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Gorham-Middlesex Central School District – Multiyear Planning (2016M-177)
… 23, 2016. Background The Gorham-Middlesex (also known as Marcus Whitman) Central School District is located in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/29/gorham-middlesex-central-school-district-multiyear-planning-2016m-177Norwich City School District – IT Asset Management (S9-22-18)
… their location and that they were inventoried, and 10 additional IT assets to confirm they were inventoried. We … an estimated cost of $448 based on recent purchases, and one iMac that did not have a cost, could not be located. One scanner and one wireless microphone with a combined total …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/03/16/norwich-city-school-district-it-asset-management-s9-22-18Richland Fire District – Board Oversight (2016M-374)
… on behalf of the Department a tax on the premiums of fire insurance policies written on property by out-of-state … for 2016 totaled $72,920. Key Findings The out-of-state insurance tax, known as foreign fire insurance money, was placed in the District’s general fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/01/27/richland-fire-district-board-oversight-2016m-374North Amityville Fire Company, Inc. – Cash Disbursements (2022M-163)
… did not own or could not provide support for. $11,258 for Christmas gifts that included, but were not limited to, gift cards, clothing, drones and video games. $10,853 for one …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2023/04/28/north-amityville-fire-company-inc-cash-disbursements-2022m-163Putnam County Industrial Development Agency – Management Practices (2013M-257)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Putnam County Industrial Development Agency’s (PCIDA) management practices for the period January 1, 2012 to May 3, 2013. Background The PCIDA was established in 1995 and is governed by a Board which comprises seven …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2014/03/04/putnam-county-industrial-development-agency-managementSaranac Central School District – Investment Program (2023M-89)
… the 22-month audit period, the District had an average of $12.4 million in operating and debt service funds … have earned $356,452, or $202,353 more than the $154,099 of investment earnings during our audit period. Officials did … monthly cash flow forecasts that estimate the amount of funds available for investment. Consider all four …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/12/22/saranac-central-school-district-investment-program-2023m-89Sag Harbor Union Free School District – Child Care Program (2016M-211)
… or reduced Program rates should be charged and whether registration fees were paid in full. Key Recommendations … approving applications for reduced rates and the type and form of records to be maintained. Maintain detailed records … for each family, including a completed registration form for each child, any applications for financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/09/02/sag-harbor-union-free-school-district-child-care-program-2016m-211Poughkeepsie Housing Authority – Procurement and Information Technology Controls (2017M-222)
… to determine whether Authority officials procured goods and services in accordance with the procurement policy and applicable statutes and whether Authority officials ensured that the Information … Poughkeepsie Housing Authority Procurement and Information Technology Controls 2017M222 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2018/02/16/poughkeepsie-housing-authority-procurement-and-information-technologyIsland Park Union Free School District – Information Technology Asset Management (2016M-270)
… 1, 2014 through December 31, 2015. Background The Island Park Union Free School District is located in the Village of Island Park in Nassau County. The District, which operates two … Island Park Union Free School District Information Technology Asset …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/03/31/island-park-union-free-school-district-information-technology-assetClyde Fire Company – Controls Over Financial Activity (2015M-072)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the internal controls over the … volunteer organization located in the Village of Clyde in Wayne County. The Company is affiliated with the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/08/14/clyde-fire-company-controls-over-financial-activity-2015m-072Conclusion – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… deliberate audit of claims is conducted, a message is sent to all officers and employees that this oversight function is … local government or school district. Allocating resources to improve the effectiveness of your claims auditing process … environment of your organization. OSC will be pleased to assist you with any questions you have regarding the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/conclusionEast Bloomfield Central School District - Network and Financial Software Access Controls (2022M-68)
… weaknesses were communicated confidentially to officials. In addition: The District had 250 unneeded network user … and Operations had excessive administrative permissions in the financial software, which allowed them to potentially … Officials paid BOCES $539,644 for IT services in 2020-21 without defining roles and responsibilities for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/09/02/east-bloomfield-central-school-district-network-and-financial-softwareOpinion 2001-6
… Particular Uses (purchase of personal computer, facsimile machine and refrigerator for fire department use) INSURANCE … tax monies to purchase a personal computer, facsimile machine and refrigerator for fire department use. You ask … tax monies to purchase a personal computer, a facsimile machine and a refrigerator for department use. Sections 9104 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2001-6XIX.6.A Cost Allocation – XIX. Project Costing (PCIP)
… time and cost which will be directly coded to projects by pay period. In order to meet the requirements detailing cost … labor will be brought into the SFS for each bi-weekly pay period. The reconciliation requires that labor be based … system to what has been paid in PayServ will occur by pay period and employee. The reconciliation between costed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xix/xix6a-cost-allocationTonawanda Housing Authority – Housing Occupancy and Information Technology (2016M-381)
… purpose of our audit was to assess the Authority’s housing occupancy process and examine IT controls over the … to the Board. The Board has not ensured the maximum occupancy of tenant housing units to qualified applicants. … that address key components of the Authority’s housing occupancy operations. Ensure that all Authority computers are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2017/05/25/tonawanda-housing-authority-housing-occupancy-and-information-technologyCortland County - Claims Audit and Check Printing (2018M-247)
… The Treasurer did not control his signature during check printing. Key Recommendations The Legislature should: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2019/03/01/cortland-county-claims-audit-and-check-printing-2018m-247Fire Island Union Free School District – Leave Accruals (2015M-289)
… July 1, 2014 through August 31, 2015. Background The Fire Island School District is located in the Towns of Brookhaven … Fire Island Union Free School District Leave Accruals 2015M289 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/12/18/fire-island-union-free-school-district-leave-accruals-2015m-289Warwick Valley Central School District – Potential Operational Efficiencies (2012M-245)
… The Warwick Valley Central School District is located in Orange County. The District is governed by the Board of … Key Findings The District has an opportunity to save on transportation costs by reducing excess capacity on buses, decreasing the number of spare buses in its fleet …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/05/31/warwick-valley-central-school-district-potential-operational-efficienciesSidney Memorial Public Library – Cash Disbursements (2014M-252)
… July 1, 2012 through June 30, 2014. Background The Sidney Memorial Public Library is located in the Village of Sidney, … Sidney Memorial Public Library Cash Disbursements 2014M252 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2014/11/28/sidney-memorial-public-library-cash-disbursements-2014m-252Oswego School District Public Library – Selected Cash Receipts (2013M-397)
… The Oswego School District Public Library is located in Oswego County, and is part of the North Country Library System. It is governed by a seven-member Board of Trustees who are elected by Oswego … amount of money paid to the Library when there are refunds in property assessments due to tax certiorari judgments. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2014/03/21/oswego-school-district-public-library-selected-cash-receipts-2013m-397