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Putnam Valley Central School District – Information Technology (2021M-154)
… did not adopt a password security policy or manage the use of administrative accounts. As a result, the District has an increased risk of unauthorized use or access that could result in important …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/01/14/putnam-valley-central-school-district-information-technology-2021m-154Bradford Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. – Apparent Misappropriation of Funds (2016M-91)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Company’s financial operations for the period … provides fire protection and emergency rescue services to residents in the Town of Bradford in Steuben County and … finances; as a result, it appears the Treasurer was able to misappropriate approximately $8,500 from January 1, 2014 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2016/12/02/bradford-volunteer-fire-company-inc-apparent-misappropriationChestertown Volunteer Fire Company – Financial Operations (2017M-1)
… to the Board and file accurate annual reports with OSC in a timely manner. Establish written policies and procedures …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2017/06/16/chestertown-volunteer-fire-company-financial-operations-2017mMargaretville Central School District – Fund Balance (2015M-55)
… District’s unrestricted fund balance is in compliance with Real Property Tax Law statutory limits and reduce the amount … results and anticipated operations and avoid raising more real property taxes than necessary. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/08/28/margaretville-central-school-district-fund-balance-2015m-55Town of Arietta – Budgeting (2016M-308)
… June 30, 2016. Background The Town of Arietta is located in Hamilton County and has a population of approximately 305. The Town is governed by an … increased for the period. The Board did not develop a multiyear financial plan, and the capital plan was not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/20/town-arietta-budgeting-2016m-308City of Batavia – Awarding Contracts for Goods and Services (2013M-296)
… of our audit was to review the City’s purchasing process for the period April 1, 2012 through September 6, 2013. … or indicate the selection basis, such as using requests for proposals (RFPs), when procuring professional services. … four vendors totaled $260,987 during our audit period for: legal services ($131,257), insurance ($73,699), …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/01/24/city-batavia-awarding-contracts-goods-and-services-2013m-296Horseheads Central School District – Financial Condition (2016M-138)
… School District is located in the Towns of Baldwin, Big Flats, Catlin, Erin, Horseheads and Veteran in Chemung County …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/08/19/horseheads-central-school-district-financial-condition-2016m-138Otselic Valley Central School District – Capital Project (2015M-263)
… the Board’s involvement in the District’s $17 million capital project for the period June 1, 2011 through September … approve change orders. Key Recommendations Ensure that all capital project purchases are competitively bid as required … Obtain and review budget-to-actual financial reports for capital projects throughout the life of the projects. Review …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/01/08/otselic-valley-central-school-district-capital-project-2015m-263Marlboro Central School District – Information Technology (2021M-33)
… user accounts and 14 generic and/or shared user accounts) of the reviewed accounts were unneeded or questionable … procedures for managing system access. Restrict the use of shared network user accounts. District officials agreed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/07/23/marlboro-central-school-district-information-technology-2021m-33Brewster-Southeast Joint Fire District - Recordkeeping and Procurement (2018M-86)
… services. Key Findings Accounting records were not accurate as of December 31, 2017. Cash accounts were … the capital reserve balance was overstated by $200,790. In addition, all 45 general ledger accounts did not comply … in a timely manner. Update financial records and reports to conform to OSC’s uniform system. Ensure budgets are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2018/08/03/brewster-southeast-joint-fire-district-recordkeeping-and-procurement-2018mVillage of Old Brookville – Cash Receipts (2015M-286)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Village’s cash receipts practices for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2016/01/15/village-old-brookville-cash-receipts-2015m-286Unified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-357
… bulletin is to inform agencies of the processing of the 2025 Prepaid Legal Service Benefit. Affected Employees: The … wages, for tax withholding purposes, and reflected on the 2025 Form W-2 (Wage and Tax Statement). Effective Dates: Effective as of paycheck dated November 5, 2025 (Administration). OSC Actions: OSC will automatically …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-357-prepaid-legal-service-benefit-unified-court-system-ucsTown of Canaan – Board Oversight (2017M-183)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if controls over the Town’s financial activities … 31, 2016. Background The Town of Canaan is located in Columbia County and has a population of approximately … $1.3 million. Key Findings The Clerk/Tax Collector did not routinely issue duplicate receipts for Clerk’s fees. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/01/26/town-canaan-board-oversight-2017m-183Town of Schaghticoke – Water Operations (2016M-390)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Board’s oversight of the Town’s water … 30, 2016. Background The Town of Schaghticoke is located in Rensselaer County and has a population of approximately … to billings, collections, deposits and recordkeeping were not adequately segregated. The Board did not approve water …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/22/town-schaghticoke-water-operations-2016m-390Manchester-Shortsville Central School District – Procurement of Professional Services (2016M-157)
… the requirements for using a request for proposals (RFP) process which did not provide guidance for professional services when the RFP process would not be required. The District did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/29/manchester-shortsville-central-school-district-procurement-professionalVillage of Sylvan Beach – Board Oversight (2013M-34)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Village’s processes for auditing claims and its … 2012. Background The Village of Sylvan Beach is located in the Town of Vienna in Oneida County and has approximately … $367,682 for the sewer fund. Key Findings The Board did not fulfill its fiscal oversight responsibilities because it …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/05/10/village-sylvan-beach-board-oversight-2013m-34Brushton-Moira Central School District – Financial Condition (2015M-340)
… Central School District is located in the Towns of Bangor, Brandon, Dickinson and Moira in Franklin County and the Towns …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/03/11/brushton-moira-central-school-district-financial-condition-2015m-340Peru Central School District – Extra-Classroom Activity Funds (2017M-69)
… contain adequate supporting documentation. Ensure each club maintains an accurate student ledger. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/06/09/peru-central-school-district-extra-classroom-activity-funds-2017m-69Coeymans Hollow Fire Corporation – Board Oversight (2022M-84)
… adequate cash receipts records and the Treasurer deposits funds in a timely manner. Perform bank reconciliations for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2022/11/10/coeymans-hollow-fire-corporation-board-oversight-2022m-84Copiague Fire District – Cash Disbursements (2019M-225)
… Conduct a deliberate and thorough audit of each claim to ensure that each individual claim is a sufficiently supported valid expenditure and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2022/03/11/copiague-fire-district-cash-disbursements-2019m-225