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Chenango County Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2022M-10)
… and document its evaluation and approval process. In addition, the Board did not properly monitor the … to ensure they were not exceeded. Track payments in lieu of taxes (PILOTs) to ensure they were billed and paid in accordance with the PILOT agreements. Key Recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2022/04/22/chenango-county-industrial-development-agency-project-approval-and-monitoringOverlap, Duplication, Gaps, and/or Fragmentation in Workforce Development Programs and Services
… system (System). The Department is the lead State agency in the System. Workforce development is particularly critical … recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic downturn. As stated in the 2022 State of the State book, As of Fall 2021, New … higher by some measures than any other state. Employers in some high-demand industries have seen a surge in open …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/05/19/overlap-duplication-gaps-andor-fragmentation-workforce-development-programs-and-servicesDiNapoli: Chipotle Needs to Address Concerns Over Racial Equity and Inclusion
… (Fund) to fellow Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. shareholders in advance of the company’s annual meeting on May 18 seeking … have an independent review led by auditors with experience in rooting out discrimination. Failure to assess the risks … they would be conducting such audits. DiNapoli noted: In April 2020, the U.S. Court of Appeals allowed a collective …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-chipotle-needs-address-concerns-over-racial-equity-and-inclusionXIII.11 Submitting Travel and Expense Reimbursement Requests for Inactive Employees – XIII. Employee Expense Reimbursement
… on submitting Travel and Expense reimbursement requests for inactive employees for expenses that were incurred during the employee’s State … no later than the employee’s last day of employment. For any questions relating to the lock or removal of access, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiii/xiii11-submitting-travel-and-expense-reimbursement-requests-inactive-employeesVillage of Port Byron – Financial Monitoring and Information Technology (2014M-116)
… the Village’s financial operations, internal controls and information technology for the period June 1, 2011 … 1,300. Budgeted appropriations for the general, water and sewer funds for the 2013-14 fiscal year totaled … Findings The Board has not ensured that adequate policies and procedures have been adopted, regularly reviewed and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/08/15/village-port-byron-financial-monitoring-and-information-technology-2014m-116Tompkins County Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2021M-143)
… support project owners’ self-reported job performance. As a result, the Board has no assurance the reported job … information is accurate. The Board did not ensure payments in lieu of taxes (PILOTs) were billed and paid in … was underbilled $78,600, a business was not billed for its agreed upon PILOT totaling $18,900 and another …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2021/12/17/tompkins-county-industrial-development-agency-project-approval-and-monitoringNYS Comptroller DiNapoli Prohibits New Russian Investments and Directs Investment Review
… events. New York stands with the Ukrainan people. We hope for a peaceful resolution.” The Fund estimates it has $110.8 … year ends March 31. Its quarterly value as of Dec. 31, 2021 was $279.7 billion. … New York State Comptroller Thomas …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-prohibits-new-russian-investments-and-directs-investment-reviewTown of Highlands – Water and Sewer Funds’ Financial Condition (2021M-152)
… whether the Town of Highlands (Town) Board (Board) and Town officials effectively managed the financial condition of the water and sewer funds. Key Findings The Board did not effectively … manage the Town’s financial condition of the water and sewer funds. The Board did not monitor and amend the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/01/21/town-highlands-water-and-sewer-funds-financial-condition-2021m-152Frewsburg Central School District – Extra-Classroom Activity and Scholarship Funds (2021M-159)
… not properly accounted for and appropriately used. A lack of adequate oversight, segregation of duties and lack of written policies and procedures for scholarship funds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/03/11/frewsburg-central-school-district-extra-classroom-activity-andVillage of Westbury – Purchasing, Claims Audit and Information Technology (2013M-301)
… by an elected Board of Trustees comprising a Mayor and four Trustees. The Village’s general fund expenditures totaled about $6.8 million and $7.4 million for the 2011-12 and 2012-13 fiscal years, respectively. Key Findings Village …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/01/24/village-westbury-purchasing-claims-audit-and-information-technology-2013m-301Town of Canajoharie – Budgeting and Allocating Sales Tax Revenue (2021M-204)
… Town of Canajoharie (Town) officials properly budget for and allocate sales tax revenue. Key Findings Town officials did not properly budget for and allocate sales tax revenue. As a result, Town taxpayers … in the town-outside-village (TOV) general, TOV highway and town-wide (TW) highway funds by an average of $83,477 (21 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/03/04/town-canajoharie-budgeting-and-allocating-sales-tax-revenue-2021m-204Adult Career and Continuing Education Services – Vocational Rehabilitation Supported Employment Program
… general population over the past decade, they decreased in 2019 just prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. Nevertheless, … economic shutdown led to soaring unemployment rates in New York, which have slowly but steadily declined since … evaluate the effectiveness of the ACCES-VR program based on individual participants’ goals and achievements to ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/03/30/adult-career-and-continuing-education-services-vocational-rehabilitation-supportedSmithtown Central School District – Claims Processing and Travel-Related Expenses (2021M-25)
… the Board could have saved the District $1,855 by adopting federal per diem rates for travel expenses. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/06/11/smithtown-central-school-district-claims-processing-and-travel-relatedAmsterdam Housing Authority – Claims Processing and Related Not-for-Profit Corporations (2013M-126)
… has not been collecting the annual management service fees as stipulated in the contract with Rivercrest … August 31, 2011, RDC owed $255,861 in cumulative service fees to the Authority. While RDC made a payment of $221,442 … every effort to collect the outstanding management service fees owed to it by RDC. … Amsterdam Housing Authority Claims …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/08/23/amsterdam-housing-authority-claims-processing-and-related-not-profit-corporationsEnforcement of Article 19-A of the Vehicle and Traffic Law (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the five … jeopardizing safety. For example, the Department did not clarify certain regulatory terms, which caused confusion … available information to identify entities that may have been subject to, but were not enrolled in, the Program. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/02/08/enforcement-article-19-vehicle-and-traffic-law-followPember Library and Museum – Board Oversight of Financial Activities (2013M-285)
… 2011 through April 26, 2013. Background The Pember Library and Museum is located in the Village of Granville. The … An accounting firm prepares the accounting records, and the Executive Director provides the Board with financial … Board did not adopt a budget for the fiscal years 2011-12 and 2012-13, as required by the by-laws, and did not monitor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2014/01/03/pember-library-and-museum-board-oversight-financial-activities-2013m-285City of Niagara Falls – Financial Management and Information Technology (2013M-47)
… 9, 2013. Background The City of Niagara Falls is located in Niagara County and encompasses approximately 17 square … for 2013 was $81.4 million. Key Findings The City has had a pattern of structural budget deficits, meaning recurring … has implemented IT policies and procedures, including a computer use policy, they have not implemented adequate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/06/04/city-niagara-falls-financial-management-and-information-technology-2013m-47Center Moriches Free Public Library – Budgeting and Cash Receipts (2013M-378)
… our audit was to examine the Library’s budgeting practices and cash receipts procedures for the period July 1, 2012 … is a school district library located in Suffolk County and is governed by the Board of Trustees which consists of … adopted budgets that consistently underestimated revenues and overestimated expenditures. The Board accumulated an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2014/04/18/center-moriches-free-public-library-budgeting-and-cash-receipts-2013m-378Bayport-Blue Point Public Library – Employee Leave Accruals and Procurement (2013M-385)
… five-member Board of Trustees. For the 2012-13 fiscal year, the Library’s expenditures were $2,136,752. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2014/04/25/bayport-blue-point-public-library-employee-leave-accruals-and-procurement-2013mCayuga County Soil and Water Conservation District – Financial Condition (2020M-91)
… the District’s financial health. Comprehensive multiyear strategic, financial and capital plans were not developed. … condition is negatively affected. Adopt multiyear strategic, financial and capital plans. District officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2020/11/25/cayuga-county-soil-and-water-conservation-district-financial-condition-2020m-91