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Village of Palmyra - Justice Court Operations (2019M-202)
… the Justice provided adequate oversight of the Justice Court (Court) to ensure receipts were collected, deposited, … total of $6,444 as of June 30, 2019. There were seven old cases recorded in the accounting system dating back to the … the Justice provided adequate oversight of the Justice Court Court …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2020/01/17/village-palmyra-justice-court-operations-2019m-202Town of German Flatts - Financial Condition and Conflict of Interest (2019M-222)
… realistic estimates of revenues and expenditures based on historical trends or other known factors. Develop and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/02/14/town-german-flatts-financial-condition-and-conflict-interest-2019m-222Town of Wappinger - Information Technology (2019M-220)
… for Town operations. Town officials did not develop a breach notification policy, disaster recovery plan or a … (IT) control weaknesses were communicated confidentially to officials. Key Recommendations Monitor web and computer … recovery and PPSI, and communicate all adopted IT policies to Town officials, employees and the IT consultant. Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/03/06/town-wappinger-information-technology-2019m-220South Colonie Central School District - Allocation of Personnel Costs (2020M-10)
… [read complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine if District officials … Audit Results We reviewed the salary and benefit payments for the 14 District employees in the teacher center tracing … substitute lists and the District’s policy. Except for minor discrepancies, which we discussed with District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/04/03/south-colonie-central-school-district-allocation-personnel-costs-2020m-10Pawling Central School District - Budgeting Practices and Reserves (2020M-4)
… because the District generated operating surpluses in three of those years, only a fraction was used to finance … a plan for the use of excess unrestricted fund balance in a manner that benefits District taxpayers. Ensure that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/04/17/pawling-central-school-district-budgeting-practices-and-reserves-2020m-4Town of Dayton - Fund Balance Management (2019M-221)
… Key Recommendations Evaluate the financial activity in the TW general fund and TW highway fund and establish a … action. Appendix B includes our comment on an issue raised in the Town’s response. … Determine whether the Board has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/01/31/town-dayton-fund-balance-management-2019m-221Village of Port Dickinson – Financial Condition (2014M-154)
… the Village’s financial condition and budget procedures for the general and sewer funds for the period June 1, 2012 … The Board did not consistently develop sewer rates based on actual amounts needed to cover appropriations. Village … plan. Key Recommendations Do not continually rely on one-time revenue sources, such as surplus fund balance, to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/08/29/village-port-dickinson-financial-condition-2014m-154Village of Perry – Water Accountability (2014M-31)
… of our audit was to review the Village’s water operations for the period of June 1, 2012 through January 3, 2014. Background The Village of Perry is located in Wyoming County and has a population of approximately … the causes of significant discrepancies of unbilled water in a timely manner. Ensure that all water services are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/05/30/village-perry-water-accountability-2014m-31State Agencies Bulletin No. 1980
… and New York City Employee Retirement System (84) for the 2022 plan year is $18,233.00. Affected Employees Tier 6 … Effective Dates Effective Institution paychecks dated January 13, 2022. OSC Actions OSC will update the Pension … employees. Questions Questions regarding this bulletin may be directed to the Payroll Retirement mailbox. … State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1980-2022-tier-6-overtime-limit-nyc-retirement-systems-nycers-nyctrs-andTown of Tully – Justice Court Operations (2021M-10)
… our fieldwork, the Court upgraded its software system to better track receipts. The Town Board (Board) did not … Court’s records or retain an independent public accountant to perform the audit. Town officials agreed with our recommendation and indicated they planned to initiate corrective action. … Determine whether the Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2021/04/16/town-tully-justice-court-operations-2021m-10Watervliet City School District – Information Technology (2021M-34)
… (IT) control weaknesses were communicated confidentially to officials. Key Recommendations Review network user … and unneeded permissions. Monitor employees’ Internet use to ensure compliance with the District’s AUP. District … officials generally agreed with our recommendations and have initiated, or indicated they planned to initiate, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/07/02/watervliet-city-school-district-information-technology-2021m-34Andes Joint Fire District – Financial Activities (2020M-158)
… complete report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether the Andes Joint Fire District (District) officials … over cash receipts and disbursements. Key Findings The Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) did not establish … adequate controls over cash receipts and disbursements. The Board did not: Segregate duties or provide additional …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/03/12/andes-joint-fire-district-financial-activities-2020m-158City of Peekskill – Information Technology (2020M-164)
… IT control weaknesses were communicated confidentially to officials. Key Recommendations Adopt comprehensive IT … plan. Provide periodic IT security awareness training to all employees who use IT resources. District officials … agreed with our recommendations and indicated they plan to initiate corrective action. … Determine whether City of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2021/04/01/city-peekskill-information-technology-2020m-164Marlboro Central School District – Information Technology (2021M-33)
… not regularly review network user accounts and permissions to determine whether they were appropriate or needed to be disabled. 79 percent (71 network user accounts and 14 … (IT) control weaknesses were communicated confidentially to officials. Key Recommendations Develop written procedures …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/07/23/marlboro-central-school-district-information-technology-2021m-33The Academy Charter School - Credit Card Expeditures (2019M-80)
… tested, totaling $216,882) had no receipts attached to the claims. 39 receipts in our test, totaling $25,342, were not itemized to show the nature or purpose of the purchase. The Board … agreed with our recommendations and indicated they have taken, or planned to take, corrective action. … …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2019/09/06/academy-charter-school-credit-card-expeditures-2019m-80Watkins Glen Central School District - Financial Management (2019M-57)
… condition. Key Findings Conservative budgeting resulted in operating surpluses, negating the use of appropriated fund balance. In the last three completed fiscal years, the District generated $2.3 million in unplanned operating surpluses instead of $1.4 million in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/07/12/watkins-glen-central-school-district-financial-management-2019m-57Village of Andover – Water and Electric Cash Receipts (2019M-152)
… control over water and electric cash receipts and was able to make adjustments to customer accounts and delete transactions without proper … agreed with our recommendations and indicated that they have initiated or planned to initiate corrective action. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2019/10/25/village-andover-water-and-electric-cash-receipts-2019m-152Poughkeepsie City School District - Payroll (2019M-110)
… whether District officials ensured that payroll payments and leave accruals were accurate, properly approved and … not eligible for totaling $27,440 for not participating in the health insurance program. In addition, five received Medicare …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/12/13/poughkeepsie-city-school-district-payroll-2019m-110East Quogue Union Free School District - Claims Auditing (2019M-78)
… were adequately supported and properly audited before payment. Key Findings The claims auditor: Did not audit and … approve 301 claims totaling more than $6.1 million before payment during the audit period. Did not sign the warrants on … Ensure no claim, other than those allowed by law, is paid before audit and approval by the claims auditor. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/06/21/east-quogue-union-free-school-district-claims-auditing-2019m-78Painted Post Fire Department – Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2016M-312)
… was ineffective since it consisted of a comparison of the bank statement balance to the check register and did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2016/12/02/painted-post-fire-department-cash-receipts-and-disbursements