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Town of Middlefield – Budgeting (2015M-109)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the Board’s practices regarding adopting, … unrealistic budgets and relied on one-time revenues to fund operations. The Board did not approve budget line … through 2014 fiscal years, allowing various budget lines to be overspent. While the Supervisor provided the Board and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/08/14/town-middlefield-budgeting-2015m-109Payments Allowed in Advance of Audit – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… district generally may, by resolution, authorize payment in advance for public utility services, postage, freight and … electric, gas, water, sewer and telephone services. 10 In addition, the governing board may generally establish … request reimbursement for the fund by submitting all bills or receipts for purchases made from the petty cash …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/payments-allowed-advance-auditLicensing and Monitoring of Proprietary Schools
… Objectives To determine whether the State Education Department’s (Department) Bureau of Proprietary School Supervision (Bureau) is verifying that … monitoring schools and utilizing its database to look for warning flags of future closings. The audit covers the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/01/21/licensing-and-monitoring-proprietary-schoolsOversight of Public Water Systems (Follow-Up)
… In addition, there are emerging contaminants with known adverse health effects that the Department continues to study …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/11/19/oversight-public-water-systems-followAccountability and Surplussing of Vehicles (Follow-Up)
… of Vehicles ( 2018-S-42 ). Background The New York State Office for People With Developmental Disabilities … agencies. Regional Developmental Disabilities State Operations Offices administer and oversee State … purpose of the trip. We issued our initial audit report on August 15, 2019. The audit objectives were to determine …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/05/27/accountability-and-surplussing-vehicles-followTown of Lyndon – Purchasing (2013M-149)
… totaled $184,000 for the general fund and $323,000 for the highway fund. Key Findings The Board did not adopt a … quotes or bids to be obtained prior to such approval. The Highway Superintendent indicated that he obtained quotes for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/09/06/town-lyndon-purchasing-2013m-149Village of Unadilla – Budgeting (2013M-143)
… 13, 2013. Background The Village of Unadilla is located in Otsego County. The Village is governed by an elected … budgets that are based on the previous years’ trends in actual revenues and expenditures. Estimate the ending fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/08/30/village-unadilla-budgeting-2013m-143Village of Richmondville – Disbursements (2012M-178)
… all employees had the wrong amounts withheld for health insurance. In addition, 447 checks totaling approximately … all employees are paid at documented Board-approved pay rates and that withholdings are accurate. Ensure that the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/01/25/village-richmondville-disbursements-2012m-178Village of Lewiston – Purchasing (2013M-45)
… 31, 2013. Background The Village of Lewiston is located in the Town of Lewiston in Niagara County and has a population of approximately 2,700 … budgeted appropriations total approximately $2.4 million in the general fund and $.9 million for the water and sewer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/05/03/village-lewiston-purchasing-2013m-45Village of Gowanda – Procurement (2013M-175)
… 26, 2013. Background The Village of Gowanda is located in Cattaraugus and Erie Counties and has a population of … Key Finding We tested 16 purchases totaling $408,028 made in the 2011-12 and 2012-13 fiscal years. These purchases … to ensure that Village officials obtained bids and quotes in accordance with the Village’s procurement policy, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/09/13/village-gowanda-procurement-2013m-175Town of Middlebury – Purchasing (2013M-212)
… bid as required by the policy. We compared the price that the Town paid with the State contract price and noted that the Town could have saved approximately … $424, which was from the vendor who quoted the lowest price. In 2012, the Highway Superintendent purchased air, oil …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/10/04/town-middlebury-purchasing-2013m-212Town of Wellsville – Budgeting (2021M-112)
… improve budgeting practices and be more transparent with how it budgets for the general and highway funds. The Board … the impression that real property taxes were levied to finance general Town operations when these taxes were intended to fund highway operations. During our audit period, from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/11/19/town-wellsville-budgeting-2021m-112Oversight of Chemical Dependence Residential Services
… programs. OASAS’ mission is to improve the lives of New Yorkers by leading a comprehensive system of addiction … pursuant to requirements established in State law and New York Codes, Rules and Regulations (Regulations). … A Program’s eligibility for certification is contingent on the results of an OASAS inspection of the Program’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/12/03/oversight-chemical-dependence-residential-servicesImplementation of the Security Guard Act
… The Department is also required to maintain a computerized registry of all security guard registration applicants, … are issued registration cards, and maintaining an accurate registry of security guard applicants. The Department lacks …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/07/06/implementation-security-guard-actTown of Greenwich – Purchasing (2020M-135)
… report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether Town of Greenwich (Town) officials sought competition when … not seek competition when purchasing goods and services. Of 50 purchases reviewed totaling $154,386 that required … quotes, 28 purchases totaling $81,857 lacked evidence of competition as required by the Town’s purchasing policy. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/03/26/town-greenwich-purchasing-2020m-135Village of Delhi - Disbursements (2019M-204)
… and agreed to pay full restitution plus $500 to cover the Village’s insurance deductible with a one year conditional discharge. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2020/01/31/village-delhi-disbursements-2019m-204DiNapoli Releases Analysis of Executive Budget
… 2020-2024 capital program, although funding sources are not identified. The budget recommends presenting a $3 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/02/dinapoli-releases-analysis-executive-budgetLead Contamination of State Armories (Follow-Up)
… exposure possibly resulting in growth disorders as well as damage to the nervous system, kidneys, and reproductive … the public was not being unnecessarily exposed to lead at most armories, in certain instances, more could be done. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/12/16/lead-contamination-state-armories-followAdministration of Self-Insured Workers’ Compensation Plans
… Bridge and Tunnel Authority. The audit period was from July 1, 2015 to June 30, 2018. About the Program Every … New York State must provide workers’ compensation, and are required to buy insurance against the cost of occupational … of the three self-insured agencies administers its own plan and uses its own procedures for processing claims, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/25/administration-self-insured-workers-compensation-plansTown of Saranac – Payroll (2014M-289)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if Town officials established effective internal … cabinet in the Secretary’s office and was accessible to other Town employees. Key Recommendations Adopt … policies and procedures that incorporate the duties to be completed and records to be maintained for processing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/12/05/town-saranac-payroll-2014m-289