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East Meadow Public Library – Claims Auditing (2017M-275)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Board conducted an effective audit of claims prior to payment for the period July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017. … Findings The Board did not audit individual claims prior to payment. Library officials did not obtain the required …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2018/03/09/east-meadow-public-library-claims-auditing-2017m-275Town of Westford - Financial Operations Oversight (2018M-196)
… did not provide the Board with the necessary information to assess the Town’s financial position. Key Recommendations … accurate records and provide financial position reports to the Board. Town officials agreed with our recommendations and indicated they planned to initiate corrective action. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/01/11/town-westford-financial-operations-oversight-2018m-196North Queensbury Volunteer Fire Company – Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-167)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the oversight of the Company’s financial … Warren County. The Company contracts with the Town to provide fire protection services to the Town’s northern area and is governed by a seven member …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/09/05/north-queensbury-volunteer-fire-company-controls-overVillage of Southampton – Fire Department Length of Service Award Program (2017M-59)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Village was awarding Length of Service Award Program (LOSAP) service credit to volunteer firefighters accurately for the period June 1, … Review and amend the Village’s Point System, as necessary, to ensure conformity with GML. Award LOSAP points in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2017/07/07/village-southampton-fire-department-length-service-award-program-2017m-59Shenendehowa Central School District – Claims Processing (2016M-137)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the District’s claims processing for the period … appropriate procedures over the claims processing function to ensure that claims were properly itemized and supported; … purposes; and the claims were audited and approved prior to payment. Key Recommendations There were no recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/08/shenendehowa-central-school-district-claims-processing-2016m-137Valley Stream Central High School District – Payroll (2016M-19)
… July 1, 2014 through September 28, 2015. Background The Valley Stream Central High School District is located in the … 7-12 of the following Union Free School Districts (UFSD): Valley Stream UFSD Thirteen, Valley Stream UFSD Twenty-four and Valley Stream UFSD Thirty. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/04/08/valley-stream-central-high-school-district-payroll-2016m-19Oneida-Herkimer-Madison BOCES – Claim Payments (2015M-350)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the BOCES’ claim payments for the period July 1, … school districts. The BOCES, which delivers services to approximately 1,200 students, is governed by a 12-member … paid even though tuition was not reimbursable according to the collective bargaining agreement (CBA). Not all claims …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2016/03/11/oneida-herkimer-madison-boces-claim-payments-2015m-350Fayetteville-Manlius Central School District – Claims Audit Process (2016M-196)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s claims audit process for the period … adequate procedures over the claims processing function to ensure that claims are adequately documented and … appropriate purposes and are audited and approved prior to payment. Key Recommendations There were no recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/15/fayetteville-manlius-central-school-district-claims-audit-process-2016mCity of Watertown – Sexual Harassment Prevention Training (S9-23-3)
… (SHP Training). Key Findings SHP Training was provided to employees and elected officials. However, there was a general lack of monitoring to ensure the SHP Training was completed by all employees and … agreed with our recommendations and indicated they planned to initiate corrective action. Appendix B includes our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2023/09/01/city-watertown-sexual-harassment-prevention-training-s9-23-3East Irondequoit Central School District – Sexual Harassment Prevention Training (S9-23-18)
… (SHP Training). Key Findings SHP Training was not provided to all employees and any Board members. Of the 110 total … complete annual SHP Training and encourage Board members to complete the training. District officials generally agreed with our recommendations and indicated they planned to initiate corrective action. Appendix B includes our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/08/25/east-irondequoit-central-school-district-sexual-harassment-preventionVillage of Green Island – Water Fund Financial Condition (2015M-237)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the financial condition of the Village’s water … has not developed a multiyear financial or capital plan to address the water fund balance’s deficit, aging … loans. Key Recommendations Develop a financial plan to alleviate the fiscal stress of the water fund. Adopt a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2015/12/31/village-green-island-water-fund-financial-condition-2015m-237Village of Springville – Procurement (2016M-330)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Village’s purchasing practices for the period … policy. Key Recommendations Revise the procurement policy to include clear language addressing the procurement of … competition for such services. Require strict adherence to the requirements of the procurement policy. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2016/12/16/village-springville-procurement-2016m-330Chester Union Free School District – Information Technology (2021M-107)
… (IT) control weaknesses were communicated confidentially to officials. Key Recommendations Routinely evaluate and … any unneeded network user accounts. Monitor Internet use to ensure network users comply with the AUP. District … and have initiated or indicated they planned to initiate corrective action. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/03/11/chester-union-free-school-district-information-technology-2021m-107State Agencies Bulletin No. 1885
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies that the pensionable overtime earnings … January 14, 2021. OSC Actions OSC will update PayServ to reflect the pensionable OT earning limit for 2021 of … Questions regarding this bulletin may be directed to the Payroll Retirement mailbox. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1885-tier-6-pensionable-overtime-earnings-limit-calendar-year-2021-employeesMassapequa Water District (2014M-100)
… period January 1 through December 31, 2013. Background The Massapequa Water District is located in the Town of Oyster … County and serves the entire incorporated village of Massapequa Park and part of the hamlet of Massapequa. It is governed by an elected three-member Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2014/06/13/massapequa-water-district-2014m-100Village of Schuylerville – Procurement (2014M-228)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Village’s procurement practices for the … which non-price factors can be considered, did not adhere to best value requirements. Key Recommendations Ensure that … in accordance with statute. Provide guidance relating to the best value method as an alternative for awarding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/10/31/village-schuylerville-procurement-2014m-228Jefferson Central School District – Procuring Services (2021M-42)
… seek competition for services. Officials paid: $135,000 to 10 of the 14 service providers reviewed without seeking competition. $6,410 to an employee’s private business for lawn care services … and have initiated or indicated they planned to initiate corrective action. Appendix B includes our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/06/11/jefferson-central-school-district-procuring-services-2021m-42Town of Wolcott – Information Technology (2020M-126)
… and Justice Court software had the necessary controls to maintain data integrity. Sensitive IT control weaknesses were communicated confidentially to officials. Key Recommendations Adopt IT policies and a … agreed with our recommendations and indicated they plan to initiate corrective action. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/06/11/town-wolcott-information-technology-2020m-126Tompkins County Public Library – Financial Management (2015M-250)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Library’s financial condition and internal … and other municipalities within the Library’s service area to develop a plan to either increase revenues or further reduce services and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2016/01/15/tompkins-county-public-library-financial-management-2015m-250Tompkins County Soil and Water Conservation District – Agriculture Environmental Management (2016M-306)
… Soil and Water Conservation District provides services and fund projects related to the conservation of soil and water …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2016/11/25/tompkins-county-soil-and-water-conservation-district-agriculture-environmental