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Town 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
… of Labor (Department) is charged with protecting workers in New York State. Section 167 of the New York State Labor … work for Registered Nurses and Licensed Practical Nurses in non-emergency situations. The Law does not preclude nurses … the Department’s Division of Labor Standards (Division). In turn, the Division initiates cases to investigate single …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/04/23/restrictions-consecutive-hours-work-nursesCounty of Ulster – Property Tax Exemptions (2016M-333)
… to assess the County’s procedures for handling property tax exemptions for the period January 1, 2015 through July … Department of Finance’s procedures for prorating property tax exemptions on transfers of property, correcting property …
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)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the County’s administration of …
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
… because of poor budgeting, the overuse of rainy day funds to finance day-to-day operations and insufficient funding for capital costs, … deficits and dangerously low levels of rainy day funds are due to the continued reliance on reserves and non-recurring …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/dinapoli-city-troys-finances-precarious-positionTown of Alabama – Town Clerk Operations (2013M-369)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the processes … and remit all moneys on a timely basis in compliance with statutory requirements. Annually audit, or retain an independent auditor to audit, the Clerk’s and Tax Collector’s books and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/03/14/town-alabama-town-clerk-operations-2013m-369Operational Training and Medical Assessments of Train Crews
… review of training files for 45 employees showed that only 16 employees (35 percent) received a passing grade of 80 or … we could determine that only 2 were performed on time; 16 were performed late; 13 were performed early; and 5 were …
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
… contracts with 137 providers to operate programs at 176 sites serving about 17,000 children and youth across the State. State funding for the Program was $19.3 million and $22.3 million in State … which may include redirecting future funds to other sites or providers. Agency Response In its response to the …
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 … Chapter 845 of the Laws of 1977 established the New York Environmental Protection and Spill Compensation Fund (Oil … and operational responsibility for the Fund. The Department of Environmental Conservation (Department) is …
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
… our examination was to determine whether personal income tax refunds approved by the Department of Taxation and … and processed in accordance with applicable New York State tax laws and regulations. We examined refunds processed … of dependents or understated income 7,992 $25,039,648 Tax preparer submitted returns with refundable credits based …
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)
… and expenditure projections in the Town’s tentative budget for the 2019 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The Town … fund operating deficits to submit their tentative budgets for the next fiscal year to the State Comptroller for review while the deficit obligations are outstanding. Key …
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)
… to no oversight by the Board. Competition was not sought for 14 professional services totaling $926,188. Water rates … totaling $4,065 and overbillings totaling $7,620 for 494 bills during the eight quarters we reviewed. In … a Board member to review their duties. Use a request for proposals or quotation process to award professional …
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)
… fund’s year-end fund balance increased from $292,780 to $917,351, or 213 percent. In June 2018, the Board adopted … policy that allowed for unexpended surplus funds of up to 70 percent of annual expenditures. The policy did not … that benefits taxpayers. Revise the fund balance policy to ensure reasonable levels of fund balance and define timing …
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)
… properly accounted for ambulance funds. Key Findings As of May 31, 2018, the ambulance fund had an unidentified cash balance of $16,100. The Village’s general fund and the Town of Hector were overpaid $12,231. The ambulance fund owes the …
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)
… the confidentially communicated IT recommendations. District officials generally agreed with our recommendations … Appendix B includes our comment on an issue raised in the District’s response letter. … Determine whether City …
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)
… technology (IT) assets are properly safeguarded and accessed for appropriate Town purposes. Key Findings The … Adopt an acceptable use policy describing inappropriate and acceptable use. Develop, adopt and implement a disaster recovery plan and formalize backup …
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)
… and failed to file required annual financial reports for the last four fiscal years. The Board did not adequately …
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)
… Determine whether the Justices provided adequate oversight to ensure receipts were collected, deposited, recorded, … tickets. As a result, 283 (23 percent) were not submitted to the Department of Motor Vehicle (DMV) scofflaw program or … record all funds collected. Enforce pending tickets and submit eligible tickets to the DMV scofflaw program. Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2018/09/28/town-clarkson-justice-court-operations-2018m-57City of Glen Cove– Budget Review (B7-13-16)
… various accumulated fund deficits for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2006. Local Finance Law requires all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/10/16/city-glen-cove-budget-review-b7-13-16Orleans County – Department of Social Services (2012M-222)
… provided when the client was at work or school because DSS does not require individuals to submit work schedules. Key Recommendations Ensure that DSS personnel adequately communicate with each other to avoid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/01/18/orleans-county-department-social-services-2012m-222