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County of Ulster – Property Tax Exemptions (2016M-333)
… purpose of our audit was to assess the County’s procedures for handling property tax exemptions for the period January 1, 2015 through July 22, 2016. … Key Finding The County Department of Finance’s procedures for prorating property tax exemptions on transfers of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2016/12/02/county-ulster-property-tax-exemptions-2016m-333Otsego County – Cost of Temporary Housing (2015M-97)
… County’s administration of the temporary housing program for the period January 1, 2013 through December 31, 2014. … Department of Social Services provides temporary housing for eligible individuals and families, for which the program cost in 2013 and 2014 totaled almost …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2016/01/22/otsego-county-cost-temporary-housing-2015m-97DiNapoli: City of Troy's Finances in Precarious Position
… The city of Troy’s financial condition deteriorated because … to finance day-to-day operations and insufficient funding for capital costs, according to an audit released today by … The city of Troys financial condition deteriorated because of poor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/dinapoli-city-troys-finances-precarious-positionOperational Training and Medical Assessments of Train Crews
… and implemented training and retraining programs for train crews to ensure safe train operations; ensured that … and a Conductor – both of whom have direct responsibility for the safe, timely, and proper operation of Transit trains. … Conductors, evaluate and monitor train service personnel for fitness of duty, and respond to and investigate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/03/01/operational-training-and-medical-assessments-train-crewsFinancial Oversight of the Advantage After School Program
… Purpose To determine whether the Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) has adequate controls in place to … is spent in accordance with program guidelines and whether these controls are functioning as intended. The … youth development opportunities to school-age children and youth during the hours directly after school. Research …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/02/13/financial-oversight-advantage-after-school-programCollection and Use of Oil Spill Funds (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To assess the extent of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report, Collection and Use of Oil Spill Funds ( 2014-S-59 ). … To assess the extent of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report Collection and Use of Oil Spill Funds 2014S59 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/12/07/collection-and-use-oil-spill-funds-followDepartment of Taxation and Finance: Personal Income Tax
… income tax refunds approved by the Department of Taxation and Finance (Department) for payment were appropriate and processed in accordance with applicable New York State tax laws and regulations. We examined refunds processed during the … income tax refunds approved by the Department of Taxation and Finance Department for paymen …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/07/26/department-taxation-and-finance-personal-income-taxTown of East Hampton – Budget Review (B18-7-9)
… in the Town’s tentative budget for the 2019 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The Town of East Hampton, … to submit their tentative budgets for the next fiscal year to the State Comptroller for review while the deficit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/10/29/town-east-hampton-budget-review-b18-7-9Village of Tuxedo Park - Board Oversight (2018M-66)
… Village of Tuxedo Park Board Oversight 2018M66 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/11/02/village-tuxedo-park-board-oversight-2018m-66Town of Red Hook - Financial Condition (2018M-171)
… 2018, the Board adopted a fund balance policy that allowed for unexpended surplus funds of up to 70 percent of annual … The policy did not define the time periods or means for which fund balance will be used and replenished. The … capital plans specifying the Town’s objectives and goals for use of accumulated funds. Key Recommendations Consider …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/11/02/town-red-hook-financial-condition-2018m-171Village of Trumansburg - Ambulance Fund Accountability (2018M-168)
… whether Village officials properly accounted for ambulance funds. Key Findings As of May 31, 2018, the ambulance fund … of the ambulance fund. Research unidentified funds, collect any amounts owed by municipalities and … whether Village officials properly accounted for ambulance funds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/11/30/village-trumansburg-ambulance-fund-accountability-2018m-168City of Binghamton - Water System Cybersecurity (2018M-152)
Determine whether City officials adequately safeguarded electronic access to the water system
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2018/11/30/city-binghamton-water-system-cybersecurity-2018m-152Town of East Otto - Information Technology (2018M-156)
… not: Adopted an acceptable use policy; we found evidence of personal use on four of the six computers examined. Adopted a disaster recovery … Town of East Otto Information Technology 2018M156 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/10/19/town-east-otto-information-technology-2018m-156Village of Ballston Spa - Financial Condition (2017M-256)
… Village of Ballston Spa Financial Condition 2018M256 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/10/05/village-ballston-spa-financial-condition-2017m-256Town of Clarkson - Justice Court Operations (2018M-57)
… Court personnel did not properly enforce pending tickets. As a result, 283 (23 percent) were not submitted to … and properly record all funds collected. Enforce pending tickets and submit eligible tickets to the DMV scofflaw program. Town officials agreed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2018/09/28/town-clarkson-justice-court-operations-2018m-57DiNapoli: Investors Expand Corporate Disclosure of Political Spending
… today announced the results of the New York State Common Retirement Fund’s successful efforts to expand disclosure of … Inc. Limited Brands About the New York State Common Retirement Fund The $176.2 billion New York State Common Retirement Fund is the third largest public pension fund in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/dinapoli-investors-expand-corporate-disclosure-political-spendingPutnam County – Probation Department Collection of Revenue (2014M-5)
… the New York State Division of Probation and Correctional Alternatives. Key Finding We found that the Probation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/04/04/putnam-county-probation-department-collection-revenue-2014m-5Town of Broadalbin - Records and Reports (2018M-63)
… Town of Broadalbin Records and Reports 2018M63 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/06/22/town-broadalbin-records-and-reports-2018m-63Town of Athens - Town Clerk/Tax Collector (2018M-41)
… Clerk/Tax Collector (Clerk) maintained adequate records and properly deposited and remitted money in a timely manner. Key Findings Real property taxes totaling nearly $2.2 million in 2016 and $1.3 million in 2017 were not always remitted to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/06/08/town-athens-town-clerktax-collector-2018m-41State Comptroller DiNapoli, Steuben County District Attorney Baker and the New York State Police Announce Arrest of Former Village of Addison Official for Theft of More Than $1.1 Million
… village with no oversight or accountability. She prepared payroll, maintained manual leave records, and processed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-steuben-county-district-attorney-baker-and-new-york-state-police-announce