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Use of Vendor-Supported Technology (Follow-Up)
… Transportation Authority (NFTA) is a New York State public benefit corporation responsible for the oversight of public … (including all public benefit corporations) must follow to secure and protect the confidentiality, integrity, and … officials indicated they were in the process of or had plans to upgrade certain systems identified as no longer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/01/19/use-vendor-supported-technology-followLong-Term Care Ombudsman Program (Follow-Up)
… residents and their families without a reliable, regular avenue for voicing concerns. Specifically, 11 of the 15 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/12/31/long-term-care-ombudsman-program-followAccess Controls Over Selected Critical Systems (Follow-Up)
… access to OCFS systems because OCFS hadn’t performed required annual user reviews. We also found OCFS did not keep … of systems, or classify the data on those systems, as required by NYS IT policy and standards. Further, the audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/12/29/access-controls-over-selected-critical-systems-followEfforts to Collect Delinquent Taxes (Follow-Up)
… report, Efforts to Collect Delinquent Taxes (Report 2019-S-61 ). About the Program The Department of Taxation and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/03/01/efforts-collect-delinquent-taxes-followOversight of the Farm-to-School Program (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit … To determine the extent of implementation of the two recommendations included in our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/09/08/oversight-farm-school-program-followMilford Central School District – Fund Balance Management (2022M-94)
… with statute. As of June 30, 2021, surplus fund balance exceeded the 4 percent statutory limit by approximately $600,000, or 5.4 percentage points. … recalculated surplus fund balance exceeded the statutory limit by $1.3 million, or 11.9 percentage points. The Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/08/26/milford-central-school-district-fund-balance-management-2022m-94East Rochester Union Free School District – Procurement (2022M-56)
… compliance with purchasing policies. From six professional service providers totaling $130,510. The Board and District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/08/05/east-rochester-union-free-school-district-procurement-2022m-56Compliance With Jonathan’s Law (Follow-Up)
… are required to do the following in response to any incident involving a patient receiving care and treatment: … person within 24 hours of the initial reporting of an incident; Upon request by a qualified person, promptly … Offices in six regions across the State to oversee over 1,100 certified programs. OPWDD also regulates, certifies, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/02/25/compliance-jonathans-law-followConclusion – Travel and Conference Expense Management
… The lack of effective controls over travel and conference expenses will create an opportunity for … that will minimize the risk of abuse (or fraud) occurring in travel and conference expenses. Managers should also be … of controls available to management have been discussed in this guide. They are: a travel and conference policy …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/travel-conference-expense/conclusionDiNapoli 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 … planning, that help improve their financial outlook for years down the road.” The latest round of fiscal scores … fiscal year ending on May 31, based on self-reported data for 2021. The scores also cover the 17 cities with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-releases-fiscal-stress-scores-villages-and-citiesState Police Bulletin No. SP-230
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies of an automatic dues increase for … Questions regarding this bulletin may be directed to the Payroll Deduction mailbox. … The purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies of an automatic dues increase for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-230-new-york-state-police-investigators-association-nyspia-dues-increaseReporting Formats – Enhanced Reporting
… Employers can submit their report as a file or manually in Retirement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/enhanced-reporting/reporting-formatsTown of Morris – Justice Court Operations (2021M-66)
… Objective Determine whether the Town of Morris (Town) Justice collected, deposited, disbursed, recorded and … fees in an accurate and timely manner. Key Findings The Justice collected, deposited, disbursed, recorded and … accurate and timely manner. During the audit period, the Justice deposited cash receipts totaling $25,398 and made …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2021/06/11/town-morris-justice-court-operations-2021m-66Town 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-13Whitesboro Central School District – Separation Payments (2020M-146)
… agreements. Key Findings Separation payments made to seven of 10 employees tested were generally supported and … by their individual employment contracts and were based on a Board resolution adopted over 20 years before their … eligible for based on the collective bargaining agreement (CBA). Key Recommendations Periodically review and update …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/03/05/whitesboro-central-school-district-separation-payments-2020m-146Katonah-Lewisboro Union Free School District – Procurement of Goods and Services (2022M-122)
… in a cost-efficient manner and provided adequate oversight of awarded contracts. Key Findings District officials did not … most cost-efficient manner, or provide adequate oversight of awarded contracts. As a result, the District could have … adequate detail or were not submitted to the Director of Facilities (Director) for approval. Payments to vendors …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/11/18/katonah-lewisboro-union-free-school-district-procurement-goods-andMarion Central School District – Procurement (2022M-3)
… [read complete report - pdf] Objective Determine whether Marion Central School District (District) officials procured … Determine whether Marion Central School District District officials procured …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/06/24/marion-central-school-district-procurement-2022m-3Town of Patterson – Justice Court Operations (2020M-63)
… for bail, which led to them retaining $14,793 in bail funds that could not be identified by payee. The Court clerks did not return unclaimed exonerated bail totaling $16,287 to the known … Program. Key Recommendations Review unidentified bail funds and identify to whom they should be paid. Make a good …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2020/11/06/town-patterson-justice-court-operations-2020m-63CVS Health – Temporary Holding Account Rebate Revenue (Follow-Up)
To determine the extent of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report Temporary Holding Account Rebate Revenue 2019S27
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/10/15/cvs-health-temporary-holding-account-rebate-revenue-followDiNapoli: April Sales Tax Collections Decline Over 24 Percent After COVID-19 Shutdown
… in the Mid-Hudson Region (-21.5 percent). The Capital District had the most severe decline (-28.8 percent). Outside … or services. Most cities, towns and villages and some school districts also rely on sales tax revenues to support …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/05/dinapoli-april-sales-tax-collections-decline-over-24-percent-after-covid-19-shutdown