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Citywide Payment Services and Standards – Controls Over Payments
To determine whether the New York City Department of Finance DOF Citywide Payments Services and Standards CPSS unit has controls in place to ensure that payments received by and processed on behalf of agencies are correctly matched with receivables and that agencies are appropriately advised
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/08/01/citywide-payment-services-and-standards-controls-over-paymentsDiNapoli: MTA Budget Gaps Return
After a brief period of financial stability secured by an infusion of state funds last year the Metropolitan Transportation Authority MTA now faces growing fiscal uncertainties and risks that create projected budget gaps that start at $211 million this year and increase to $652 million in 2028
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/dinapoli-mta-budget-gaps-returnDiNapoli Releases Analysis of Federal Funding for New York City
… New York City’s proposed Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 operating budget relies on $7.4 billion in federal … at least $535 million of federal aid in FY 2025 and FY 2026, but notes that nearly all federal operating aid that … to nearly $400 million in FY 2025 and $135 million in FY 2026. However, this only considers budgeted amounts as of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-releases-analysis-federal-funding-new-york-cityState Agencies Bulletin No. 2052.2
… in the calculation of overtime compensation (refer to the Online Payroll Manual accessed from the PayServ Bulletin …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/20522-health-care-and-mental-hygiene-worker-bonuses-state-employeesState Agencies Bulletin No. 2052.1
… in the calculation of overtime compensation (refer to the Online Payroll Manual accessed from the PayServ Bulletin …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/20521-health-care-and-mental-hygiene-worker-bonuses-state-employeesXI.11.F Contract Monitoring – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… be outside the contract itself, such as requirements in New York State law, the Federal Acquisition Regulations or other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi11f-contract-monitoringVirgil Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2012M-329)
… September 23, 2013. Background The Virgil Fire District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from the Town of Virgil, and located in Cortland County. The Board of Fire Commissioners consists … cannot verify if it is approving all claims for payment. In addition, it cannot determine whether there are any …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/02/17/virgil-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2012m-329Uniondale Fire District – Firehouse Hall Rentals and Questionable Board Practices (2013M-244)
… 2012. Background The Uniondale Fire District is located in the Town of Hempstead, in Nassau County. The District is governed by an elected … are inadequate, and it did not comply with the provisions in the existing policy. The Board did not review and/or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/03/14/uniondale-fire-district-firehouse-hall-rentals-and-questionable-boardSnyder Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-365)
… the rates the District paid with rates charged by a local energy cooperative. We estimate that the District officials … providers to ensure that they are paying the best possible price for utilities. … Snyder Fire District Internal Controls …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/02/14/snyder-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2013m-365Schenectady County Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2014M-338)
… and recreation facilities. The Agency, which was created in 1978, is governed by a seven-member Board of Directors appointed by the … 2013. Key Findings The Agency did not include provisions in the agreements it enters into with businesses to recapture …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2015/04/28/schenectady-county-industrial-development-agency-projectComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Engine Company , Columbia County and the Town of Tuxedo . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and … financial activities. The treasurer withdrew $12,505 in cash from the company’s fundraiser savings account without … as abandoned property even though the funds have been in the custody of the treasurer for over three years. Town of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Sullivan County Industrial Development Agency – PILOT Program (2013M-161)
… both general and specific-purpose projects. The policies are specific and clearly articulate project goals and … one of the two partners in the potential project. Projects are monitored and performance goals are tracked. PILOT amounts are adjusted annually based on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2013/08/30/sullivan-county-industrial-development-agency-pilot-programTown of Canandaigua – Fund Balance, Water Operations and Information Technology (2017M-109)
… 12, 2017. Background The Town of Canandaigua is located in Ontario County and has a population of approximately 10,000 residents. The Town is … source from 2014 through 2016, the more than $1 million in total appropriated fund balance went unused. The Board did …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/09/29/town-canandaigua-fund-balance-water-operations-and-information-technology-2017m-109Yaphank Fire District – Claims Processing (2013M-51)
… 31, 2012. Background The Yaphank Fire District is located in the Town of Brookhaven in Suffolk County and serves 14.1 square miles in the areas … responsibility to review the claim and determine if it is a proper District expenditure. Because of this procedure, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/05/31/yaphank-fire-district-claims-processing-2013m-51Coldspring Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-229)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether District controls are adequate to ensure that financial activity is properly recorded and … moneys are safeguarded for the period January 1, 2012, to July 31, 2013. Background The District is a district …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/09/27/coldspring-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2013mOrleans County – Department of Social Services (2012M-222)
… 7, 2012. Background Orleans County is located in western New York State and has a population of 42,883. The County is … as age, identity, income, shelter, or recertification. All 25 child care cases we reviewed were eligible for child … and appropriately filed in the image repository for all clients. Require clients to provide work and/or school …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/01/18/orleans-county-department-social-services-2012m-222City of Lockport -- Budget Review (B1-15-20)
… and expenditure projections in the preliminary budget are reasonable. The proposed budget includes contingency …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2015/11/04/city-lockport-budget-review-b1-15-20State Agencies Bulletin No. 1280
… appear on the employee’s paycheck or direct deposit advice statement. The CLEFR amount will be reported on the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1280-certification-licensure-and-exam-fee-reimbursement-clefr-2013Binghamton-Johnson City Joint Sewage Treatment Plant – Sewage Operation Costs (2015M-213)
… quality of the discharged treated flow does not meet the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s … DEC issued a consent order requiring construction of a new facility with a completion deadline of April 2017. If the new facility is not completed by the deadline, DEC could levy …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2015/12/18/binghamton-johnson-city-joint-sewage-treatment-plant-sewage-operation-costs-2015mCity of Salamanca – Selected Financial Activities (2015M-284)
… the Council with cash flow analyses and did not submit casino revenue claims in a timely manner to the Seneca … enforcement procedures prescribed by the City charter and local laws. The Council did not adopt policies and procedures … monthly cash flow statements for the Council and apply for casino revenues in a timely manner. Ensure that City Charter …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2016/03/04/city-salamanca-selected-financial-activities-2015m-284