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DiNapoli: Chatham Police Chief Pleads Guilty to Pension Double-Dipping and Defrauding Village
… Attorney Paul Czajka and the New York State Police for their partnership in rooting out public corruption.” “All New York State taxpayers should … NYSP BCI Livingston, has been responsible for conducting this extremely complex investigation under difficult …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-chatham-police-chief-pleads-guilty-pension-double-dipping-and-defrauding-villageBallston Spa Public Library – Donations and Circulation Desk Cash Receipts (2015M-101)
… to examine the Library’s internal controls over donations and circulation desk cash receipts for the period June 1, … located in the Village of Ballston Spa, Saratoga County, and is governed by a five-member Board of Trustees, each of … not established procedures for the Library’s collection and disbursement of donated funds. The Treasurer has not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2015/08/21/ballston-spa-public-library-donations-and-circulation-desk-cash-receipts-2015mDiNapoli: State Must Consider Pros and Cons of Gaming Revenues, Problem Gambling
… Overall, actual revenues have been about two-thirds of casino developers’ initial projections and thus far economic … the Gaming Commission to report regularly on how actual casino revenues to the state and job numbers compare to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/11/dinapoli-state-must-consider-pros-and-cons-gaming-revenues-problem-gamblingOversight of Career and Technical Education Programs in New York State Schools
… 2020. About the Program CTE prepares students to succeed in future careers by introducing them to workplace competencies and providing hands-on learning in the high school setting. According to a national … students who have completed two consecutive CTE courses in the same program is about 90 percent – 15 percentage …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/12/21/oversight-career-and-technical-education-programs-new-york-state-schoolsTown of Bovina – Internal Controls Over Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2012M-237)
… the preparation and recording of disbursements, and bank reconciliations. The Supervisor allowed the bookkeeper … the approved claim warrants to the checks that cleared the bank. There was no documentation of an annual Board audit of … approved warrants with the checks cleared, as shown on the bank statements, and review the bank reconciliations. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/02/22/town-bovina-internal-controls-over-cash-receipts-and-disbursements-2012m-237City of Rochester – Code of Ethics and Procedures – Follow Up (S4-09-116-F)
… was to assess the City’s progress, as of September 2012, in implementing our recommendations in the audit report released in March 2010. Background The City of Rochester is located in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/06/21/city-rochester-code-ethics-and-procedures-follow-s4-09-116-fCayuga County Soil and Water Conservation District – Information Technology Governance (2020M-118)
… (SLA) with the IT vendor. Establish adequate safeguards for online banking transactions. Implement strong access and … controls. Provide IT security awareness training for employees who use District IT assets. In addition, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2020/11/25/cayuga-county-soil-and-water-conservation-district-information-technologyTown of Malone – Justice Court Operations and Highway Department Payroll (2015M-83)
… January 31, 2015. Background The Town of Malone is located in Franklin County and has a population of approximately … to Court Operations. The Justices remitted $327,797 in fines, fees and surcharges to the Supervisor in 2014. Key Findings Justices did not properly segregate the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2015/08/21/town-malone-justice-court-operations-and-highway-department-payroll-2015mTown of Camden – Internal Controls Over Salaries/Benefits and Ambulance Services (2014M-82)
… paid to the Supervisor for services as cemetery official in the notice of public hearing each year. The Board … and employees. Determine if the position of cemetery official is compatible with that of the Supervisor. Establish …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/05/30/town-camden-internal-controls-over-salariesbenefits-and-ambulance-services-2014m-82Medicaid Program – Overpayments for Therapy Services and Prescription Drugs Covered by Medicare
… Objective To determine if the Department of Health overpaid health care providers’ Medicaid claims for therapy services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/10/30/medicaid-program-overpayments-therapy-services-and-prescription-drugs-covered-medicareNewburgh Enlarged City School District - Financial Management and Information Technology (2017M-169)
… information technology (IT) system was adequately secured and protected against unauthorized use, access and loss. Key Findings Appropriations were overestimated … million in 2015-16. Reserves were not used as intended and were overfunded by $7.3 million as of June 30, 2016. IT …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/06/07/newburgh-enlarged-city-school-district-financial-management-andTown of Austerlitz – Internal Controls Over Payroll and Fuel Inventory (2014M-365)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine controls over payroll and fuel inventory for the … Town of Austerlitz is located in Columbia County and has a population of approximately 1,600. The Town is governed by … processing payrolls, creating checks, making adjustments to the payroll system and reconciling the payroll bank …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/03/06/town-austerlitz-internal-controls-over-payroll-and-fuel-inventory-2014m-365Oversight of Waste Tire Site Cleanup and Use of Waste Tire Fees
… are being used consistent with the purposes defined in the Environmental Conservation Law. The audit covers the … hazard with the potential for devastating consequences. In 2003, the Waste Tire Management and Recycling Act (Act) was enacted to ensure the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/08/29/oversight-waste-tire-site-cleanup-and-use-waste-tire-feesPort Washington Union Free School District – Claims Processing and Inventories (2016M-263)
… was to evaluate District controls over claims processing and inventories for the period July 1, 2014 through May 31, … Washington Union Free School District Claims Processing and Inventories 2016M263 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/10/28/port-washington-union-free-school-district-claims-processing-andIthaca City School District – Transportation State Aid and Information Technology (2017M-63)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s transportation State aid procedures … did not apply for all the transportation State aid to which the District was entitled for bus purchases. The … network. Of these, 5,173 (48 percent) had not been used to log on to the network in at least six months. The Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/07/21/ithaca-city-school-district-transportation-state-aid-and-informationWest Irondequoit Central School District – Financial Management and Separation Payments (2016M-180)
… audit were to review the District’s financial management and examine the District’s calculation and supporting documentation of separation payments for the … Key Findings The Board did not adopt realistic budgets and overestimated expenditures, which generated approximately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/08/19/west-irondequoit-central-school-district-financial-management-andMedicaid Program – Medicaid Payments for Pharmacy Claims: Joia Pharmacy and a Related Prescriber
… Purpose To determine whether Medicaid made proper payments to Joia Pharmacy, Inc. (Joia) and a related prescriber (herein referred to as “the Doctor”) in compliance with applicable Medicaid laws and … to matters addressing the Doctor’s prescribing activity for the period January 1, 2013 through June 30, 2016. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/06/27/medicaid-program-medicaid-payments-pharmacy-claims-joia-pharmacy-and-related-prescriberAfton Central School District –Management of Fund Balance and Reserves (2016M-134)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess District officials’ management of fund balance and reserves for the period July 1, 2014 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/15/afton-central-school-district-management-fund-balance-and-reserves-2016mSprings Union Free School District – Financial Condition and Leave Accruals (2014M-200)
… the District’s financial condition and examine leave accruals for the period July 1, 2012 through November 30, … four times the 4 percent statutory limit. The District’s sick leave records are not accurate and are not being …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/10/10/springs-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-and-leave-accrualsSalmon River Central School District – Budgeting Practices and Financial Condition (2014M-251)
… The Salmon River Central School District is located in the Towns of Bangor, Bombay, Fort Covington and Westville in Franklin County, the Town of Brasher in St. Lawrence … Board did not adopt structurally balanced budgets based on reasonable estimates. The District retained more fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/12/19/salmon-river-central-school-district-budgeting-practices-and-financial