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Town of Olive - Accrued Leave and Information Technology (2019M-84)
… handbook to include guidance on timekeeping procedures for the use of leave credits or compensatory time. Ensure that employee handbook policies and the CBA are followed for allocating all types of accrued leave earned … with our recommendations and have initiated or indicated they planned to initiate corrective action. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/07/03/town-olive-accrued-leave-and-information-technology-2019m-84Hudson Housing Authority – Information Technology (2019M-224)
… banking agreements. Sensitive information technology (IT) control weaknesses were communicated confidentially to … aware of adopted policies and procedures and understand what is expected of them. Authority officials agreed with our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2020/07/10/hudson-housing-authority-information-technology-2019m-224CUNY Bulletin No. CU-369
… Purpose To explain procedures for entering payments into the Time … Entry page. Affected Employees CUNY employees who elect to participate in the Health Benefits Buy Out Waiver Program and are also designated on the Buy Out …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-369-cuny-health-benefits-buy-out-waiver-program-payment-cycleCost-Saving Ideas: School District Auditing – External Auditor
… required financial statement audit and renders an opinion on whether the financial statements are in accordance with … (PA) registered and licensed to practice in New York State; have or develop expertise in district financial … Guidance for School Districts [pdf]," - Office of the State Comptroller "Sample Request for Proposals (RFP) for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-school-district-auditing-external-auditorTown of Chateaugay - Real Property Tax Exemption Administration (2018M-200)
… Agricultural building exemptions that were granted for the construction of two buildings were not supported. As … The Assessor did not have any documentation on file for four properties receiving eligible funds exemptions or … potential legal and financial impacts the Town may face from prior years’ possible erroneous exemptions. Except as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/05/17/town-chateaugay-real-property-tax-exemption-administration-2018m-200Town of Norwich – Justice Court (S9-14-3)
… areas in the Court software, such as an inadequate audit trail and insufficient automated controls. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2014/08/15/town-norwich-justice-court-s9-14-3Village of Holley – Transparency of Fiscal Activities (S9-24-12)
… 2022-23 financial records and reports, as required by New York State Village Law (Village Law) Section 4-408, … the AFR was prepared and filed with OSC, as required by New York State General Municipal Law (GML) Section 30, or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2024/12/20/village-holley-transparency-fiscal-activities-s9-24-12Avon Central School District – Financial Management (2024M-75)
… Appropriating fund balance that is not needed is, in effect, a reservation of fund balance that is not provided … corrective action. Appendix B includes our comments on issues raised in the District’s response. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/10/25/avon-central-school-district-financial-management-2024m-75Campbell-Savona Central School District – Student State Aid (2024M-79)
… New York State (State) aid for special education and homeless students. Key Findings District officials did not … $65,953 in potential State aid for special education and homeless students, including $29,939 of potential aid the … was not properly claimed for five students classified as homeless. During our audit, we notified District officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/08/16/campbell-savona-central-school-district-student-state-aid-2024m-79Sandy Creek Central School District – Cafeteria Operations (2016M-354)
… Audit The purpose of our audit was to analyze the school lunch fund’s financial condition for the period July 1, 2015 … elected seven-member Board of Education. Budgeted school lunch appropriations for the 2016-17 fiscal year total … averaged $169,000 annually, been paid from the school lunch fund, the fund’s average annual operating deficit would …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/12/30/sandy-creek-central-school-district-cafeteria-operations-2016m-354Jericho Union Free School District – Financial Management (2016M-328)
… to examine the District’s financial management practices for the period July 1, 2014 through May 24, 2016. Background … through 2014-15). The District's debt service fund had a balance of $1.1 million as of June 30, 2016, and the … action, in accordance with statute, to reduce excess funds. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/12/30/jericho-union-free-school-district-financial-management-2016m-328Otego-Unadilla Central School District – Financial Condition (2013M-84)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s financial condition for the period July 1, 2011, to January 22, 2013. Background The Otego-Unadilla Central … results of the District’s operations were reasonably close to the estimates each year, the cumulative effect of these …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/06/14/otego-unadilla-central-school-district-financial-condition-2013m-84Horseheads Central School District – Financial Condition (2016M-138)
… Towns of Baldwin, Big Flats, Catlin, Erin, Horseheads and Veteran in Chemung County and the Town of Cayuta in Schuyler … County. The District, which operates seven schools with approximately 4,000 students, is governed by an elected … fund balance and use the excess funds in a manner that benefits District residents. Use money in the debt service …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/08/19/horseheads-central-school-district-financial-condition-2016m-138Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… Middle School for Girls , Elmira City School District and Patchogue-Medord Union Free School District . “In an era of limited resources and increased accountability, it’s critical that schools make … dollar count,” DiNapoli said. “By auditing school district and charter school finances and operations, my office …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsValley Stream Union Free School District Thirteen – Disbursements (2023M-178)
… – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Valley Stream Union Free School District Thirteen (District) Board … Determine whether the Valley Stream Union Free School District Thirteen District Board of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/03/08/valley-stream-union-free-school-district-thirteen-disbursements-2023m-178Town of Sheridan – Disbursements (2023M-101)
… report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether Town of Sheridan (Town) claims and payroll-related disbursements were adequately supported, properly approved and for Town purposes. Key Findings Claims and … Determine whether Town of Sheridan Town claims and payrollrelated disbursements were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/12/22/town-sheridan-disbursements-2023m-101City of Salamanca – Employee Benefits (2023M-96)
… complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether City of Salamanca (City) separation payments were properly authorized, … included $3,400 paid to one employee that did not leave City employment. One payment totaling approximately $45,000 … Determine whether City of Salamanca City separation payments were properly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2023/11/22/city-salamanca-employee-benefits-2023m-96Rondout Valley Central School District – Fixed Assets (2023M-36)
… assets with a combined cost of $79,383 were not recorded on the District’s inventory list. For example, these assets … fixed assets are tagged and are in the locations indicated on the District’s inventory list. Obtain authorization to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/08/25/rondout-valley-central-school-district-fixed-assets-2023m-36Fine Fire District – Board Oversight (2023M-81)
… was an increased risk for errors and irregularities . The Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) did not: Ensure basic … adopt the budgets, as required by New York State Town Law Section 181. Approve realistic budgets for 2019 through 2021 … percent. Develop and adopt written multiyear financial and capital plans. Adequately audit claims prior to payment. For …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2023/10/27/fine-fire-district-board-oversight-2023m-81West Hempstead Union Free School District – Nonstudent Network User Account Controls (2023M-9)
… network user accounts to help prevent unauthorized use, access and loss. Key Findings District officials did not … addressing key network user access controls, such as user account management, password security and user account … 7 network service accounts used for hardware devices and email aliases. Key Recommendations Adopt comprehensive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/07/14/west-hempstead-union-free-school-district-nonstudent-network-user-account