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Orange County Community College – Information Technology and Financial Activities (2017M-111)
… over information technology (IT) and financial activities for the period September 1, 2015 through December 1, 2016. … is governed by a 10-member Board of Trustees. Expenditures for the 2015-16 fiscal year were approximately $85 million. … in accordance with GML. Establish written procedures for the claims process that communicates the claims auditor’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/community-college/2017/09/29/orange-county-community-college-information-technology-and-financialCity of Mount Vernon – Building Department Fees and Fines (2014M-65)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the City’s procedures for … 1, 2012 through September 26, 2013. Background The City of Mount Vernon is located in Westchester County, has a … City of Mount Vernon Building Department Fees and Fines 2014M65 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/07/03/city-mount-vernon-building-department-fees-and-fines-2014m-65DiNapoli and Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea in $110,000 Health Contract Theft
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Attorney General Eric Schneiderman today announced the … contract employee George Dunkel for padding his bills and stealing more than $110,000 from the state. “Mr. Dunkel … act to enrich himself at the expense of children and taxpayers. Working with the Attorney General, our joint …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/dinapoli-and-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-110000-health-contract-theftCity 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 … City of Batavia Awarding Contracts for Goods and Services 2013M296 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/01/24/city-batavia-awarding-contracts-goods-and-services-2013m-296Ulster County Community College - Retiree Health Insurance and Payroll (2018M-123)
… established adequate internal controls over: The retiree health insurance contribution billing process. The … Key Findings Officials did not: Properly account for retiree health insurance billings. Ensure the continued … that comparisons are performed to determine status of retiree health insurance accounts. Attempt to recover …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/community-college/2018/10/26/ulster-county-community-college-retiree-health-insurance-and-payrollVillage of Farmingdale - Procurement, Claims Audit and Check Signing (2018M-100)
… Village officials did not seek competition for nine of 10 professional service providers paid $733,497. The Board … process. Conduct a deliberate and thorough audit of every claim. Except as specified in Appendix A, officials agreed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2017/10/26/village-farmingdale-procurement-claims-audit-and-check-signing-2018m-100Westbury Union Free School District - Financial Condition and Overtime (2018M-84)
… unrestricted fund balance has exceeded the statutory limit in two of the four years examined and three reserves were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/10/19/westbury-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-and-overtimeDiNapoli: NYC Office Jobs and Space Growing Amid Record Economic Expansion
… the business services sector (which includes accountants, lawyers and administrative employees) and the technology, … advertising, media and information (TAMI) sector accounted for 87 percent of the growth in office jobs. Office jobs now account for 1.5 million, or approximately one-third, of the city's …
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)
… officials appropriately prevented, investigated, addressed and reported incidents to ensure a safe and supportive educational environment. Key Findings District officials implemented several policies and procedures, such as a bullying chart, code of conduct and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/11/30/norwich-city-school-district-safe-and-supportive-educational-environmentCost-Saving Ideas: A Guide to Justice Court Consolidation in Villages and Towns
… courts play a vital role in the New York State Unified Court System, as these courts have broad jurisdiction and … justice courts is a local responsibility and maintaining a court may pose administrative and financial challenges. As a … services by pooling resources and streamlining the court system by centralizing services. This resource document …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-guide-justice-court-consolidation-villages-and-townsRevenue Enhancement Ideas: Cash Management for Local Governments and School Districts
… Sound cash management assures that investments are optimized for the … strongly recommend the following best practices for cash management. Actively Monitor Cash Flow Improving cash management starts with building an accurate cash flow … Revenue Enhancement Ideas Cash Management for Local Governments and School Districts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/revenue-enhancement-ideas-cash-management-local-governments-and-school-districtsMedicaid Program – Appropriateness of Payments to Transportation Management Contractors and Providers
… reimburses transportation managers monthly based on the number of Medicaid recipients who are eligible for … that did not maintain the required documentation to support their transportation claims. One taxi company did not … for the New York State of Health (Insurance Marketplace) Customer Service Center ( 2015-S-80 ) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/12/15/medicaid-program-appropriateness-payments-transportation-management-contractors-andRoscoe Central School District - Cost-effective and Equitable Expenditure Controls (2018M-182)
… since 2014-15, by keeping certain special education classes in-house and sharing officials with other districts. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/12/07/roscoe-central-school-district-cost-effective-and-equitable-expenditureMount Vernon Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2013M-364)
… 1, 2012 through July 29, 2013. Background The Mount Vernon Industrial Development Agency is located in the City of Mount … Mount Vernon Industrial Development Agency Project Approval and Monitoring …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2014/04/18/mount-vernon-industrial-development-agency-project-approvalCounty of Otsego – Accountability Over Trust and Agency Funds (2014M-041)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the County’s accountability over selected trust … Board of Representatives. It uses trust and agency funds to account for assets held in a trustee capacity or as an … not identify the balances in select trust and agency funds to ensure the timely disbursement of moneys owed. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/06/13/county-otsego-accountability-over-trust-and-agency-funds-2014m-041Allegany County – County Jail Payroll and Inmate Prescription Medications (2013M-218)
… to June 5, 2013. Background Allegany County is located in the Southern Tier of Western New York and has a population … Key Findings The County paid approximately $4.4 million in wages for correctional staff during the 2012 calendar … full-time and part-time staff, more than $87,000 in overtime costs could have been avoided. Additionally, we …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/01/24/allegany-county-county-jail-payroll-and-inmate-prescription-medications-2013m-218Town of Ontario - Information Technology, Financial Management and Procurement (2017M-137)
… [read complete report - pdf] Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Town’s IT controls, … competition for professional services or the submission of documentation with claims to support competition was … Town of Ontario Information Technology Financial Management and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/07/06/town-ontario-information-technology-financial-management-and-procurement-2017m-137True North Troy Preparatory Charter School – Enrollment and Billing (2013M-147)
… addresses and proof of their residence in each of the resident school districts for the 30 students reviewed. At …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2013/08/09/true-north-troy-preparatory-charter-school-enrollment-and-billing-2013mSchuyler County Sheriff’s Department – Payroll, Civil Fees and Bail (2013M-120)
… February 28, 2013. Background Schuyler County is located in the Finger Lakes Region of New York State and has a … $233,840 for providing law enforcement services to WGI in connection with events at the racetrack. In these cases, the County improperly pays these individuals as if …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/08/02/schuyler-county-sheriffs-department-payroll-civil-fees-and-bail-2013m-120Mount Vernon City School District – Purchasing and Claims Auditing (2017M-198)
… adequately supported and properly audited before payment for the period July 1, 2015 through April 3, 2017. Background … during the 2015-16 school year. Budgeted appropriations for the 2017-18 fiscal year total approximately $246 million. … or properly administer or award competitive bids for purchases totaling $13 million and did not seek …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/02/23/mount-vernon-city-school-district-purchasing-and-claims-auditing-2017m