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Town of Nanticoke – Financial Condition Management (2017M-186)
… The Town of Nanticoke is located in Broome County and has a population of approximately 1,600. The Town is … that include realistic estimates for expenditures. Develop and adopt a fund balance policy that establishes the level of fund balance to be maintained. Develop and adopt a comprehensive multiyear financial and capital …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/01/05/town-nanticoke-financial-condition-management-2017m-186Town of Cuyler – Town Clerk Operations (2017M-207)
… May 16, 2017. Background The Town of Cuyler is located in Cortland County and has a population of approximately 980. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/12/29/town-cuyler-town-clerk-operations-2017m-207Operational Training and Medical Assessments of Train Crews
… all employees new to their positions and is conducted both in the classroom and in various train yards. Training for Conductors and Engineers … alongside a permanent employee to use the skills taught in class. Induction Training also includes quizzes, tests, …
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)
… Background The Town of Allen is located in Allegany County and has a population of approximately 450. The Town is … records. Key Recommendations Issue duplicate receipts and prepare an accountability analysis each month. Perform an adequate annual audit of the Clerk's records and enter the results in the Town's meeting minutes. …
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)
… managed fund balance. Key Findings The Board’s management of fund balance was not effective. As a result, general and … polices and develop multiyear financial and capital plans. Use surplus funds as a financing source for funding one-time …
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)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the County’s procedures for handling property tax …
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)
… 31, 2014. Background The County of Otsego is located in Central New York State and has approximately 62,000 … individuals and families, for which the program cost in 2013 and 2014 totaled almost $1.9 million. Key Findings … per capita and average cost per night are higher than in four neighboring counties. Key Recommendations Develop …
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
… for capital costs, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. DiNapoli applauded … can risk triggering increased oversight of city finances by the Board. “City officials were repeatedly cautioned by my office about adopting unbalanced and unrealistic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/dinapoli-city-troys-finances-precarious-positionTown of Alabama – Town Clerk Operations (2013M-369)
… Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the processes and procedures for the Clerk’s fiscal operations for the … 8, 2013. Background The Town is located in Genesee County and is governed by a five-member Town Board. The Town’s 2013 general, highway, fire protection and water fund appropriations totaled approximately $1.65 …
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
… North America’s largest transportation network. One of six MTA constituent agencies, New York City Transit … (Transit) operates bus and subway service within the City of New York. Train crews consist of two members: a Train Operator and a Conductor – both of …
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 … children, youth, and parents in the design and delivery of activities. Providers must describe how they will meet … Attendance (MADA), which is defined as the maximum number of children expected to be served in the Program on any day …
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)
… of Environmental Conservation (Department) is charged with implementing the program by providing technical …
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)
… The Town of East Hampton, located in Suffolk County, is authorized to issue debt not to exceed $30 million to …
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)
… Incompatible duties are performed by the Clerk/Treasurer and Deputy Clerk/Treasurer with little to no oversight by the … documented resulting in underbillings totaling $4,065 and overbillings totaling $7,620 for 494 bills during the … the incompatible duties of the Village Clerk/Treasurer and Deputy Clerk/Treasurer or designate a Board member to …
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)
… increased from $292,780 to $917,351, or 213 percent. In June 2018, the Board adopted a fund balance policy that … balance and using the excess funds as a financing source in a manner that benefits taxpayers. Revise the fund balance …
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)
… a process for receiving and assessing system cybersecurity alerts. Adopt policies and procedures to better safeguard the …
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-156