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Rockville Centre Housing Authority – Claims Auditing and Cash Receipts (2017M-57)
… our audit was to examine the Authority’s claims auditing and cash receipts processes for the period October 1, 2015 through October 31, 2016. Background The Rockville Centre Housing Authority is located in the Village of Rockville Centre in Nassau County. The Authority, which was established …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2017/06/30/rockville-centre-housing-authority-claims-auditing-and-cash-receiptsChenango County Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2022M-10)
… and document its evaluation and approval process. In addition, the Board did not properly monitor the … to ensure they were not exceeded. Track payments in lieu of taxes (PILOTs) to ensure they were billed and paid in accordance with the PILOT agreements. Key Recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2022/04/22/chenango-county-industrial-development-agency-project-approval-and-monitoringOverlap, Duplication, Gaps, and/or Fragmentation in Workforce Development Programs and Services
… determine what workforce development programs and services State agencies and public authorities offer, who they serve, … development system (System). The Department is the lead State agency in the System. Workforce development is particularly critical as the State recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic downturn. As stated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/05/19/overlap-duplication-gaps-andor-fragmentation-workforce-development-programs-and-servicesDiNapoli: Chipotle Needs to Address Concerns Over Racial Equity and Inclusion
… told when coworkers are quarantined with coronavirus symptoms. There have also been numerous work stoppages and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-chipotle-needs-address-concerns-over-racial-equity-and-inclusionXIII.11 Submitting Travel and Expense Reimbursement Requests for Inactive Employees – XIII. Employee Expense Reimbursement
… to the lock or removal of access, please email the SFS helpdesk . Once access is removed, the employee’s status in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiii/xiii11-submitting-travel-and-expense-reimbursement-requests-inactive-employeesVillage of Port Byron – Financial Monitoring and Information Technology (2014M-116)
… the Village’s financial operations, internal controls and information technology for the period June 1, 2011 … 1,300. Budgeted appropriations for the general, water and sewer funds for the 2013-14 fiscal year totaled … Findings The Board has not ensured that adequate policies and procedures have been adopted, regularly reviewed and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/08/15/village-port-byron-financial-monitoring-and-information-technology-2014m-116Tompkins County Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2021M-143)
… County Industrial Development Agency (TCIDA) Board of Directors (Board) evaluated projects prior to approval and subsequently monitored the performance of businesses that received financial benefits. Key Findings … is accurate. The Board did not ensure payments in lieu of taxes (PILOTs) were billed and paid in accordance with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2021/12/17/tompkins-county-industrial-development-agency-project-approval-and-monitoringNYS Comptroller DiNapoli Prohibits New Russian Investments and Directs Investment Review
… has directed staff to prohibit all new investments in Russian companies and to review the New York State Common … “While American sanctions already prohibit investments in many Russian companies, I believe it is prudent to freeze purchases in all Russian companies due to the situation’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-prohibits-new-russian-investments-and-directs-investment-reviewTown of Highlands – Water and Sewer Funds’ Financial Condition (2021M-152)
… necessary. The water fund had a negative unassigned fund balance since 2016. As of December 31, 2020, the unassigned … water and sewer parcels were not properly billed and late payment penalties were not properly assessed. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/01/21/town-highlands-water-and-sewer-funds-financial-condition-2021m-152Frewsburg Central School District – Extra-Classroom Activity and Scholarship Funds (2021M-159)
… not properly accounted for and appropriately used. A lack of adequate oversight, segregation of duties and lack of written policies and procedures for scholarship funds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/03/11/frewsburg-central-school-district-extra-classroom-activity-andVillage of Westbury – Purchasing, Claims Audit and Information Technology (2013M-301)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Village’s internal controls over selected … employees use requisitions and purchase orders prior to ordering goods and services. Restrict the use of confirming purchase orders to exceptional situations, such as a documented emergency …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/01/24/village-westbury-purchasing-claims-audit-and-information-technology-2013m-301Town of Canajoharie – Budgeting and Allocating Sales Tax Revenue (2021M-204)
… (Town) officials properly budget for and allocate sales tax revenue. Key Findings Town officials did not properly budget for and allocate sales tax revenue. As a result, Town taxpayers residing outside the … receive all the benefit they should have from County sales tax distributions. The Town Board (Board) underestimated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/03/04/town-canajoharie-budgeting-and-allocating-sales-tax-revenue-2021m-204Adult Career and Continuing Education Services – Vocational Rehabilitation Supported Employment Program
… incomplete IPEs, and delays in an already complex process can deter participants from gaining employment, which can further result in disruption to the participants’ goals …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/03/30/adult-career-and-continuing-education-services-vocational-rehabilitation-supportedSmithtown Central School District – Claims Processing and Travel-Related Expenses (2021M-25)
… audited and approved prior to payment, and that any travel expenses were reasonable. Key Findings We found that … the District $1,855 by adopting federal per diem rates for travel expenses. Key Recommendations Consider amending their … (GSA) per diem lodging and meal rates. Ensure costs for travel-related expenses are within established adopted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/06/11/smithtown-central-school-district-claims-processing-and-travel-relatedAmsterdam Housing Authority – Claims Processing and Related Not-for-Profit Corporations (2013M-126)
… relevant provisions of State Public Housing Law, and the rules and regulations prescribed by the Federal Department of … of Commissioners is comprised of seven Commissioners: five appointed by the City Mayor and two elected by the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/08/23/amsterdam-housing-authority-claims-processing-and-related-not-profit-corporationsEnforcement of Article 19-A of the Vehicle and Traffic Law (Follow-Up)
… report, Enforcement of Article 19-A of the Vehicle and Traffic Law ( 2018-S-7 ). About the Program In 1972, a tragic … legislation to amend the New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law. The amendment, Article 19-A: Special … audit report Enforcement of Article 19A of the Vehicle and Traffic Law 2018S7 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/02/08/enforcement-article-19-vehicle-and-traffic-law-followPember Library and Museum – Board Oversight of Financial Activities (2013M-285)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if Library/Museum officials provided adequate oversight of … them to be paid late due to the lack of available cash. We found weak controls over cash receipts. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2014/01/03/pember-library-and-museum-board-oversight-financial-activities-2013m-285City of Niagara Falls – Financial Management and Information Technology (2013M-47)
… financial condition, the recording of financial activity, and the information technology environment for the period … The City of Niagara Falls is located in Niagara County and encompasses approximately 17 square miles. The City … fund budget for 2012 was approximately $86.3 million, and for 2013 was $81.4 million. Key Findings The City has had …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/06/04/city-niagara-falls-financial-management-and-information-technology-2013m-47Center Moriches Free Public Library – Budgeting and Cash Receipts (2013M-378)
… our audit was to examine the Library’s budgeting practices and cash receipts procedures for the period July 1, 2012 … is a school district library located in Suffolk County and is governed by the Board of Trustees which consists of … adopted budgets that consistently underestimated revenues and overestimated expenditures. The Board accumulated an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2014/04/18/center-moriches-free-public-library-budgeting-and-cash-receipts-2013m-378Bayport-Blue Point Public Library – Employee Leave Accruals and Procurement (2013M-385)
… whether the Library’s leave records were accurate and whether the Library used competitive methods to obtain good and services for the period of July 1, 2012 through July 31, … the residents of the Bayport-Blue Point School District and is governed by an elected five-member Board of Trustees. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2014/04/25/bayport-blue-point-public-library-employee-leave-accruals-and-procurement-2013m