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Area #11 – Physical Controls – Information Technology Governance
… smaller units may place servers next to or under a desk, in a closet, in the middle of the room or other high-traffic area. You …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/area-11-physical-controlsAccounts Payable Advisory No. 73
… sales tax and freight charges and how to enter the amounts in the voucher when applicable. The section also informs … revised to: Require agencies to maintain freight invoices in excess of $500.00 (an increase from $100.00) and, Update …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/73-paying-sales-tax-and-freight-amountsFonda-Fultonville Joint Wastewater Treatment Facility - Board Oversight (2019M-252)
… money was safeguarded. Key Findings The Board did not: Act in accordance with the inter-municipal agreement. Ensure that … and monitor vendor contracts. Key Recommendations Operate in accordance with written agreements. Maintain adequate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/joint-activity/2020/03/20/fonda-fultonville-joint-wastewater-treatment-facility-board-oversightTravel Advisory No. 14
… of the State Comptroller updated the following sections in Chapter XII of the Guide to Financial Operations: … reflect the voucher rejection codes currently being used in SFS. References : Guide to Financial Operations Chapter …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/travel-advisory/14-gfo-updates-responding-audit-questions-voucher-denial-codesVillage of Attica – Justice Court (2014M-30)
… 20, 2013. Background The Village of Attica, located in Wyoming and Genesee Counties, is governed by a five-member … was not used to generate a balance due report. Cases in which payment was not received within 60 days were not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2014/05/02/village-attica-justice-court-2014m-30Village of Waverly – Financial Condition (2014M-137)
… 22, 2014. Background The Village of Waverly is located in the Town of Barton, in Tioga County. The Village, which is governed by an elected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/08/15/village-waverly-financial-condition-2014m-137Syracuse City School District – Claims Audit Process (2016M-290)
… Background The Syracuse City School District is located in the City of Syracuse, Onondaga County, and is a component … year totaled approximately $393 million. Key Finding In some instances, purchase orders are not issued prior to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/10/21/syracuse-city-school-district-claims-audit-process-2016m-290Panama Central School District – Financial Management (2016M-271)
… Background The Panama Central School District is located in the Towns of Busti, Harmony, North Harmony and Sherman in Chautauqua County. The District, which operates one school …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/12/02/panama-central-school-district-financial-management-2016m-271Questar III Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Purchasing (2015M-361)
… (BOCES) is an association of 22 component school districts in Columbia, Greene and Rensselaer Counties and one … million. Key Finding The BOCES procured goods and services in accordance with its policy and statutory requirements. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2016/04/01/questar-iii-board-cooperative-educational-services-purchasing-2015m-361Chenango Valley Central School District – Capital Project Management (2016M-58)
… The Chenango Valley Central School District is located in the Towns of Chenango, Colesville, Dickinson, Fenton and Kirkwood in Broome County. The District, which operates three schools …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/17/chenango-valley-central-school-district-capital-project-management-2016mBrasher Falls Central School District – Payroll (2016M-57)
… The Brasher Falls Central School District is located in the Town of Brasher and portions of the Towns of Stockholm and North Lawrence in St. Lawrence County. The District, which operates two …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/03/brasher-falls-central-school-district-payroll-2016m-57Westhampton Beach Union Free School District – Claims Processing (2015M-242)
… claims are audited in a timely manner, properly supported and for legitimate District purposes. Key Recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/11/27/westhampton-beach-union-free-school-district-claims-processing-2015m-242Greenburgh-Graham Union Free School District – Financial Condition (2016M-159)
… need funding, the District incurred interest expenditures and other fees that could have been used to fund other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/08/greenburgh-graham-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-2016mGeorge Junior Republic Union Free School District – Tuition Billing (2015M-325)
… Junior Republic Union Free School District is located in the Town of Freeville in Tompkins County and operates three schools with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/01/29/george-junior-republic-union-free-school-district-tuition-billing-2015mUlster County – Court and Trust Funds (2014M-352)
… The purpose of our review was to examine controls over the County’s court and trust funds for the period January 1, 2013 … may be provided to the court and then delivered to the County Commissioner of Finance for safekeeping, such as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/12/24/ulster-county-court-and-trust-funds-2014m-352Town of Lyndon – Purchasing (2013M-149)
… April 26, 2013. Background The Town of Lyndon is located in Cattaraugus County and has 700 residents. The Town is … The Board did not adopt a procurement policy as required. In August 2011 the Board adopted a resolution stating that … Adopt and annually review a purchasing policy, in accordance with statutory requirements, to provide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/09/06/town-lyndon-purchasing-2013m-149Travel/Conference Claim Requirements – Travel and Conference Expense Management
… must be submitted for audit. The claim should be submitted in a timely manner and include sufficient information for the … traveler is exceeding the general maximum rates set forth in the travel policy, authorization to do so). An original, … advance. 8 Claims or vouchers may be used interchangeably in this section. Both refer to a claim for reimbursement by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/travel-conference-expense/travelconference-claim-requirementsSouthold Union Free School District – Claims Processing (2013M-183)
… The Southold Union Free School District is located in the Town of Southold, Suffolk County. The District is … claims processing function that ensure claims are audited in a timely manner and are properly supported. The claims … Ensure that purchase orders are prepared and approved in advance of any purchase and limit the use of confirming …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/08/23/southold-union-free-school-district-claims-processing-2013m-183Hammond Central School District – Financial Management (2024M-70)
… when they used reserves funds totaling $1.6 million. In addition, they exceeded the voter-approved funding level … Accumulated excessive balances totaling about $600,000 in three reserves. Did not budget to fund reserves. From … July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2023, more than $1.5 million in fiscal year-end unbudgeted transfers were made to increase …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/10/11/hammond-central-school-district-financial-management-2024m-70