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Selected Controls Over the Property Tax Assessment Process (Follow-Up)
… property value is assessed. DOF uses the Computer-Assisted Mass Appraisal system (CAMA) for property tax valuations. … did not document the basis for assessment changes. Mass updates to the CAMA system did not always include the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/01/06/selected-controls-over-property-tax-assessment-process-followWest Seneca Fire District #2 – Purchasing and Capital Project Management (2018M-241)
… than $115,000. District officials did not obtain quotes for 16 of 21 purchases totaling approximately $56,000. The … may have improperly charged the District more than $14,000 for administrative fees and sales tax. Key Recommendations … legal counsel and, if appropriate, seek reimbursement for the improper charges. District officials generally agreed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2019/08/30/west-seneca-fire-district-2-purchasing-and-capital-project-management-2018mUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-281
… and to provide instructions for reporting transactions in Administration Pay Period 19C. Affected Employees … salary based on the number of calendar days served in the calendar year for Judges who serve only part of the … applicable, an adjustment of regular earnings must be paid in the final paycheck of the calendar year. Effective Date(s) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-281-2019-year-end-adjustment-judges-and-justices-unified-courtOperational Training and Medical Assessments of Train Crews (Follow-Up)
… and subway service within the City. Transit’s 27 subway lines are divided into two divisions: A Division (the numbered lines and 42nd St. Shuttle) and B Division (the lettered lines and the 7 line). Train crews consist of two members: a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/11/19/operational-training-and-medical-assessments-train-crews-followState Agencies Bulletin No. 1796
… of the 2020 maximum salary limit for members of ORP and VDC in Tier 6. Background In accordance with Section 415 … code, which provides for dollar limitations on benefits and contributions under qualified retirement plans, the … limit under Section 401(a), 404(I), 408 (k) (3) (C), and 408 (k) (6) (D) (ii) will increase to $285,000 for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1796-maximum-salary-limit-optional-retirement-plan-orp-and-voluntary-definedDiNapoli Proposes Reforms to Bolster State's Rainy Day Reserves
… Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/dinapoli-proposes-reforms-bolster-states-rainy-day-reservesOversight of Obesity and Diabetes Prevention Programs (Follow-Up)
… for improved oversight, particularly regarding contractor performance, to ensure that contractor deliverables are outcome-based and correlate to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/10/oversight-obesity-and-diabetes-prevention-programs-followRipley Central School District – Financial Management (2021M-23)
… not develop and adopt a comprehensive written multiyear financial plan and did not adhere to the fund balance policy. … Develop and adopt a comprehensive written multiyear financial plan and adhere to the fund balance policy. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/08/13/ripley-central-school-district-financial-management-2021m-23Town of Ithaca – Justice Court Operations (2021M-13)
Determine whether the Town of Ithaca Town Justices collected deposited disbursed recorded and reported fines and fees in an accurate and timely manner
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2021/04/30/town-ithaca-justice-court-operations-2021m-13Management of Invasive Species (Follow-Up)
… invasive species (TIS). AIS are commonly spread via fishing and boating activities. The Department is authorized … AIS preventive measures, including public education (e.g., boat steward education/inspection programs, warning signage at public boat launches), and is responsible for implementing and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/11/19/management-invasive-species-followDiNapoli: April Sales Tax Collections Decline Over 24 Percent After COVID-19 Shutdown
… Local sales tax collections dropped 24.4 percent in April compared to April 2019, leaving many of New York’s … P. DiNapoli. Sales tax collections totaled $1.02 billion in April. Plummeting sales tax collections were widespread, … hit hard by this virus or the budget cuts could be severe in some communities.“ Social distancing protocols were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/05/dinapoli-april-sales-tax-collections-decline-over-24-percent-after-covid-19-shutdownAssessment Roll Verification (ARV) for School Districts
… File Assessment Roll Verification Form Enrollment Instructions [pdf] Background The Office of … by parcel on a School District Assessment Adjustment Form [pdf] . Instructions for completing the form are found on page 2 of the form. Assessment adjustments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/required-reporting/assessment-roll-verification-arv-school-districtsOversight of Critical Foster Care Program Requirements (Follow-Up)
… At each of the ten sites we visited, we found foster home records lacked evidence that counties or VAs met certain critical foster home certification/approval and recertification requirements, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/02/03/oversight-critical-foster-care-program-requirements-followTown of Randolph – Justice Court Operations (2021M-76)
… report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether the Town of Randolph (Town) Town Justice (Justice) accurately … in an accurate and timely manner or that all disposed of (closed) cases were properly reported to appropriate State … Determine whether the Town of Randolph Town Town Justice Justice accurately recorded …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2021/08/27/town-randolph-justice-court-operations-2021m-76Millbrook Central School District – Information Technology – User Accounts (2021M-48)
… officials established adequate controls over user accounts in order to prevent unauthorized access, use and/or loss. Key … officials established adequate controls over user accounts in order to prevent unauthorized access use andor loss …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/08/20/millbrook-central-school-district-information-technology-user-accountsNiagara Falls City School District - Out-of-District Tuition Billing (2020M-73)
… ] Audit Objective Determine if tuition billings for the Niagara Falls City School District (District) students … Determine if tuition billings for the Niagara Falls City School District District students enrolled …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/08/21/niagara-falls-city-school-district-out-district-tuition-billing-2020m-73Signal Maintenance, Inspection, and Testing (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the 18 recommendations included in our initial audit report, Signal Maintenance, Inspection, … assigned section locations. Signal maintenance is critical in preventing subway delays. MIT work is performed based on … work, including: a description of the device, the interval in which the MIT should be performed, each test/task …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/08/19/signal-maintenance-inspection-and-testing-followCVS Health – Temporary Holding Account Rebate Revenue (Follow-Up)
To determine the extent of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report Temporary Holding Account Rebate Revenue 2019S27
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/10/15/cvs-health-temporary-holding-account-rebate-revenue-followOversight of Passenger Safety (Follow-Up)
… Disabilities Services Offices (DDSOs) – Metro NY (the Bronx and Manhattan), Brooklyn, Bernard M. Fineson (Queens), and Staten Island – are responsible for overseeing 115 State-run …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/07/28/oversight-passenger-safety-followMedicaid Payments to Medicare Advantage Plan Providers (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the three recommendations made in our initial audit report, Medicaid Payments to Medicare Advantage Plan Providers (Report 2016-S-54 ). About … sufficient controls to detect and prevent such claims. Three providers in our review received significant …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/10/15/medicaid-payments-medicare-advantage-plan-providers-follow