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Selected Aspects of Subway Station Safety (Follow-Up)
… in our initial audit report, Selected Aspects of Subway Station Safety (Report 2016-S-11 ), issued June 15, 2017. … one of Transit’s essential duties. Transit’s Division of Station Environment and Operations (Division) mission is to … 6,024 employees who maintain the safety and cleanliness of station areas such as stairs, platforms, mezzanines, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/02/20/selected-aspects-subway-station-safety-followBuffalo Academy of Science Charter School – School Building Lease (2013M-138)
… Jersey metropolitan area that did not have any apparent real estate experience. We also found that the terms and … Conduct site selection reviews and cost analysis for real estate transactions and ensure transparency in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/07/26/buffalo-academy-science-charter-school-school-building-lease-2013m-138Town of Ontario - Information Technology, Financial Management and Procurement (2017M-137)
… comprehensive IT policies. Ensure adopted IT policies are updated, enforced and monitored. Develop and adopt … and plan for reserves. These plans should be monitored and updated on an ongoing basis. Adopt budgets with realistic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/07/06/town-ontario-information-technology-financial-management-and-procurement-2017m-137Village of Sleepy Hollow – Parking Ticket Collections (2016M-408)
… Village’s processes and procedures over cash receipts from parking violations for the period June 1, 2015 through June … approximately $255,690 in fines, penalties and fees for parking violations. Key Findings Village officials have not … established sufficient procedures for collecting unpaid parking violation fines or set a benchmark for collection …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2017/02/03/village-sleepy-hollow-parking-ticket-collections-2016m-408Town of Darien – State Contract Loader Purchases (2013M-88)
… Town officials did not obtain the relevant State contract price lists, apply the appropriate contract discounts, or … two loaders. Key Recommendations Request the appropriate price lists from the vendor when purchasing equipment on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/06/14/town-darien-state-contract-loader-purchases-2013m-88Village of Hewlett Bay Park – Financial Management (2022M-30)
… Objective Determine whether the Village of Hewlett Bay Park (Village) Board adopted realistic budgets, and monitored … Determine whether the Village of Hewlett Bay Park Village Board adopted realistic budgets and monitored …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2022/06/17/village-hewlett-bay-park-financial-management-2022m-30Town of Ticonderoga – Financial Records and Reports (2015M-301)
… approximately $8.4 million. Key Findings The Supervisor’s clerk did not maintain complete, accurate and timely … the Supervisor did not provide sufficient oversight of the clerk’s accounting duties or appropriate training for the clerk. The Town’s accounting records did not agree with the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/02/26/town-ticonderoga-financial-records-and-reports-2015m-301Village of East Rockaway – Justice Court Operations (2017M-206)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Justice ensured that Justice Court … of bail for each account and review existing bail records to determine how to disburse the existing funds in the bail account. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2017/12/15/village-east-rockaway-justice-court-operations-2017m-206Town of Shandaken – Employee Compensation and Benefits (2017M-289)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether Town officials … 1, 2016 through October 31, 2017. Background The Town of Shandaken is located in Ulster County. The Town is … paid for employee benefits are accurate and seek recovery of inappropriate payments. Periodically review accrued leave …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/04/13/town-shandaken-employee-compensation-and-benefits-2017m-289Health and Safety of Children in Foster Care
… them for the care provided to the children. Agency case planners (including case workers) are required to conduct … the agencies are required to complete Family Assessment Service Plans (FASPs) for each foster child. The New York … to complete and enter progress notes related to case planners' contact visits, and ensure that agencies are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/03/09/health-and-safety-children-foster-careTown 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-2015mXIII.2.C Expense Report Certification – XIII. Employee Expense Reimbursement
… back to the State. For information on Finance Office certification requirements see Chapter XII, Section 4.B – Certification of Vouchers of this Guide. Process and … for approval using the employee’s own user ID. Sign the certification on a completed Employee Report of Travel …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiii/xiii2c-expense-report-certificationTown of Theresa – Internal Controls Over Claims Auditing (2014M-89)
… five-member Town Board, is located in Jefferson County and has approximately 2,900 residents. The Town’s budgeted … designed to ensure that claims are adequately supported and appropriate prior to payment. Key Recommendation There …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/05/23/town-theresa-internal-controls-over-claims-auditing-2014m-89Buffalo City School District – Oversight of Field Activities at the Service Center (2014M-270)
… August 15, 2014. Background The Buffalo City School District is located in the City of Buffalo, Erie County, and … governed by an elected nine-member Board of Education. The District operates 57 schools with approximately 34,000 … year total approximately $806.6 million. Key Findings District supervisors do not provide adequate oversight of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/06/11/buffalo-city-school-district-oversight-field-activities-service-centerVertus Charter School – Conflict of Interest and Information Technology (2016M-344)
… of Audit The objectives of our audit were to evaluate the School’s financial activities for conflicts of interest and … through September 1, 2016. Background The Vertus Charter School is an educational corporation that operates as a charter school in the City of Rochester in Monroe County. The School, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/12/23/vertus-charter-school-conflict-interest-and-information-technology-2016mSchool of Professional Studies – Procurement Card and Travel Card Purchases
… Purpose To determine if the City University of New York (CUNY) School of Professional Studies complied with the pertinent New York State and CUNY purchasing guidelines … To determine if the City University of New York CUNY School of Professional Studies complied with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/02/25/school-professional-studies-procurement-card-and-travel-card-purchasesState Comptroller DiNapoli and Manhattan U.S. Attorney Bharara Announce Arrest of Joseph Grossmann for Defrauding New York State Pension Fund of Over $130,000
… Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced today the arrest of JOSEPH GROSSMANN for fraudulently … State employee. The defendant was arrested and presented today in the District of South Carolina. Manhattan U.S. … pension fraud.” According to the Complaint unsealed today: * From August 2010 until August 2015, GROSSMAN …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-manhattan-us-attorney-bharara-announce-arrest-joseph-grossmannPart ZZ of Chapter 56 of the Laws of 2020
Part ZZ of Chapter 56 of the Laws of 2020
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/data/pdf/part-zz-chapter-56.pdfTown of Seneca Falls – Procurement Audit Follow Up (2018M-143-F)
… Audit The purpose of our review was to assess the Town of Seneca Fall’s (Town) progress, as of September 2022, in … in September 2019. Background The Town is located in Seneca County and has a population of approximately 9,000. … town seneca falls audit follow up procurement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/03/03/town-seneca-falls-procurement-audit-follow-2018m-143-fTown of Lee – Financial Management (2025M-63)
… [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Did the Town of Lee (Town) Town Board (Board) effectively manage the general and highway fund balances? Audit Period December 31, 2021 – April 25, … or revenue shortfalls, enabling town officials to continue providing necessary services during times of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/09/12/town-lee-financial-management-2025m-63