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South Farmingdale Fire District - Financial Condition and Leave Benefits (2018M-29)
… collective bargaining agreement (CBA). Except as specified in Appendix A, District officials generally agreed with our … Appendix B includes our comments on the issues raised in the District’s response letter. … South Farmingdale Fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2018/05/25/south-farmingdale-fire-district-financial-condition-and-leave-benefitsCost-Saving Ideas: A Guide to Justice Court Consolidation in Villages and Towns
… Town and village courts play a vital role in the New York State Unified Court System, as these courts have broad … or resolution, subject to permissive referendum. (New York State Village Law Section 3-301[2][a]) The local law or … and The local share of the mandatory surcharge collected on handicapped parking violations (currently $15). The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-guide-justice-court-consolidation-villages-and-townsMount Vernon City School District – Purchasing and Claims Auditing (2017M-198)
… whether the District purchased goods and services in accordance with District policy and statutory requirements … The Mount Vernon City School District is located in the City of Mount Vernon in Westchester County. The District had approximately 8,100 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/02/23/mount-vernon-city-school-district-purchasing-and-claims-auditing-2017mGranville Hook and Ladder Volunteer Fire Company – Financial Operations (2017M-105)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Company’s financial … Ladder Volunteer Fire Company is located in the Village of Granville in Washington County. The Company is governed by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2018/01/26/granville-hook-and-ladder-volunteer-fire-company-financialTown of Neversink – Multiyear Planning and Fund Balance Management (2017M-260)
… was to determine whether the Board had multiyear plans for the fund balance and reserves in the general and highway funds for the period … County and has a population of approximately 3,600. The District is governed by an elected five-member Town Board. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/02/09/town-neversink-multiyear-planning-and-fund-balance-management-2017m-260City of Batavia – Awarding Contracts for Goods and Services (2013M-296)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the City’s purchasing process for … 1, 2012 through September 6, 2013. Background The City of Batavia is located in Genesee County and has a population …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/01/24/city-batavia-awarding-contracts-goods-and-services-2013m-296Roscoe Central School District - Cost-effective and Equitable Expenditure Controls (2018M-182)
… whether District officials implemented cost-effective and equitable measures to control expenditures and share services. Key Finding District officials … by keeping certain special education classes in-house and sharing officials with other districts. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/12/07/roscoe-central-school-district-cost-effective-and-equitable-expenditureDiNapoli: NYC Office Jobs and Space Growing Amid Record Economic Expansion
… The number of office workers in New York City reached a record of 1.5 million in 2016 with … released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "New York City's office properties are an important part of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/02/dinapoli-nyc-office-jobs-and-space-growing-amid-record-economic-expansionNorwich City School District - Safe and Supportive Educational Environment (2018M-199)
… prevented, investigated, addressed and reported incidents to ensure a safe and supportive educational environment. Key … as a bullying chart, code of conduct and leadership class, to prevent, investigate, address and report incidents to ensure a safe and supportive educational environment. We …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/11/30/norwich-city-school-district-safe-and-supportive-educational-environmentMedicaid Program – Appropriateness of Payments to Transportation Management Contractors and Providers
… the Department of Health (Department) made improper Medicaid payments for transportation services. The audit … 31, 2016. Background Federal regulations require the State Medicaid program to provide transportation to medically … 2011, the New York State Governor’s Office established the Medicaid Redesign Team to reduce Medicaid costs and improve …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/12/15/medicaid-program-appropriateness-payments-transportation-management-contractors-andOrleans County Soil and Water Conservation District - Claims Audit (2018M-105)
… Determine whether claims were properly audited prior to payment. Key Findings The Board has not adopted a cash … sample, were not audited and approved by the Board prior to payment. Key Recommendations Develop and adopt a cash disbursement policy to ensure all claims are subjected to an independent, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2018/08/03/orleans-county-soil-and-water-conservation-district-claims-audit-2018m-105DiNapoli: County Jail Inmates Received Improper Welfare and Unemployment Insurance Benefits
… benefit payments of $3,964. The DSS never investigated the case during the incarceration. In Onondaga County, an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2013/10/dinapoli-county-jail-inmates-received-improper-welfare-and-unemployment-insurance-benefitsRevenue Enhancement Ideas: Cash Management for Local Governments and School Districts
… allowable by law. Accelerate Collection and Depositing of Receipts Increasing the frequency of the collection and deposit of receipts will provide a quicker and steadier stream of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/revenue-enhancement-ideas-cash-management-local-governments-and-school-districtsNiagara County Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2015M-93)
… the potential benefits compared to costs. Not all payments-in-lieu of taxes (PILOTs) were billed accurately. The Board … to determine whether businesses achieved the goals stated in their applications. Key Recommendations Develop CBA ratios … Ensure that all PILOT billings and payments are made in accordance with agreements and pursue, if feasible, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2015/09/11/niagara-county-industrial-development-agency-projectLifespire, Inc.: Compliance With the Consolidated Fiscal Reporting and Claiming Manual
… on its Consolidated Fiscal Reports (CFR) were valid and consistent with contract terms and in accordance with the Consolidated Fiscal Reporting and Claiming Manual (CFR Manual). The audit covered the two …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/12/14/lifespire-inc-compliance-consolidated-fiscal-reporting-and-claiming-manualMount Vernon Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2013M-364)
… The Mount Vernon Industrial Development Agency is located in the City of Mount Vernon in Westchester County and is governed by a Board of Directors … Its purpose is to promote, develop, encourage and assist in acquiring, constructing, improving, maintaining or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2014/04/18/mount-vernon-industrial-development-agency-project-approvalGenesee County Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2014M-66)
… of 101 “active projects” totaling more than $600 million in reported capital investment. Key Findings The GCIDA Board … critical procedures and policies that are used as criteria in the project evaluation processes. The job report form used … use employee benefits attributed to newly created jobs in the cost-benefit analysis. Formally develop a cost-benefit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2014/05/14/genesee-county-industrial-development-agency-projectDiNapoli and Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea in $110,000 Health Contract Theft
… General’s Public Integrity Bureau. Prosecuting the case is Senior Counsel Darren Miller, with support from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/dinapoli-and-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-110000-health-contract-theftDiNapoli: Economic and Tax Collection Growth Slowing in New York City
… New York City ended its 2016 fiscal year on June 30 with an estimated surplus of $4 billion, but needs to be cautious with budgeting going … conditions remain unsettled. Sales tax receipts could be lower by a total of $400 million during fiscal years 2017 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/dinapoli-economic-and-tax-collection-growth-slowing-new-york-citySecurity and Effectiveness of Division of Criminal Justice Services’ Core Systems
… selected core systems are secure, operating effectively, and available to continue processing in the event of a … amount of personal data stored in the Division’s systems, maintain compliance with applicable standards, and ensure … removing, tracking, and monitoring access privileges. Establish a comprehensive process to inventory and monitor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/02/24/security-and-effectiveness-division-criminal-justice-services-core-systems