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Financial Oversight of the Advantage After School Program (Follow-Up)
… of Children and Family Services (OCFS) is responsible for administering the Advantage After School Program … (collectively referred to as Providers) based on submitted work plans describing how such organizations … a risk that Providers could exceed their maximum cost per child if they were serving significantly fewer children than …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/09/27/financial-oversight-advantage-after-school-program-followTown of Holland - Real Property Tax Exemptions (2018M-232)
… Determine whether select real property tax exemptions are properly supported by adequate documentation. Key … were not properly supported by adequate documentation. The Assessor allowed what appear to be ineligible agricultural woodland exemptions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/03/15/town-holland-real-property-tax-exemptions-2018m-232Town of Elba - Real Property Tax Exemptions (2018M-261)
… or obtain annual renewal documentation as required, to ensure the exemptions remained in compliance with State or … agreed with our recommendations and indicated they planned to initiate corrective action. … Determine whether select …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/03/15/town-elba-real-property-tax-exemptions-2018m-261Town of Eden - Real Property Tax Exemptions (2018M-231)
… or obtain annual renewal documentation as required, to ensure the exemptions were in compliance with State or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/03/15/town-eden-real-property-tax-exemptions-2018m-231Town of Stamford - Annual and Claims Auditing (2018M-227)
… Objective Determine whether the Board ensured that audits of records and claims were performed. Key Findings The Board did not: Annually audit the records of the Supervisor and Town Clerk. Perform a deliberate and thorough audit of claims. Key Recommendations Annually audit the records of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/03/01/town-stamford-annual-and-claims-auditing-2018m-227Monitoring of Prevailing Wage Compliance on Construction Contracts (Follow-Up)
… managers and field representatives performed site visits for construction projects, they did not routinely inspect the sites to ensure that prevailing wage rates were posted, as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/27/monitoring-prevailing-wage-compliance-construction-contracts-followAwarding and Oversight of Statewide Interoperable Communications Grants (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report, Awarding and Oversight of Statewide Interoperable Communications … 2017, examined whether the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services (Division) awarded contracts to entities that met eligibility requirements and provided adequate oversight of Statewide Interoperable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/11/13/awarding-and-oversight-statewide-interoperable-communications-grants-followTown of Elizabethtown – Supervisor’s Records and Reports (2015M-346)
… was to review the Town’s accounting records and reports for the period January 1, 2014 through May 31, 2015. … Town of Elizabethtown is located in Essex County and has a population of approximately 1,160. The Town is governed by an elected five-member Town Board. Expenditures for 2014 totaled approximately $1.3 million for the general, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/05/06/town-elizabethtown-supervisors-records-and-reports-2015m-346Town of East Greenbush – Justice Court Operations (2016M-60)
… our audit was to examine the Court’s financial operations for the period January 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015. Background The Town of East Greenbush is located in Rensselaer County and has a population of approximately … two elected Justices. The Justices’ combined collections in 2014 totaled approximately $598,000 for fines, fees and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2016/05/06/town-east-greenbush-justice-court-operations-2016m-60Maintenance, Inspection, and Testing of the Event Recorder System
… One of six MTA constituent agencies, the LIRR, founded in 1834, has grown to become the largest commuter railroad in North America. The LIRR has 124 stations on ten branches … to be equipped with ERS. Under FRA regulation, as stated in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), periodic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/11/07/maintenance-inspection-and-testing-event-recorder-systemJanuary 2001: Accounting & Reporting of Expendable and Non-expendable Trusts
… GASB Statement No. 34 makes significant changes to the accounting and reporting requirements for expendable and … Both of these funds will use the modified accrual basis of accounting. Trusts which exist to benefit individuals, … USA effective for fiscal years starting on or after July 1, 2001: Trusts that benefit your municipality or school …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/january-2001-accounting-reporting-expendable-and-non-expendable-trustsTuition Assistance Program – New York College of Health Professions
… Purpose To determine whether New York College of Health Professions complied with the … and Research. The school operates five locations – a campus in Syosset, Long Island; three locations in … report. Other Related Audits/Reports of Interest Tuition Assistance Program - CUNY York (2016-T-1) Tuition …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/10/31/tuition-assistance-program-new-york-college-health-professionsUse of Electronic Benefit Cards at Prohibited Locations (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report, Use of Electronic Benefit Cards … the Office was not including out-of-state transactions in its monthly reviews nor notifying other states where … has made progress with addressing the issues identified in our original audit. Of the three recommendations contained …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/05/use-electronic-benefit-cards-prohibited-locations-followManagement of Unexpected Delays and Events During Winter 2017-18
… to assess whether the plans adequately addressed the needs of its passengers. This audit covered events that occurred … (MTA) is a State public authority created under Article 5, Title 11 of the Public Authorities Law. One of six MTA constituent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/08/07/management-unexpected-delays-and-events-during-winter-2017-18DiNapoli Releases Review of First Quarter State Revenue Collections
… that year-to-date tax collections were $632.3 million, or 3.3 percent, lower than collections for the same period … first quarter, representing an increase of 3.5 percent, or $629.6 million, from a year earlier. A copy of the first … report include: All Funds spending increased 2.2 percent, or $687.9 million, in the first quarter, primarily due to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/dinapoli-releases-review-first-quarter-state-revenue-collectionsVillage of Nelliston - Payroll and Accounting Records (2018M-162)
… complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Village accurately paid salaries and wages and adequately … reports to allow the Board to properly manage the Village’s finances. Key Findings The Clerk did not withhold health … contributions totaling $5,392 from the Superintendent’s pay for the period March 2016 through February 2018. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/12/14/village-nelliston-payroll-and-accounting-records-2018m-162Utilization of the Arch Street Yard and Shop Facility
… Purpose To determine whether the Metropolitan Transportation … and secured and at what cost. Our audit covered the period from May 3, 2002 to May 23, 2017. Background As part of the MTA’s mammoth ESA project, it …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/12/08/utilization-arch-street-yard-and-shop-facilityOversight of Resident Care-Related Medical Equipment in Nursing Homes
… of Health's monitoring and inspection of nursing homes is sufficient to determine if nursing homes perform … monitoring quality of care in nursing homes. The Division is responsible for ensuring nursing homes are in compliance … and Diagnostic and Treatment Centers’ methodology and is accepted by CMS. The Division has four regions with seven …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/19/oversight-resident-care-related-medical-equipment-nursing-homesOakfield Fire Department – Apparent Misuse of Funds (2014M-187)
… 2014. Background The Oakfield Fire Department is located in the Village of Oakfield in Genesee County. The Department, which is governed by an … of the Department’s financial operations, which resulted in the misuse of funds and unaccounted-for raffle proceeds. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/02/03/oakfield-fire-department-apparent-misuse-funds-2014m-187Village of Northville – Joint Youth Activity Program (2016M-339)
… a proper review of financial transactions. The Director does not always provide a record detailing the dates of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/joint-activity/2016/12/09/village-northville-joint-youth-activity-program-2016m-339