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City of Rochester – Code of Ethics and Procedures – Follow Up (S4-09-116-F)
… Purpose of Review The purpose of our review was to assess the City’s progress, as of September 2012, in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/06/21/city-rochester-code-ethics-and-procedures-follow-s4-09-116-fBallston Spa Public Library – Donations and Circulation Desk Cash Receipts (2015M-101)
… public library that received its charter from the State in 1893. The Library is located in the Village of Ballston Spa, Saratoga County, and is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2015/08/21/ballston-spa-public-library-donations-and-circulation-desk-cash-receipts-2015mOwego-Apalachin Central School District – Special Education Services and Medicaid Reimbursements (2020M-21)
… accordance with their individual education programs (IEPs) and that the District claimed all Medicaid reimbursements to … physical therapy, speech therapy, occupational therapy and counseling sessions. Five students did not receive any required therapy and counseling services. Officials did not have procedures in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/09/18/owego-apalachin-central-school-district-special-education-services-andDiNapoli: Mount Vernon Officials Failed to Establish Basic and Routine Financial Policies
… financial information for the effective management and fiscal oversight of city operations because officials … financial reports, provide interim financial reports and issue audited statements. In addition, they did not have … “Our audit found city officials did not establish basic and routine financial policies and procedures to effectively …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/dinapoli-mount-vernon-officials-failed-establish-basic-and-routine-financial-policiesOversight of Waste Tire Cleanup and Use of Waste Tire Fees (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the three … ). About the Program Waste tires can pose serious risks to public health, safety, and the environment. They provide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/15/oversight-waste-tire-cleanup-and-use-waste-tire-fees-followDiNapoli: State Must Consider Pros and Cons of Gaming Revenues, Problem Gambling
… reliance on revenue generated from gaming activities and problem gambling. “The lottery generates billions of … state must take a closer look at the impacts of casinos and other gaming already in place, as well as the problem of … (SFY) 2019-20. The state generates revenue for its budget and for localities through traditional lottery games, video …
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 Ripley – Water District Financial Condition and Legal Services (2014M-15)
… to evaluate the financial condition of Water District 1 and determine if the Board complied with adopted resolutions … The Town of Ripley is located in Chautauqua County and had a population of approximately 2,400 as of the 2010 … operating costs between the Town’s two water districts, and adopted budgets for one district were unreasonable, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/09/05/town-ripley-water-district-financial-condition-and-legal-services-2014m-15Select Financial Management Practices at the Office of Transportation and Parking Operations
… practices at Stony Brook University’s (Stony Brook) Office of Transportation and Parking Operations (TPO) are … the Program Stony Brook, located on Long Island, is one of the four university centers operated by the State University of New York. As of fall 2019, about 26,800 students were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/03/select-financial-management-practices-office-transportation-and-parking-operationsTown of Palermo - Timeliness of the Supervisor’s Records and Reports (2020M-67)
… complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Town Supervisor maintained up-to-date accounting records … Did not make deposits and maintain accounting records in a timely manner. Did not file the Town’s 2016, 2017 and … are required annual financial reports, with our office in a timely manner. Key Recommendations Ensure the financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/08/21/town-palermo-timeliness-supervisors-records-and-reports-2020m-67Village of Broadalbin - Board Oversight of Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2020M-76)
… whether the Board adequately monitored cash receipts and disbursements. Key Findings The Board did not adequately monitor cash receipts and disbursements. Sufficient compensating controls were not … duties. The Clerk-Treasurer collected, deposited and recorded cash receipts and prepared and signed checks …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2020/08/14/village-broadalbin-board-oversight-cash-receipts-and-disbursements-2020m-76Jefferson County Industrial Development Agency (JCIDA) – Project Approval and Monitoring (2020M-70)
… before approving them. Charge some project applicants fees in accordance with the Board-approved fee schedule. Assess … information for reliability or compare it to estimates in project applications. Key Recommendations The Board … for evaluation and compared to project goals as stated in applications. JCIDA officials generally agreed with our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2020/10/02/jefferson-county-industrial-development-agency-jcidaCayuga County Soil and Water Conservation District – Information Technology Governance (2020M-118)
… pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether Cayuga County Soil and Water Conservation District (District) officials … for online banking transactions. Implement strong access and financial application controls. Provide IT security … The Board should: Adopt comprehensive IT security policies and periodically review them. Enter into a SLA with the IT …
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 German Flatts - Financial Condition and Conflict of Interest (2019M-222)
… The combined fund balance of the four main operating funds declined $144,719, from a $57,650 deficit balance at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/02/14/town-german-flatts-financial-condition-and-conflict-interest-2019m-222Poughkeepsie City School District - Extra-Classroom Activities and Information Technology Assets (2019M-15)
… oversight of extra-classroom activity (ECA) finances and properly safeguarded and secured the District’s information technology (IT) assets. Key Findings Student treasurers and faculty advisors did not maintain adequate supporting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/09/27/poughkeepsie-city-school-district-extra-classroom-activities-andWestern New York Maritime Charter School - Student Enrollment and Billing (2019M-176)
… pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether student enrollment and billings to school districts of residence are accurate and supported. Key Findings School officials did not review … have been calculated correctly. Adopt a written policy and prepare and enforce written procedures for students’ …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2019/11/22/western-new-york-maritime-charter-school-student-enrollment-and-billingTown of Clarence – Controls Over Fuel and Vehicle Fleet Management (2013M-312)
… purpose of our audit was to evaluate controls over fuel and the management of the Town’s vehicle fleet for the period … Background The Town of Clarence is located in Erie County and has a population of approximately 30,000 residents. The … by a five-member elected Board comprised of a Supervisor and four Council members. For the 2013 fiscal year, budgeted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/02/14/town-clarence-controls-over-fuel-and-vehicle-fleet-management-2013m-312NYS Comptroller DiNapoli Appoints First Director of Sustainable Investments and Climate Solutions
… to support the implementation of the Fund’s Climate Action Plan. “We are fortunate to have Andrew Siwo’s … portfolio.” “Comptroller DiNapoli’s innovative Climate Action Plan puts New York’s pension fund at the forefront of … About DiNapoli’s Climate Action Plan Released in June 2019, the DiNapoli’s Climate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-appoints-first-director-sustainable-investments-and-climate-solutionsAfton Central School District –Management of Fund Balance and Reserves (2016M-134)
… Background The Afton Central School District is located in the Towns of Coleville, Sanford, Afton, Bainbridge and Coventry and the Village of Afton in Chenango County. The District, which operates one school … Ensure that unrestricted fund balance remains in compliance with the statutory limit. Review all reserve …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/15/afton-central-school-district-management-fund-balance-and-reserves-2016m