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Cayuga-Onondaga Board of Cooperative Educational Services - Procurement of Professional Services (2018M-270)
… the prudent and economical use of public money in the best interests of taxpayers. Key Findings BOCES officials did … the procurement of professional services. Seek competition for 28 professional service contracts totaling $1.85 million. … the prudent and economical use of public money in the best interests of taxpayers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2019/03/22/cayuga-onondaga-board-cooperative-educational-services-procurement-professionalSelected Operating and Administrative Practices of the Bureau of Narcotic Enforcement (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the five recommendations included in our initial audit report, Selected Operating and … combating prescription drug diversion and abuse in New York State, in large part through its analysis and use of prescription …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/09/23/selected-operating-and-administrative-practices-bureau-narcotic-enforcement-followPutnam County - Department of Consumer Affairs - Misappropriation of Cash Receipts (2014M-310)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Department’s cash receipts … 1, 2012 through February 27, 2014. Background Putnam County is composed of six towns and three villages and has a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2016/05/06/putnam-county-department-consumer-affairs-misappropriation-cash-receipts-2014m-310Security and Effectiveness of Division of Criminal Justice Services' Core Systems (Follow-Up)
… that ITS did not have established policies and procedures for backup of key Division systems. Also, ITS does not have … regional backup site, and Division systems are at risk for total data loss in the event of a regional disaster. We … policies and did not establish adequate processes for monitoring and oversight of user access of Division …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/04/07/security-and-effectiveness-division-criminal-justice-services-core-systems-followMonroe 1 Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Procurement of Professional Services (2016M-176)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the procurement of professional services for the period July 1, 2014 through …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2016/07/29/monroe-1-board-cooperative-educational-services-procurement-professional-servicesDiNapoli: Former Village of Sherman Treasurer Arrested for Alleged Theft of $20,000
… felony charges for the alleged theft of more than $20,000 in cash paid by residents from 2012 to 2016 for village … County Sheriff’s Office. Gilbert, 54, who now resides in Florida, was charged with grand larceny in the third … bills and purchases from QVC, Dollar General, Walmart, Amazon and Pampered Chef. To conceal her crimes, she stopped …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/08/dinapoli-former-village-sherman-treasurer-arrested-alleged-theft-20000Village of Huntington Bay – Compensation of Officials and Credit Cards (2012M-198)
… of compensating Village officials and credit card usage for the period June 1, 2010, through April 30, 2012. … residents. The Mayor and Board of Trustees are responsible for the overall management of the Village. The general fund expenditures for the 2011-12 fiscal year were approximately $2.1 million. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/02/08/village-huntington-bay-compensation-officials-and-credit-cards-2012m-198Village of Bolivar – Financial Condition of Water and Sewer Funds (2013M-125)
… 15, 2013. Background The Village of Bolivar is located in Allegany County. The Village is governed by a Board of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/08/09/village-bolivar-financial-condition-water-and-sewer-funds-2013m-125City of Rochester – Code of Ethics and Procedures – Follow Up (S4-09-116-F)
… by the Mayor and the City Council, who are responsible for the legislative affairs of City government. The … seven Council members. The City’s budgeted expenditures for the 2011-12 fiscal year were $467.1 million. Results of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/06/21/city-rochester-code-ethics-and-procedures-follow-s4-09-116-fOversight of Waste Tire Cleanup and Use of Waste Tire Fees (Follow-Up)
… to ensure the proper management of waste tires in the State. The Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), … waste tire management and recycling fee of $2.50 for each new tire sold. All fees are deposited into the Waste … of waste tire sites due to delays in establishing a new abatement contract through the Office of General Services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/15/oversight-waste-tire-cleanup-and-use-waste-tire-fees-followMedicaid Program – Accuracy of Medicaid Eligibility Determined by NY State of Health
… information to the Medicaid claims payment system, and if it did not, determine the corresponding Medicaid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/17/medicaid-program-accuracy-medicaid-eligibility-determined-ny-state-healthTown of Palermo - Timeliness of the Supervisor’s Records and Reports (2020M-67)
… complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Town Supervisor maintained up-to-date accounting records … which are required annual financial reports, with our office in a timely manner. Key Recommendations Ensure the … to our office in a timely manner. Conduct an annual audit of the Town Supervisor’s records, or engage an independent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/08/21/town-palermo-timeliness-supervisors-records-and-reports-2020m-67Town of Lewiston – Town Management of Joseph Davis State Park (2014M-162)
… audit was to evaluate the Town’s management of the Park for the period January 1, 2011 through April 8, 2014. … Davis State Park. The Town’s budgeted appropriations for 2014 totaled approximately $17.4 million Key Findings The … Ensure that all fuel supplies are properly accounted for and do not allow employees to dispense fuel into their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/02/27/town-lewiston-town-management-joseph-davis-state-park-2014m-162Security and Effectiveness of Department of Motor Vehicles’ Licensing and Registration Systems
… Purpose To determine whether the Department of Motor Vehicles’ (Department) licensing and registration … and available to continue critical processing in the event of a disaster or mishap that disables normal processing. This … June 27, 2014. Background The New York State Office of Information Technology Services (ITS) was established in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/19/security-and-effectiveness-department-motor-vehicles-licensing-and-registration-systemsVillage of Southampton – Fire Department Length of Service Award Program (2017M-59)
… credit to volunteer firefighters accurately for the period June 1, 2015 through May 31, 2016. Background The Village of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2017/07/07/village-southampton-fire-department-length-service-award-program-2017m-59Delaware-Chenango-Madison-Otsego Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Procurement of School Food (2015M-358)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate procurement practices for school food for the … districts at the lowest reasonable cost available and have taken steps to ensure that the bid process is not influenced by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2016/04/01/delaware-chenango-madison-otsego-board-cooperative-educational-services-procurementOversight of Waste Tire Site Cleanup and Use of Waste Tire Fees
… for personal service, non-personal service, and fringe benefit costs totaled about $115 million for the five-year …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/08/29/oversight-waste-tire-site-cleanup-and-use-waste-tire-feesAdministration of the CityFHEPS Program for Department of Homeless Services Shelter Residents
… Objective To determine whether the New York City Department of Social Services is administering the City Fighting … to the rules and regulations, thereby assisting Department of Homeless Services shelter residents in securing permanent … 12, 2024, units in Subchapter B buildings had a total of 5,374 open violations, including 1,396 Class C (immediately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/10/30/administration-cityfheps-program-department-homeless-services-shelter-residentsMedicaid Program – Impact of Rejected Encounters on the Collection of Drug Rebates
… Objective To determine whether the Department of Health did not collect Medicaid drug rebates due to encounter system rejections of pharmacy encounter claims. The audit covered the period … Rebate Program (Rebate Program) helps offset the costs of covered outpatient drugs dispensed to Medicaid recipients …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/12/23/medicaid-program-impact-rejected-encounters-collection-drug-rebatesOverview of Governmental Accounting
This session will familiarize local officials with the accounting process for municipalities and some of the unique elements of governmental accounting. It will include an overview of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), the Uniform Accounting System, measurement focus and encumbrances.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/overview-governmental-accounting-022824.pdf