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https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publicationsSelected Aspects of Inspecting and Licensing Radioactive Materials and Radiation Equipment (2016-N-4)
To determine whether the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene ensured that facilities using or possessing radioactive materials were...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2018-16n4.pdfMeridale Fire Department and Emergency Squad - Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2018M-203)
Determine whether Department officials established adequate controls over cash receipts and disbursements.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/meridale-department.pdfJustice Court Fund: Handbook for Town and Village Justices and Court Clerks
Justice Court Fund: Handbook for Town and Village Justices and Court Clerks
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/justice-court-fund-handbook.pdfTown of Otselic – Records and Reports and Conflict of Interest (2021M-36)
Determine whether the Town of Otselic (Town) Town Supervisor (Supervisor) maintained complete, accurate and timely financial records and reports. Determine whether the Town Board (Board) ensured that Town officials did not have prohibited interests in Town contracts.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2021/pdf/otselic-2021-36.pdfTown of Decatur – Disbursement Oversight and Accounting Records and Reports (2020M-87)
Determine whether the Board provided adequate oversight of the disbursement process and whether the Supervisor maintained accurate accounting records / reports.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2020/pdf/decatur-2020-87.pdfFacility Oversight and Timeliness of Response to Complaints and Inmate Grievances (2017-S-2)
To determine if the State Commission of Correction (Commission) is fulfilling its responsibilities for the oversight of correctional facilities and for...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2018-17s2.pdfSaratoga County Industrial Development Agency – Project Monitoring and Grant and Loan Program (2015M-85)
… The purpose of our audit was to review the IDA’s process for evaluating and monitoring projects and to review its grant and loan program for the period January 1, 2014 through January 31, 2015. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2015/10/02/saratoga-county-industrial-development-agency-projectMaintenance and Tuition Payments to the Lake Grove School and Mountain Lake Children's Residence
… Purpose To determine whether costs reported by the Lake Grove School … years ended June 30, 2009. Background Lake Grove, located in Lake Grove, New York, and Mountain Lake, located in Lake … for the three years ended June 30, 2008, that should have offset reported expenditures. Neither SED nor OCFS has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/04/26/maintenance-and-tuition-payments-lake-grove-school-and-mountain-lake-childrens-residenceNew York City School-Based Health Centers – Security and Controls Over Medications and Related Supplies
… Purpose To determine whether New York City School-Based Health Center (SBHC or Center) … third-party insurance for reimbursement, as appropriate. All SBHCs must provide, on-site, a core of age-appropriate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/01/08/new-york-city-school-based-health-centers-security-and-controls-over-medications-andTuxedo Farms Local Development Corporation – Collections and Disbursements and Adherence to Bylaws (2021M-187)
… - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether collections and disbursements were in accordance with the sewer agreements and whether the Tuxedo Farms Local Development Corporation … (Board) adhered to its bylaws. Audit Results Collections and disbursements were generally in accordance with the sewer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/local-development-corporation/2021/12/22/tuxedo-farms-local-development-corporation-collections-andEfforts to Collect Tolls and Fees Using License Plate Images and Law Firms (Follow-Up)
… “No vehicle shall cross the bridges and tunnels without payment of the toll prescribed by the Triborough Bridge and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/10/07/efforts-collect-tolls-and-fees-using-license-plate-images-and-law-firms-followOversight of Registration, Licensing, and Inspection of Radioactive Materials Facilities and Radiation Equipment Facilities
… Objectives The objectives of this audit were to determine if the Department of Health (Department) is … the Program When handled correctly, radioactive materials have many beneficial medical, industrial, and academic uses. … (33%) showed facilities were, at the time of inspection, not in compliance with established standards. Further, for 33 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/09/23/oversight-registration-licensing-and-inspection-radioactive-materials-facilities-andTown of Chester – Justice Court Operations and Credit Card and Employee Reimbursements (2017M-67)
… approximately $4.4 million. Key Findings The Justice’s cash exceeded known liabilities for each of the 22 months in … $9,078. Key Recommendations Determine why the Justice’s cash exceeds known liabilities and remit any unidentified …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2017/11/21/town-chester-justice-court-operations-and-credit-card-and-employeeXIV.10.B Travel and Purchase Rewards Programs; Updated Information Regarding T-Cards, P-Cards, and NET-Cards – XIV. Special Procedures
… may be permissible]. This section also recognizes the NET-Card, an administrative change brought about by the … payment is made – it may be by State-issued travel card, procurement card, voucher, petty cash, or any other approved … or her State agency - generally by use of a State-issued Procurement Card (P-Card) - may not accept rewards or points …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv10b-travel-and-purchase-rewards-programs-updated-information-regarding-t-cards-p-cards-and-netTown of Otselic – Records and Reports and Conflict of Interest Audit Follow-Up (2021M-36-F)
… report – pdf] [read complete 2021 report – pdf] Purpose of Audit The purpose of our review was to assess the Town of Otselic’s (Town’s) progress, as of May 2024, in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/08/16/town-otselic-records-and-reports-and-conflict-interest-audit-follow-2021m-36-fInvesting and Protecting Public Funds
This session is designed to help local officials understand procedures and policies used to control and account for cash. Presenters will discuss the following: principles and statutes, depositing public funds, securing deposits, investment policies, cash controls and reporting, and cash flow foreca
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/investing-and-protecting-public-funds-01-18-23.pdfNondiscretionary Spending and Budgetary Management
Nondiscretionary spending as a share of total funds spending has declined from a peak of 43 percent in FY 2014 to 38 percent as of FY 2022.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-8-2024.pdfHazard Mitigation and Coordination (2021-N-8)
To determine if New York City Emergency Management (NYCEM) adequately monitors and coordinates with New York City agencies for natural hazard mitigation, evacuation, and continuity of operations.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-21n8.pdfHeat and Hot Water Complaints
To determine whether the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development addresses heat and hot water complaints timely, issues notices of ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2020-19n3.pdf