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Pember Library and Museum – Board Oversight of Financial Activities (2013M-285)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if Library/Museum officials provided adequate … totaled $165,950. Key Findings The Board has taken steps to provide oversight of the Library/Museum’s financial … of principal. While the Board reviewed bills prior to payment, it allowed them to be paid late due to the lack …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2014/01/03/pember-library-and-museum-board-oversight-financial-activities-2013m-285Town of Willsboro– Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Operations (2014M-68)
… for ensuring that the collection of moneys, issuance of tickets and deposit of moneys received are properly carried …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/07/18/town-willsboro-internal-controls-over-selected-financial-operations-2014m-68City of Niagara Falls – Financial Management and Information Technology (2013M-47)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the City’s financial condition, the recording of financial activity, and the information technology … City of Niagara Falls Financial Management and Information …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/06/04/city-niagara-falls-financial-management-and-information-technology-2013m-47Appendix B – Selected Legal References Pertaining to the Audit of Claims Function – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… School Districts – Education Law Sections 1604(35), 1709(20-a), 1719(2), 1720(2), 1724, … 2523(2), 2524-2526, 2554(2-a), 2580 BOCES – Education Law Section 1950(4-k) Villages – Village Law Sections … For special district libraries refer to the enabling legislation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/appendix-b-selected-legal-references-pertaining-audit-claims-functionDiNapoli: New York Ranks Last in Balance of Payments With Washington
… total dollars, rather than dollars per capita, New York’s ranking was last among the states. The gap between taxes paid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/11/dinapoli-new-york-ranks-last-balance-payments-washingtonState University of New York Upstate Medical Center – Selected Travel Expenses
… To determine whether the use of travel monies by the State University of New York (SUNY) Upstate Medical Center … April 1, 2008 to March 31, 2011. Background New York State’s executive agencies spend between $100 million and … travel expenses for the highest-cost travelers in the State, each of whom incurred over $100,000 in travel expenses …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/06/26/state-university-new-york-upstate-medical-center-selected-travel-expensesCity of Middletown – Selected Financial Operations and Information Technology (2013M-56)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the City’s purchasing practices, … January 1, 2011, to July 9, 2012. Background The City of Middletown City is located in Orange County and has a … City of Middletown Selected Financial Operations and Information …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/05/31/city-middletown-selected-financial-operations-and-information-technology-2013m-56DiNapoli: Former Potter Town Clerk Arrested for Theft of Nearly $24,000
… County Sherriff Ronald Spike announced the arrest of Julie Brown, former clerk of the Town of Potter. Brown, 49, was arrested Friday for allegedly stealing nearly … took place between January 1, 2018, and May 21, 2019. “Ms. Brown violated the trust of her community by allegedly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/11/dinapoli-former-potter-town-clerk-arrested-theft-nearly-24000City of Cohoes Industrial Development Agency - Legislative Reform Compliance (2019M-106)
… Board did not ensure that: Adequate cost-benefit analyses for proposed projects were developed before project approval. Annual project status reports were submitted in a timely manner. Annual assessments of progress toward … Ensure annual project status reports are submitted in a timely manner. Annually assess the progress of projects …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2019/08/23/city-cohoes-industrial-development-agency-legislativeTown of Seneca Falls - Credit Card and Travel Expenditures (2018M-144)
… Objective Determine whether the Board ensured that credit card and travel expenditures were adequately supported and … Key Findings The Board approved payment for 236 credit card purchases totaling $24,416 without adequate supporting … assistant recreation director used the Town’s credit card to make 160 personal purchases totaling $12,938, for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/09/13/town-seneca-falls-credit-card-and-travel-expenditures-2018m-144Eastport-South Manor Central School District - Procurement of Professional Services (2019M-156)
… the District sought competition for its professional service providers. Key Findings District officials did not: … Use competitive methods to select 10 of 16 professional service providers who were paid more than $1 million during … period. Have written agreements for four professional service providers who were paid $325,053 during the audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/10/18/eastport-south-manor-central-school-district-procurement-professionalCity of Long Beach - Payments for Unused Leave Accruals (2019M-68)
… calculated. Key Findings The City approved $6 million in separation payments to 43 City officers and employees, of which $513,925 in payments to 10 individuals appear inconsistent with the … employees at a time other than at separation from service. In the absence of specific authorization for such payments, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2019/12/11/city-long-beach-payments-unused-leave-accruals-2019m-68Town of Alexandria - Water and Sewer District Financial Condition (2019M-116)
… in the water and sewer districts and repay the interfund loans. Town officials agreed with our recommendations and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/12/13/town-alexandria-water-and-sewer-district-financial-condition-2019m-116Town of Alexandria - Redwood Water and Sewer District Charges (2019M-90)
… sewer billings totaling $82,649 for 70 property owners and identified about $10,339 in charges that were inconsistent … to obtain more reliable readings. Key Recommendations Update the ordinances to clearly define and specify all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/12/13/town-alexandria-redwood-water-and-sewer-district-charges-2019m-90Village of Scotia - Parking Tickets and Justice Court Operations (2019M-44)
Determine whether Village officials properly account for and enforce the collection of issued parking tickets
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2019/06/07/village-scotia-parking-tickets-and-justice-court-operations-2019m-44Examination of Unemployment Insurance Benefit Payments (January 1, 2018 – December 31, 2018)
… Purpose The objectives of our examination were to determine whether Unemployment Insurance (UI) benefit … and procedures. In addition, we performed data analytics to identify and facilitate the Department’s recovery of UI overpayments made to New York State (NYS) employees. Background We examined …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/09/16/examination-unemployment-insurance-benefit-payments-january-1-2018-december-31-2018Town of Cheektowaga – Awarding Contracts for Goods and Services (2013M-293)
… requirements and costs are properly planned before bid specifications are prepared and contracts are awarded. Ensure bid specifications clearly communicate the quantity and nature of … performed by contractors to ensure compliance with bid specifications. Monitor project activity to ensure that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/04/18/town-cheektowaga-awarding-contracts-goods-and-services-2013m-293Town of Catskill – Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Operations (2014M-165)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Town’s internal controls over … 1, 2012 through January 22, 2014. Background The Town of Catskill is located in Greene County and has a population … The purpose of our audit was to review the Towns internal controls over …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/10/03/town-catskill-internal-controls-over-selected-financial-operations-2014m-165Oversight of Young Adult Institute, Inc.'s Family Support Services Contracts (Follow-Up)
… Oversight of Young Adult Institute, Inc.’s Family Support Services Contracts (Report 2017-S-29 ). About the … New Yorkers with developmental disabilities. Family Support Services (FSS) are designed to help families care for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/11/18/oversight-young-adult-institute-incs-family-support-services-contracts-followTown of Carroll – Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Activities (2013M-221)
… and were funded primarily with real property taxes and State aid. Two Town justices have jurisdiction over certain … did not file its 2011 or 2012 AUD with the Office of the State Comptroller, and it did not request a 30-day extension … Recommendations Submit accurate AUDs to the Office of the State Comptroller in a timely manner and ensure that the AUDs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/03/21/town-carroll-internal-controls-over-selected-financial-activities-2013m-221