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Westhill Central School District – Information Technology (2021M-32)
… officials implemented adequate information technology (IT) controls over the District Office’s network to safeguard personal, private and sensitive information …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/07/09/westhill-central-school-district-information-technology-2021m-32Town of Springfield – Accounting Records and Reports (2020M-175)
… Prepare monthly bank reconciliations, record all transactions in the financial software timely and provide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/05/07/town-springfield-accounting-records-and-reports-2020m-175Central Square Central School District - School District Website (S9-19-29)
… District (District) used its resources to maintain a website that provided the public with transparent and … information. Key Findings District officials maintained a website but certain financial information was not posted, … Must post required information to the District website: Final annual budget, OSC audit report and CAP and a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/03/23/central-square-central-school-district-school-district-website-s9-19-29City of Hornell – Foreign Fire Insurance Tax Money (2020M-140)
Determine whether City of Hornell City officials provided oversight of foreign fire insurance FFI tax money
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2021/03/12/city-hornell-foreign-fire-insurance-tax-money-2020m-140Grand Gorge Fire District – Conflict of Interest and Claims Auditing (2020M-151)
… as they relate to conflicts of interest. Audit and approve all claims before payment. District officials agreed with our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/04/01/grand-gorge-fire-district-conflict-interest-and-claims-auditing-2020m-151Albany Water Board – Software Management (2020M-159)
… application store on mobile devices. Perform an inventory of applications installed on unmanaged mobile devices. AWB …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2021/03/26/albany-water-board-software-management-2020m-159State Police Bulletin No. SP-151.1
… agencies of a Description change to voluntary Deduction Code 482, NYS Police Inv Foundation, established for members … Association (NYSPIA) has requested a Deduction Code for the New York State Police Investigators Foundation. … OSC Actions OSC will update the Description of Deduction Code 482 from NYSPIA Emergency Assist. Fund to NYS Police Inv …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-1511-revised-deduction-code-482-new-york-state-police-investigatorsOverview – Information Technology Contingency Planning
… In general, a business continuity plan focuses on strategies for sustaining an organization’s critical business …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-contingency-planning/overviewWest Seneca Fire District #2 – Purchasing and Capital Project Management (2018M-241)
… than $115,000. District officials did not obtain quotes for 16 of 21 purchases totaling approximately $56,000. The … may have improperly charged the District more than $14,000 for administrative fees and sales tax. Key Recommendations … legal counsel and, if appropriate, seek reimbursement for the improper charges. District officials generally agreed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2019/08/30/west-seneca-fire-district-2-purchasing-and-capital-project-management-2018mPatchogue-Medford Public Library - Non-Payroll Disbursements (2019M-126)
… Key Findings Online payments totaling $65,456 initiated by business office staff were not included on the warrants or audited by the Board. Of the 76 claims we reviewed that were paid in … purchases. Ensure that all disbursements are audited by the Board, listed on the warrants and entered into the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2019/10/11/patchogue-medford-public-library-non-payroll-disbursements-2019m-126Town of Boonville – Claims Auditing and Conflict of Interest (2014M-373)
… of approximately 4,600 residents and is governed by an elected five-member Town Board. Budgeted appropriations … and that each claim approved is properly supported by original invoices, follows Board-adopted policies, is sufficiently itemized and is approved by the officer whose action gave rise to the claim. Ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/03/06/town-boonville-claims-auditing-and-conflict-interest-2014m-373Plattsburgh City School District - Procurement (2019M-198)
… were not updated and deficient. All 10 purchase and public works contracts we reviewed totaling approximately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/12/06/plattsburgh-city-school-district-procurement-2019m-198Town of Alexandria - Redwood Water and Sewer District Charges (2019M-90)
… Update the ordinances to clearly define and specify all charges and ensure they conform to applicable State law. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/12/13/town-alexandria-redwood-water-and-sewer-district-charges-2019m-90Glenham Fire District – Cash Disbursements (2016M-380)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if claims were supported by … a thorough audit of individual claims and ensure they do not contain sales tax or other unnecessary charges. … …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/02/03/glenham-fire-district-cash-disbursements-2016m-380Sayville Union Free School District - Purchasing (2019M-69)
… vendor. District officials disagreed with certain aspects of our findings and recommendations but indicated they have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/06/21/sayville-union-free-school-district-purchasing-2019m-69Watertown City School District – Procurement (2021M-176)
… professional services and obtain written agreements for all professional service providers. Obtain verbal and written …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/01/14/watertown-city-school-district-procurement-2021m-176Lake Pleasant Central School District – Claims Auditing (2021M-202)
… and for appropriate purposes. However, claims were not always properly audited and approved before payment. … totaling $109,371 were not audited and approved prior to payment. Key Recommendations Ensure all claims are audited … payment. Print and sign checks only after the claims have been audited and approved. Except as specified in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/03/04/lake-pleasant-central-school-district-claims-auditing-2021m-202City of Lackawanna – Network Management and Internal Controls (2021M-215)
… Provide periodic IT security awareness training to all personnel who use IT resources. Develop a comprehensive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2022/04/08/city-lackawanna-network-management-and-internal-controls-2021m-2152022 Black History Month Celebration
… hosted a fireside chat with Jennifer Jones Austin, CEO and Executive Director of the Federation of Protestant … Agencies, and Svante Myrick, Executive Director of People for the American Way. Click below to hear from these prominent black leaders who advocate for protecting people in need and the ideals of freedom, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/events/2022-black-history-month-celebrationPutnam Central School District – Fund Balance Management (2020M-27)
… fund balance levels and the District did not use all of the fund balance appropriated to finance operations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/07/10/putnam-central-school-district-fund-balance-management-2020m-27