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Inspecting Highway Bridges and Repairing Defects
… any defects found during inspections. If a serious ("red flag") structural defect is identified during an … 610 flags were issued on NYSTA-owned bridges, including 22 red flags. Key Findings NYSTA repairs defects identified … with flagged conditions and DOT was not always notified of red flags within one week, as required. The initial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/04/26/inspecting-highway-bridges-and-repairing-defectsReview of Advance Contract Payments
… New York State Education Department (SED) monitors their contractors’ performance to ensure they expended the advanced … We selected 13 contracts valued at $224,000 where the contractors received only an initial advance payment. These … SED needed to improve its contract monitoring to ensure contractors expended advanced funds in accordance with the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/09/15/review-advance-contract-paymentsTaxes – 2021 Financial Condition Report
… decreased by 0.6 percent, primarily reflecting the adverse economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Collections … Changes in the State’s top tax rate can have significant impacts in the overall level of State tax revenue. Tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2021-fcr/taxesDiNapoli: School District Tax Levy Cap Below 2 Percent for Second Straight Year
… with fiscal years starting July 1, 2021, including the “Big Four” cities of Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse and Yonkers. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/01/dinapoli-school-district-tax-levy-cap-below-2-percent-second-straight-yearPember Library and Museum – Board Oversight of Financial Activities (2013M-285)
… and evaluating financial statements and cash flow forecasts. Comply with the Foundation Agreement and not … the Foundation investment account. Require a monthly cash flow statement to assess the amount of cash available to pay …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2014/01/03/pember-library-and-museum-board-oversight-financial-activities-2013m-285Richland Fire District – Board Oversight (2016M-374)
… on behalf of the Department a tax on the premiums of fire insurance policies written on property by out-of-state … for 2016 totaled $72,920. Key Findings The out-of-state insurance tax, known as foreign fire insurance money, was placed in the District’s general fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/01/27/richland-fire-district-board-oversight-2016m-374Town of Chautauqua – Fiscal Stress (2013M-220)
Town of Chautauqua Fiscal Stress 2013M220
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/09/06/town-chautauqua-fiscal-stress-2013m-220Conclusion – Travel and Conference Expense Management
… expenses will create an opportunity for questionable or possibly fraudulent expenses to occur and not be detected. … implement controls that will minimize the risk of abuse (or fraud) occurring in travel and conference expenses. … audit of travel and conference expenses. The auditing body or official must be familiar with travel and conference …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/travel-conference-expense/conclusionState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… the following school district audits have been issued. Alexander Central School District – Financial Management …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-0XII.7.A Responding to Voucher and Expense Report Audit Questions – XII. Expenditures
… or expense report audit process. Agencies are required to provide this information timely. Process and Transaction … a Voucher Authorizer at the agency via phone call or email. Agencies have the following responsibilities to ensure … . The email must include the name, email address, and phone number of the new contact. Since the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii7a-responding-voucher-and-expense-report-audit-questionsNew York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on State Executive Budget Proposal
… to address them while also recognizing the importance of achieving and maintaining long-term structural budget … as support for vulnerable New Yorkers and continuation of the plan to fully fund school foundation aid. These are … unforeseen events. “ State revenue is running well ahead of projections , and the proposed budget includes significant …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-state-executive-budget-proposalTown of Sidney – Budget Review (B4-13-19)
… by the Town due to expenses related to the Town-owned hospital for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2005. Local … The Town is currently reporting accounts payable in the Hospital fund that are related to the hospital which closed in 2005. While the Hospital fund is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/11/05/town-sidney-budget-review-b4-13-19Town of Shelby – Financial Management (2012M-206)
… Board, presided by the Town Supervisor, is the legislative body responsible for overseeing the Town’s operations and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/01/04/town-shelby-financial-management-2012m-206Town of Riverhead – Allocation of Administrative Costs (2012M-247)
… each department’s budget, which is not equitable because all the departments do not use the same type and degree of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/03/01/town-riverhead-allocation-administrative-costs-2012m-247Human Resource Practices (Follow-Up)
… it serves through teaching, research, and patient care. Upstate, the only academic medical center in Central … Campus), and over 80 outpatient clinics and other centers. Based on information provided by Upstate, it serves …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/07/16/human-resource-practices-followCassadaga Valley Central School District – Financial Condition (2013M-249)
… to the establishment and use of reserve funds. Review all reserves and determine if the amounts reserved are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/12/20/cassadaga-valley-central-school-district-financial-condition-2013m-249College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering – Network Security Controls
… the next generation of scientists and researchers in nanotechnology. The College is a unit of the University at … advanced research complex of its kind at any university in the world. The College has a number of business … all State entities, including SUNY campuses. Key Finding In addition to the security measures established by the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/04/25/college-nanoscale-science-and-engineering-network-security-controlsVillage of Liberty – Financial Condition (2013M-109)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Village’s financial condition … June 1, 2011, to May 31, 2013. Background The Village of Liberty is located in Sullivan County and has a population … Village of Liberty Financial Condition 2013M109 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/10/04/village-liberty-financial-condition-2013m-109Oversight of Nurse Licensing (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report, Oversight of Nurse Licensing (Report 2016-S-83 ). About the Program Our … To determine the extent of implementation of the three recommendations included in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/10/15/oversight-nurse-licensing-followState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… County) The board did not adopt or enforce adequate disbursement policies. Of 1,317 disbursements reviewed by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits