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Town of Bolivar – Community Development Block Grant (2013M-353)
… The Town of Bolivar is located in Allegany County and has a population of approximately 2,200. The Town Board … New York State Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), and contracted with Cuba Community Development Corporation (CCDC) to provide administration and program delivery services. Key Findings A significant …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/03/07/town-bolivar-community-development-block-grant-2013m-353Hermon-DeKalb Central School District – Segregation of Duties (2016M-35)
… The Hermon-DeKalb Central School District is located in the Towns of Canton, DeKalb, Hermon and Russell in St. Lawrence County. The District, which operates one …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/05/27/hermon-dekalb-central-school-district-segregation-duties-2016m-35Village of Argyle – Water Billing and Collections (2023M-148)
… The Clerk-Treasurer did not properly assess $4,330 in penalties on unpaid customer accounts. The Board did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/05/31/village-argyle-water-billing-and-collections-2023m-148Neptune Hose Company No. 1 of Dryden, Inc. – Disbursements (2024M-5)
… were not always supported or authorized prior to payment. We reviewed 171 disbursements totaling $381,186 … approved payments without having sufficient documentation to support the expenses were appropriate and increased the … or improper transactions. Key Recommendations Adhere to the Company’s accounting manual. Ensure all disbursements …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2024/05/17/neptune-hose-company-no-1-dryden-inc-disbursements-2024m-5Village of Horseheads – Claims Auditing and Disbursements (2023M-134)
… report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether Village of Horseheads (Village) officials properly audited claims and … disbursements. Key Findings Based on our sample of $1.1 million in claims and disbursements reviewed, Village … Village officials did not: Ensure an independent review of Parks and Recreation Department (Department) claims …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/05/10/village-horseheads-claims-auditing-and-disbursements-2023m-134Morley Volunteer Fire Company – Misappropriation of Funds (2023M-154)
… by making inappropriate automated teller machine (ATM) and in-bank withdrawals, writing unauthorized checks to herself and receiving cash from Company funds presented for deposit. Make 178 personal purchases totaling $19,572 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2024/03/22/morley-volunteer-fire-company-misappropriation-funds-2023m-154DiNapoli Releases Profile of New York's Small Business Owners
… pandemic, entrepreneurs in New York continued to identify and pursue new opportunities, according to an analysis by … the diversity of our state.” DiNapoli’s report found that for 9 out of 10 New York business owners, being their own … and the best avenue to promote their ideas as reasons. For 72% of New York business owners, their business serves as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-releases-profile-new-yorks-small-business-ownersVillage of Afton – Claims Auditing and Disbursements (2023M-177)
… Key Findings The Board did not properly audit claims. As a result, payments were made prior to audit, for unsupported claims and for inappropriate purposes. Of the … documentation, such as itemized receipts. The Village reimbursed the former Mayor for two payments totaling $1,500 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/03/15/village-afton-claims-auditing-and-disbursements-2023m-177Selected Aspects of the Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program
… is responsible for administering State participation in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program … reviews or formal Notices of Violation, which may result in additional penalties. Key Findings The Department does not … to operate out-of-service vehicles prior to repairs. In about 60 percent of the cases we reviewed, the Department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/01/22/selected-aspects-motor-carrier-safety-assistance-programTown of Glen - Water and Sewer Operations (2023M-167)
… totaling $30,258 and did not record customer payments in a timely manner and accurately. The Clerk made 12 … billed totaling $592,956 for water and sewer services in the accounting records and sewer revenue was overstated by … adjustments made to customer accounts. Record payments in a timely manner, maintain control accounts and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/03/29/town-glen-water-and-sewer-operations-2023m-167Charter School of Educational Excellence – Information Technology (2023M-174)
… data. Three out of six tested users of the cloud-based application used for School operations stored sensitive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2024/06/07/charter-school-educational-excellence-information-technology-2023m-174Audit of the Tuition Assistance Program at Plaza College
… TAP is an entitlement program designed to provide funds for paying tuition costs to eligible students. Schools … Department: Audit of the Tuition Assistance Program at SBI Campus (2011-T-1) … To determine whether Plaza College …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/11/05/audit-tuition-assistance-program-plaza-collegeTown of Wawarsing – Payroll and Leave Accruals (2013M-202)
… 31, 2012. Background The Town of Wawarsing is located in Ulster County and has a population of approximately … were not accurately maintained and may have resulted in employees receiving payment for leave time to which they … approval is available for all compensatory time payments in excess of 35 hours annually. … Town of Wawarsing Payroll …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/11/15/town-wawarsing-payroll-and-leave-accruals-2013m-202Reporting of Community-Based Services Under the Transformation Reinvestment Plan
… Reinvestment Plan. The audit covered the period from April 2018 through February 2022. About the Program The mission of the Office of Mental Health (OMH) is to promote the mental health of all New Yorkers, with … since 2014 and continuing through State fiscal year 2020-21, the State has allocated more than $82.5 million in CBS …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/10/26/reporting-community-based-services-under-transformation-reinvestment-planTown of Hempstead – Vehicles and Fuel Usage (2022M-25)
… procedures when authorizing take-home vehicles including the justification or rationale for assigning them. Review …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/09/02/town-hempstead-vehicles-and-fuel-usage-2022m-25Oversight of Afterschool and Summer Youth Employment Contracts (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the 10 recommendations included in our initial audit report, Oversight of Afterschool and … of 14 and 24 with paid summer employment for up to 6 weeks in July and August. The Department contracts with providers who, in turn, secure employment opportunities at local employers. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/09/30/oversight-afterschool-and-summer-youth-employment-contracts-followTown of Hempstead – Information Technology Access Controls (2021M-158)
… to help safeguard IT systems against unauthorized access. The Board and Town officials did not: Develop and adopt … confidentially to officials. Key Recommendations The Board should: Adopt comprehensive IT security policies … with our recommendations and indicated that they were in the process of implementing corrective action. … Determine …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/08/19/town-hempstead-information-technology-access-controls-2021m-158DiNapoli: Alexandria Clerk Charged In Theft of Town Fees
… by residents for fines, fees and surcharges, according to State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Ellen S. Peck, 64, of … such corruption. I thank the State Police for their work on this case.” DiNapoli’s office is currently auditing the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/dinapoli-alexandria-clerk-charged-theft-town-feesXI.2 Comptroller Approval of Contracts and General Contracts Processing – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… of certain State contracts. This section provides guidance to State agencies in determining whether a contract-related … Overview and Policies . Contracts entered in SFS that do not require OSC approval, including but not limited to … must use only Business Units / Department IDs that have been specifically designated for use with contract …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi2-overviewTown of Pittsfield – Supervisor's Records and Reports (2024M-80)
… in the accounting system, prepare bank reconciliations or provide detailed monthly fund balances to the Board. File the Town’s 2021 or 2023 Annual Financial Reports (AFRs), as required by New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/09/27/town-pittsfield-supervisors-records-and-reports-2024m-80