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South Farmingdale Water District – Information Technology (2014M-153)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if … adequate policies were adopted to safeguard the District’s information technology resources for the period January 1, … Water District is located in the Town of Oyster Bay in Nassau County. The District, which is governed by a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2014/08/08/south-farmingdale-water-district-information-technology-2014m-153Town of Ulysses - Information Technology (2021M-190)
… The Board did not adopt adequate written IT policies or a written IT contingency plan. Officials did not adequately … manage local user accounts. The Board did not enter into a written service level agreement with the Town’s IT service … IT control weaknesses were communicated confidentially to officials. Key Recommendations Adopt comprehensive written …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/04/01/town-ulysses-information-technology-2021m-190Brighton Fire District No. 5 - Credit Card and Travel Expenditures (2018M-60)
… by adequate documentation and a proper use of District money. Key Findings The Board and District officials could … of approximately $169,000 were a proper use of District money. Travel and car rental costs of approximately $58,000 … have been unnecessary and/or an improper use of District money. The District could have saved up to $17,000 had the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2019/09/13/brighton-fire-district-no-5-credit-card-and-travel-expenditures-2018m-60Waterloo Central School District - Financial Condition Management (2019M-137)
… more than $9.3 million in unbudgeted year-end transfers to reserves and the capital projects fund. Maintained six … 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/2019/10/04/waterloo-central-school-district-financial-condition-management-2019m-137Vischer Ferry Volunteer Fire Company – Cash Disbursements (2016M-245)
… that cash disbursements were approved and for valid Company purposes for the period January 1, 2015 through March … 31, 2016. Background The Vischer Ferry Volunteer Fire Company provides fire protection services for the Vischer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2016/10/28/vischer-ferry-volunteer-fire-company-cash-disbursements-2016mTown of Fishkill – Information Technology (2020M-153)
… plan. Officials did not adequately manage user accounts for the network or financial application. Town employees did … and a disaster recovery plan. Develop written procedures for managing system access. Town officials generally agreed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/04/30/town-fishkill-information-technology-2020m-153Selkirk Fire District – Procurement of Professional Services (2021M-55)
… not provide documentation that they used other methods to assess the accountability, reliability, responsibility, … and have initiated or indicated they planned to initiate corrective action. … Determine whether Selkirk …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/07/09/selkirk-fire-district-procurement-professional-services-2021m-55Incorporated Village of Garden City – Check Signing (2021M-39)
… policy. Key Findings The Village’s check signing process does not comply with Village policy and the Village Treasurer … at all times and supervise the check-signing process when others use it. In her absence, have authorized alternate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2021/07/09/incorporated-village-garden-city-check-signing-2021m-39Town of Oneonta – Town Clerk (2021M-59)
… Clerk properly recorded, deposited and remitted Clerk fees in a timely manner. Key Findings The Clerk properly recorded … and remitted all fees collected during the audit period in a timely manner. However, the Clerk did not always deposit … the required time frame. The Clerk did not: Deposit $5,266 in fees collected within the required time frame. Prepare …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/07/02/town-oneonta-town-clerk-2021m-59Town of Greenwich – Purchasing (2020M-135)
… report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether Town of Greenwich (Town) officials sought competition when … not seek competition when purchasing goods and services. Of 50 purchases reviewed totaling $154,386 that required … quotes, 28 purchases totaling $81,857 lacked evidence of competition as required by the Town’s purchasing policy. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/03/26/town-greenwich-purchasing-2020m-135Medina Central School District - Tax Collection (2019M-151)
… Maintain accurate, complete and timely records for all tax collections and ensure that daily receipts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/01/03/medina-central-school-district-tax-collection-2019m-151Total Receipts – 2021 Financial Condition Report
… policies. Tax base is a measure of the State’s ability to generate revenue. A decreasing tax base may force spending … Have Increased Over the Past Five Fiscal Years From 2017 to 2021: Total receipts increased 22.5 percent. Tax receipts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2021-fcr/total-receiptsTown of Mooers - Procurement (2020M-55)
… whether Town officials procured goods and services in accordance with Board policy and applicable statutory … one purchase contract totaling $61,766 was not procured in accordance with statutory requirements. Of the 15 purchase … contracts (73 percent) totaling $105,010 were not procured in accordance with the procurement policy. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/06/05/town-mooers-procurement-2020m-55Total Receipts – 2022 Financial Condition Report
… Revenues are affected by economic changes and changes in federal and State policies. Tax base is a measure of the … tax base may force spending reductions, increased taxes or both. Receipts are revenues that have been recorded … Personal income tax and consumer (consumption and use) taxes: Accounted for 37.0 percent of 2022 receipts; and Have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2022-fcr/total-receiptsBatavia City School District – Information Technology Equipment Inventory (2022M-74)
… computers and 62 tablets and paid approximately $17,000 in annual service fees in the 2021-22 fiscal year for missing devices. Key … list and remove and/or return devices that were not in service. District officials generally agreed with our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/08/26/batavia-city-school-district-information-technology-equipment-inventoryTown of North Salem - Agricultural Exemptions (2018M-194)
… Two of these exemptions lacked proper documentation and the remaining one was granted even though the 10-year … when required, with proper supporting documentation and meet eligibility requirements before granting exemptions. … expired. Town officials agreed with our recommendations and have initiated or indicated they planned to initiate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/04/12/town-north-salem-agricultural-exemptions-2018m-194Cost-Saving Ideas: School District Auditing – Audit Committee
… committee assists and advises the board on issues relating to the district’s internal and external audits. Selecting the … Auditor Claims Auditor/Deputy Claims Auditor Return to School District Auditing – Roles, Responsibilities and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-school-district-auditing-audit-committeeCUNY Bulletin No. CU-383
… Purpose To notify agencies of an automatic Dues and Agency Shop Fee … Questions regarding this bulletin may be directed to the Payroll Deduction mailbox. … This bulletin notifies …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-383-international-brotherhood-teamsters-local-237-dues-andCity of Cohoes – Purchasing (2014M-192)
… of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the City’s purchasing process for the period January 1, 2013 through March 31, 2014. Background The City of Cohoes is located in Albany County and has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/11/14/city-cohoes-purchasing-2014m-192City of Albany – Payroll (2015M-110)
… Background The City of Albany is located in Albany County and has a population of approximately 99,000. The City is … have adequate supporting documentation for the accrued and unused leave. Develop standardized payroll and timekeeping systems across City departments. Ensure that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2015/09/16/city-albany-payroll-2015m-110