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Patchogue-Medford Public Library - Non-Payroll Disbursements (2019M-126)
… be paid in advance. The Treasurer did not maintain custody and control of her signature stamp and check signatory policies were not followed. Key … Ensure the Treasurer maintains custody of her signature stamp and that bank account signature cards comply with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2019/10/11/patchogue-medford-public-library-non-payroll-disbursements-2019m-126Town of Saranac - Cash Management (2019M-32)
… to banking services. Key Recommendations Periodically request proposals for banking services from multiple …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/09/13/town-saranac-cash-management-2019m-32Copenhagen Central School District - Procurement (2019M-238)
… for the purchase of goods and services not subject to competitive bidding. Key Findings Our review of 24 … Periodically issue requests for proposals (RFPs) to solicit competition when seeking professional services. … for the purchase of goods and services not subject to competitive bidding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/03/06/copenhagen-central-school-district-procurement-2019m-238Town of Wappinger - Information Technology (2019M-220)
… for Town operations. Town officials did not develop a breach notification policy, disaster recovery plan or a … Develop and adopt comprehensive IT policies that address breach notification, disaster recovery and PPSI, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/03/06/town-wappinger-information-technology-2019m-220Town of Bennington - Financial Management (2019M-249)
Determine whether officials properly managed finances by ensuring budget estimates were realistic establishing multiyear financial and capital plans
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/03/13/town-bennington-financial-management-2019m-249Town of Hounsfield - Claims Auditing (2019M-215)
… purposes and properly audited and approved prior to payment. Key Findings The Board did not audit claims before … each claim is adequately supported before approving it for payment. Update the resolution authorizing advance payment of claims so that only claims allowed by law are paid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/01/24/town-hounsfield-claims-auditing-2019m-215Village of Windsor - Water Operations (2019M-210)
… whether Village officials accurately billed customers for water usage and reconciled water produced to water billed. Key Findings Village officials do not … whether Village officials accurately billed customers for water usage and reconciled water produced to water billed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2020/01/24/village-windsor-water-operations-2019m-210Village of Arkport - Information Technology (2019M-203)
… to reflect changes in technology and the Village’s computing environment, and stipulate who is responsible for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2020/01/17/village-arkport-information-technology-2019m-203New York City Agency Services Monitoring Tool
… Balancing New York City’s budget each fiscal year is foundational for the City’s fiscal prudence and is required by City and State law. However, budget and staffing constraints … for the Citys fiscal prudence and is required by City and State law …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/new-york-city-agency-services-monitoring-toolDiNapoli: Wall St. 2021 Profits near Record Levels
… pretax profits of the broker/dealer operations of New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) member firms. There are now about 125 member firms, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/10/dinapoli-wall-st-2021-profits-near-record-levelsDiNapoli: State's Fiscal Outlook Declines
… volatility, and increases in recurring spending, according to a report by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “The … Legislature prudently increased New York’s reserve funds, but that cannot replace fiscal discipline or be relied upon to plug recurring budget gaps. While there is no quick fix, a proactive approach by state …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/07/dinapoli-states-fiscal-outlook-declinesCompliance With the Sewage Pollution Right to Know Act and Monitoring and Enforcement of State Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit Requirements
… (Department) is ensuring applicable entities are complying with the 2013 Sewage Pollution Right to Know Act (Act), and … York State is rich in surface and ground water resources, with over 70,000 miles of rivers and streams and more than … as POTWs. General permits cover a category of dischargers with similar operations or pollutants such as those related …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/10/19/compliance-sewage-pollution-right-know-act-and-monitoring-and-enforcement-state-pollutantAllocation, Billing, and Collection of Expenses of Administering the Motor Vehicle Financial Security Act and the Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility Act (Follow-Up)
… to the Acts fall into three program areas: the Dedicated Bridge and Highway Safety Program, the Compulsory Insurance … the Department was appropriately allocating, billing, and collecting the expenses of administering the Acts. We found … the Department was appropriately allocating, billing, and collecting nearly all expenses related to administering the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/05/27/allocation-billing-and-collection-expenses-administering-motor-vehicle-financial-securityImplementation of the Security Guard Act
… the Security Guard Act. The audit covered the period from April 1, 2016 to November 23, 2020. About the Program Article 7-A of the General Business Law – referred to as the Security Guard Act …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/07/06/implementation-security-guard-actEfforts to Collect Delinquent Taxes
… penalties, and fees—from delinquent individual and business taxpayers. The audit covered the period from January … a monthly list of both the top 250 individual and top 250 business tax debtors for whom it filed at least one warrant … interest penalties and feesfrom delinquent individual and business taxpayers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/08/24/efforts-collect-delinquent-taxesProject Tracking Systems and Economic Assistance Program Evaluations
… ESD programs be evaluated periodically to ensure they are meeting their goals and fulfilling ESD’s mission. Key … its economic assistance programs to ensure they are meeting their intended goals and furthering ESD’s mission. … programs to assess performance and ensure programs are meeting desired outcomes. Identify additional economic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/10/18/project-tracking-systems-and-economic-assistance-program-evaluationsControls Over Vehicle Use and Transportation-Related Expenses
… across the State for routine maintenance and repairs and roadside assistance and towing. The regional repair shops …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/10/07/controls-over-vehicle-use-and-transportation-related-expensesMinds in Motion, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… (RCM). We audited the costs that MIM reported on its CFR for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2015. About the Program MIM is an SED-approved, for-profit special education provider located in Newburgh. … are between three and four years of age. MIM is reimbursed for these services through rates set by SED. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/31/minds-motion-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualSelected Aspects of Collection of Bridge and Tunnel Tolls and Fees (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the nine recommendations included in our initial report, Selected Aspects of Collection of Bridge and Tunnel Tolls and Fees (Report 2016-S-64 ). … To determine the extent of implementation of the nine recommendations included in our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/10/15/selected-aspects-collection-bridge-and-tunnel-tolls-and-fees-followOversight of Resident Care-Related Medical Equipment in Nursing Homes (Follow-Up)
… Oversight of Resident Care-Related Medical Equipment in Nursing Homes (Report 2016-S-80 ). About the Program The … of Health’s (Department) monitoring and inspection of nursing homes is sufficient to determine if nursing homes perform comprehensive inspections, testing, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/11/18/oversight-resident-care-related-medical-equipment-nursing-homes-follow