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Heuvelton Central School District – Procurement (2023M-55)
… requirements and the District’s procurement policy by seeking competition for the purchases of goods and services. As a … Periodically use requests for proposals (RFPs) when seeking professional services and establish written …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/07/21/heuvelton-central-school-district-procurement-2023m-55Town of North Salem - Agricultural Exemptions (2018M-194)
… Granted three agricultural exemptions with assessed values of $543,390. Two of these exemptions lacked proper documentation and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/04/12/town-north-salem-agricultural-exemptions-2018m-194Village of Scotia - Parking Tickets and Justice Court Operations (2019M-44)
… properly account for and enforce the collection of issued parking tickets. Determine whether Justice Court (Court) … and timely. Key Findings The Village had 6,776 unpaid parking tickets totaling $354,705 outstanding as of July 31, … forgive late fees totaling $5,110 on 184 (or 78 percent) parking tickets. The Court’s bail liability was $36,425, or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2019/06/07/village-scotia-parking-tickets-and-justice-court-operations-2019m-44Remsen Central School District - Claims Audit Process (2019M-86)
… report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the claims auditor audited and approved claims before payment. Key Findings The claims auditor did not: Receive claims paid by check … Determine whether the claims auditor audited and approved claims before payment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/07/03/remsen-central-school-district-claims-audit-process-2019m-86Town of Clayton - Justice Court Time and Attendance (2017M-286)
… whether the Court Clerk (Clerk) reported hours on her Town of Clayton (Town) time sheets that coincided with hours worked at other municipalities. Key Findings Seventy of the 77 time sheets (approximately 91 percent) completed by the Clerk showed no evidence of supervisory review and approval. The Clerk reported 384 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2018/10/23/town-clayton-justice-court-time-and-attendance-2017m-286Tuckahoe 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-228Niagara Falls City School District - Out-of-District Tuition Billing (2020M-73)
… - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine if tuition billings for the Niagara Falls City School District (District) … and properly supported. Key Findings Tuition billings for District students enrolled in out-of-district programs … supported. District officials overpaid two charter schools for 36 special education students by approximately $71,000 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/08/21/niagara-falls-city-school-district-out-district-tuition-billing-2020m-73Town of Berkshire – Board Oversight (2023M-122)
… audited the Town Supervisor’s (Supervisor’s) records and whether the Supervisor filed the required Annual … claims totaling $51,519 or establish procedures to detect and prevent duplicate payments. We identified $12,465 in … payments. Annually audit the Supervisor’s records and reports. Ensure the AFRs were filed, as required. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/08/30/town-berkshire-board-oversight-2023m-122Chautauqua Lake Central School District – Procurement (2024M-3)
… adopted policies, there is an increased risk that goods and services will not be obtained at a favorable cost. … District policies when requesting or acquiring goods and services, including using competitive bidding when … Ensure individuals responsible for procuring goods and services receive procurement training that details proper …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/06/07/chautauqua-lake-central-school-district-procurement-2024m-3KIPP Troy Prep Charter School – Resident Tuition Billings and Collections (2024M-20)
… billed and collected resident district tuition for the sample of 50 students we reviewed. They also accurately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2024/06/14/kipp-troy-prep-charter-school-resident-tuition-billings-and-collectionsHalf Hollow Hills Central School District – Information Technology Equipment Inventory Records (2024M-33)
… if lost, stolen or misused. We selected 100 pieces of IT equipment (devices) costing $88,223 to confirm their … were properly inventoried and determined that 23 percent of the equipment was not properly accounted for. … located. 20 IT devices that cost $19,914 were not listed in the District’s accounting detail report. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/06/21/half-hollow-hills-central-school-district-information-technologyPultneyville Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2015M-80)
… Background The Pultneyville Fire District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from the Town … total $132,950. Key Findings The Board has not adopted an investment policy, which is required by State General … District’s financial records. Key Recommendations Adopt an investment policy. Review the Treasurer’s monthly bank …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/06/26/pultneyville-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operationsNiagara County – Golf Course Financial Operations (2015M-308)
… 6, 2015. Background Niagara County is located in western New York State and has a population of approximately 216,000. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2016/02/26/niagara-county-golf-course-financial-operations-2015m-308Berkshire Fire District – Recording and Reporting Financial Activity (2014M-122)
… Berkshire Fire District Recording and Reporting Financial Activity 2014M122 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/07/11/berkshire-fire-district-recording-and-reporting-financial-activity-2014mCity of Lockport – Cash Flow (2014M-195)
… is located in Niagara County, encompasses 8.4 square miles and serves approximately 21,100 residents. It is governed by a Mayor and an elected Common Council. The City’s budgeted … analyses. Without cash-flow projections, the Council and City officials were unaware of the magnitude of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/08/20/city-lockport-cash-flow-2014m-195City of Cohoes – Purchasing (2014M-192)
… March 31, 2014. Background The City of Cohoes is located in Albany County and has approximately 16,200 residents. The … Key Findings The City’s procurement policy was adopted in 2000 and has not been updated to keep it current. Numerous …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/11/14/city-cohoes-purchasing-2014m-192South Country Central School District – Information Technology Inventory (2017M-219)
… a complete and accurate inventory record. Except for a camera valued at $799, none of purchased items reviewed, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/12/22/south-country-central-school-district-information-technology-inventoryTown of Lexington – Town Clerk (2017M-188)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Town Clerk … 1, 2014 through November 10, 2016. Background The Town of Lexington is located in Greene County and is governed by … Town of Lexington Town Clerk 2017M188 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/12/08/town-lexington-town-clerk-2017m-188Voorheesville Central School District – Extra-Classroom Activities (2017M-181)
… District is located in the Towns of Berne, Guilderland and New Scotland in Albany County. The District, which is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/12/08/voorheesville-central-school-district-extra-classroom-activities-2017mTown of Union Vale – Procurement and Information Technology (2017M-172)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether Town officials procured … January 1, 2016 through May 24, 2017. Background The Town of Union Vale is located in Dutchess County and has a … Town of Union Vale Procurement and Information Technology 2017M172 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/12/01/town-union-vale-procurement-and-information-technology-2017m-172