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Area #4 – Contracts and Service Level Agreements for IT Services – Information Technology Governance
… that specifies the level of service to be provided by the vendor and clearly states your needs and expectations, … allow the local government or school to reduce its payment by a given percentage if that percent is not achieved. In our … starting point for negotiation. SLAs should be reviewed by the local government’s or school’s legal counsel and IT …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/area-4-contracts-and-service-level-agreements-it-servicesSchuyler County Industrial Development Agency – Project and Sublease Approval and Monitoring (2014M-369)
… procedures for selecting projects and subleases. The Board does not document its approval process or rationale for approved projects or subleases and does not prepare a documented cost-benefit analysis or risk … terms. Enforce recapture provisions if a sublessee does not meet performance expectations or comply with project …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2015/04/28/schuyler-county-industrial-development-agency-project-andContinuity of Operations Planning (Follow-Up)
… made in our initial audit report, Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services: Continuity of Operations … 2017-S-33 ). About the Program The Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services (Division) is responsible for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/09/11/continuity-operations-planning-followHamburg Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2015M-32)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Agency’s process for … an independent public benefit corporation whose goals are to advance job opportunities and economic welfare in the Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2015/06/19/hamburg-industrial-development-agency-project-approval-andCounty of Clinton Industrial Development Agency – Project Monitoring (2014M-205)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Agency’s operations to … 1, 2013 through April 30, 2014. Background The County of Clinton Industrial Development Agency is an independent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2014/12/12/county-clinton-industrial-development-agency-projectBenefit Eligibility Assessment Process (Follow-Up)
… 2014, determined whether the New York City Human Resources Administration’s (HRA) public assistance benefit eligibility … and Disability Assistance and NYC Human Resources Administration: Benefit Eligibility Assessment Process …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/06/16/benefit-eligibility-assessment-process-followCompliance With the Clery Act (Follow-Up)
… among colleges. We made two recommendations to the State University of New York (SUNY) to develop strategies to enhance compliance with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/09/02/compliance-clery-act-followDiNapoli's Auditors Halt $21.3 Million in Suspicious 2016 Tax Refunds
… audit. The majority of questionable refunds stopped were for returns filed by taxpayers who claimed refundable credits … security numbers and intentionally misstating deductions. For access to state and local government spending, public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/dinapolis-auditors-halt-213-million-suspicious-2016-tax-refundsCity of Lockport – Independent Audit Services (2014M-238)
… services and the effectiveness of such services as a means for the timely detection of errors and irregularities for the period January 1, 2012 through December 31, 2012. … audit services because they did not use a request for proposal (RFP) process to solicit written proposals for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/12/05/city-lockport-independent-audit-services-2014m-238XVI.3.J Implementation of Accounting Standards – XVI. Financial Reporting
… Basic financial statements for the State of New York are prepared in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) for governments as prescribed by the Governmental Accounting … Standards Board (GASB) which is the standard-setting body for establishing governmental accounting and financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xvi/xvi3j-implementation-accounting-standardsTompkins County Industrial Development Agency – Board Oversight (2015M-33)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the IDA’s process for approving, monitoring and … The Tompkins County Industrial Development Agency is an independent public benefit corporation created under … Although the Board approved the IDA projects submitted to it, the Board did not provide adequate oversight during its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2015/09/11/tompkins-county-industrial-development-agency-boardState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… local government audits have been issued. Village of Arkport – Water Fund Financial Operations (Steuben County) … records were not maintained, the modified accrual basis of accounting was not used and interfund activity was not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Town of Livonia – Justice Court (2015M-76)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Court’s financial operations … March 17, 2015. Background The Town of Livonia is located in Livingston County and has a population of approximately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2015/07/24/town-livonia-justice-court-2015m-76State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Harbor – Board Oversight (Suffolk County) The board failed to comply with statutory requirements when presenting and … Auditors determined the board underestimated revenues by a total of $151,908 (9.5 percent) and underestimated … five years and general fund balance declined from $61,710 to $3,491. In addition, the board did not properly authorize …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsVillage of Hewlett Neck – Treasurer’s Duties (2022M-159)
… Board, nor the Treasurer, provided oversight to compensate for these incompatible duties . As a result: Sixty-one of … members, despite there being no authority in Village Law for the Clerk and Board members to sign checks in the absence … by the certified public accountant (CPA) firm retained for the 2019-20 and 2020-21 fiscal years. Key Recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2023/03/31/village-hewlett-neck-treasurers-duties-2022m-159DiNapoli Announces Review of State Health Department's Progress in Addressing Nursing Home Pandemic Failures
… today that his office will conduct a follow up review of the state Department of Health (DOH) after an audit released in March 2022 exposed weaknesses in DOH’s ability to address the COVID-19 pandemic in nursing homes. “Families …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-announces-review-state-health-departments-progress-addressing-nursing-home-pandemic-failuresState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the following local government audits were issued. Tompkins … County Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (Tompkins County) While the board evaluated … paid in accordance with PILOT agreements. As a result, a business was underbilled $78,600, a business was not billed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsVII.10.E Cash Advance Reimbursement – VII. State Revenues and Appropriated Loan Receivables
… allowable and documented State expenses. Reimbursements to cash advance accounts are required at least once a month. … this Guide for further information. It is not appropriate to use the advance account codes (59001-59005) on a cash … reviews and approves the payment, an ACH payment is made to the agency’s bank account. For salary advance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vii/vii10e-cash-advance-reimbursementState Comptroller Releases Municipal Audits
… following local government audits have been issued. Town of Delhi – Pool Project Donations and Disbursements (Delaware … donations it received totaling $117,300. In addition, 77 of the pool checks were improperly disbursed. The town … a private citizen or a board member signed them. Village of Little Valley – Capital Project Management (Cattaraugus …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/01/state-comptroller-releases-municipal-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… today announced the following local government audits have been issued. Town of Owasco – Real Property Tax … the accounting records, with no oversight. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits