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DiNapoli: State Department of AG and Markets Should Improve Pollinator Protection Program
… They found that 112 of the 120 apiaries selected had not registered with the Department as of August 2022, including … 33 that appeared to still be operating despite not being registered with the Department. Auditors also looked at how … . Under State Comptroller DiNapoli’s open data initiative, search millions of state and local government financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/dinapoli-state-department-ag-and-markets-should-improve-pollinator-protection-programFrankfort-Schuyler Central School District – Information Technology Assets and Network Access (2022M-151)
… establish adequate IT controls over network user accounts. In addition to sensitive IT weaknesses communicated … a half million dollars was paid to IT service providers. In addition, because officials did not develop a written IT … action. Appendix B includes our comment on an issue raised in the District’s response letter. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/12/30/frankfort-schuyler-central-school-district-information-technology-assetsTown of Oyster Bay – Financial Condition and Selected Financial Operations (2013M-54)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine internal controls over selected financial … Key Findings The Town is experiencing fiscal stress due to a deteriorating financial condition. The general fund’s … million, from $14.7 million at the end of fiscal year 2007 to a fund deficit of $10.3 million at the end of 2012. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/12/20/town-oyster-bay-financial-condition-and-selected-financial-operations-2013m-54Village of Valley Stream – Cash Receipts and Selected Village Operations (2013M-382)
… Its general fund expenditures for the 2011-12 fiscal year were $35.9 million. Key Findings Weaknesses exist in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/04/04/village-valley-stream-cash-receipts-and-selected-village-operations-2013mSelected Aspects of Parking Violations Operations to Collect Fines and Fees (Follow-Up)
… summonses issued to vehicles for parking, red light camera, and sanitation violations. In addition, DOF collects … plates. DOF’s Collections Division is responsible for collecting all summonses that are in judgment. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/01/06/selected-aspects-parking-violations-operations-collect-fines-and-fees-followDiNapoli: NYC’s Restaurant, Retail and Recreation Sectors Continue to Struggle During Pandemic
… restaurants across the nation unfunded. In New York state, only 35% of the restaurants that applied for RRF funding … example, in Manhattan’s Chinatown and the Lower East Side, only 30% of RRF dollars made it to the 59% of businesses …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-nycs-restaurant-retail-and-recreation-sectors-continue-struggle-during-pandemicGreenwood Lake Union Free School District – Procurement and Claims Processing (2021M-147)
… did not use a competitive process for 16 or 27 percent of the purchases we reviewed. Request for proposals (RFPs) … documentation is maintained. Ensure a thorough audit of claims is conducted before authorizing payments. Review …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/12/03/greenwood-lake-union-free-school-district-procurement-and-claimsSt. Lawrence County Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2021M-151)
… SLCIDA officials did not: Establish adequate procedures to ensure the reliability of job information. They did not … capital investment information for 10 approved projects to monitor actual vs. proposed investment. Key Recommendations Develop procedures to ensure current employment information provided in project …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2021/12/22/st-lawrence-county-industrial-development-agency-project-approval-and-monitoringTown of Amherst Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2020M-148)
… complete report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether the Town of Amherst Industrial Development Agency (AIDA) … properly approved and monitored projects. Key Findings The Board did not properly approve and monitor projects. The Board did not ensure its project approvals were based on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2021/09/10/town-amherst-industrial-development-agency-project-approvalTown of Clarence Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2020M-97)
… to the public by posting required documents on CIDA’s website. The Board and officials did not ensure that CIDA’s … goals are being met. Post required information on CIDA’s website. Submit accurate reports to State oversight agencies. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2021/09/10/town-clarence-industrial-development-agency-projectTown of Hempstead Local Development Corporation – Project Approval and Oversight (2021M-37)
… properly approved and monitored projects in accordance with standard project procedures, it did not set clear and … meeting the intended purpose. THLDC officials disagreed with the findings and recommendations in our report. Appendix …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/local-development-corporation/2021/09/10/town-hempstead-local-development-corporation-projectVillage of Hillburn – Internal Controls Over Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2013M-392)
… of our audit was to review the Village’s cash receipt and disbursement practices for the period of June 1, 2012 … is located in the Town of Ramapo in Rockland County and is governed by a three-member Board of Trustees. Its … million. Key Findings The Board has not developed policies and procedures for cash receipt and disbursement duties, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/04/18/village-hillburn-internal-controls-over-cash-receipts-and-disbursements-2013m-392Town of Westport – Internal Controls Over Water and Sewer Charges (2015M-128)
… our audit was to review the Town’s internal controls over water and sewer charges for the period January 1, 2014 … The Town lacked comprehensive policies and procedures over water and sewer charges. The Town was not properly billing … involved with billing, collecting and accounting for water and sewer charges. Key Recommendations Establish …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/09/18/town-westport-internal-controls-over-water-and-sewer-charges-2015m-128Town of Bovina – Internal Controls Over Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2012M-237)
… internal controls over cash receipts and disbursements for the period January 1, 2011, through October 15, 2012. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/02/22/town-bovina-internal-controls-over-cash-receipts-and-disbursements-2012m-237Ballston Spa Public Library – Donations and Circulation Desk Cash Receipts (2015M-101)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the … desk cash receipts for the period June 1, 2013 through October 31, 2014. Background The Ballston Spa Public Library … for the Library’s collection and disbursement of donated funds. The Treasurer has not maintained a detailed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2015/08/21/ballston-spa-public-library-donations-and-circulation-desk-cash-receipts-2015mStarpoint Central School District – Network Access and Application User Permissions (2022M-101)
… District (District) officials adequately secured access to the network and properly managed user permissions to the financial and student information applications. Key … District officials did not adequately secure access to the network or properly manage user permissions to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/10/07/starpoint-central-school-district-network-access-and-application-userVillage of Sag Harbor – Board Oversight and Justice Court Operations (2015M-107)
… for 2014-15 were approximately $9.1 million. The Village Justice Court has two Justices, a Court clerk and an … required monthly reports to the State Comptroller’s Justice Court Fund – were not adequately segregated, and the … Village of Sag Harbor Board Oversight and Justice Court Operations 2015M107 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2015/08/14/village-sag-harbor-board-oversight-and-justice-court-operations-2015m-107Eastchester Union Free School District – User Accounts and Information Technology Contingency Planning
… . Officials did not: Develop comprehensive procedures for managing network and financial application user accounts … the following unneeded network user accounts: 181 for students no longer in the District.These students left the District between June 2020 and August 2021. Six for two former employees, two former Board members and two …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/03/31/eastchester-union-free-school-district-user-accounts-and-informationTown of Wheatfield – Recreation Department Cash Receipts and Information Technology (2013M-200)
… June 5, 2013. Background The Town of Wheatfield is located in Niagara County. The Town is governed by the Town Board, … were not reviewed and approved by the Board, or recorded in the financial system. Town officials have not implemented … that all cash receipts are remitted to the Supervisor in a timely manner. Ensure that all concession stand cash …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/09/20/town-wheatfield-recreation-department-cash-receipts-and-information-technology-2013mCity of Rochester – Code of Ethics and Procedures – Follow Up (S4-09-116-F)
… City of Rochester Code of Ethics and Procedures Follow Up S409116F …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/06/21/city-rochester-code-ethics-and-procedures-follow-s4-09-116-f