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Oxford Academy and Central School District – Transportation Department Purchase and Service Contracts (2023M-2)

… requirements and/or the District’s procurement policy for 33 transportation contracts totaling $322,056 for the 35 transportation contracts totaling $552,659. … enough detail to verify that the parts ordered were used for District vehicles. Key Recommendations Comply with …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/06/09/oxford-academy-and-central-school-district-transportation-department

Sandy Creek Central School District – Reserve Management (2023M-43)

… fund even though it was not required to be restricted for debt payments. $244,418 was transferred to the retirement … Board. Key Recommendations Ensure the EBALR is only used for allowable expenditures. Transfer funds improperly … service fund to the general fund. Obtain Board approval for transfers to reserves. Update and adopt a written reserve …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/06/23/sandy-creek-central-school-district-reserve-management-2023m-43

Village of Woodsburgh – Claims Processing and Information Technology (2015M-12)

… processing and information technology (IT) operations for the period March 1, 2013 through May 31, 2014. Background … five-member Board of Trustees. Budgeted appropriations for the 2014-15 fiscal year totaled $765,677. Key Findings … were properly authorized and approved or that claims were for proper Village purposes. The Board did not adopt a …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2015/04/17/village-woodsburgh-claims-processing-and-information-technology-2015m-12

Village of Victor – Financial Management (2015M-166)

… to evaluate the Village’s financial management practices for the period June 1, 2013 through July 8, 2015. Background … Board of Trustees. General fund budgeted appropriations for the 2014-15 fiscal year were approximately $2.4 million. … financial plan. The Board did not conduct or provide for an annual audit of the Treasurer’s records and reports. …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2015/11/06/village-victor-financial-management-2015m-166

Yorkshire-Pioneer Central School District – In-School Internet Connectivity (S9-22-4)

… bandwidth totaled 1.0 Gigabits per second (Gbps) for Internet service. Overall, of the 33 teachers surveyed … bandwidth usage, and the District provided a system for users to submit Internet connectivity issues for resolution. Our audit focused on the Internet …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/07/15/yorkshire-pioneer-central-school-district-school-internet-connectivity-s9

Marion Central School District – Procurement (2022M-3)

… District (District) officials procured goods and services in accordance with the procurement policies and procedures … Board did not always ensure that competition was sought in accordance with the procurement policies and procedures … officials cannot assure taxpayers that purchases were made in the most prudent and economical manner. Key …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/06/24/marion-central-school-district-procurement-2022m-3

Greenville Central School District – Information Technology (2021M-156)

… did not establish adequate policies and procedures for network user accounts to prevent unauthorized use or … acceptable use policy clearly states what is acceptable for District computer use, is updated to include District employees and is regularly reviewed and monitored for compliance. Design and implement procedures to monitor …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/05/27/greenville-central-school-district-information-technology-2021m-156

Rye Neck Union Free School District – Mental Health Training Component of the New York SAVE Act (S9-21-34)

… did not provide mental health training to any staff for the 2020-21 school year by September 15, 2020 as required … did not maintain documentation to support attendance for training and we were unable to determine which staff … address recognition of the warning signs, whom to turn to for assistance, and how to access appropriate services. …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/06/08/rye-neck-union-free-school-district-mental-health-training-component-new

Livonia Central School District – Mental Health Training Component of the New York SAVE Act (S9-21-22)

… did not provide mental health training to all staff for the 2020-21 school year by September 15, 2020 as required … did not maintain documentation to support attendance for training and we were unable to determine which staff … address recognition of the warning signs, whom to turn to for assistance, and how to access appropriate services. …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/06/08/livonia-central-school-district-mental-health-training-component-new-york

Greenport Union Free School District – Mental Health Training Component of the New York SAVE Act (S9-21-30)

… did not provide mental health training to all staff for the 2020-21 school year by September 15, 2020 as required … did not maintain documentation to support attendance for training and we were unable to determine which staff … address recognition of the warning signs, whom to turn to for assistance, and how to access appropriate services. …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/06/08/greenport-union-free-school-district-mental-health-training-component-new

Fabius-Pompey Central School District – Budget Review (B3-13-5)

… expenditure projections in the District’s tentative budget for the 2013-14 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The … fund operating deficits to submit their tentative budgets for the next fiscal year to the State Comptroller for review while the deficit obligations are outstanding. Key …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/04/05/fabius-pompey-central-school-district-budget-review-b3-13-5

XIX.2.A Project IDs and Description – XIX. Project Costing (PCIP)

… selected on transactions and collected in Project Costing for billing and reporting purposes. When setting up projects … use the best practice of ‘NEXT’ auto-numbering approach for their Project ID. Auto-numbering is aligned with guidance and avoids downstream issues that will occur for agencies who manually name their Project IDs. Using the …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xix/xix2a-project-ids-and-description

Oswego City School District - Separation Payments (2021M-194)

… not accurately calculate separation payments or benefits for five of the 10 employees that we reviewed. Officials made … language in the employees’ CBA or employment contract. For example, officials provided: A teaching assistant with a … contract. Key Recommendations Establish written procedures for calculating separation payments and benefits. Review …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/04/01/oswego-city-school-district-separation-payments-2021m-194

Brasher-Winthrop Consolidated Fire District – Board Oversight (2021M-47)

… over the work of the Treasurer, who was responsible for receiving and disbursing cash, signing District checks … the Treasurer filed required annual financial reports for 2017 through 2019. Complete mandatory fiscal oversight … made during our audit period and found that they were for proper District purposes. Key Recommendations Routinely …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/06/11/brasher-winthrop-consolidated-fire-district-board-oversight-2021m-47

East Meredith Rural Fire District – Financial Activities (2021M-26)

… before payment. Maintain adequate supporting documentation for three disbursements totaling $11,478. Audit the … transactions were appropriate and properly accounted for, without proper controls, there is a risk that disbursements will not be made for proper purposes and money collected will not be …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/05/28/east-meredith-rural-fire-district-financial-activities-2021m-26

Oneida Public Library District – Cash Disbursements (2015M-20)

… controls over the District’s cash disbursement process for the period July 1, 2012 through June 30, 2014. Background … by special legislation in 1996. The operating budget for the 2014-15 fiscal year totals $382,110. Key Findings The … to ensure that petty cash is appropriately accounted for. Key Recommendations Ensure that all disbursements are …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2015/05/08/oneida-public-library-district-cash-disbursements-2015m-20

State Agencies Bulletin No. 147

… System. This earnings code replaces the FEE earnings code for ERS employees. Agency Instructions On the time entry … Days: Number of days and/or decimal parts of a day worked for the pay period Amount: Fee money earned for the pay period Questions Questions regarding this …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/147-new-frc-earnings-code-fee-retirement-credit

Ballston Spa Public Library – Donations and Circulation Desk Cash Receipts (2015M-101)

… controls over donations and circulation desk cash receipts for the period June 1, 2013 through October 31, 2014. … is appointed by the Village Mayor. Budgeted appropriations for the 2014-15 fiscal year totaled approximately $214,000. … Key Findings The Board has not established procedures for the Library’s collection and disbursement of donated …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2015/08/21/ballston-spa-public-library-donations-and-circulation-desk-cash-receipts-2015m

Niagara Engine Company No. 6 Inc. - Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2019M-29)

… Treasurer sends listings of the receipts and disbursements to the bookkeeper to record in the accounting records. We could not determine … procedures such as requiring at least two people to count and certify the money collected at fundraising …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2019/08/09/niagara-engine-company-no-6-inc-cash-receipts-and

Glenham Fire District – Cash Disbursements (2016M-380)

… if claims were supported by adequate documentation, for appropriate purposes and audited and approved prior to payment for the period January 1, 2015 through August 31, 2016. … Fire Commissioners. General fund budgeted appropriations for 2015 totaled approximately $320,000. Key Findings Claims …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/02/03/glenham-fire-district-cash-disbursements-2016m-380