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Town of Cochecton - Fund Balance Management and Multiyear Planning (2018M-208)
… and the fund will end 2018 with a budgetary deficiency of $40,000. As a result, the sewer district will require … multiyear financial and capital plans for any of the three operating funds, it used available fund balance … and reserve fund policy. Town officials agreed with our recommendations and have initiated or indicated they …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/02/15/town-cochecton-fund-balance-management-and-multiyear-planning-2018m-208Niskayuna No. 2 Fire District – Length of Service Award Program (2015M-73)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if the District awarded Length of Service Award … from the Town of Niskayuna and Schenectady County in which it is located. The District is governed by an elected … officials did not award the appropriate number of points to volunteers for participation in department responses and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/07/31/niskayuna-no-2-fire-district-length-service-award-program-2015m-73DiNapoli: Tax Collections Exceed Projections Through First Half of Fiscal Year
… of $38.2 billion through the first half of the fiscal year were $675.6 million higher than the latest projections … according to the state monthly cash report and a mid-year report on revenue and spending trends released today by … P. DiNapoli. The General Fund ended the first half of the year with a balance of $10.7 billion, up 33 percent from a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/dinapoli-tax-collections-exceed-projections-through-first-half-fiscal-yearHealth Department Needs to Step-Up Oversight of Lead Poisoning Prevention Program
… on the local level to ensure children with elevated blood lead levels are receiving required services, according … lead, is implemented through 56 local health departments. Blood lead levels are tracked through LeadWeb, a system used … auditors looked at children identified with elevated blood lead levels during the period Jan. 1, 2014 through …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/health-department-needs-step-oversight-lead-poisoning-prevention-programCounty of Oswego Industrial Development Agency – Revolving Loan Programs (2014M-356)
County of Oswego Industrial Development Agency Revolving Loan Programs 2014M356
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2015/04/28/county-oswego-industrial-development-agency-revolving-loanRegistration and Enforcement of Automotive Service, Sales, and Salvage Facilities (Follow-Up)
To determine the extent of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report Registration and Enforcement of Automotive Service Sales and Salvage Facilities 2016S71
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/11/registration-and-enforcement-automotive-service-sales-and-salvage-facilities-followBank Street College of Education – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… of Education (Bank Street) on its Consolidated Fiscal Report (CFR) were reasonable, necessary, directly related to … the ages of three and five years. For purposes of this report, these programs are collectively referred to as the … Street College of Education on its Consolidated Fiscal Report were reasonable necessary directly related to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/11/13/bank-street-college-education-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualFacility Oversight and Timeliness of Response to Complaints and Inmate Grievances
… its responsibilities for the oversight of correctional facilities and for responding timely to complaints and inmate … is responsible for oversight of all 561 correctional facilities throughout the State including 54 State correctional facilities, four Office of Children and Family Services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/01/19/facility-oversight-and-timeliness-response-complaints-and-inmate-grievancesDiNapoli: Sales Tax Collections Growth Slowed in First Half of 2015
… York State slowed to 1.6 percent in the first six months of 2015 from 3 percent growth in 2014 and was considerably … increased only 0.5 percent for the first six months of 2015, with many counties seeing a decline in their … grew by $91 million, or 2.7 percent in the first half of 2015, accounting for a substantial part of local sales tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-sales-tax-collections-growth-slowed-first-half-2015DiNapoli: Former City of Corning Clerk Arrested for Stealing Public Funds
… receipts; water and sewer fees; and parking summons fees. “I‘m dismayed that we continue to uncover local officials who … steal taxpayer money,” said DiNapoli. “Local governments need to make sure proper controls are in place to protect … be finalized this month. DiNapoli encourages the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/dinapoli-former-city-corning-clerk-arrested-stealing-public-fundsDrug and Alcohol Treatment Program – Provider Claiming of Depreciation Expenses (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the three … included in our initial audit report, Drug and Alcohol Treatment Program: Provider Claiming of Depreciation … most diverse addiction treatment system. Its mission is to provide accessible, cost-effective, quality services that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/05/drug-and-alcohol-treatment-program-provider-claiming-depreciation-expenses-followTown of Ausable – Water and Sewer District Financial Operations (2015M-274)
… Ensure that penalties are correctly assessed on all delinquent accounts. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/01/29/town-ausable-water-and-sewer-district-financial-operations-2015m-274DiNapoli Releases Economic Snapshot of Long Island Highlighting Growth and Challenges
… Many of Long Island’s 2.8 million residents enjoy a high quality of life, marked by low unemployment, low crime rates, strong public schools … Many of Long Islands 28 million residents enjoy a high quality of life marked by low unemployment low crime rates strong public schools and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/05/dinapoli-releases-economic-snapshot-long-island-highlighting-growth-and-challengesVillage of Hamburg - Recreation Department Cash Receipts - Cash Shortage (2018M-104)
… receipts were properly recorded, reconciled and remitted in a timely manner. Key Findings From August 1, 2011 through … $170,000 for deposit. OSC’s Division of Investigations in conjunction with the Erie County District Attorney’s Office jointly investigated this matter. In October 2018, the attendant admitted stealing more than …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2019/05/10/village-hamburg-recreation-department-cash-receipts-cash-shortage-2018m-104Town of Warwick - Water and Sewer Fund Financial Condition (2018M-259)
… funds’ financial condition to ensure the sustainability of current and future operations. Key Findings Four of the seven water districts experienced operating deficits … fund advances to finance operations, totaling $236,296 as of 2017. Fairgrounds Sewer District had a 2017 deficit fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/04/12/town-warwick-water-and-sewer-fund-financial-condition-2018m-259DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Growth Slows During First Half of 2019
… Local sales tax collections for the first two quarters of 2019 grew at a moderate pace … Local sales tax collections for the first two quarters of 2019 grew at a moderate pace compared to the stronger …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/07/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-growth-slows-during-first-half-2019Medicaid Program – Overpayments of Hospitals' Claims for Lengthy Acute Care Admissions
… Purpose To determine whether Medicaid overpaid hospitals by reimbursing for higher levels of medical care … To determine whether Medicaid overpaid hospitals by reimbursing for higher levels of medical care …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/07/25/medicaid-program-overpayments-hospitals-claims-lengthy-acute-care-admissionsCounty of Otsego – Accountability Over Trust and Agency Funds (2014M-041)
… disbursement of moneys owed. Key Recommendations Identify all moneys in trust and agency accounts by performing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/06/13/county-otsego-accountability-over-trust-and-agency-funds-2014m-041Town of Ontario - Information Technology, Financial Management and Procurement (2017M-137)
… and a method for ensuring Town purchases are considered in aggregate. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/07/06/town-ontario-information-technology-financial-management-and-procurement-2017m-137Village of Farmingdale - Procurement, Claims Audit and Check Signing (2018M-100)
… process is adequate. Key Findings Village officials did not seek competition for nine of 10 professional service providers paid $733,497. The Board did not audit individual claims. The Mayor does not maintain custody of his signature stamps. Key Recommendations The Board should: Procure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2017/10/26/village-farmingdale-procurement-claims-audit-and-check-signing-2018m-100