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Erie County Water Authority – Information Technology (2018M-9)
… and protected information technology assets used in its business environment against unauthorized use, access … visited social media, shopping websites and personal email, which could expose the network to virus attacks or … necessity and appropriateness. Review the Internet usage log to ensure compliance with the computer use policy. …
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 … two cities, and covers approximately 802 square miles. As of November 2013, the County had approximately 1,800 … make the funds are more self-sufficient and less reliant on general fund subsidies. …
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)
… 2017. Background The Science Academies of New York Charter Schools (SANY) has school buildings in the City of Syracuse … 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-buildingsClifton-Fine Central School District – Financial Condition (2017M-297)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Board and District management … over $1 million more in fund balance than was needed to finance the budget. The District has retained over … in the debt service fund and has not used the fund to pay off the related debt. The District has not developed a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/03/23/clifton-fine-central-school-district-financial-condition-2017m-297Columbia-Greene Community College – Information Technology (2017M-213)
… 31, 2017. Background Columbia-Greene Community College is located in the Town of Greenport in Columbia County. The College, which has approximately 560 employees, is governed by a 10-member Board of Trustees. Key Findings … and shopping websites which could expose the network to virus attacks or compromise systems and data. The College has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/community-college/2017/12/22/columbia-greene-community-college-information-technology-2017m-213North Warren Central School District – Financial Condition Management (2017M-197)
… The North Warren Central School District is located in Warren and Essex counties. The District has approximately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/01/12/north-warren-central-school-district-financial-condition-management-2017mMore About This Retirement Plan – Police and Fire Plan
… These benefits are provided by Sections 375-b and 375-c of the New York State Retirement and Social Security Law … York State Legislature. PFRS members employed by the City of Yonkers who joined July 1, 2009 through January 8, 2010 … and Local Retirement System, headed by the Comptroller of the State of New York, administers this plan. Our main …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1512/more-about-retirement-planGenesee County – Purchasing (2015M-241)
… Department did not have documentation that it always made purchases from the vendor with the lowest bid price. County officials and employees who were provided with purchase cards did not always comply … with purchase cards understand their responsibilities, sign the cardholder agreement and adhere to the policy. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2016/03/25/genesee-county-purchasing-2015m-241Hortonville Fire Company – Financial Activity (2014M-210)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine controls over the recording and … benefit payouts and grant activities were not included on reports to the members. Fundraising controls are generally …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/10/08/hortonville-fire-company-financial-activity-2014m-210Financial Data: What is the general schedule/cycle of data availability?
… Financial Data What is the general schedulecycle of data availability …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/data/financial-data-what-general-schedulecycle-data-availabilityFulton County Industrial Development Agency – PILOT Program (2014M-291)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the IDA’s project monitoring practices for the … County Industrial Development Agency was created in 1970 to further economic development in the County. The Agency is … during our audit period did not have a recapture clause to recover benefits from the businesses if they did not meet …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2015/05/01/fulton-county-industrial-development-agency-pilot-programConcord Industrial Development Agency – Agency Management (2015M-61)
… The purpose of our audit was to review CIDA’s operations for the period January 1, 2012 through March 4, 2015. … the Town Board of Concord. CIDA’s budgeted appropriations for 2015 are $9,700. Key Finding The Board has not taken …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2015/08/07/concord-industrial-development-agency-agency-managementVillage of Margaretville - Fiscal Management (2018M-78)
… needs. Key Recommendations Adopt realistic budgets based on historical or other known trends. Use surplus general fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/08/17/village-margaretville-fiscal-management-2018m-78Town of Davenport - Transparency (2018M-85)
… and more detailed minutes and submit them to the Board for its approval. The Board should conduct a thorough and … any irregularities or deficiencies in the claims submitted for payment. Town officials generally agreed with our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/08/31/town-davenport-transparency-2018m-85Accounts Payable Advisory No. 50
… Terms Guidance: An early payment discount is an incentive (in the form of a reduction of the invoice amount) offered by … before it is due. Every agency should have a process in place to ensure accounts payable staff take the maximum … rate offered by a vendor whenever a discount is available. In the SFS, discount terms can be established by vendors at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/50-early-payment-discountsHancock Fire Department - Financial Operations (2018M-236)
… in the oral agreement between his business and the Department. It appears that the President’s business owed the Department at least $3,500. Department officials did not ensure collections totaling …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2019/05/03/hancock-fire-department-financial-operations-2018m-236South Glens Falls Central School District - Fund Balance (2018M-90)
… reserve was overfunded and accumulated enough funds to finance 46 years of related appropriations. We referred our report to OSC’s Division of Investigations. Key Recommendations Use … Adopt a written reserve fund plan and policy that includes how the reserves will be funded, the optimal funding levels …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/04/05/south-glens-falls-central-school-district-fund-balance-2018m-90Lumberland Fire Department Inc. – Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-110)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine internal controls over the Department’s financial … Inc. provides fire protection and emergency services to the Town of Lumberland in Sullivan County. The … in 2013. Key Findings While the Department adopted by-laws to dictate the manner in which it should conduct operations, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/08/08/lumberland-fire-department-inc-controls-over-financial-activities-2014m-110Niskayuna No. 2 Fire District – Length of Service Award Program (2015M-73)
… separate from the Town of Niskayuna and Schenectady County in which it is located. The District is governed by an … number of points to volunteers for participation in department responses and accurately record volunteer … activities. District officials did not review the entries in the computer program unless the points earned as indicated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/07/31/niskayuna-no-2-fire-district-length-service-award-program-2015m-73Stafford Fire Department, Inc. - Financial Management (2023M-110)
… Develop a written multiyear financial or capital plan to help guide budget development and save for capital asset …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2023/12/08/stafford-fire-department-inc-financial-management-2023m-110