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Internal Controls
A good internal control system is necessary to assist local officials in meeting all their responsibilities.
Executive Order - Minority/Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurements
All appropriate OSC employees will take steps to facilitate the fullest possible utilization of M/WBEs.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/procurement/pdf/executive-order-mwbe.pdfDiNapoli Finds Opportunities for Improved NYPD Hate Crimes Reporting
… State auditors examining New York City Police Department (NYPD) records were unable to confirm that all hate crimes in the city are properly recorded and reported by the department. They … also found the NYPD conducted no centralized analysis on how to best use its resources to fight these crimes, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/dinapoli-finds-opportunities-improved-nypd-hate-crimes-reportingXII.7.C Reprocessing an OSC Denied Voucher – XII. Expenditures
… rejected by the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC), the Business Unit should address all of the reasons the voucher … was rejected. Process and Document Preparation: BULKLOAD BUSINESS UNITS When rejecting a voucher, OSC will reject and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii7c-reprocessing-osc-denied-voucherNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era
Nearly 30 percent of all New York households expect a loss of employment income within the next four weeks according to new data from the Census Bureaus Household Pulse Survey
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-september-16-2020Auditing Travel/Conference Claims – Travel and Conference Expense Management
… is required by law and is an essential internal control for ensuring that travel policy requirements are consistently … The auditing body or official 9 should be looking for completeness, accuracy and original documentation. The … and attendees, etc.)? Are original receipts attached for all expenses that are being sought for reimbursement? …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/travel-conference-expense/auditing-travelconference-claimsOpinion 88-52
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST -- Purchases and Sales … which purchases real property from county) -- Interest in Contract (community college officers and employees who are … held by the county for the college will have an interest in the purchase contract. The interest must be disclosed as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-52Crown Point Central School District – Mental Health Training Component of the New York SAVE Act (S9-21-26)
… training requirement to staff. Key Findings The District did not provide mental health training as required to all … training should address recognition of the warning signs, whom to turn to for assistance, and how to access appropriate … indicated they will take corrective action. … The District did not provide mental health training as required to all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/06/08/crown-point-central-school-district-mental-health-training-component-newXV.2 Fiscal Year Period – XV. End of Year
… The Fiscal Year period in the Statewide Financial System (SFS) is … business day of the State fiscal year is identified in the Calendar . Guide to Financial Operations REV. 01/06/2020 … …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xv/xv2-fiscal-year-periodOpinion 90-9
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … issues discussed in the opinion. CLAIMS -- Audit (scope of village auditor's authority); (necessity of vendor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-9Nassau County – Consumer Protection: Accuracy of Weights and Measures (S9-24-9)
… are at increased risk of paying more than necessary for goods and services. Specifically: 118 of 395 devices that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2024/09/03/nassau-county-consumer-protection-accuracy-weights-and-measures-s9-24-9Village of Madison - Collections (2023M-160)
Determine whether the Village of Madison (Village) Clerk-Treasurer recorded and deposited all collections accurately and timely.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2024/pdf/madison-village-2023-160.pdfTown of Guilford - Justice Court Accountability (2018M-248)
Determine whether all money held by the Justice Court are identifiable and disbursed to appropriate parties.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/guilford-jc-2018-248.pdfComptroller’s Fiscal Update: State Fiscal Year 2017-18 Receipts and Disbursements Through the Mid-Year, October 2017
Receipts from All Governmental Funds totaled $76.6 billion through the first half of the fiscal year.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/budget/pdf/budget-update-midyear-2017-18.pdfLynbrook Union Free School District – Medicaid Reimbursements (2022M-81)
… officials ensured students received all services from their individualized education programs (IEPs) and … Officials did not ensure students received all services from their IEPs or that all Medicaid-eligible services … District officials ensured students received all services from their individualized education programs IEPs and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/11/10/lynbrook-union-free-school-district-medicaid-reimbursements-2022m-81IX.10.B Federal Treasury Offset Program (TOP) Background – IX. Federal Grants
… dealing with the federal government. This number is used for billing purposes, grant award applications, and drawdowns … state agency to the federal government. Billing records for services provided by federal agencies to all state … the payment is “offset” against the state’s request for federal grant funds, thereby reducing that day’s federal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix10b-federal-treasury-offset-program-top-backgroundOrange County – Consumer Protection: Accuracy of Weights and Measures (S9-24-5)
… the New York State Agriculture and Markets Law (AML). As a result, consumers are at increased risk of paying more than … to show the results of the Department’s investigation. In addition, the Director did not develop and implement … standards. Key Recommendations Perform required testing in accordance with New York State Department of Agriculture …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2024/09/03/orange-county-consumer-protection-accuracy-weights-and-measures-s9-24-5Seneca County – Consumer Protection: Accuracy of Weights and Measures (S9-24-2)
… Objective Determine whether the Seneca County (County) Department of Weights and Measures (Department) completed required … records as required by New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets regulations and article 16 of the New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2024/09/03/seneca-county-consumer-protection-accuracy-weights-and-measures-s9-24-2Niagara County – Consumer Protection: Accuracy of Weights and Measures (S9-24-6)
… are at increased risk of paying more than necessary for goods and services. Specifically: Thirty-nine of 185 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2024/09/03/niagara-county-consumer-protection-accuracy-weights-and-measures-s9-24-6Washington County – Consumer Protection: Accuracy of Weights and Measures (S9-24-4)
… or maintain complete inspection records as required by New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets regulations and article 16 of the New York State Agriculture and Markets Law (AML).As a result, … more than necessary for goods and services. Specifically: Nine of 114 devices that we reviewed were not inspected as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2024/09/03/washington-county-consumer-protection-accuracy-weights-and-measures-s9-24-4