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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… at greater risk for unauthorized access, misuse or loss. In addition to finding sensitive information technology (IT) … and calculated correctly. District officials made errors in 76% of district employees’ accrued leave calculations. The … reviewed, 23 had errors totaling $8,530, including $4,900 in payments for unused vacation leave which were not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsNiagara County Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2015M-93)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the IDA’s process for evaluating, … the potential benefits compared to costs. Not all payments-in-lieu of taxes (PILOTs) were billed accurately. The Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2015/09/11/niagara-county-industrial-development-agency-projectEast Aurora Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. – Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-247)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review whether the Department’s controls … Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. is located in the Village of East Aurora in Erie County. According to the bylaws, a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/11/07/east-aurora-volunteer-fire-department-inc-controls-over-financialOneida County Department of Social Services – Contract Monitoring and Payments (2015M-244)
… controls over the Department’s contracts with agencies for the period January 1, 2014 through December 31, 2014. … a 23-member Board of Legislators. Budgeted appropriations for 2015 totaled approximately $392 million. The County Department of Social Services is responsible for providing temporary assistance to eligible individuals …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2016/02/12/oneida-county-department-social-services-contract-monitoring-and-payments-2015mGenesee County – Purchasing (2015M-241)
… County officials and employees who were provided with purchase cards did not always comply with the purchase card policy. The Treasurer’s office did not … understand their responsibilities, sign the cardholder agreement and adhere to the policy. Perform a thorough audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2016/03/25/genesee-county-purchasing-2015m-241Hillside Public Library of New Hyde Park – Claims Processing (2017M-175)
… July 1, 2015 through October 31, 2016. Background The Hillside Public Library of New Hyde Park (Library) is a … Hillside Public Library of New Hyde Park Claims Processing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2017/12/08/hillside-public-library-new-hyde-park-claims-processing-2017m-175Keeseville Volunteer Fire Department – Financial Operations (2017M-100)
… recorded and reported and Department money was safeguarded for the period January 1, 2015 through January 31, 2017. … not review the bank statements and canceled check images for the bank accounts managed by the Treasurer and Fire … Captain. Department officials did not deposit or account for all donations received or deposit money received from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2017/09/15/keeseville-volunteer-fire-department-financial-operationsVillage of Alfred – Information Technology (2017M-236)
… critical data. The Village did not have a recovery plan or breach notification plan. The Village did not provide adequate IT security training to employees. Key Recommendations Develop … Ensure that all necessary Village personnel receive IT security awareness training and that the training is updated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/04/06/village-alfred-information-technology-2017m-236Town of Sharon – Fund Balance (2017M-271)
… whether the Board ensured that fund balance was reasonable for the period January 1, 2016 through December 31, 2017. … Town Board. Operating funds’ budgeted appropriations for 2018 total approximately $916,500. Key Findings Town-wide … residents. Adopt budgets that include realistic estimates for expenditures. Develop and adopt comprehensive multiyear …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/03/21/town-sharon-fund-balance-2017m-271Hartsdale 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-227Washington County – Procurement (2017M-224)
… The County did not competitively bid six purchases and public works contracts totaling $272,115. The County did not … laws are adhered to when purchasing goods or entering public works contracts. Ensure that County officials and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2018/02/02/washington-county-procurement-2017m-224Saratoga County Industrial Development Agency – Project Monitoring and Grant and Loan Program (2015M-85)
… is an independent public benefit corporation established in 1971 to further economic development in Saratoga County. It is governed by a Board which comprises …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2015/10/02/saratoga-county-industrial-development-agency-projectTown of East Greenbush – Justice Court Operations (2016M-60)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Court’s financial operations … January 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015. Background The Town of East Greenbush is located in Rensselaer County and has a … The purpose of our audit was to examine the Courts financial operations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2016/05/06/town-east-greenbush-justice-court-operations-2016m-60Town of Pamelia – Financial Management (2015M-276)
… March 31, 2015. Background The Town of Pamelia is located in Jefferson County and has a population of approximately … a reasonable amount of fund balance to maintain in each fund. Develop and adopt a comprehensive multiyear …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/01/15/town-pamelia-financial-management-2015m-276Kings Park Central School District – Fuel Inventory (2015M-282)
… The Kings Park Central School District is located in the Town of Smithtown in Suffolk County. The District, which operates five schools …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/12/24/kings-park-central-school-district-fuel-inventory-2015m-282Town of Taylor – Financial Management (2016M-391)
… 1, 2015 through September 8, 2016. Background The Town of Taylor is located in Cortland County and has a population of … Town of Taylor Financial Management 2016M391 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/22/town-taylor-financial-management-2016m-391State Agencies Bulletin No. 274
… deadlines. Reminder for Returned Checks Do not return any payroll check to OSC for a partial refund if either of the … deadlines or AC-230 processing, may be directed to the Payroll Deductions mailbox. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/274-year-end-processing-and-deadlines-returned-paychecks-ac-230sOgdensburg City School District – Payroll (2016M-250)
… Background The Ogdensburg City School District is located in the City of Ogdensburg and the Towns of Lisbon and Oswegatchie in St. Lawrence County. The District, which operates three …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/09/09/ogdensburg-city-school-district-payroll-2016m-250West Babylon Union Free School District – School Lunch Operations (2016M-243)
… school and five elementary schools, which offer breakfast, lunch and à la carte foods to approximately 4,000 students … employees. Budgeted appropriations for the for the school lunch fund for the 2015-16 fiscal year totaled approximately … than the revenue generated by the meal sales. School lunch productivity is lower than industry standards. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/09/16/west-babylon-union-free-school-district-school-lunch-operations-2016m-243Levittown Union Free School District – Reserve Funds and Extra-Classroom Activity Fund (2016M-174)
… and maintain reserve funds. Extra-classroom activity club officials did not maintain adequate supporting … under which each reserve fund will be used. Ensure that club officials issue press-numbered receipts or use some …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/22/levittown-union-free-school-district-reserve-funds-and-extra-classroom