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Town of Clayton - Justice Court Time and Attendance (2017M-286)
… worked at other municipalities. The Clerk did not allow for travel time between the Town and another municipal … As a result, we estimate she was paid an additional $1,800 for 123 hours not worked. Key Recommendations Consult with … and take appropriate action to recover any wages paid for time not worked. Enforce the handbook requirement that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2018/10/23/town-clayton-justice-court-time-and-attendance-2017m-286Town of Binghamton - Credit Cards and Non-Payroll Disbursements (2018M-94)
… documentation. We also question the appropriateness of 31 vouchers totaling over $1,300 for food, drinks and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/12/07/town-binghamton-credit-cards-and-non-payroll-disbursements-2018m-94Town of Webb - Financial Oversight and Ambulance Services (2018M-161)
… 2017, unrestricted fund balances increased by nearly 100 to 200 percent. The Board has not adequately segregated cash …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/11/30/town-webb-financial-oversight-and-ambulance-services-2018m-161Financial Data: What is the general schedule/cycle of data availability?
… There is a lag between the end of a locality’s fiscal year and when that locality’s … filed (in preliminary form) and reviewed. … Financial Data What is the general schedulecycle of data availability …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/data/financial-data-what-general-schedulecycle-data-availabilityTown of Yates - Town Supervisor's Records and Reports (2018M-154)
… did not provide: Adequate oversight of the bookkeeper to ensure that records were accurate and up-to-date. The Board with adequate financial reports, leading to the deterioration of the general town-wide’s fund balance, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/10/12/town-yates-town-supervisors-records-and-reports-2018m-154Town of Skaneateles - Real Property Tax Exemption Administration (2018M-173)
… select real property tax exemptions. Key Findings We reviewed 125 agricultural, senior citizens and veterans …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/11/16/town-skaneateles-real-property-tax-exemption-administration-2018m-173Village of Kaser - Refuse User Fees and Records (2018M-97)
Village of Kaser Refuse User Fees and Records 2018M97
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/09/26/village-kaser-refuse-user-fees-and-records-2018m-97County of Clinton Industrial Development Agency – Project Monitoring (2014M-205)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Agency’s operations to … are transferred back in a timely manner to project owners when bonds are retired or straight-lease agreements expire. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2014/12/12/county-clinton-industrial-development-agency-projectVillage of Rushville - Board Oversight and Information Technology (2018M-118)
… a loss of approximately $62,000. Designate an official to certify payroll. Develop proper IT controls. Key … and have initiated or indicated they planned to initiate corrective action. 1 New York General Municipal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/08/24/village-rushville-board-oversight-and-information-technology-2018m-118Town of Manchester - Board Oversight and Information Technology (2018M-39)
… adopt information technology (IT) policies and procedures for breach notification, access rights, disaster recovery and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/08/17/town-manchester-board-oversight-and-information-technology-2018m-39Frontier Central School District - Procurement of Professional Services (2018M-98)
… whether the District procured professional services in accordance with Board policies and applicable statutory … $466,960, but could not provide documented evidence for how or why those vendors were selected. Key Recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/08/17/frontier-central-school-district-procurement-professional-services-2018mVillage of Owego - Board Oversight and Financial Operations (2018M-101)
… Village officials implemented adequate internal controls to safeguard money in the custody of the Clerk-Treasurer’s … office. Key Findings The Board was unable to sufficiently oversee the Clerk-Treasurer’s duties. The Clerk-Treasurer failed to provide the Board with accurate budget-to-actual reports …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/09/21/village-owego-board-oversight-and-financial-operations-2018m-101The ARC of Ulster-Greene – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Ulster-Greene, a not-for-profit organization located in Kingston, New York, is an SED-approved provider of … disabilities between the ages of three and five years. In 2014, Ulster-Greene provided preschool special education … to about 130 children from ten school districts located in Ulster, Green and Delaware counties. Ulster-Greene is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/09/02/arc-ulster-greene-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualDrug and Alcohol Treatment Program – Provider Claiming of Depreciation Expenses
… contracts to ensure provider claims do not include State reimbursement for depreciation expenses. The audit covered … budget for or claim any type of depreciation expense for reimbursement. OASAS’ oversight responsibility includes … provider compliance with the Manual when submitting reimbursement claims. Key Findings OASAS is not effectively …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/06/08/drug-and-alcohol-treatment-program-provider-claiming-depreciation-expensesRegistration and Enforcement of Automotive Services, Sales, and Salvage Facilities
… Purpose To determine if the Department of Motor Vehicles (Department) … is responsible for administering motor vehicle laws to promote highway safety, promote proper repairs, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/08/15/registration-and-enforcement-automotive-services-sales-and-salvage-facilitiesOversight of the Supported Housing Program – Rehabilitation Support Services, Inc.
… guidance, oversight, and monitoring which allowed RSS to bill for ineligible costs and could have compromised the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/05/04/oversight-supported-housing-program-rehabilitation-support-services-incFiscal Oversight and Monitoring of AIDS Institute Service Provider Contracts
… Purpose To determine if the Department of Health’s AIDS Institute (Institute) has provided effective … Institute’s stated mission is to protect and promote the health of New York State’s diverse population through disease … surveillance and the provision of quality prevention, health care, and support services for those impacted by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/05/22/fiscal-oversight-and-monitoring-aids-institute-service-provider-contractsControls Over the Collection of the Public Safety Communications Surcharge
… Purpose To determine if the Department of Taxation and Finance (Department) has adequate controls to ensure that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/10/04/controls-over-collection-public-safety-communications-surchargeReporting on Foreclosure of Real Property Funds – Kings County (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report, Reporting on Foreclosure of Real Property Funds – Kings County ( Report 2013-S-2 ). Background Our initial report, issued on December 12, 2013, determined that referees did not always … registration for seven referees, but they did not provide any documentation for three referees. Key Finding The Office …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/12/31/reporting-foreclosure-real-property-funds-kings-county-followControls and Accountability of Court, Trust and Bail Funds (Follow-up)
… Court Assets Department could not accurately account for Court, Trust and Bail funds. We found discrepancies … collected from bail cases. However, even after accounting for the ATI fees, there was a shortage of $882,850 on deposit. Finance could not account for the shortage. Finance also could not demonstrate that it …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/12/03/controls-and-accountability-court-trust-and-bail-funds-follow