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Village of Chatham – Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Activities (2013M-132)
… proper accounting and reporting of financial activities. Bank reconciliations were not documented for Justice Harrison’s account, and monthly bank reconciliations of Justice Portin’s … proper bank reconciliations and accountability analyses on a monthly basis. Review bank statement activity and bank …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/08/23/village-chatham-internal-controls-over-selected-financial-activities-2013m-132Medicaid Program – Cost Saving Opportunities on Payments of Medicare Part C Claims
… Medicaid cost savings can be achieved by modifying the reimbursement methodology for Medicare Part C cost-sharing claims in accordance with … Medicare Part B cost-sharing. We project that, using this reimbursement methodology, the State could save over $122 … Medicaid cost savings can be achieved by modifying the reimbursement methodology for Medicare Part C costsharing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/09/21/medicaid-program-cost-saving-opportunities-payments-medicare-part-c-claimsCity of Cohoes Industrial Development Agency - Legislative Reform Compliance (2019M-106)
… report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the City of Cohoes Industrial Development Agency (CCIDA) complied with … were submitted in a timely manner. Annual assessments of progress toward achieving project goals were performed. … submitted in a timely manner. Annually assess the progress of projects toward achieving project goals. CCIDA officials …
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)
… Audit Objective Determine whether the Board ensured that credit card and travel expenditures were adequately supported and for legitimate purposes. Key Findings The Board approved payment for 236 credit card purchases totaling $24,416 without adequate … Determine whether the Board ensured that credit card and travel expenditures were adequately supported …
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)
… or approve detailed resolutions for all individuals and firms that provide professional services. District officials agreed with our recommendations and have initiated or indicated they planned to initiate …
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)
… - pdf] Audit Objective Assess whether payments to certain City officers and employees for unused leave accruals were … authorized and accurately calculated. Key Findings The City approved $6 million in separation payments to 43 City officers and employees, of which $513,925 in payments to …
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)
… Town officials effectively managed the financial condition of the water and sewer districts by reasonably estimating … did not effectively manage the financial condition of the water and sewer districts. We found the following: … incurring unplanned operating deficits annually. Five of the seven water and sewer districts had deficit fund …
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)
… charges that were inconsistent with the ordinances. Water meter readings were not always reliable during our audit … properly billed in accordance with the ordinances. Ensure meter readings are reliable. Town officials agreed with our …
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)
… account for and enforce the collection of issued parking tickets. Determine whether Justice Court (Court) collections … timely. Key Findings The Village had 6,776 unpaid parking tickets totaling $354,705 outstanding as of July 31, 2018. … late fees totaling $5,110 on 184 (or 78 percent) parking tickets. The Court’s bail liability was $36,425, or $6,924 …
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)
… replacement services. Key Recommendations Ensure that all contracts are competitively bid and properly awarded as … proper oversight of the Engineering Department, approve all project decisions, and monitor the work performed by … effective manner. Determine whether to pursue recovery of all overpayments identified in this report after consultation …
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)
… written policies and procedures for cash receipts for the senior center or the Receiver of Taxes. The Board did not review the … center had no formal methodology for determining the fair market value of items donated, and donations totaling …
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)
… included in our initial audit report, Oversight of Young Adult Institute, Inc.’s Family Support Services Contracts … home. OPWDD contracts with three entities within the Young Adult Institute Network (YAI Network) to provide FSS in the … included in our initial audit report Oversight of Young Adult Institute Incs Family …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/11/18/oversight-young-adult-institute-incs-family-support-services-contracts-followSelected Aspects of Parking Violations Operations to Collect Fines and Fees
… the parking program and procedures regarding summonses for plates issued by DOS. DOF maintains its Summons Tracking and … due for summonses issued to vehicles with diplomatic plates. These amounts due include $15.6 million, based on the MOU for summonses issued before November 1, 2002. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/04/selected-aspects-parking-violations-operations-collect-fines-and-feesTown of Carroll – Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Activities (2013M-221)
… not submit to the Board the required detailed statement of all moneys received and disbursed during the month, accurate … monthly Supervisor’s report that includes an accounting of all cash receipts and disbursements. Also, the Supervisor … including cash balances and budget-to-actual updates for all funds. Perform monthly accountabilities and should …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/03/21/town-carroll-internal-controls-over-selected-financial-activities-2013m-221Town of Cayuta – Board Oversight and Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2015M-6)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Board’s oversight and the … 1, 2012 through December 10, 2014. Background The Town of Cayuta is located in Schuyler County and has a population … The purpose of our audit was to review the Boards oversight and the Towns …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/08/28/town-cayuta-board-oversight-and-cash-receipts-and-disbursements-2015m-6Town of Chesterfield – Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Operations (2014M-331)
… audit was to review the financial operations of the Port Kent Water District 1 and internal controls over the Tax … by an elected five-member Town Board, includes the Port Kent Water District 1, which provides water service to … audit was to review the financial operations of the Port Kent Water District 1 and internal controls over the Tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/03/06/town-chesterfield-internal-controls-over-selected-financial-operations-2014m-331Sullivan County Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Separation Payments (2021M-171)
… ] Audit Objective Determine whether Sullivan County Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) officials made … to contract terms for separation payments or obtain Board of Education (Board) approval to waive certain employment terms. As a result, seven of the 21 separation payments we reviewed that total $66,169 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2022/01/28/sullivan-county-board-cooperative-educational-services-separation-payments-2021mRidge Fire District – Board Oversight of Treasurer’s Fiscal Duties (2021M-165)
… Determine whether the Ridge Fire District (District) Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) provided adequate oversight of the Treasurer’s fiscal duties. Key Findings The Board did not provide adequate oversight of the Treasurer’s fiscal duties and could not explain why …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2022/01/21/ridge-fire-district-board-oversight-treasurers-fiscal-duties-2021m-165Town of Highlands – Water and Sewer Funds’ Financial Condition (2021M-152)
… was negative $370,229 and the water fund owes $490,922 to other funds. Loans from other funds were not repaid by the … information available for revenues and expenditures to ensure the water and sewer funds remain self-sufficient. … generally agreed with our findings and indicated they plan to initiate corrective action. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/01/21/town-highlands-water-and-sewer-funds-financial-condition-2021m-152