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Town 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
… but not deposited in the town’s bank accounts, according to New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The clerk, … audit of the town was issued today and details how Metz deposited portions of the missing funds back into town accounts using cash she claimed to have in her home and that was found in a filing cabinet in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/dinapoli-town-bennington-audit-leads-arrestOversight of Afterschool and Summer Youth Employment Contracts
… contracts with Ridgewood. Specifically, the Department should: Develop a mechanism to match youth with vacant SYEP …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/06/28/oversight-afterschool-and-summer-youth-employment-contractsDiNapoli Announces $114 Million of G.O. Bonds Awarded
… DiNapoli today awarded $114.04 million of New York State Series 2019A Tax-Exempt General Obligation Bonds to Wells … to be delivered on March 21, 2019. The net proceeds of the Series 2019A Bonds will finance projects authorized by the … (2014). The Series 2019A Bonds will mature over 9 years. A summary of bids received for the Series 2019A Bonds can be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/dinapoli-announces-114-million-go-bonds-awardedCity of Amsterdam – Records and Reports (2013M-266)
… We identified significant inaccuracies in balance sheet account balances as well as in revenues and expenditures. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/01/03/city-amsterdam-records-and-reports-2013m-266City of Glen Cove – Budget Review (B7-14-16)
… that might not be realized. The general fund budget does not appropriately budget and recognize the financing of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/10/16/city-glen-cove-budget-review-b7-14-16Administration of the Article 8-A Loan Program (Follow-Up)
… and making other needed repairs. We found that HPD does not verify the accuracy of building owner affidavits …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/04/12/administration-article-8-loan-program-followMonitoring of Prevailing Wage Compliance on Construction Contracts
… determine whether the Dormitory Authority of the State of New York (Authority) monitors the contractors and … field representatives periodically verify prevailing wage postings on job sites. Require verifications of wage postings to be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/04/04/monitoring-prevailing-wage-compliance-construction-contractsContract Participation of Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprises
… is accurately reporting these results to the Department of Economic Development. The audit covers the period April 1, … a State Public Authority created under Sections 3300-3321 of the Public Authorities Law, with eight of its 15 directors appointed by the Governor. The primary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/11/04/contract-participation-minority-and-women-owned-business-enterprisesSelected Aspects of the Pay for Success Program
… only randomized eligible participants are selected for the Pay for Success employment training and job placement … in collaboration with Harvard University, developed the Pay for Success (PFS) employment training and job placement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/03/21/selected-aspects-pay-success-programAwarding and Oversight of Statewide Interoperable Communications Grants
… vouchers to ensure expenses are appropriate and consistent with contract requirements. Counties are required to maintain … awarded SICG funding to qualified recipients in accordance with its requirements. The Division assessed and re-evaluated … Other Related Audit/Report of Interest New York State Homes and Community Renewal: Low-Income Housing Trust Fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/07/18/awarding-and-oversight-statewide-interoperable-communications-grantsDiNapoli Statement on Sentencing of Special Education Provider
… was done. “Recent audits by my office have continued to find patterns of mismanagement and abuse in the preschool … special education sector. I will continue my efforts to make sure tax dollars intended for students with special needs are spent as intended and not used to line the pockets of unscrupulous contractors.” In May, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-statement-sentencing-special-education-providerImplementation of the Dignity for All Students Act
… Also, we limited the audit to school districts outside of New York City. Background DASA seeks to provide students in New … (2013-S-71) Division of Criminal Justice Services: Hate Crime Reporting (2013-S-67) … We evaluated the steps the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/10/13/implementation-dignity-all-students-actOversight and Monitoring of the Universal Pre-Kindergarten Program
… suitable for children. In January 2014, the New York City (NYC) Administration released an implementation plan to dramatically expand NYC’s existing pre-kindergarten program.¹ The expanded UPK … as needed. The UPK program is funded by the State and NYC. The State’s portion is based on a State Education …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/06/07/oversight-and-monitoring-universal-pre-kindergarten-programVillage of Wappingers Falls – Board Oversight (2023M-70)
… complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Village of Wappingers Falls (Village) Board of Trustees (Board) … and capital projects. The Board was unaware of the Village’s financial position and that financial records were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2023/12/22/village-wappingers-falls-board-oversight-2023m-70Town of Sheridan – Shared Services Costs (2023M-74)
… (IMA) and whether the Town Board (Board) conveyed land in a transparent and equitable manner. Key Findings The Town … taxpayers paid $125,736 to provide services to customers in three other towns and a village benefitting from the IMA. … $21,000 from CBI for Town office space the group uses. In addition, the Board did not convey land to Chautauqua …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/12/22/town-sheridan-shared-services-costs-2023m-74The Changing Face of Post-Pandemic New York City
… and after the COVID-19 pandemic are changing the face of New York City and highlight significant policy implications … the city, largely for other parts of New York and New Jersey. Looking just at domestic migration within the United …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/12/changing-face-post-pandemic-new-york-cityDiNapoli Releases Analysis of 2023-24 Enacted State Budget
… and $4.4 billion lower than projections in the Division of the Budget’s (DOB) 2024 Updated Executive Budget Financial Plan, the most recent plan available. The decline … consistently pointed out, the state has underfunded its statutory reserve funds for decades. Some progress has been …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-releases-analysis-2023-24-enacted-state-budgetTown of Ticonderoga – Capital Project Management (2023M-38)
… was exceeded, without adequate procedures for monitoring all capital project expenditures, there is an increased risk …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/08/04/town-ticonderoga-capital-project-management-2023m-38Collection of Fines Related to Tenant Complaints (Follow-Up)
… Objective To assess the extent of implementation of the six … in our initial audit report, Collection of Fines Related to Tenant Complaints (Report 2018-S-58 ). About the Program … are heard before an Administrative Law Judge. Depending on how they are resolved, harassment and non-compliance cases …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/08/10/collection-fines-related-tenant-complaints-follow