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Village of Suffern - Budget Review (B20-6-2)
Determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the Village’s tentative budget for the 2020-21 fiscal year are reasonable.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/suffern-br-20-6-2.pdfWest Seneca Fire District #4 – Procurement (2020M-52)
Determine if District officials are obtaining competitive pricing in compliance with the District’s procurement policy and General Municipal Law (GML).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/west-seneca-district-4-2020-52.pdfComplaint Processing (Follow-Up) (2024-F-8)
To assess the extent of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report, Complaint Processing (Report 2020-N-9).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-24f8.pdfCommon Reporting Errors: From AUD to AFR
In this session, you will learn about common reporting errors made by local governments when completing annual reports and our staff will explain how to correctly report the underlying transactions. The presenters will provide examples of these errors as made in the Annual Update Document (AUD) and
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/common-reporting-errors-aud-afr-12-7-22.pdfInformation for Town Officials
A review of the basic duties of a town supervisor with statutory references designed to assist the newly elected supervisor in becoming familiar with the structure of town government and the supervisor's role in it. This is also a publication useful to town board members and other town officials.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/2020/pdf/information-for-town-officials.pdfNew York City Economy Continues to Set Records
… New York City employment reached 4.55 million jobs in 2018, the highest level ever recorded, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/04/new-york-city-economy-continues-set-recordsDiNapoli: Former Town Clerk Pleads Guilty to $35,000 Embezzlement
… Thomas P. DiNapoli announced. "Ms. Hart tried to game the system and used her position of trust to steal tens … by filing a complaint online at investigations@osc.ny.gov , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State … of Investigations, 14th Floor, 110 State St., Albany, NY 12236. … Former Mayfield Town Clerk Dorothy Hart pleaded …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/09/dinapoli-former-town-clerk-pleads-guilty-35000-embezzlementRestrictions on Consecutive Hours of Work for Nurses (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the five recommendations included in our … provide direct patient care in hospitals, nursing homes, treatment centers, and other facilities licensed under … investigations, resulting in missing documentation, inconsistent application of the Law, delayed investigations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/09/09/restrictions-consecutive-hours-work-nurses-followYork College – Time and Attendance Practices for Public Safety Staff (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the seven recommendations included in our initial audit report, Time and Attendance Practices … found that the Department’s overtime process could result in the payment of unauthorized and/or excessive overtime … were assigned to the fire watch spent long periods of time in one area instead of patrolling the entire building, as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/28/york-college-time-and-attendance-practices-public-safety-staff-followSecurity Over Critical Information Systems (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report, … risks associated with unauthorized access to these systems and their associated data. The audit covered the period … in the initial report. Of the two recommendations, one has been partially implemented and one has not been …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/11/13/security-over-critical-information-systems-followOversight of Persons Convicted of Driving While Intoxicated (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report, Oversight of Persons Convicted … of Driving While Intoxicated ( 2015-N-2 ). Background In New York City, persons convicted of DWI who are sentenced … Key Finding The Office has made significant progress in addressing the issues identified in our initial report. Of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/11/29/oversight-persons-convicted-driving-while-intoxicated-followCompliance With Payment Card Industry Standards (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report, Compliance With Payment Card … security policy that addressed all of the requirements in the PCI DSS, and the Authority could also improve certain … compliance with PCI DSS and implement recommendations made in a preliminary report and confidential draft report issued …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/05/04/compliance-payment-card-industry-standards-followControls Over CUNY Fully Integrated Resources and Services Tool (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the nine recommendations included in our initial report, Controls Over CUNY Fully Integrated … ). Background CUNY is the largest urban university in the United States, consisting of 24 institutions. The CUNY … The business needs for the ASLs to have the roles in question were unclear. In addition, there were 27 roles …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/25/controls-over-cuny-fully-integrated-resources-and-services-tool-followImproper Episodic Payments to Home Health Providers (Follow-Up)
… services to individuals who are economically disadvantaged and/or have special health care needs. Effective May 1, … audit covered the period from May 1, 2012 through December 13, 2015. Our audit identified $16.6 million in improper … are given 30 days after the issuance of the follow-up report to provide information on any actions that are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/05/04/improper-episodic-payments-home-health-providers-followDrug and Alcohol Treatment Program – Provider Claiming of Depreciation Expenses (Follow-Up)
… for improved monitoring controls to ensure provider claims do not include depreciation expenses. Key Finding We found …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/05/drug-and-alcohol-treatment-program-provider-claiming-depreciation-expenses-followUse 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-followEducators for Children, Youth and Families, Inc. – Use of Contract Funds (Follow-Up)
… over 98 percent of the total expenditures submitted for payment to OCFS. We attributed the unsupported, inappropriate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/08/13/educators-children-youth-and-families-inc-use-contract-funds-followExamination of Official Station Designation
… Purpose The objective of our examination was to determine if the Department properly designated the official station of a Department employee in calendar years 2013 and 2014. … of his time in each year, the Department designated an alternate work location, where the employee spent 14 percent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/27/examination-official-station-designationState Agencies Bulletin No. 1564
… To notify agencies of the automatic processing of refunds for deferred compensation contributions in a current calendar year pay check for which an employee was later placed on workers’ … employees with a Job Status of Retired, Terminated or Deceased and no other active Job record will be refunded by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1564-new-york-state-deferred-compensation-plan-nysdcp-refunds-employeesCUNY Bulletin No. CU-609
… Purpose To inform agencies of OSC’s automatic processing of the … who meet the eligibility criteria Background Pursuant to memoranda dated 08/04/16 and 10/14/2016 from Carmelo … Batista, Jr. authorizing implementation of an increase to minimum wage in December for years 2016, 2017 and 2018 for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-609-minimum-wage-increases-certain-hourly-cuny-employees