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State Education Department Examination of Payments to Tough Man, Inc.
… by $150,000, as required. Recover as appropriate any amount for which Tough Man cannot properly account. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/03/01/state-education-department-examination-payments-tough-man-incJamesport Fire District - Length of Service Award Program (2019M-05)
… Municipal Law (GML) as the policy does not award points for certain activities in accordance with GML. The 2016 and 2017 LOSAP records for 27 members did not sufficiently support 322 points … may not have earned the required 50 points to be credited for a year of service. Key Recommendations Revise the LOSAP …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2019/04/19/jamesport-fire-district-length-service-award-program-2019m-05DiNapoli: State Needs to Improve Monitoring of Mental Health Facilities
… reviewed (42 total, all involving children under the age of 18) lacked support showing that the required …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/07/dinapoli-state-needs-improve-monitoring-mental-health-facilitiesDiNapoli Releases Analysis of State Budget Financial and Capital Plans
… During each of the past three fiscal years, PIT receipts have varied significantly from projections, due in part to … to federal tax changes. Such changes may continue to have unpredictable impacts on state revenues, according to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/07/dinapoli-releases-analysis-state-budget-financial-and-capital-plansVillage of Canisteo - Clerk Treasurers' Records and Reports (2018M-243)
… basis of accounting. Accounting records were not adequate to properly monitor the Village’s financial condition and … monthly financial reports of receipts and disbursements to the Board. Key Recommendations The Clerk-Treasurer should: … basis of accounting. Provide monthly financial reports to the Board. Village officials generally agreed with our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2019/04/05/village-canisteo-clerk-treasurers-records-and-reports-2018m-243Town of Perinton - Financial Management and Information Technology (2017M-232)
… a disaster recovery plan. Town officials generally agreed with our recommendations and indicated they plan to initiate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/06/29/town-perinton-financial-management-and-information-technology-2017m-232Gardiner Fire District – Length of Service Award Program (2013M-265)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s controls over its Length of Service … Law. The Board did not implement standards and procedures to ensure that complete and accurate records of its members’ … as required. Key Recommendations Amend the Point System to ensure it is consistent with GML and implement standards …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/03/07/gardiner-fire-district-length-service-award-program-2013m-265Crystal Beach Volunteer Fire Department – Misappropriation of Funds (2014M-243)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether Department funds were used appropriately … provided adequate oversight of the Treasurer’s duties to safeguard Department assets for the period January 1, 2010 … were for legitimate Department purposes. The Board failed to adopt comprehensive written guidance on credit card usage …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/11/14/crystal-beach-volunteer-fire-department-misappropriation-fundsCity of Dunkirk – Community Development Block Grant Management (2012M-146)
… million in CDBG grant funding. Key Findings City officials have severely mismanaged the CDBG program and have put significant public funds at risk. City officials have disbursed CDBG funds without the most basic of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2012/11/13/city-dunkirk-community-development-block-grant-management-2012m-146Village of Avon - Board Oversights and Professional Services (2018M-30)
… agreed with our recommendations and indicated they plan to initiate corrective action. … Village of Avon Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/05/18/village-avon-board-oversights-and-professional-services-2018m-30Town of Marlborough - Water and Sewer Financial Operations (2018M-160)
… Key Recommendations Prepare an annual cost analysis to calculate the water and sewer rates to be billed. Review and repay all outstanding interfund … agreed with our recommendations and indicated they planned to initiate corrective action. … Town of Marlborough Water …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/10/26/town-marlborough-water-and-sewer-financial-operations-2018m-160Town of Clayton - Justice Court Time and Attendance (2017M-286)
… for 123 hours not worked. Key Recommendations Consult with legal counsel and take appropriate action to recover any …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2018/10/23/town-clayton-justice-court-time-and-attendance-2017m-286Cost-Saving Ideas: Evaluate the Efficiency of Your Water Delivery System
… water system losses. A water accounting system helps to track water throughout the system and identify areas that … unaccounted-for system losses. Follow the steps below to determine if your water system has more unaccounted for … use Distribution system controls Take action Make sure you have adequate information to determine the best course of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-evaluate-efficiency-your-water-delivery-systemMeridale Rural Fire District - Management of Fund Balance (2018M-178)
… Findings Unassigned fund balance increased from $66,600 to $134,300 (102 percent) from 2014 to 2017, which could fund over three years’ worth of … 39 percent less than budgeted appropriations from 2014 to 2017. The Board has not established any formal reserves or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2018/11/30/meridale-rural-fire-district-management-fund-balance-2018m-178Town of Oswego – Financial Condition and Information Technology (2017M-290)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Board adopted realistic budgets that … whether the Board adopted adequate policies and procedures to safeguard the Town’s information technology (IT) resources … balance in the general fund declined from about $478,000 to $51,000 (89 percent) and declined in the Sleepy Hollow …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/03/09/town-oswego-financial-condition-and-information-technology-2017m-290Westchester County Department of Social Services - Contract Monitoring (2018M-35)
… in accordance with contractual agreements. Key Findings For eight of nine contracts reviewed, Department officials … officials did not obtain and review backup documentation for one contract with payments totaling $1.7 million during … agreement with this agency did not have clear guidelines for actions to take upon the agency’s failure to perform as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2018/05/18/westchester-county-department-social-services-contract-monitoring-2018m-35Town of Aurora - Real Property Acquisition and Sale (2018M-64)
… the Southside Municipal Center (SMC). After an adjustment for the stated value of rent, we estimate the sale price was … former fire hall, senior center and a residential building for $586,000. The Town estimates it will take $3 million to $4 million to renovate the building for use as a new Town hall. Key Recommendations Use a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/09/14/town-aurora-real-property-acquisition-and-sale-2018m-64Town of Beekmantown – Procurement and Town Clerk Operations (2017M-217)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Town procured goods and services in … prepared monthly, whereby known liabilities are reconciled to available cash. … Town of Beekmantown Procurement and Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/02/16/town-beekmantown-procurement-and-town-clerk-operations-2017m-217Division of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-82
… continue to meet the eligibility criteria. In addition, any employee who becomes eligible for an LLS payment for the … on the October LLS payment cycle even if the employee does not receive the October 2016 LLS payment due to an … and 09/30/17, provided the employee: Otherwise would have been eligible if the employee had been in the lower …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-82-october-2016-district-council-37-dc-37-rent-regulationDivision of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-83
… Same as Earnings Begin Date Earn Code: D40 or DH4 Hours: Number of hours to be paid Miscellaneous Payment Information …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-83-2016-rrsu-over40-comp-time-ii-cash-out