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Town of Marathon – Claims Audit Process (2022M-124)
… supporting documentation. Comply with competitive bidding and Town policy quote requirements. Town officials generally agreed with our recommendations and indicated they plan to initiate corrective action. … …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/12/09/town-marathon-claims-audit-process-2022m-124Jefferson-Lewis-Hamilton-Herkimer-Oneida Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Procurement (2022M-128)
… bid three lease purchases and one straight lease for equipment totaling $318,454, as required by the … support that they obtained the required number of quotes for six purchases totaling $39,758. Use a competitive method … is maintained. Ensure competition is sought periodically for all professional service and insurance coverage vendors. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2022/12/02/jefferson-lewis-hamilton-herkimer-oneida-board-cooperative-educational-servicesTioga Fire District – Board Oversight (2022M-170)
… policy, as required. Audit and approve all claims prior to payment. Ensure the Treasurer filed the District’s required … update documents (AUDs) for fiscal years 2015 through 2021. Key Recommendations Develop and adopt a written …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2023/01/13/tioga-fire-district-board-oversight-2022m-170State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on 2023 State of the State Address
… “As we embark on a new year and legislative session, the State of the State … addressing the affordable housing crisis, fighting back on crime, and investing in high quality health care, … the third year of the lingering effects of COVID-19 on our health and economy. As the nation continues to recover …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-2023-state-state-addressEast Williston Union Free School District – Extra-Classroom Activities (2016M-103)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the District’s cash receipt process over ECA funds … Ensure the Central Treasurer issues pre-numbered receipts to the ECA clubs at the time funds are placed in her custody. … should sign and date the receipt and provide a copy to the faculty advisor. Ensure that all receipts are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/17/east-williston-union-free-school-district-extra-classroom-activitiesDolgeville Central School District – System Access Controls (2016M-265)
… year totaled approximately $19 million. Key Findings Not all financial system and student information system user … regularly review system logs. Key Recommendations Evaluate all existing financial system and student information system …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/01/06/dolgeville-central-school-district-system-access-controls-2016m-265Albany County – Sexual Harassment Prevention Training (S9-23-05)
… report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether County of Albany (County) employees and elected officials completed … SHP Training, they did not maintain reliable records of who completed the training or ensure everyone who should have completed the training did so. Of the 315 total individuals we tested, including 267 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2023/09/15/albany-county-sexual-harassment-prevention-training-s9-23-05Green Tech High Charter School – Resident Tuition Billing (2015M-2)
… Background The Green Tech High Charter School is located in the City of Albany and is governed by a seven-member Board … been paid, led to overbilling. Key Recommendations Ensure up-to-date accurate residency records are maintained and … are reconciled with the billing spreadsheets. Prepare all bills on an FTE basis. Ensure that accurate and timely …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2015/04/10/green-tech-high-charter-school-resident-tuition-billing-2015m-2Town of Cheektowaga – Credit Card Purchases (2017M-18)
… of our audit was to review credit card use and purchases for the period January 1, 2015 through December 14, 2016. … an elected seven-member Town Board. Budgeted expenditures for 2016 totaled approximately $92.3 million. Key Findings … them with credit card statements and itemized receipts for all purchases. Perform a thorough and deliberate audit of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/20/town-cheektowaga-credit-card-purchases-2017m-18Town of Chazy – Water and Sewer District Financial Operations (2017M-42)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether Town officials effectively managed the … Key Findings The Town lacked effective procedures to ensure water and sewer charges were accurately billed, … Establish comprehensive policies and procedures to provide adequate guidance for water and sewer billing and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/20/town-chazy-water-and-sewer-district-financial-operations-2017m-42Town of Lake Pleasant – Credit Cards (2016M-432)
… card purchases to determine whether the cards were used for appropriate purposes and in compliance with the Town's policies for the period January 1, 2015 through July 31, 2016. … an elected five-member Town Board. Budgeted appropriations for 2016 totaled approximately $2.5 million. Key Findings …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/21/town-lake-pleasant-credit-cards-2016m-432Town of Thurman – Garbage Bag Inventory and Collections (2016M-399)
… internal controls over garbage bag inventory and receipts for the period January 1, 2012 through June 30, 2016. … policies and procedures that include collection procedures for recording and remitting collections received at the … station to ensure all cash receipts are properly accounted for and remitted to the Supervisor’s bookkeeper or Town Clerk …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/22/town-thurman-garbage-bag-inventory-and-collections-2016m-399Town of Taylor – Financial Management (2016M-391)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the Board’s oversight … 8, 2016. Background The Town of Taylor is located in Cortland County and has a population of approximately 525. … a plan to reduce the amount of available fund balance in a manner that benefits Town residents. Annually audit, or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/22/town-taylor-financial-management-2016m-391Village of Port Dickinson – Capital Asset Accountability (2023M-68)
… current capital asset list (asset list). We were unable to definitively locate and trace 32 of 35 assets reviewed to the Village’s asset list because the asset, purchase … agreed with our recommendations and indicated they planned to initiate corrective action. Appendix B includes our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2023/08/18/village-port-dickinson-capital-asset-accountability-2023m-68Town of Middleburgh – Claims Audit Process (2023M-56)
… reasons why solicitation of quotes is not in the Town’s best interest. Discontinue use of the Town debit card. Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/07/07/town-middleburgh-claims-audit-process-2023m-56Coxsackie-Athens Central School District – Mental Health Training Component of the New York SAVE Act (S9-21-21)
… Objective Determine whether the Coxsackie-Athens Central School District (District) used District resources to provide … health training as required to all staff for the 2020-21 school year by September 15, 2020. None of the 34 employees’ …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/06/08/coxsackie-athens-central-school-district-mental-health-training-componentLivonia Central School District – Mental Health Training Component of the New York SAVE Act (S9-21-22)
… maintain documentation to support attendance for training and we were unable to determine which staff members … Recommendation Provide mental health training to all staff and ensure it is completed by September 15, as required. Such … of the warning signs, whom to turn to for assistance, and how to access appropriate services. District officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/06/08/livonia-central-school-district-mental-health-training-component-new-yorkHarborfields Central School District – Mental Health Training Component of the New York SAVE Act (S9-21-31)
… component of the New York Safe Schools Against Violence in Education Act (SAVE Act) training requirement to staff. … mental health that educators should know were not included in the District’s training. Key Recommendation Provide mental … component of the New York Safe Schools Against Violence in Education Act SAVE Act training requirement to staff …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/06/08/harborfields-central-school-district-mental-health-training-component-newGreenport Union Free School District – Mental Health Training Component of the New York SAVE Act (S9-21-30)
… maintain documentation to support attendance for training and we were unable to determine which staff members … Recommendation Provide mental health training to all staff and ensure it is completed by September 15, as required. Such … of the warning signs, whom to turn to for assistance, and how to access appropriate services. District officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/06/08/greenport-union-free-school-district-mental-health-training-component-newTown of Owego - Water Fund Operations (2021M-205)
… district had operating surpluses of over $465,000 in 2019 and $395,000 in 2020. 28 percent of the water produced, or … calculated correctly using Board-approved rates. Review and approve all adjustments prior to implementation by the … performed, determine where significant deficiencies exist and correct any issues noted. Town officials agreed with our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/04/01/town-owego-water-fund-operations-2021m-205