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DiNapoli: Public Must Be Alerted to Sewer Overflow Problems
… to DEC and the local health department within two hours of discovery and to notify the public and nearby municipalities within four hours of discovery. Exposure to untreated sewage can cause serious …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/10/dinapoli-public-must-be-alerted-sewer-overflow-problemsDiNapoli: Environmental Protection Fund Spending Reflects Historic State Commitment
… New York's Environmental Protection Fund (EPF), one of the state's most important funding sources for preserving open … revenues, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "Twenty-five years ago, … and public authority data. Visit the Reading Room for contract FOIL requests, bid protest decisions and commonly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/dinapoli-environmental-protection-fund-spending-reflects-historic-state-commitmentXII.8.B Matching – XII. Expenditures
… appropriate for payment. In addition, the Office of the State Comptroller approved the use of payment tolerances in … Procurement Card, will help to ensure that: Agencies pay vendors only for commodities received. Agencies pay no more …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii8b-matchingOpinion 96-16
… a town water district for the construction of a new town hall. This is in response to your letter concerning the … proceeds from the sale for the construction of a new town hall if the town board submits a proposition on this question … measure. May 24, 2000 Gerald F. Wahl, Esq., Town Attorney Town of Greece 1 Note that enabling legislation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-16Oversight of Sex Offenders Subject to Strict and Intensive Supervision and Treatment (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report, Oversight of Sex Offenders Subject to Strict and Intensive Supervision and Treatment ( 2014-S-50 ). Background The Sex Offender Management and Treatment Act (Act) was enacted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/27/oversight-sex-offenders-subject-strict-and-intensive-supervision-and-treatment-followSchuyler County Industrial Development Agency – Project and Sublease Approval and Monitoring (2014M-369)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Agency’s … processes for monitoring projects. Recapture provisions do not include specific requirements for recourse and plans … implementation or potential penalties for projects that do not meet their goals. Key Recommendations Establish …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2015/04/28/schuyler-county-industrial-development-agency-project-andEfforts to Collect Tolls and Fees Using License Plate Images and Law Firms
… is a public benefit corporation chartered by the New York State Legislature. TBTA, also known as MTA Bridges and … for which TBTA does not have an agreement with the out-of-state Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) to get the … where they are reviewed to identify the license plate and state associated with the vehicle. If either of these cannot …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/07/11/efforts-collect-tolls-and-fees-using-license-plate-images-and-law-firmsOversight of Hotels and Motels Used for Homeless and Mixed-Use Temporary Residency (Follow-Up)
… initial audit report, Oversight of Hotels and Motels Used for Homeless and Mixed-Use Temporary Residency (Report … portion of their homeless populations. In fact, for many rural counties, hotels and motels are the only … Disability Assistance (OTDA) has assigned responsibility for the inspection of hotels and motels housing the homeless …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/24/oversight-hotels-and-motels-used-homeless-and-mixed-use-temporary-residency-followTown of Alexandria - Justice Court Time and Attendance and Court Operations (2017M-284)
… complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Court Clerk (Clerk) reported hours on her Town of Alexandria (Town) time sheets that coincided with hours … deposited and reported. Key Findings Sixty-three of the 67 time sheets (approximately 94 percent) completed by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2018/10/23/town-alexandria-justice-court-time-and-attendance-and-court-operationsMinetto Volunteer Fire Company – Misappropriation of Funds and Records and Reports (2014M-222)
… claim be properly supported by a detailed invoice, receipt or other documentation to prior to payments. Adopt a code of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/12/19/minetto-volunteer-fire-company-misappropriation-funds-and-records-andSecurity and Effectiveness of Department of Motor Vehicles’ Licensing and Registration Systems (Follow-Up)
… implemented. Key Recommendation Officials are given 30 days after the issuance of the follow-up review to provide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/12/14/security-and-effectiveness-department-motor-vehicles-licensing-and-registration-systemsOxford Academy and Central School District – Transportation Department Purchase and Service Contracts (2023M-2)
… procedures. Periodically review work performed by outside vendors on the District’s behalf. District officials agreed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/06/09/oxford-academy-and-central-school-district-transportation-departmentOversight of Health and Safety Regulations at Public Pools, Beaches, and Spray Grounds
… 1, 2015 through December 14, 2016. Background The Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (Parks), the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), and the Department of … and spray grounds throughout the State, including those on the Atlantic Ocean and the Great Lakes and in remote …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/06/21/oversight-health-and-safety-regulations-public-pools-beaches-and-spray-groundsGenesee County Soil and Water Conservation District – Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2017M-34)
… habitat and management of soil erosion. The District is governed by a five-member Board of Directors appointed by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2017/04/07/genesee-county-soil-and-water-conservation-district-cash-receipts-andCattaraugus County Soil and Water Conservation District – Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2016M-396)
… District's cash receipts and disbursements for the period January 1, 2015 through September 1, 2016. Background The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2017/02/17/cattaraugus-county-soil-and-water-conservation-district-cash-receipts-andErie County Soil and Water Conservation District – Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2016M-232)
… District’s cash receipts and disbursements for the period January 1, 2015 through June 8, 2016. Background The Erie …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2016/09/09/erie-county-soil-and-water-conservation-district-cash-receipts-and-disbursementsVillage of Coxsackie – Financial Condition and Water and Sewer Fund Accountability (2014M-324)
… through May 31, 2014. Background The Village of Coxsackie is located in the Town of Coxsackie in Greene County and has approximately 2,800 residents. The Village is governed by an elected Mayor and Village Board. Budgeted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2015/02/13/village-coxsackie-financial-condition-and-water-and-sewer-fund-accountabilityTown of Cameron – Justice Court and Town Supervisor’s Records and Reports (2015M-17)
… over the Court's and the Supervisor's financial activities for the period January 1, 2012 through June 19, 2014. … and accountabilities. Prepare and provide proper receipts for all money collected. Conduct a thorough annual audit of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2017/11/20/town-cameron-justice-court-and-town-supervisors-records-and-reports-2015mTown of Andes - Conflict of Interest and Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2019M-194)
… York State General Municipal Law Article 18 as they relate to conflicts of interest. Improve oversight of the Clerk’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/01/10/town-andes-conflict-interest-and-cash-receipts-and-disbursements-2019m-194Village of Cuba – Sewer Fund Financial Condition and Records and Reports (2013M-15)
… a result, the sewer fund balance has declined dramatically from approximately $20,000 as of May 31, 2008 to a fund … of sufficient revenues, the sewer fund borrowed $40,000 from other funds, which has not been repaid and improperly used $30,000 from a repair reserve. The Clerk-Treasurer did not maintain …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/03/29/village-cuba-sewer-fund-financial-condition-and-records-and-reports-2013m-15