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Use of Vendor-Supported Technology (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report, Use of Vendor-Supported … responsible for the oversight of public transportation in Erie and Niagara counties, including the NFTA Metro Bus … they maintain a single clear inventory of IT assets to aid in tracking their systems. NFTA officials indicated they were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/01/19/use-vendor-supported-technology-followTown of Patterson – Justice Court Operations (2020M-63)
… in bail funds that could not be identified by payee. The Court clerks did not return unclaimed exonerated bail … to the known payees or remit them to the Town. 55 of 100 tickets reviewed were not reported or incorrectly reported to … DMV reports to ensure their status is accurate in the Court’s and DMV’s records. Town officials disagreed with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2020/11/06/town-patterson-justice-court-operations-2020m-63Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program (Follow-Up)
… made in our initial audit report, Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program (Report 2018-S-48 ). About the Program … to establish an Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman. In New York, this office (hereafter referred to as … housing more than 160,000 residents who have a need for ombudsman services. The Office’s responsibilities include …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/12/31/long-term-care-ombudsman-program-followAccess Controls Over Selected Critical Systems (Follow-Up)
… of Information Technology Services. OCFS systems contain a broad range of sensitive information that is considered …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/12/29/access-controls-over-selected-critical-systems-followConclusion – Travel and Conference Expense Management
… in travel and conference expenses. Managers should also be familiar with the requirements imposed by law on travel and … conference expenses. The auditing body or official must be familiar with travel and conference procedures so that any …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/travel-conference-expense/conclusionCompliance With Jonathan’s Law (Follow-Up)
… Developmental Disabilities, or OPWDD). Jonathan’s parents attempted multiple times to obtain information concerning …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/02/25/compliance-jonathans-law-followSelected Controls Over the Property Tax Assessment Process (Follow-Up)
… 1.05 million properties per year worth a total market value of more than $1 trillion. New York City … for property tax valuations. Assessors determine parcel market value using one of several valuation methods based on the parcel’s tax class. Once market value is determined, the assessed value is a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/01/06/selected-controls-over-property-tax-assessment-process-followWest Seneca Fire District #2 – Purchasing and Capital Project Management (2018M-241)
… than $115,000. District officials did not obtain quotes for 16 of 21 purchases totaling approximately $56,000. The … may have improperly charged the District more than $14,000 for administrative fees and sales tax. Key Recommendations … generally agreed with our findings and indicated that they plan to initiate corrective action. Appendix B includes our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2019/08/30/west-seneca-fire-district-2-purchasing-and-capital-project-management-2018mUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-281
… Law and the agreement between the Chief Administrative Judge and the Office of the State Comptroller, the total … year must equal: The statutory salary, provided the Judge serves the entire year at one salary; or The prorated … adjustment in the final paycheck of the year provided the Judge’s statutory salary is not evenly divisible by 26 pay …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-281-2019-year-end-adjustment-judges-and-justices-unified-courtOperational Training and Medical Assessments of Train Crews (Follow-Up)
… One of six MTA constituent agencies, New York City Transit (Transit) operates bus and subway service within the City. … Employees new to these positions are required to pass a medical assessment at a Medical Assessment Center …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/11/19/operational-training-and-medical-assessments-train-crews-followState Agencies Bulletin No. 1796
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies of the 2020 maximum salary limit for members of ORP and VDC in Tier 6. Background In accordance with … The purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies of the 2020 maximum salary limit for members of ORP and VDC …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1796-maximum-salary-limit-optional-retirement-plan-orp-and-voluntary-definedDiNapoli Proposes Reforms to Bolster State's Rainy Day Reserves
… a now decade-long economic expansion in the country, New York still lags behind other states when it comes to its rainy day reserves, according to a report released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “The time to … Despite a now decadelong economic expansion in the country New York still lags behind other states when it comes to its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/dinapoli-proposes-reforms-bolster-states-rainy-day-reservesOversight of Obesity and Diabetes Prevention Programs (Follow-Up)
… in our initial audit report, Oversight of Obesity and Diabetes Prevention Programs (Report 2017-S-78 ). Background … (Department) measured the effectiveness of the obesity and diabetes prevention programs in meeting their goals and … in our initial audit report Oversight of Obesity and Diabetes Prevention Programs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/10/oversight-obesity-and-diabetes-prevention-programs-followRipley Central School District – Financial Management (2021M-23)
… and District officials properly managed fund balance in accordance with statute. Key Findings The Board and … District officials did not properly manage fund balance in accordance with statute. The Board and District officials: … appropriations and appropriated fund balance, resulting in surplus fund balance exceeding the 4 percent statutory …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/08/13/ripley-central-school-district-financial-management-2021m-23Town of Ithaca – Justice Court Operations (2021M-13)
Determine whether the Town of Ithaca Town Justices collected deposited disbursed recorded and reported fines and fees in an accurate and timely manner
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2021/04/30/town-ithaca-justice-court-operations-2021m-13Management of Invasive Species (Follow-Up)
… AIS preventive measures, including public education (e.g., boat steward education/inspection programs, warning signage at public boat launches), and is responsible for implementing and … its oversight, monitoring, and communication relating to boat inspections, permits, and early detection and assessment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/11/19/management-invasive-species-followDiNapoli: April Sales Tax Collections Decline Over 24 Percent After COVID-19 Shutdown
… collections had already begun to show the impact of the COVID-19 shutdown–a decrease of 3.7 percent statewide with … and cities that are on the front lines of fighting the COVID-19 pandemic. They are the first responders and provide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/05/dinapoli-april-sales-tax-collections-decline-over-24-percent-after-covid-19-shutdownAssessment Roll Verification (ARV) for School Districts
… File Assessment Roll Verification Form Enrollment Instructions [pdf] Background The Office of … by parcel on a School District Assessment Adjustment Form [pdf] . Instructions for completing the form are found on page 2 of the form. Assessment adjustments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/required-reporting/assessment-roll-verification-arv-school-districtsOversight of Critical Foster Care Program Requirements (Follow-Up)
… our initial audit report, Oversight of Critical Foster Care Program Requirements (Report 2015-S-79 ). About the … and supervises child welfare services, including foster care and adoption, through its Division of Child Welfare and … Services (counties). These entities administer the foster care program, including placing children in foster care …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/02/03/oversight-critical-foster-care-program-requirements-followTown of Randolph – Justice Court Operations (2021M-76)
… the Justice did not ensure computerized case records were updated in an accurate and timely manner or that all disposed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2021/08/27/town-randolph-justice-court-operations-2021m-76