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Springville-Griffith Institute Central School District – Financial Management (2015M-221)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the financial operations of the District for the … Perform an in-depth review of interfund loans to determine the actual amount owed by each fund. Ensure that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/01/08/springville-griffith-institute-central-school-district-financialSpencerport Central School District – Financial Condition (2016M-254)
… The Spencerport Central School District is located in the Towns of Ogden, Gates, Greece and Parma in Monroe County. The District, which operates six schools … approximately $77.1 million. Key Findings Appropriations in the District’s adopted budgets from 2012-13 through …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/10/28/spencerport-central-school-district-financial-condition-2016m-254Raquette Lake Union Free School District – Monitoring Financial Condition (2016M-203)
… budget status reports. Revenues, expenditures and balance sheet accounts reported on the financial reports did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/09/30/raquette-lake-union-free-school-district-monitoring-financial-conditionFabius-Pompey Central School District – Information Technology (2016M-237)
… The Fabius-Pompey Central School District is located in the Towns of Cazenovia, Cuyler, Fabius, LaFayette and … Findings Of 927 user accounts, 111 had not been used to log on to the District’s computer system in at least six … and servers to display a banner when users attempt to log on. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/11/10/fabius-pompey-central-school-district-information-technology-2016m-237Amityville Union Free School District – Payroll (2016M-155)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s internal controls over payroll and … avoidable. Although the payroll clerk performs procedures to check her own work, no one independent of the payroll process reviews the payroll prior to processing. Key Recommendations Implement procedures to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/22/amityville-union-free-school-district-payroll-2016m-155Alexander Central School District – Financial Condition (2015M-227)
… period July 1, 2010 through August 4, 2015. Background The Alexander Central School District is located in the Towns of Alexander, Batavia, Bethany and Darien in Genesee County and … Alexander Central School District Financial Condition 2015M227 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/02/19/alexander-central-school-district-financial-condition-2015m-227Albion Central School District – Budgeting (2016M-80)
… audit was to evaluate the District’s budgeting practices for the period July 1, 2010 through December 16, 2015. … Board of Education. The District’s operating budget for the 2015-16 fiscal year totaled approximately $33 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/24/albion-central-school-district-budgeting-2016m-80Town of Fulton – Justice Court Operations (2017M-6)
… over the Court’s financial activity for the period January 1, 2015 through October 6, 2016. Background The Town of Fulton is located in Schoharie County and has a population of approximately … the bail records in the accounting software. Deposit all money collected in a timely manner. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2017/11/21/town-fulton-justice-court-operations-2017m-6Town of Orchard Park – Recreation Department Cash Receipts (2017M-81)
… The purpose of our audit was to review the Department’s cash receipts for the period January 1, 2015 through January … not reconcile recreation fees collected by a vendor with cash receipts records. Key Recommendations Adopt written policies related to Department cash receipts, including procedures over recording, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/22/town-orchard-park-recreation-department-cash-receipts-2017m-81Onondaga Cortland Madison Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Cash Management (2023M-40)
… Determine whether Onondaga Cortland Madison Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) officials … investment program or develop procedures for the operation of the investment program in compliance with the Board of Education’s (Board’s) investment policy. Invest available …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2023/06/02/onondaga-cortland-madison-board-cooperative-educational-services-cash-managementTown of Johnsburg – North Creek Water District Charges (2023M-51)
… contractor were billed to the customers. Identify and bill all new water customers. Ensure all water rates were Board-adopted and accurately charged to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/07/21/town-johnsburg-north-creek-water-district-charges-2023m-51Town of Middleburgh – Claims Audit Process (2023M-56)
… we found: The Board approved all claims without a thorough and deliberate review. 11 debit card purchases totaling … procurement policy. Key Recommendations Conduct a thorough and deliberate audit of all claims prior to approving them … document the justification for emergency purchases and for using sole source vendors and the reasons why …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/07/07/town-middleburgh-claims-audit-process-2023m-56Oyster Bay Water District – Payments in Lieu of Health Insurance (2017M-43)
… a prudent and cost effective manner, the buy-back program actually increased the District’s cost of providing health … participants to certify on an annual basis that they are still eligible to receive payments. Key Recommendations … participants to certify on an annual basis that they are still eligible to receive health insurance buy-back …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2017/06/02/oyster-bay-water-district-payments-lieu-health-insurance-2017m-43Gloversville Housing Authority – Selected Financial Operations (2015M-257)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the Authority’s internal controls over tenant rents … The Authority, which was established in 1963 pursuant to State Public Housing Law, is governed by a seven-member … not adopt adequate policies for tenant rent collections to ensure that payments were safeguarded. Incompatible …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2016/01/15/gloversville-housing-authority-selected-financial-operations-2015m-257Oneida Public Library District – Cash Disbursements (2015M-20)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review internal controls over the District’s cash … Key Findings The Board did not audit each claim prior to payment. No District official reviewed payroll reports … payroll checks. Two service providers had direct access to the District’s bank accounts. District officials have not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2015/05/08/oneida-public-library-district-cash-disbursements-2015m-20Clyde-Savannah Central School District – Network Access Controls (2020M-122)
… Officials did not regularly review network user accounts and permissions to determine whether they were appropriate or … 354 network user accounts (33 percent) 53 generic and/or shared user accounts (53 percent) Five administrative … to increased reliance on a remote learning environment and administrative operations, protecting IT assets becomes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/01/22/clyde-savannah-central-school-district-network-access-controls-2020m-122Town of Minden – Budgeting (2014M-366)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Town’s budgeting practices for the period January 1, 2011 through July 31, 2014. … The purpose of our audit was to review the Towns budgeting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/05/29/town-minden-budgeting-2014m-366Payments Allowed in Advance of Audit – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… district generally may, by resolution, authorize payment in advance for public utility services, postage, freight and … electric, gas, water, sewer and telephone services. 10 In addition, the governing board may generally establish … request reimbursement for the fund by submitting all bills or receipts for purchases made from the petty cash …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/payments-allowed-advance-auditTully Central School District – Network Access Controls (2021M-138)
… did not develop written procedures for granting, changing and revoking access rights. Officials did not regularly … user accounts can be potential entry points for attackers and could be used to inappropriately access the District’s … confidentially to officials. Key Recommendations Develop and adhere to written procedures for granting, changing, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/12/03/tully-central-school-district-network-access-controls-2021m-138Town of Hebron – Fiscal Oversight (2015M-59)
… Ensure that checks are signed only by the Town Supervisor or, in his absence, the Deputy Supervisor, as required by statute. Annually conduct or obtain an audit of the financial records and reports of all Town officers and employees who receive or disburse money on behalf of the Town. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/06/26/town-hebron-fiscal-oversight-2015m-59