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Selected Aspects of Discretionary Spending
… was created by an Act of the New York State Legislature in 1967 to promote the development and improvement of … $2.65 million of Authority spending that was discretionary in nature. Each public authority should have formal policies … are appropriate and the dollar thresholds for each. In addition, the policies should state what type of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/30/selected-aspects-discretionary-spendingBornhava – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Background Bornhava, a not-for-profit organization located in Buffalo, New York, offers a range of preschool special … 30, 2014, Bornhava reported approximately $1.8 million in reimbursable costs on its CFR for three rate-based … June 30, 2014, we determined Bornhava claimed $14,237 in ineligible costs for its three rate-based preschool …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/10/26/bornhava-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualEmpire BlueCross – Improper Payments for Intraocular Lens Claims Billed by Hospitals
… not covered by fee schedules. Intraocular lenses are used in the treatment of cataracts – the clouding of the lens in the eye – which cause vision problems. A cataract is … not be paid. When hospitals send claims for reimbursement, in addition to general service codes, they typically include …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/20/empire-bluecross-improper-payments-intraocular-lens-claims-billed-hospitalsSustainable Investments and Climate Solutions Program
… In June of 2019, Comptroller DiNapoli released a Climate … sustainable investment and climate-related themes. In 2023, the Fund increased its SICS target to $40 billion … the next decade. To date, the Fund has made commitments in renewable and clean energy, climate index funds, green …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/common-retirement-fund/sustainable-investments-and-climate-solutions-programUnion Fire Company #2 Inc. – Financial Operations (2012M-205)
… Fire Company #2, Inc. is a volunteer organization located in the Village of Ballston Spa, Saratoga County. The Board of … March 31, 2012, the Company received approximately $74,000 in revenue, including $20,800 in foreign fire insurance premiums, and disbursed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/01/11/union-fire-company-2-inc-financial-operations-2012m-205Ellenburg Center No. 15 Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-103)
… distinct and separate from the Town of Ellenburg, located in Clinton County. The Board of Fire Commissioners consists … The District has deposits and short-term investments in a credit union which is not a financial institution … (or 99 percent of the District’s total cash on hand) in cash deposits and certificates of deposits at the credit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/07/19/ellenburg-center-no-15-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financialCity of Ogdensburg – Budget Review (B3-16-20)
… the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the City’s proposed budget for the 2017 fiscal year are … for the City to borrow for operating expenses, as offered in one preliminary budget option. The budget option with the … Council adopted a local law to override the tax levy limit in 2017. Key Recommendations Be mindful of the constitutional …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2016/12/07/city-ogdensburg-budget-review-b3-16-20Pawling Central School District – Selected Financial Activities (2012M-185)
… Background The Pawling Central School District is located in the Town of Pawling in Dutchess and Putnam counties. The District is governed by … project and burdened District taxpayers with $1.3 million in unnecessary borrowing. Further, the District paid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/02/08/pawling-central-school-district-selected-financial-activities-2012m-185Lewis County – County Bridge Maintenance (S9-13-3)
… The County’s budgeted expenditures totaled $41 million in 2012. The County Highway Department is responsible for the … bridges. It is not fiscally responsible for other bridges in the County. Key Findings The County does not have a … not determine if the County had responded to these flags in a timely manner. For the remaining 39 flags, the County …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/07/19/lewis-county-county-bridge-maintenance-s9-13-3Northport-East Northport Union Free School District – Financial Condition (2014M-164)
… Northport Union Free School District is located in the Town of Huntington, Suffolk County. The District is … appropriations over the five-year period. As shown in Table 1, District officials overestimated expenditures by … to ensure that the amounts are necessary, reasonable and in compliance with statutory requirements. Appropriations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/10/10/northport-east-northport-union-free-school-district-financial-conditionTown of Prattsville – Justice Court (2012M-243)
… 29, 2012. Background The Town of Prattsville is located in Greene County, and has a population of approximately 700. … audit period, the Justices collected approximately $9,500 in fines, fees and surcharges. Key Findings Justices Blain … prepare monthly accountabilities, deposit cash receipts in a timely manner, adequately segregate the court clerk’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/03/01/town-prattsville-justice-court-2012m-243Albany Leadership Charter High School for Girls – Professional Services (2013M-283)
… Albany Leadership Charter High School For Girls, located in the City of Albany, Albany County, is governed by a Board … into a three-year compact agreement with the Foundation in April 2013. During the 2012-13 fiscal year, the School … of the charter school network and receive services stated in the compact. We reviewed the compact document and did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2014/01/17/albany-leadership-charter-high-school-girls-professional-services-2013mEast Ramapo Central School District – Budget Review (B21-5-4)
… to the District to provide fiscal and academic oversight. In February 2021, the two appointed monitors (one fiscal and … may be under-funded by approximately $25 to $30 million. In response to those concerns, District officials, SED … 2021-22 budget considered District officials’ projections in response to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic (pandemic) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/05/05/east-ramapo-central-school-district-budget-review-b21-5-4Town of Huntington – Payroll and Legal Services (2013M-28)
… May 31, 2012. Background The Town of Huntington is located in Suffolk County and has a population of approximately … prior to their normal work schedule a total of $15,000 in overtime. If earlier starts are actually necessary, the Town could save $179,000 a year in overtime costs by adjusting the arrival times on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/05/24/town-huntington-payroll-and-legal-services-2013m-28Town of Hartwick – Financial Condition (2013M-118)
… March 8, 2013. Background The Town of Hartwick is located in Otsego County and has 2,110 residents. The Board comprises … and appropriations of fund balance to finance operations in the highway and fire protection funds. Although Town … operations separately, with sufficient revenues included in the budget for each fund. Consider separate checking …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/09/06/town-hartwick-financial-condition-2013m-118Village of Middleport – Water and Sewer Rents (2013M-313)
… 3, 2013. Background The Village of Middleport is located in Niagara County and has approximately 1,840 residents. The … appropriations for the general, water and sewer funds in the 2013-14 fiscal year total $1.7 million. Key Findings … system” did not ensure that transactions were recorded in a timely manner. The Clerk-Treasurer’s spreadsheets were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/01/24/village-middleport-water-and-sewer-rents-2013m-313Town of Otto – Town Clerk and Tax Collector (2012M-214)
… Background The Town of Otto is a rural community located in Cattaraugus County, with a population of 800 residents. … including her own, which totaled $950 and is included in the $4,134. Furthermore, the Clerk discarded tax stubs … apparent duplicate payments for tax bills resulting in overpayments totaling approximately $2,600 that have not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/01/18/town-otto-town-clerk-and-tax-collector-2012m-214Wyoming County Industrial Development Agency – Project Management (2015M-62)
… fees; did not consistently follow criteria established in the Uniform Tax Exemption Policy (UTEP); and did not ensure that all projects were permissible IDA projects in accordance with statutory requirements. WCIDA has not … investment, employment projections or other goals stated in their applications. Key Recommendations Establish and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2015/09/11/wyoming-county-industrial-development-agency-projectTown of Reading – Financial Management (2013M-217)
… August 31, 2013. Background The Town of Reading is located in Schuyler County and is governed by a five-member Town … the Town has accumulated excessive fund balances in the town outside-village funds, 115 percent in the general fund and 93 percent in the highway fund for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/02/21/town-reading-financial-management-2013m-217City of Lockport – Budget Review (B24-1-8)
… City to issue debt to liquidate the accumulated deficits in the City’s general, water, sewer and refuse funds as of … the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the proposed budget appear reasonable. We expect 2024 fire … overtime appropriations. The overtime appropriations in the proposed 2025 budget were reasonable. In October 2024, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2024/11/08/city-lockport-budget-review-b24-1-8