a population … City of Batavia Awarding Contracts for Goods and Services 2013M296 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/01/24/city-batavia-awarding-contracts-goods-and-services-2013m-296Sullivan County – Fiscal Stress (2013M-81)
Sullivan County Fiscal Stress 2013M81
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/07/19/sullivan-county-fiscal-stress-2013m-81South Colonie Central School District – Internal Controls Over Timekeeping Procedures (2013M-298)
… 2013. Background The South Colonie Central School District is located in the Towns of Colonie and Guilderland in Albany … the Town of Niskayuna in Schenectady County. The District is governed by the Board of Education which comprises nine … procedures and controls over the payroll process, there is room for improvement due to the lack of uniformity in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/01/10/south-colonie-central-school-district-internal-controls-over-timekeepingVillage of Brightwaters – Financial Operations, Conflict of Interest and Information Technology (2012M-190)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review selected Village financial operations for the … practices created operating deficits that have contributed to ongoing fund balance deficits in the general fund. During … deficit would have been even greater. The Board failed to audit all claims as required by Village Law. For the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/02/22/village-brightwaters-financial-operations-conflict-interest-and-informationCleveland Hill Union Free School District – Financial Condition (2013M-272)
… the period July 1, 2010 to August 12, 2013. Background The Cleveland Hill Union Free School District is located in the … Cleveland Hill Union Free School District Financial Condition …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/12/06/cleveland-hill-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-2013m-272Town of Pittsfield – Disbursements (2013M-82)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Board properly … January 1, 2011, to December 19, 2012. Background The Town of Pittsfield is located in Otsego County and has a … Town of Pittsfield Disbursements 2013M82 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/06/07/town-pittsfield-disbursements-2013m-82Lockport Housing Authority – Executive Director’s Compensation (2015M-329)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the BOCES’ procurement practices … The Lockport Housing Authority is located in the City of Lockport in Niagara County. The Authority was established …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2016/05/06/lockport-housing-authority-executive-directors-compensation-2015m-329Wainscott Common School District – Financial Condition (2013M-268)
… 30, 2013. Background The Wainscott Common School District is located in the Towns of East Hampton and Southampton, in Suffolk County. The District is governed by the Board of Education, which comprises three … based on all information available at the time the budget is developed. Discontinue the practice of adopting budgets …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/12/20/wainscott-common-school-district-financial-condition-2013m-268Town of Barrington – Financial Management (2017M-103)
… did not adopt multiyear financial or capital plans to address long-term priorities. The Board hired an accounting … money. Because the accounting firm kept the records off site, the Town’s financial records were not available for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/20/town-barrington-financial-management-2017m-103City of Lockport – Fiscal Stress (2013M-330)
… through October 9, 2013. Background The City of Lockport is located in Niagara County, is approximately 8.4 square miles and serves approximately 21,165 residents. The elected Common Council is the legislative body responsible for managing City …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/12/20/city-lockport-fiscal-stress-2013m-330Town of East Fishkill –Financial Condition (2014M-139)
… 19, 2013. Background The Town of East Fishkill, located in Dutchess County, has approximately 29,000 residents. The … the sewer fund’s financial condition has deteriorated in recent years. Town officials did not adopt realistic … sewer lines. Ensure that all interfund borrowing is repaid in accordance with the law. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/08/08/town-east-fishkill-financial-condition-2014m-139Town of Philipstown - Board Oversight of Water Billing Operations (2019M-43)
… Determine whether the Board provided proper oversight of water billing operations. Key Finding The Board did not provide proper oversight over the water clerk or segregate her duties. Key Recommendations Segregate the water clerk’s incompatible duties or design compensating …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/05/24/town-philipstown-board-oversight-water-billing-operations-2019m-43Oakfield Fire Department – Apparent Misuse of Funds (2014M-187)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Department’s internal … The Oakfield Fire Department is located in the Village of Oakfield in Genesee County. The Department, which is governed by an eleven-member Board of Directors, provides fire protection services to Village …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/02/03/oakfield-fire-department-apparent-misuse-funds-2014m-187Area #6 – Patch Management – Information Technology Governance
… Without ongoing updates, security weaknesses and bugs in the software can be exploited by attackers in a wide range of ways. Many unsupported and outdated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/area-6-patch-managementV.3.I Class – V. Chart of Accounts (COA) Governance
… Class captures the Period of Probable Usefulness (PPU) for General Obligation (GO) Bonds. … Class captures the Period of Probable Usefulness PPU for General Obligation GO Bonds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-v/v3i-class