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Town of Warwick - Water and Sewer Fund Financial Condition (2018M-259)
… funds’ financial condition to ensure the sustainability of current and future operations. Key Findings Four of the seven water districts experienced operating deficits … fund advances to finance operations, totaling $236,296 as of 2017. Fairgrounds Sewer District had a 2017 deficit fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/04/12/town-warwick-water-and-sewer-fund-financial-condition-2018m-259York College – Time and Attendance Practices for Public Safety Staff (Follow-Up)
… and/or excessive overtime costs. Additionally, video from surveillance cameras found that security officers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/28/york-college-time-and-attendance-practices-public-safety-staff-followMedicaid Payments for Pharmacy Claims – Joia Pharmacy and a Related Prescriber (Follow-Up)
To determine the extent of implementation of the four recommendations made in our initial audit report Medicaid Payments for Pharmacy Claims Joia Pharmacy and a Related Prescriber Report 2013S4
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/27/medicaid-payments-pharmacy-claims-joia-pharmacy-and-related-prescriber-followLeake and Watts Services, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… ended June 30, 2015. Background Leake and Watts (which, in 2018, changed its name to Rising Ground) is an … not-for-profit special education provider located in Westchester County, New York. Leake and Watts provides … 2015, Leake and Watts reported approximately $6 million in reimbursable costs on its CFR for the seven rate-based …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/27/leake-and-watts-services-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualMay 1998: Accounting Requirements and Program Information for Multi-Modal Transportation Program
… is consistent with an approved airport layout plan; and county, town, city and village roads, highways, parkways and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/may-1998-accounting-requirements-and-program-information-multi-modal-transportation-programDrug and Alcohol Treatment Program – Provider Claiming of Depreciation Expenses (Follow-Up)
… Depreciation Expense (Report 2015-S-84 ). Background The New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/05/drug-and-alcohol-treatment-program-provider-claiming-depreciation-expenses-followTown of Ausable – Water and Sewer District Financial Operations (2015M-274)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the financial operations of Ausable Water District … The Town of Chesterfield did not assess penalties to delinquent accounts. Key Recommendations Develop … on all delinquent accounts. … The purpose of our audit was to review the financial operations of Ausable Water District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/01/29/town-ausable-water-and-sewer-district-financial-operations-2015m-274South Farmingdale Fire District - Financial Condition and Leave Benefits (2018M-29)
… report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine if the Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) ensured that fund balance was … and leave benefits were authorized. Key Findings As of December 31, 2016, the South Farmingdale Fire District’s … fund balance totaled more than $1.3 million, or 83 percent of 2017 budgeted appropriations. District officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2018/05/25/south-farmingdale-fire-district-financial-condition-and-leave-benefitsCost-Saving Ideas: A Guide to Justice Court Consolidation in Villages and Towns
… of hearing; Select one of its member to preside over the meeting; and Hear testimony and receive evidence and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-guide-justice-court-consolidation-villages-and-townsMedicaid Program – Appropriateness of Payments to Transportation Management Contractors and Providers
… Purpose To determine whether the Department of Health (Department) made improper Medicaid payments for … Team to reduce Medicaid costs and improve the delivery of health care services. As part of this initiative, in January 2012, the Department began the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/12/15/medicaid-program-appropriateness-payments-transportation-management-contractors-andDiNapoli: County Jail Inmates Received Improper Welfare and Unemployment Insurance Benefits
… from various social welfare programs and almost $325,000 in state unemployment insurance (UI). The inappropriate … examined welfare payments made by Chemung, Onondaga, Orange, Schenectady and Warren counties from Jan. 1, 2011 to … found 313 inmates at the jails in Chemung, Onondaga, Orange and Schenectady counties received inappropriate Safety …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2013/10/dinapoli-county-jail-inmates-received-improper-welfare-and-unemployment-insurance-benefitsRevenue Enhancement Ideas: Cash Management for Local Governments and School Districts
… cash management assures that investments are optimized for the best possible return for taxpayers. We strongly recommend the … and other balances that could be invested longer term in investments allowable by law. Accelerate Collection and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/revenue-enhancement-ideas-cash-management-local-governments-and-school-districtsNiagara County Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2015M-93)
… The purpose of our audit was to review the IDA’s process for evaluating, approving and monitoring projects for the … is an independent public benefit corporation created under New York State General Municipal Law. The IDA is … the potential benefits compared to costs. Not all payments-in-lieu of taxes (PILOTs) were billed accurately. The Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2015/09/11/niagara-county-industrial-development-agency-projectLifespire, Inc.: Compliance With the Consolidated Fiscal Reporting and Claiming Manual
… Purpose To determine whether the costs claimed by Lifespire, Inc. … agencies is Lifespire. Lifespire provides assistance to individuals with mental developmental disabilities. Formed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/12/14/lifespire-inc-compliance-consolidated-fiscal-reporting-and-claiming-manualDiNapoli: Former Assemblyman William Scarborough Sentenced On Fraud and Theft Convictions
… Former New York State Assemblyman William Scarborough, 69, of Queens, … funds, announced State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, United States Attorney Richard S. Hartunian of the Northern … to submit travel vouchers to the New York State Assembly Finance Department certifying his dates of travel to and from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-former-assemblyman-william-scarborough-sentenced-fraud-and-theft-convictionsCity of Mount Vernon – Building Department Fees and Fines (2014M-65)
… audit was to examine the City’s procedures for collecting and enforcing building violation fees and fines for the period January 1, 2012 through September … County, has a population of approximately 68,000 and is governed by a five-member City Council. General fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/07/03/city-mount-vernon-building-department-fees-and-fines-2014m-65Life Changes: Getting Your Affairs in Order and A Guide for Survivors
… over a lifetime. Having everything in order will help your survivors make important decisions should anything … your will or a trust prepared. Become familiar with and complete advance directives, such as a durable power of … contacts and other important information. Here is a checklist to get you started: Personal documents — passport, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/getting-your-affairs-order-and-guide-survivorsCity of Lackawanna – Police and Fire Department Work Hours (2014M-298)
… Fire Department work hours and time and attendance records for the period January 1, 2012 through August 13, 2014. Background The City of Lackawanna is located in Erie County and has a population of approximately 18,000. … The current work schedule for patrol officers results in the officers working eight days less per year than the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2015/04/10/city-lackawanna-police-and-fire-department-work-hours-2014m-298Seneca County Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2015M-207)
… any analysis in arriving at an approval decision is based on verified information. Review and update the UTEP to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2015/12/24/seneca-county-industrial-development-agency-projectHamburg Recreation Worker Sentenced to Jail and Probation for Stealing $156K
… for her theft of $156,374, which she has now repaid. Joanne Erickson skimmed money from village fees, then altered … by filing a complaint online at investigations@osc.ny.gov , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State … of Investigations, 14th Floor, 110 State St., Albany, NY 12236. … The village of Hamburgs recreation attendant was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/hamburg-recreation-worker-sentenced-jail-and-probation-stealing-156k