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Ripley Central School District – Financial Management (2021M-23)
… not develop and adopt a comprehensive written multiyear financial plan and did not adhere to the fund balance policy. … Develop and adopt a comprehensive written multiyear financial plan and adhere to the fund balance policy. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/08/13/ripley-central-school-district-financial-management-2021m-23Management of Invasive Species (Follow-Up)
… AIS preventive measures, including public education (e.g., boat steward education/inspection programs, warning signage at public boat launches), and is responsible for implementing and … its oversight, monitoring, and communication relating to boat inspections, permits, and early detection and assessment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/11/19/management-invasive-species-followTown of Randolph – Justice Court Operations (2021M-76)
… deposited, disbursed and reported all fines and fees in a timely manner. Key Findings The Justice accurately … recorded, deposited, disbursed and reported fines and fees in a timely manner. However, the Justice did not ensure computerized case records were updated in an accurate and timely manner or that all disposed of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2021/08/27/town-randolph-justice-court-operations-2021m-76Millbrook Central School District – Information Technology – User Accounts (2021M-48)
… officials established adequate controls over user accounts in order to prevent unauthorized access, use and/or loss. Key … officials established adequate controls over user accounts in order to prevent unauthorized access use andor loss …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/08/20/millbrook-central-school-district-information-technology-user-accountsDiNapoli: April Sales Tax Collections Decline Over 24 Percent After COVID-19 Shutdown
… A halt to travel, the decline in retail activity and the large and growing numbers of New Yorkers who have lost their … activity. Every county in every region of the state saw a large drop in April collections. New York City experienced a … in aggregate compared to April 2019. Nearly every city saw large losses ranging from a decline of 20.1 percent in White …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/05/dinapoli-april-sales-tax-collections-decline-over-24-percent-after-covid-19-shutdownOversight of Critical Foster Care Program Requirements (Follow-Up)
… to children and families. OCFS and these entities use the CONNECTIONS system to document information about service …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/02/03/oversight-critical-foster-care-program-requirements-followTown of Ithaca – Justice Court Operations (2021M-13)
Determine whether the Town of Ithaca Town Justices collected deposited disbursed recorded and reported fines and fees in an accurate and timely manner
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2021/04/30/town-ithaca-justice-court-operations-2021m-13Selected Controls Over the Property Tax Assessment Process (Follow-Up)
To determine the extent of implementation of the ten recommendations included in our initial report Selected Controls Over the Property Tax Assessment Process
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/01/06/selected-controls-over-property-tax-assessment-process-followWest Seneca Fire District #2 – Purchasing and Capital Project Management (2018M-241)
… than $115,000. District officials did not obtain quotes for 16 of 21 purchases totaling approximately $56,000. The … may have improperly charged the District more than $14,000 for administrative fees and sales tax. Key Recommendations … legal counsel and, if appropriate, seek reimbursement for the improper charges. District officials generally agreed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2019/08/30/west-seneca-fire-district-2-purchasing-and-capital-project-management-2018mUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-281
… Law and the agreement between the Chief Administrative Judge and the Office of the State Comptroller, the total … year must equal: The statutory salary, provided the Judge serves the entire year at one salary; or The prorated … adjustment in the final paycheck of the year provided the Judge’s statutory salary is not evenly divisible by 26 pay …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-281-2019-year-end-adjustment-judges-and-justices-unified-courtOperational Training and Medical Assessments of Train Crews (Follow-Up)
… learn how to operate trains in revenue and non-revenue road service in a yard or terminal; prepare trains for road service and switch cars in the yards; and learn the … received a passing grade of 80 or higher on the final test, while 23 employees (51 percent) failed the test and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/11/19/operational-training-and-medical-assessments-train-crews-followState Agencies Bulletin No. 1796
… of the 2020 maximum salary limit for members of ORP and VDC in Tier 6. Background In accordance with Section 415 … code, which provides for dollar limitations on benefits and contributions under qualified retirement plans, the … limit under Section 401(a), 404(I), 408 (k) (3) (C), and 408 (k) (6) (D) (ii) will increase to $285,000 for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1796-maximum-salary-limit-optional-retirement-plan-orp-and-voluntary-definedDiNapoli Proposes Reforms to Bolster State's Rainy Day Reserves
Despite a now decadelong economic expansion in the country New York still lags behind other states when it comes to its rainy day reserves
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/dinapoli-proposes-reforms-bolster-states-rainy-day-reservesOversight of Obesity and Diabetes Prevention Programs (Follow-Up)
… of Obesity and Diabetes Prevention Programs (Report 2017-S-78 ). Background Our initial audit report, issued on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/10/oversight-obesity-and-diabetes-prevention-programs-followPurchasing and Procurement Practices
… New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) procured goods and services competitively and in accordance with its policies and procedures. Our audit … three major thoroughbred racetracks: Aqueduct Racetrack, Belmont Park, and Saratoga Race Course. Section 208 of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/03/16/purchasing-and-procurement-practicesDiNapoli Releases Fiscal Stress Scores for Villages and Cities
… from the COVID-19 pandemic. “The financial landscape for many local governments has improved with the infusion of … their financial outlook for years down the road.” The latest round of fiscal scores evaluated local governments … List Complete List of Fiscal Stress Scores Data Files FSMS Search Tool Tool Track state and local government spending at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-releases-fiscal-stress-scores-villages-and-citiesReporting Formats – Enhanced Reporting
… Employers can submit their report as a file or manually in Retirement Online Report types include regular reports …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/enhanced-reporting/reporting-formatsNiagara Falls City School District - Out-of-District Tuition Billing (2020M-73)
… report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine if tuition billings for the Niagara Falls City School District … calculated and properly supported. Key Findings Tuition billings for District students enrolled in out-of-district … were unable to properly monitor out-of-district tuition billings or ensure the billed amounts were accurate and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/08/21/niagara-falls-city-school-district-out-district-tuition-billing-2020m-73Signal Maintenance, Inspection, and Testing (Follow-Up)
… our initial audit report, Signal Maintenance, Inspection, and Testing (Report 2017-S-6 ). About the Program New York … eight operating subdivisions, including Electrical, which is responsible for Power and Signals. Subway track is divided … responsible for the maintenance, inspection, and testing (MIT) of the equipment at their assigned section locations. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/08/19/signal-maintenance-inspection-and-testing-followCVS Health – Temporary Holding Account Rebate Revenue (Follow-Up)
… school district employees and their dependents. The Empire Plan is the primary health benefits plan for NYSHIP, covering … contracted with CVS Health to administer the Empire Plan’s prescription drug program for the period January 1, 2014 … commercial drug rebate revenue attributable to eligible prescription drug claims in its temporary holding account. We …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/10/15/cvs-health-temporary-holding-account-rebate-revenue-follow