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Protection of Managed Pollinators (Honey Bees)
… the Department has procedures in place for addressing the discovery of American foulbrood during inspections – a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/01/19/protection-managed-pollinators-honey-beesCollection of Lease and Permit Revenues
To determine whether the Department of Transportation is collecting all lease and permit revenues it is owed
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/03/12/collection-lease-and-permit-revenuesTown of Minetto – Information Technology (2022M-9)
… secured and protected against unauthorized use, access and loss. Key Findings Town officials did not ensure IT systems … and protected against unauthorized use, access and loss. In addition to sensitive IT control weaknesses that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/05/27/town-minetto-information-technology-2022m-9Determination of Residency for Tuition Purposes
… is the largest comprehensive system of public education in the nation, comprising 64 institutions (four of which are … State support totaling $3.6 billion and over $1.6 billion in tuition and fees. Approximately 50% of undergraduate … remaining applications are processed through the campus. In contrast, all graduate applications are processed directly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/05/26/determination-residency-tuition-purposesXIV.14.I Treatment of Infrastructure Assets – XIV. Special Procedures
… method, the State will not report depreciation expense for roads and bridges but will capitalize all costs that add …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv14i-treatment-infrastructure-assetsXIV.14.F Valuation of Capital Assets – XIV. Special Procedures
… asset in its intended location and condition for use (i.e., freight and transportation charges, site preparation … The costs of normal repairs and maintenance that do not add to the value or extend the lives of assets … should only be capitalized when all of the following have occurred: Determination of the specific objective of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv14f-valuation-capital-assetsTown of Urbana – Access Controls (2022M-4)
… of Urbana (Town) officials properly configured network and computer user access controls to safeguard the Town’s IT … officials (officials) did not adequately configure network and computer user access controls. In addition to sensitive … comprehensive written information technology (IT) policies and procedures addressing areas key to securing user access …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/05/13/town-urbana-access-controls-2022m-4XIV.3.C Distribution of STIP Investment Earnings – XIV. Special Procedures
… or are appropriated.” Temporary Loans and Agency Requests for Interest Earnings Each year the Enacted Budget includes new authorization for temporary loans in specific funds listed in Article VII … requested by the state department or division responsible for such fund/account within thirty days of the beginning of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv3c-distribution-stip-investment-earningsTown of Lyndon – Purchasing (2013M-149)
… 2011 the Board adopted a resolution stating that although it is understood that the Town is required to have written … The Board annually adopted resolutions requiring that it approve all purchases costing more than $1,500; however, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/09/06/town-lyndon-purchasing-2013m-149Village of Unadilla – Budgeting (2013M-143)
… general fund balance was at a deficit of $56,633, after the planned use of $94,653 to finance operations. We …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/08/30/village-unadilla-budgeting-2013m-143Village of Richmondville – Disbursements (2012M-178)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to ensure that the Board and Mayor properly monitored the … Village’s fiscal operations for the period June 1, 2011 to July 16, 2012. Background The Village of Richmondville is … were made. Payments totaling $1,386 were made to the Clerk-Treasurer without Board approval and all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/01/25/village-richmondville-disbursements-2012m-178Village of Lewiston – Purchasing (2013M-45)
… to January 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 residents. The Village is governed by a five-member elected Board of Trustees which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/05/03/village-lewiston-purchasing-2013m-45Village of Gowanda – Procurement (2013M-175)
… purchases required bids or quotes, or were purchased from State and County contracts. We found that purchases were not … officials did not determine if they received the correct State or County contract pricing. The Board’s failure to … policy, and verify that they were receiving the correct State and County contract pricing, resulted in the Village …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/09/13/village-gowanda-procurement-2013m-175Town of Middlebury – Purchasing (2013M-212)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate internal controls over … 1, 2012, through June 19, 2013. Background The Town of Middlebury is located in Wyoming County and serves a population of approximately 1,440 residents. The Town is governed by a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/10/04/town-middlebury-purchasing-2013m-212Implementation of the Security Guard Act
… Objective To determine whether the Department of State (Department) is adequately monitoring and enforcing … 2016 to November 23, 2020. About the Program Article 7-A of the General Business Law – referred to as the Security … must file an application with the Department’s Division of Licensing Services (Division) and meet several criteria …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/07/06/implementation-security-guard-actTown of Minden – Budgeting (2014M-366)
… Plain within its boundaries. The Town, which is governed by an elected five-member Town Board, has a population of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/05/29/town-minden-budgeting-2014m-366Town of Middlefield – Budgeting (2015M-109)
… the Supervisor provided the Board and Department heads with monthly budget to actual reports and a listing of the …
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
… The governing board of a local government or school district … audited as soon as possible after payment and included on the next abstract as prepaid amounts. Public utility services … gas, water, sewer and telephone services. 10 In addition, the governing board may generally establish petty cash funds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/payments-allowed-advance-auditAdministration of Self-Insured Workers’ Compensation Plans
… to their injured employees. Virtually all employers in New York State must provide workers’ compensation, and are … Fund, or by electing to self-insure or participating in group self-insurance. Three of the MTA’s agencies – New … and administer their own workers’ compensation claims in accordance with the Law. Key Findings We found that there …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/25/administration-self-insured-workers-compensation-plansTown of Wilson –Purchasing (2014M-077)
… Town’s internal controls over purchasing for the period January 1, 2012 through February 11, 2014. Background The … the Towns internal controls over purchasing for the period January 1 2012 through February 11 2014 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/07/25/town-wilson-purchasing-2014m-077