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Town 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)
… $6 million, on properties with a total assessed value of $15.5 million. The Assessor: Granted or subsequently …
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-227DiNapoli: Former Treasurer Arrested in Village of Millport Theft
… Former Village of Millport Treasurer Dawn Haverley was arrested for felony … Thomas P. DiNapoli. "Ms. Haverley took advantage of her position and abused the public's trust by pocketing … helping us hold Ms. Haverley accountable." Haverley, 65, of Horseheads, was charged with third degree grand larceny, a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/dinapoli-former-treasurer-arrested-village-millport-theftTown of Moreau – Budgeting and Multiyear Planning (2017M-185)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Board adopted realistic and structurally balanced budgets … action to maintain a reasonable amount of fund balance for the period January 1, 2015 through March 31, 2017. Background …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/04/13/town-moreau-budgeting-and-multiyear-planning-2017m-185Village of Dansville – Water and Sewer Operations (2017M-273)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Board effectively … 1, 2013 through November 8, 2017. Background The Village of Dansville is located in the Town of North Dansville in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/04/13/village-dansville-water-and-sewer-operations-2017m-273Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on 15th Anniversary of 9/11
… the lives of more than 2,750 people in Lower Manhattan on September 11, 2001. New York and the nation have come a … took the lives of more than 2750 people in Lower Manhattan on September 11 2001 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/09/comptroller-dinapoli-statement-15th-anniversary-911Town of Chester – Time and Attendance Records (2017M-287)
… over employee time and attendance and leave records for the period January 1, 2016 through October 2, 2017. … an elected five-member Town Board. Budgeted appropriations for 2017 totaled approximately $11.8 million. Key Findings … Recommendations Implement comprehensive written procedures for time and attendance. Require all employees to complete …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/03/02/town-chester-time-and-attendance-records-2017m-287Town of Carlton – Town Supervisor’s Fiscal Responsibilities (2017M-263)
… adequately performed the duties as chief financial officer for the period January 1, 2015 through October 2, 2017. … an elected five-member Town Board. Budgeted appropriations for 2017 totaled approximately $2.5 million. Key Findings The … has not submitted an annual accounting to the Board for fiscal years 2015 and 2016 and has not provided the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/02/16/town-carlton-town-supervisors-fiscal-responsibilities-2017m-263Town of Schroon - Town Hall Expansion Project (2018M-128)
… Key Findings An itemized budget was never prepared for the project outlining the financing sources needed to fund the estimated cost. Accounting records for the project were not maintained throughout the fiscal … We project expenditures will exceed the financing sources for the project by approximately $98,000 (7 percent), …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/10/05/town-schroon-town-hall-expansion-project-2018m-128DiNapoli 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-homesDiNapoli: Hamburg Employee Admits $150,000 Theft of Recreation Fees
… "This defendant not only stole from taxpayers, but stole money intended to support programs for children in the … Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by calling the toll-free Fraud Hotline at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/10/dinapoli-hamburg-employee-admits-150000-theft-recreation-feesDivision of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-8
… Payroll Deductions mailbox. To obtain authorization cards or information regarding this insurance program, employees may call 1-800-347-6071 or email to [email protected]. … To …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-8-voluntary-insurance-program-employees-representedForensic Audit of Payments to On-Board Service Managers (Follow-Up)
… Services Unit staff members were not held accountable for their work performance and time and attendance. In … the Unit violated Metro-North policy by not disclosing the referral of a relative who was hired in the Unit. Key Finding Metro-North …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/01/21/forensic-audit-payments-board-service-managers-followBorough of Manhattan Community College – Controls Over Bank Accounts
… Purpose To determine whether the City University of New York’s (CUNY) Central Office (Central) officials adequately ensured that all Borough of Manhattan Community College (BMCC) bank accounts were … largest urban university in the United States, consisting of 24 institutions. CUNY provides education for more than …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/08/10/borough-manhattan-community-college-controls-over-bank-accountsCircle of Friends – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… calculated, adequately documented, and allowable under the State Education Department’s (SED’s) guidelines, including … between the ages of three and five years. Pursuant to the State Education Law, SED establishes reimbursement rates for … and requirements. Other Related Audit/Report of Interest State Education Department: The Norman Howard School - …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/12/29/circle-friends-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manual