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Town of Russia – Financial Management (2014M-212)
… our audit was to evaluate the Town’s financial management for the period January 1, 2013 through December 31, 2013. Background The Town of Russia is located in Herkimer County and has a population of approximately … by an elected five-member Town Board which is responsible for the general management and control of the Town’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/10/03/town-russia-financial-management-2014m-212City of Middletown - Information Technology (2018M-235)
… complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether City officials ensured the City’s Information Technology (IT) systems were adequately … accounts have not been used in the last six months, 19 of these accounts were never used and one account was last …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2020/01/03/city-middletown-information-technology-2018m-235Village of Victor – Financial Management (2015M-166)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Village’s financial … June 1, 2013 through July 8, 2015. Background The Village of Victor is located in the Town of Victor, Ontario County, … the level of fund balance to maintain, resulting in excessive unrestricted general fund balance. The Board has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2015/11/06/village-victor-financial-management-2015m-166Town of Milo – Financial Condition (2020M-172)
… the Town Board (Board) effectively managed the Town of Milo’s (Town) financial condition. Key Findings The Board … The Board did not adopt realistic budgets for each of its funds from 2017 through 2020, multiyear financial and … highway and water funds unrestricted fund balances were excessive, ranging from 97 percent to 178 percent of 2020 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/04/23/town-milo-financial-condition-2020m-172Town of Taylor – Financial Management (2016M-391)
… and financial management of the Town's operations for the period January 1, 2015 through September 8, 2016. Background The Town of Taylor is located in Cortland County and has a population of approximately 525. … activity is recorded accurately and completely accounted for, monthly bank reconciliations are performed and any …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/22/town-taylor-financial-management-2016m-391DiNapoli: Silencing Excessive NYC Noise a Major Challenge
… Noise complaints to New York City's 311 system rose from approximately 200,000 to about 384,000 between 2010 and … 2015, yet few complaints are ever found to be in violation of the city's Noise Code, according to a report , Noise in … levels in their homes. 83 percent were dissatisfied with how their complaint was handled, with more than 1,100 saying …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/01/dinapoli-silencing-excessive-nyc-noise-major-challengeMedicaid Program – Ambulatory Patient Groups Payments for Duplicate Claims and Services in Excess of Medicaid Service Limits
… limits. For example, Medicaid limits dental exams to two times per year, yet we found Medicaid reimbursed a clinic for 41 dental exams (totaling $2,771) for one … of Interest Department of Health: Multiple Same-Day Procedures on Ambulatory Patient Groups Claims ( …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/06/29/medicaid-program-ambulatory-patient-groups-payments-duplicate-claims-and-services-excessExcessive Payments for Durable Medical Equipment Rentals (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the seven recommendations included in our initial audit report, Medicaid Program – Excessive … monthly premium for each enrolled Medicaid recipient and, in turn, the MCOs arrange for the provision of health care … of monthly rental payments—many items have 10-month caps. In accordance with Medicaid regulations, when the monthly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/12/04/excessive-payments-durable-medical-equipment-rentals-followSidney Central School District - Financial Management (2019M-243)
… financial plans or establish targeted funding levels for reserves. Key Recommendations Review reserve fund … plans and establish optimal or targeted funding levels for reserves. District officials generally agreed with our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/03/13/sidney-central-school-district-financial-management-2019m-243Overtime and Other Time and Attendance Matters Found in the Use of Certain Federal Funds
… $25.5 million, respectively. A great portion of the work on these projects is performed by employees assigned to the … there is a high level of transparency and accountability in the spending of its funds on these projects. Key Findings In certain instances, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/01/24/overtime-and-other-time-and-attendance-matters-found-use-certain-federal-fundsTown of Shawangunk - Sewer District Charges (2018M-122)
… not have a written agreement or basis for rates charged to DOCCS for sewer services. Charged sewer district … $2.1 million more than the total expenditures. Charges to DOCCS alone exceeded expenditures by $1.4 million. The … Key Recommendations Consult with the Town Attorney to determine whether a written agreement with DOCCS is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/11/22/town-shawangunk-sewer-district-charges-2018m-122Town of Webb - Financial Oversight and Ambulance Services (2018M-161)
… laws. Key Findings The Board has accumulated excessive fund balances in four operating funds. From 2013 through 2017, unrestricted fund balances increased by nearly 100 to 200 percent. The … they planned to initiate corrective action. 1 New York State General Municipal Law, Section 122-b … Determine …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/11/30/town-webb-financial-oversight-and-ambulance-services-2018m-161Town of Boylston – Financial Condition (2021M-69)
… adopt realistic budgets and failed to monitor budgetary results during the year. Allowed excessive levels of surplus … funds to increase. As of December 31, 2020, the general fund’s surplus funds were $134,448, or 89 percent of actual expenditures. In addition, the highway fund’s surplus funds were $386,162, or 84 percent of actual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/09/03/town-boylston-financial-condition-2021m-69Town of Locke – Financial Condition (2020M-111)
… the Town Board (Board) effectively managed the Town of Locke’s (Town’s) financial condition. Key Findings The … results during the year. Unrestricted fund balances as of December 31, 2019 in the general and highway funds and water district were excessive, ranging from 89 percent to 536 percent of actual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/11/13/town-locke-financial-condition-2020m-111Groton Central School District – Financial Management (2014M-288)
… Background The Groton Central School District is located in the Towns of Dryden, Groton and Lansing in Tompkins County, the Town of Homer in Cortland County and the Towns of Locke and Summerhill in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/01/09/groton-central-school-district-financial-management-2014m-288Metro Therapy, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… are: $357,063 in excessive allocations of salaries and fringe benefits to the SEIT program; $185,512 in compensation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/12/29/metro-therapy-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualTown of Moreau – Budgeting and Multiyear Planning (2017M-185)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Board adopted … a multiyear financial and capital plan. Fund balances are excessive for the part-town general fund, sewer fund and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/04/13/town-moreau-budgeting-and-multiyear-planning-2017m-185Town of Marbletown – Financial and Capital Planning (2017M-234)
… address the Town’s operational and capital needs for the period January 1, 2016 through June 26, 2017. Background The Town of Marbletown is located in Ulster County and has a population of approximately 5,600. … is governed by a Town Board, had budgeted appropriations for 2016 of approximately $3.1 million. Key Findings The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/12/29/town-marbletown-financial-and-capital-planning-2017m-234Procurement and Payroll-Related Matters Pertaining to the Use of Certain Federal Funds
… (Transit). Transit operates the subways in the boroughs of Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, and the Bronx. Transit also … to states, localities, and public authorities in a time of fiscal distress. The Recovery Act requires entities to use … funds for authorized purposes and to mitigate instances of fraud, waste, and abuse. In addition, the expenditure of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/06/18/procurement-and-payroll-related-matters-pertaining-use-certain-federal-fundsMedicaid Program – Ambulatory Patient Groups Payments for Duplicate Claims and Services in Excess of Medicaid Service Limits (Follow-Up)
… for one recipient over three years when the service limit is two exams per year). Additionally, the audit determined …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/10/06/medicaid-program-ambulatory-patient-groups-payments-duplicate-claims-and-services-excess