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Implementation of the Dignity for All Students Act
… Department of Education (DOE) is ensuring that Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) incidents are reported properly … DASA expanded the concepts of tolerance, respect for others, and dignity to include an awareness and … aware of the incident. OORS is the system of record for all incidents in schools (e.g., disciplinary, building …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/03/13/implementation-dignity-all-students-actVillage of New Hempstead - Clerk-Treasurer's Duties (2018M-202)
… with statutes. Key Finding The Board engaged the services of a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) to perform duties that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2019/01/18/village-new-hempstead-clerk-treasurers-duties-2018m-202Town of Hancock – Transfer Station Operations (2016M-255)
… the price of transfer stickers would have to increase. Key Recommendations Consider a fee structure that … contract payment if the fee structure is not changed to increase sticker fees to distribute costs to users. … The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/10/28/town-hancock-transfer-station-operations-2016m-255Town of Freetown - Records and Reports (2018M-213)
… update document (AUD) was not filed in a timely manner for the 2017 fiscal year. Key Recommendations The Supervisor … financial activity is accurately and completely accounted for. Develop a plan for updating and maintaining the accounting records and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/01/18/town-freetown-records-and-reports-2018m-213Town of Westford - Financial Operations Oversight (2018M-196)
… the Supervisor and the Board provided adequate oversight of financial operations. Key Findings The Supervisor and Board did not properly oversee the processing of the Town’s financial transactions. As a result, the Town … excess costs. The Board has not performed an annual audit of the Supervisor’s records. The Supervisor did not maintain …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/01/11/town-westford-financial-operations-oversight-2018m-196DiNapoli: Town of Bennington Audit Leads to Arrest
… of more than $14,000 that was collected from residents for permits, fees and town tax collections but not deposited … result in public money being stolen or unaccounted for. We will continue to work with Wyoming County District … to make sure this individual is held responsible for her actions and any misappropriated funds are recovered.” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/dinapoli-town-bennington-audit-leads-arrestComptroller DiNapoli Releases Annual Review of MTA Finances
… on the MTA’s financial plan. “This is a critical moment for the MTA and for riders,” DiNapoli said. “As everyone agrees, the MTA … is essential. If it fails, the consequences could be felt for years to come, and riders could face reduced services, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/09/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-annual-review-mta-financesDiNapoli Announces $114 Million of G.O. Bonds Awarded
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today awarded $114.04 million of New York State Series 2019A Tax-Exempt General Obligation … which submitted the lowest true interest cost bid of 1.668079 percent in the competitive sale. The bonds are … to be delivered on March 21, 2019. The net proceeds of the Series 2019A Bonds will finance projects authorized by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/dinapoli-announces-114-million-go-bonds-awardedOversight of Information Technology Consultants and Contract Staffing
… through consultants and contract staff and is responsible for monitoring services to ensure compliance with contract … of contracts and other purchases, including those for IT services provided by consultants and contract staff. … labor. Generally, contracts contain reporting requirements for contractors (e.g., performance metrics), which serve as a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/09/16/oversight-information-technology-consultants-and-contract-staffingTown of Farmersville - Justice Court Operations (2019M-50)
… Court (Court) fines and fees were properly accounted for. Key Findings Fines and fees were recorded, deposited and … Justice Court Court fines and fees were properly accounted for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2019/05/24/town-farmersville-justice-court-operations-2019m-50Town of Glenville – Justice Court Collections (2016M-246)
… over the collection, recording and reporting of receipts for the period January 1, 2015 through April 30, 2016. … collections in 2015 totaled approximately $390,600 for fines, fees and surcharges and $48,000 for bail. Key Finding Court collections were accurately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2016/10/21/town-glenville-justice-court-collections-2016m-246Town of East Hampton – Budget Review (B7-16-14)
… Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant … the 2017 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The Town of East Hampton, located in Suffolk County, issued debt …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/11/02/town-east-hampton-budget-review-b7-16-14Administration and Collection of Real Estate Transfer Taxes
… when the consideration exceeds $500, at a rate of $2 for every $500 of consideration exchanged. The tax is paid by … properties given as bona fide gifts or sold at tax sale, for example, are exempt. RETT is generally paid during deed … system. Key Recommendations Pursue options for collaborating with county recording officers to develop …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/01/08/administration-and-collection-real-estate-transfer-taxesTown of Cherry Valley – Financial Condition (2016M-212)
… and analyze the health center’s direct and indirect costs for the period January 1, 2015 through March 30, 2016. … Supervisor is not maintaining separate accounting records for the health center’s activity and some costs are not … to the health center accordingly. Without planning for unexpected additional expenditures, the ability to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/08/26/town-cherry-valley-financial-condition-2016m-212Town of Butternuts – Accounting and Reporting (2016M-323)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Town’s … through June 24, 2016. Background The Town of Butternuts is located in Otsego County and had a population as of the 2010 Census of 1,786 residents. The Town is governed by an elected five-member Town Board which is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/11/25/town-butternuts-accounting-and-reporting-2016m-323Operational Training and Medical Assessments of Train Crews
… and implemented training and retraining programs for train crews to ensure safe train operations; and whether … train crews are medically fit and periodically monitored for continued medical fitness. The audit covered from January … to a Train Dispatcher. Induction Training is required for all employees new to their positions and is conducted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/03/01/operational-training-and-medical-assessments-train-crews-0Town of Allen - Town Clerk Fees (2016M-28)
… was to evaluate the Clerk's financial management practices for the period January 1, 2013 through November 19, 2015. … by a five-member Town Board. Budgeted appropriations for 2016 total approximately $481,000. Key Findings The Clerk … was to evaluate the Clerks financial management practices for the period January 1 2013 through November 19 2015 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/07/01/town-allen-town-clerk-fees-2016m-28Town of Howard - Fund Balance Management (2018M-192)
… and capital plans. Use surplus funds as a financing source for funding one-time expenditures, needed reserves and/or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/01/11/town-howard-fund-balance-management-2018m-192Restrictions on Consecutive Hours of Work for Nurses
… enforcing the Restrictions on Consecutive Hours of Work for Nurses Law. The audit covers the period January 1, 2015 … to as the Restrictions on Consecutive Hours of Work for Nurses Law (Law) – and Part 177 of Title 12 of the New … of patient care by limiting consecutive hours of work for Registered Nurses and Licensed Practical Nurses in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/04/23/restrictions-consecutive-hours-work-nursesTown of Milan - Town Clerk/Tax Collector (2018M-257)
Determine whether the Town ClerkTax Collector maintained adequate records and properly deposited and remitted money in a timely manner
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/03/08/town-milan-town-clerktax-collector-2018m-257