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Greece Public Library – Information Technology (2017M-130)
… The Library, which received its charter from the New York State Board of Regents in 1958, is governed by a seven-member …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2017/09/29/greece-public-library-information-technology-2017m-130Erie County Water Authority – Information Technology (2018M-9)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether Authority officials adequately … corporation established in 1949, providing water supply to approximately 550,000 customers across Western New York. … and personal email, which could expose the network to virus attacks or compromise systems and data. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2018/05/04/erie-county-water-authority-information-technology-2018m-9Dutchess County – Financial Condition (2013M-370)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the County’s budgeting practices … make the funds are more self-sufficient and less reliant on general fund subsidies. … Dutchess County Financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/03/14/dutchess-county-financial-condition-2013m-370Science Academies of New York Charter Schools – Purchase versus Lease of Buildings (2017M-279)
… $21.6 million. Key Findings SANY officials did not analyze purchasing options before deciding to lease buildings. We … nearly $3 million over the 15-year terms of the leases by purchasing and renovating the four buildings acquired during … a thorough cost-benefit analysis of leasing versus purchasing buildings to ensure the best interests of SANY are …
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)
… the Board ensured that goods and services were purchased in accordance with the Village’s purchasing policy and … 1, 2017. Background The Village of Blasdell is located in the Town of Hamburg in Erie County. The Village is governed by an elected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/01/19/village-blasdell-purchasing-2017m-195More About This Retirement Plan – Police and Fire Plan
… and 375-c of the New York State Retirement and Social Security Law (RSSL) as enacted by the New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1512/more-about-retirement-planTown of Red Hook - Financial Condition (2018M-171)
… policy that allowed for unexpended surplus funds of up to 70 percent of annual expenditures. The policy did not define …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/11/02/town-red-hook-financial-condition-2018m-171Village of Hobart - Board Oversight (2018M-88)
… compensating controls. It also did not conduct an audit of the Clerk-Treasurer’s records and annual financial report. … that did not benefit taxpayers. A Trustee, as co-owner of a local hardware store, had a prohibited conflict of interest. 1 She received a direct or indirect monetary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/08/24/village-hobart-board-oversight-2018m-88Village of Margaretville - Fiscal Management (2018M-78)
… fund available 1 fund balance has increased by $321,000 to $592,786 (or 167 percent of 2017 expenditures) from the … financial and capital plans or fund balance policy to plan for and finance future needs. Key Recommendations … agreed with our recommendations and indicated they planned to initiate corrective action. 1 Available fund balance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/08/17/village-margaretville-fiscal-management-2018m-78Webster Central School District - Financial Condition (2018M-109)
… the Board effectively managed the District’s finances by adopting realistic budgets and ensuring unrestricted fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/09/14/webster-central-school-district-financial-condition-2018m-109Cost-of-Living Adjustment – State Police Plan
… each year. This cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) — subject to pension caps and limitations — is 50 percent of the … your benefit). The adjustment percentage is applied only to the first $18,000 of your Single Life Allowance amount, … a pension payment option that pays a lifetime benefit to your beneficiary, and if the beneficiary is your spouse, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1518/cost-living-adjustmentNY State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Supreme Court Decision in Janus Case
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli released the following statement today after the United State Supreme Court ruled on the Janus v. American Federation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/ny-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-supreme-court-decision-janus-caseCayuga County - Procurement and Claims Audit (2018M-274)
… payments totaling $77,615 from the bank account. The Clerk of the Legislature did not: Audit 26 claims totaling $76,804 … amount to be expended for the same or similar type of goods or services when determining whether competitive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2019/04/12/cayuga-county-procurement-and-claims-audit-2018m-274Akron Central School District - Financial Management (2018M-195)
… maintained the same 2013-14 tax levy and used reserves to pay for related expenditures. Key Recommendations The … based on historical or other known trends. Review reserves to determine whether they are necessary and reasonably funded and use the debt reserve funds to pay related debt. District officials disagreed with us in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/01/25/akron-central-school-district-financial-management-2018m-195Holland Patent Central School District – Fuel Inventory (2023M-141)
… and periodically reconcile the records with the amount of fuel in the tanks. Key Recommendations Establish a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/01/05/holland-patent-central-school-district-fuel-inventory-2023m-141Amherst Central School District – Network User Account Access and Application User Accounts and Permissions (2023M-5)
… (District) officials secured user account access to the network and managed user accounts and permissions in … officials did not adequately secure user account access to the network or properly manage user accounts and permissions … user accounts or properly restrict permissions in the financial and student information applications. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/06/02/amherst-central-school-district-network-user-account-access-andOnondaga Cortland Madison Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Cash Management (2023M-40)
… 18-month period, officials missed an opportunity for BOCES to realize additional interest earnings totaling $310,865. … forecasts or ensure interest rate quotes were solicited to maximize interest earnings. Key Recommendations Develop … funds are invested in legally permissible investments to maximize interest earnings. BOCES officials generally …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2023/06/02/onondaga-cortland-madison-board-cooperative-educational-services-cash-managementPatchogue-Medford Union Free School District – Health Insurance Buyouts (2023M-21)
… requirements to determine if the program is implemented in the most prudent and cost-effective manner. At the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/07/14/patchogue-medford-union-free-school-district-health-insurance-buyouts