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Oversight of Career and Technical Education Programs in New York State Schools
… and Boards of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) can do to enhance CTE programs. The audit covered the 2015-16 … CTE programs and respective student enrollments generally do not align with occupations that are most in demand, … and Boards of Cooperative Educational Services can do to enhance CTE …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/12/21/oversight-career-and-technical-education-programs-new-york-state-schoolsJefferson County Industrial Development Agency (JCIDA) – Project Approval and Monitoring (2020M-70)
… to approval and subsequently monitored the performance of businesses that received financial benefits. Key Findings … all projects prior to approval or monitor the performance of businesses that received financial benefits. Officials did … to approval and subsequently monitored the performance of businesses that received financial benefits …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2020/10/02/jefferson-county-industrial-development-agency-jcidaOversight of Waste Tire Cleanup and Use of Waste Tire Fees (Follow-Up)
… consequences. In 2003, the Waste Tire Management and Recycling Act (Act) was enacted to ensure the proper … ensure timely abatement. To fund waste tire management and recycling efforts, the Environmental Conservation Law (Law) established a waste tire management and recycling fee of $2.50 for each new tire sold. All fees are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/15/oversight-waste-tire-cleanup-and-use-waste-tire-fees-followSelect Financial Management Practices at the Office of Transportation and Parking Operations
… To determine whether financial management practices at Stony Brook University’s (Stony Brook) Office of Transportation and Parking Operations (TPO) are appropriate and reasonable. Our … IFR accounts have operated with a cash deficit balance for at least four consecutive years. Overall, the Transportation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/03/select-financial-management-practices-office-transportation-and-parking-operationsNYS Comptroller DiNapoli Appoints First Director of Sustainable Investments and Climate Solutions
… first-ever director of Sustainable Investments and Climate Solutions to support the implementation of the Fund’s Climate … and insight we need to significantly expand our climate solutions portfolio.” “Comptroller DiNapoli’s innovative … portfolio.” The Fund’s Sustainable Investments and Climate Solutions Program Director will report directly to the CIO …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-appoints-first-director-sustainable-investments-and-climate-solutionsGenesee Community College - Procurement, Cash Disbursements and College President's Compensation (2019M-81)
… and benefits in the President’s employment contract. College officials generally agreed with our recommendations … Appendix B includes our comments on issues raised in the College’s response. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/community-college/2019/10/04/genesee-community-college-procurement-cash-disbursements-and-collegePoughkeepsie City School District - Extra-Classroom Activities and Information Technology Assets (2019M-15)
… the auditor. IT assets valued at $11,397 were not included on the inventory list and could not be located. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/09/27/poughkeepsie-city-school-district-extra-classroom-activities-andTown of Clarence – Controls Over Fuel and Vehicle Fleet Management (2013M-312)
… over fuel and the management of the Town’s vehicle fleet for the period January 1, 2012 through September 18, 2013. … Board comprised of a Supervisor and four Council members. For the 2013 fiscal year, budgeted appropriations totaled … were adequately safeguarded and properly accounted for. In addition, the fuel monitoring system in the highway …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/02/14/town-clarence-controls-over-fuel-and-vehicle-fleet-management-2013m-312Western New York Maritime Charter School - Student Enrollment and Billing (2019M-176)
… pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether student enrollment and billings to school districts of residence are accurate and supported. Key Findings School officials did not review … Determine whether student enrollment and billings to school districts of residence are accurate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2019/11/22/western-new-york-maritime-charter-school-student-enrollment-and-billingTown of Camden – Internal Controls Over Salaries/Benefits and Ambulance Services (2014M-82)
… the compensation paid to the Supervisor for services as cemetery official in the notice of public hearing each year. … to officers and employees. Determine if the position of cemetery official is compatible with that of the Supervisor. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/05/30/town-camden-internal-controls-over-salariesbenefits-and-ambulance-services-2014m-82Medicaid Program – Overpayments for Therapy Services and Prescription Drugs Covered by Medicare
… Objective To determine if the Department of Health overpaid health care providers’ Medicaid claims for therapy services … To determine if the Department of Health overpaid health care providers Medicaid claims for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/10/30/medicaid-program-overpayments-therapy-services-and-prescription-drugs-covered-medicareTown of Austerlitz – Internal Controls Over Payroll and Fuel Inventory (2014M-365)
… heads are not required to sign time cards showing their approval. The Town does not take a physical inventory of its … the payroll is accurate. Review payroll records for error. Document procedures to ensure that the fuel supply is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/03/06/town-austerlitz-internal-controls-over-payroll-and-fuel-inventory-2014m-365Newburgh Enlarged City School District - Financial Management and Information Technology (2017M-169)
… were overestimated resulting in an operating surplus of $18.8 million in 2015-16. Reserves were not used as intended and were overfunded by $7.3 million as of June 30, 2016. IT Director did not adequately monitor the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/06/07/newburgh-enlarged-city-school-district-financial-management-andOversight of Waste Tire Site Cleanup and Use of Waste Tire Fees
… and the environment. They provide an ideal breeding ground for mosquitoes and other disease-carrying pests and are a fire hazard with the potential for devastating consequences. In 2003, the Waste Tire … Management and its regional offices, is responsible for enforcement and abatement (cleanup) of waste tire sites. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/08/29/oversight-waste-tire-site-cleanup-and-use-waste-tire-feesTown of Palermo - Timeliness of the Supervisor’s Records and Reports (2020M-67)
… Did not file the Town’s 2016, 2017 and 2018 annual update documents (AUDs), which are required annual financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/08/21/town-palermo-timeliness-supervisors-records-and-reports-2020m-67Village of Broadalbin - Board Oversight of Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2020M-76)
… report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether the Board adequately monitored cash receipts and disbursements. Key Findings The Board did not adequately monitor cash receipts and … checks without adequate review or approval by the Mayor or Board. The Board did not receive or review bank statements or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2020/08/14/village-broadalbin-board-oversight-cash-receipts-and-disbursements-2020m-76Town of Ripley – Water District Financial Condition and Legal Services (2014M-15)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the financial condition of Water District 1 and determine if the Board complied with … The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the financial condition of Water District 1 and determine if the Board complied with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/09/05/town-ripley-water-district-financial-condition-and-legal-services-2014m-15Town of German Flatts - Financial Condition and Conflict of Interest (2019M-222)
… report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Town Board: Adequately managed the Town’s financial condition, and Ensured that Town officials did not have prohibited interests in Town … Determine whether the Town Board adequately managed the Towns financial condition …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/02/14/town-german-flatts-financial-condition-and-conflict-interest-2019m-222New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era (July 1, 2021)
… income in New York State has surpassed pre-pandemic levels by 12.8 percent. Personal income, which is comprised of wages, income earned by business owners or members of a partnership (“proprietors’ … second quarter of 2020. While proprietors’ income declined by 14.4 percent and wages declined by 9.0 percent from the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-economy-and-finances-covid-19-era-july-1-2021Taxpayer Movement During the Pandemic: Comparing 2020 and 2021 to Pre-Pandemic Baseline
This report builds on the May 2022 report on pre-pandemic taxpayer migration trends by examining personal income tax filings for the COVID-19 pandemic years of 2020 and 2021, the most recent years for which finalized tax data are available.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/taxpayer-movement-during-the-pandemic.pdf