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Town of Lansing – Information Technology (2022M-66)
… and protected against unauthorized use, access and loss. In addition to sensitive IT control weaknesses that we … basis and disable unnecessary network user accounts in a timely manner. Develop and adopt adequate written IT …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/07/08/town-lansing-information-technology-2022m-66Village of Corinth – Investment Program (2023M-146)
… authorized investment options when investing available funds. Key Recommendations Develop and manage a … Prepare monthly cash flow forecasts to estimate available funds for investment, monitor investments and periodically …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/04/05/village-corinth-investment-program-2023m-146Orange Ulster Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Nonstudent Network User Accounts (2022M-154)
… to help prevent unauthorized use, access and loss. In addition to sensitive information technology (IT) control … accounts and ensure unneeded user accounts are disabled in a timely manner. Develop a process to identify and follow …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2023/01/27/orange-ulster-board-cooperative-educational-services-nonstudent-network-userSag Harbor Union Free School District – Claims Auditing (2022M-174)
… were supported . We reviewed 208 invoices totaling $1.3 million to determine whether an adequate claims audit was … reported these to the Board. Key Recommendations Perform a thorough, deliberate and independent audit in accordance with the Board policies. Ensure purchases are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/02/03/sag-harbor-union-free-school-district-claims-auditing-2022m-174Bayport-Blue Point Union Free School District – Nonstudent Network User Accounts (2022M-190)
… user accounts to help prevent unauthorized access. As a result, the District has an increased risk of unauthorized … the District network and potential loss of important data. In addition to sensitive information technology (IT) control … action. Appendix B includes our comments on issues raised in the District’s response letter. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/04/14/bayport-blue-point-union-free-school-district-nonstudent-network-userHilton Central School District – Network Access Controls (2022M-200)
… at greater risk for unauthorized access, misuse or loss. In addition to sensitive network access control weaknesses … review network user accounts and disable unneeded accounts in a timely manner. District officials agreed with our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/06/02/hilton-central-school-district-network-access-controls-2022m-200City of Niagara Falls – Sexual Harassment Prevention Training (S9-23-2)
… report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether City of Niagara Falls (City) employees and elected officials … not provided to all employees and elected officials. Of the 65 total individuals we tested (59 selected employees and … tested, and five elected officials did not complete the annual SHP Training. Additionally, the Fire Department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2023/09/01/city-niagara-falls-sexual-harassment-prevention-training-s9-23-2Madison County – Temporary Courthouse Lease and Renovations (2019M-41)
… methods to obtain and renovate temporary courthouse space. Key Findings County officials: Paid more than $1.5 … company (LLC) to lease and renovate temporary courthouse space for a 19-month period. Did not use a competitive … process to lease and renovate the temporary courthouse space. Paid the LLC a $500,000 deposit before any renovation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2021/01/08/madison-county-temporary-courthouse-lease-and-renovations-2019m-41Groton Central School District – Cash Management (2020M-124)
… earned another $367,963 if officials invested available funds in a financial institution that offered higher interest … monthly cash flow forecasts that estimate available funds for investment. Ensure available funds are invested, within legal limits, to maximize interest …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/01/29/groton-central-school-district-cash-management-2020m-124Moriah Central School District - Medicaid Reimbursements (2019M-64)
… for all eligible services provided. Review all unclaimed services, determine whether these services are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/06/14/moriah-central-school-district-medicaid-reimbursements-2019m-64Middleburgh Central School District - Information Technology (2019M-115)
Determine whether the Board and District officials adequately safeguarded data from potential abuse or loss
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/12/20/middleburgh-central-school-district-information-technology-2019m-115Mayfield Central School District – Medicaid Reimbursements (2019M-149)
… and procedures for Medicaid reimbursement. Review all unclaimed services and submit any eligible claims for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/10/25/mayfield-central-school-district-medicaid-reimbursements-2019m-149School District Bus Safety (2018-MS-4)
… in five districts did not annually approve all bus drivers. Of the 777 bus drivers, 169 (22 percent) did not complete required trainings. We found 22 bus drivers (3 percent) were omitted from random drug … School District Bus Safety 2018MS4 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2018/08/30/school-district-bus-safety-2018-ms-4Dansville Central School District - Information Technology and Non-Instructional Employee Leave Benefits (2018M-169)
… complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether: The Board and District officials ensured information … records for non-instructional employees. Key Findings The Board and District officials have not adopted adequate security policies and procedures to safeguard IT assets. District officials did not provide IT …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/01/18/dansville-central-school-district-information-technology-and-nonTuckahoe Common School District - Purchasing (2018M-228)
… $48,965 and found that the District procured goods and services from 12 vendors totaling $23,678 without obtaining … Use competitive methods to procure professional services and purchases under the bidding threshold. Obtain Board authorization if necessary professional services exceed the Board-approved compensation in written …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/01/25/tuckahoe-common-school-district-purchasing-2018m-228Town of Manchester - Board Oversight and Information Technology (2018M-39)
… information technology (IT) policies and procedures for breach notification, access rights, disaster recovery and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/08/17/town-manchester-board-oversight-and-information-technology-2018m-39City of North Tonawanda - Financial Condition (2020M-90)
Determine whether the Mayor and City Council adopted realistic budgets that were structurally balanced routinely monitored financial operations and took appropriate actions to maintain the Citys fiscal stability
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2020/08/07/city-north-tonawanda-financial-condition-2020m-90Town of German Flatts - Financial Condition and Conflict of Interest (2019M-222)
… the Town’s financial condition. The combined fund balance of the four main operating funds declined $144,719, from a $57,650 deficit balance at the end of 2014 to a $202,369 deficit balance of at the end of 2018. The Board has not adopted multiyear …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/02/14/town-german-flatts-financial-condition-and-conflict-interest-2019m-222Town of Andes - Conflict of Interest and Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2019M-194)
… properly billed, collected and deposited. Key Findings A Board member had a prohibited interest in the contracts … did not properly segregate the disbursement duties of his office as the bookkeeper controls most aspects of the disbursement process. The Clerk collects, deposits, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/01/10/town-andes-conflict-interest-and-cash-receipts-and-disbursements-2019m-194Town of Carmel - Procurement (2019M-179)
… procurement policy does not provide a clear method for procuring professional services. The Town procured … The Town did not obtain the required number of quotes for 34 purchases totaling $59,426, a proposal for one purchase totaling $13,404 or competitively bid three …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/04/03/town-carmel-procurement-2019m-179