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Compliance With the Safe Schools Against Violence in Education Act (2013-S-71)
To determine whether school districts outside of New York City are properly and accurately reporting statistics on crime and incidents to the State Education
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2015-13s71.pdfThe Role of Agriculture in the New York State Economy, February 2010
Agriculture is important to New York State’s economy, and takes place in almost every region of the State.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/economic-agriculture-nys.pdfThe Film and Television Production Industry in New York State, March 2010
The film and television production industry plays an important role in the economy of New York State, but states across the nation and certain Canadian province
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/economic-film-tv-industry-nys-2010.pdfLocal Sales Tax Collection Growth Slows Significantly in First Half of 2015
Local Sales Tax Collection Growth Slows Significantly in First Half of 2015
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/localsalestaxcollection0715.pdfMedicaid Program - Improper Medicaid Payments for Recipients in Hospice Care (2017-S-76)
To determine whether Medicaid made improper payments to providers on behalf of recipients receiving hospice care.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2019-17s76.pdfTrends in New York State Lottery Revenues and Gaming Expansions, May 2014
Since its inception in 1967, the modern New York State Lottery has become an important contributor to the State budget.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/economic-lottery-2014.pdfHealth and Safety of Children in Foster Care (2016-N-2) 90-Day Response
To determine whether the New York City Administration for Children's Services takes sufficient steps to ensure the health and safety of the children ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2018-16n2-response.pdfThe Role of Small Business in New York State’s Economy, September 2010
By any measure, New York’s economy depends heavily on small businesses.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/economic-small-business-2010.pdfThe Economic Impact of Higher Education in New York State, October 2010
In New York State, higher education is a major industry.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/education-economic-impact-2010.pdfOpinion 88-61
… of the U.S. Postal Service which is dated by postmark with a date on or before the last day for the payment of taxes without penalty. You ask whether a … of mailing of the U.S. Postal Service postmarked with the date of the last day for the payment of school taxes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-61What is the Real Property Tax Cap?
… With some exceptions, the State’s Property Tax Cap limits the … data to compute the tax cap; and establishing requirements for reserves of excess funds. For more information, see Overview of the Office of the New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/property-tax-cap/what-real-property-tax-capWest Babylon Union Free School District – Claims Audit (2024M-62)
… totaling $3.1 million were not audited prior to payment in accordance with New York State (NYS) Education Law Section … action. Appendix B includes our comment on an issue raised in the District’s response letter. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/09/20/west-babylon-union-free-school-district-claims-audit-2024m-62Peconic Bay Community Preservation Fund (2023-MR-1)
… reports to the following Towns: East Hampton , Riverhead , Shelter Island , Southampton , and Southold . Audit … officials from the Towns of East Hampton , Riverhead , Shelter Island , Southampton , and Southold (Towns) properly … whether officials from the Towns of East Hampton Riverhead Shelter Island Southampton and Southold Towns properly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2024/02/23/peconic-bay-community-preservation-fund-2023-mr-1Town of Berkshire – Procurement and Conflict of Interest (2023M-84)
… Town of Berkshire (Town) officials sought competition for purchases while avoiding conflicts of interest. Key … Town Board (Board) did not consistently seek competition for purchases or avoid conflicts of interest. As a result, … not seek or could not support that they sought competition for 36 purchases totaling $211,171, or 27 percent of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/12/08/town-berkshire-procurement-and-conflict-interest-2023m-84Marathon Joint Fire District – Investment Program (2023M-76)
… and manage a comprehensive investment program. The Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) did not develop and adopt a … York State General Municipal Law Section 39 until the end of our audit period. The District earned interest totaling … and savings accounts, which had an average daily balance of approximately $567,000 during the audit period. However, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2023/10/20/marathon-joint-fire-district-investment-program-2023m-76Town of Boylston – Procurement (2021M-56)
… report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether Town of Boylston (Town) officials used competitive methods when … Determine whether Town of Boylston Town officials used competitive methods when …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/11/24/town-boylston-procurement-2021m-56Otisco Fire District – Financial Operations (2016M-415)
… of the Treasurer's records. The Treasurer did not present bank reconciliations and bank statements to the Board for review. Key Recommendations … as required by law. Ensure that the Treasurer submits bank reconciliations and bank statements monthly to the Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/02/17/otisco-fire-district-financial-operations-2016m-415Village of Islandia – Procurement (2021M-203)
… procurement policy. $161,278 from a Trustee’s incorporated gas station and auto repair business, which was a prohibited …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2022/05/06/village-islandia-procurement-2021m-203Delhi Joint Fire District – Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2020M-142)
… whether the Delhi Joint Fire District’s (District) Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) ensured receipts were … deposited. $4,700 in fees were waived without evidence of Board approval. $300 was disbursed without the Board’s … money collected has been deposited. Document the waiving of facility use fees. Perform a thorough audit of all claims …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/02/19/delhi-joint-fire-district-cash-receipts-and-disbursements-2020m-142Village of Dering Harbor – Board Oversight (2020M-29)
… financial operations. Key Findings The Board: Failed to comply with statutory requirements when presenting and adopting budgets for 2013-14 through 2018-19. Underestimated revenues by a … five years and general fund balance declined from $61,710 to $3,491. Did not properly authorize a local law to exceed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2020/06/26/village-dering-harbor-board-oversight-2020m-29