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Assessment and Collection of Selected Fees and Penalties
… The Department assesses and collects a wide range of fees for various licenses/certificates issued and services … a variety of fines such as those levied on employers for their failure to pay fees in a timely manner or comply … about $3.8 million, including associated penalties, for the three fee categories we reviewed. The Department does …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/05/31/assessment-and-collection-selected-fees-and-penaltiesOverpayments of Claims for Selected Professional Services (Follow-Up)
… determined that, although the Department implemented the new automated crossover system in December 2009 to reduce …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/09/23/overpayments-claims-selected-professional-services-followTown of Cheektowaga – Credit Card Purchases (2017M-18)
… of our audit was to review credit card use and purchases for the period January 1, 2015 through December 14, 2016. Background The Town of Cheektowaga is located in Erie County and has a population of approximately 88,000. … an elected seven-member Town Board. Budgeted expenditures for 2016 totaled approximately $92.3 million. Key Findings …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/20/town-cheektowaga-credit-card-purchases-2017m-18Town of Bombay – Justice Court Operations (2015M-208)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Town’s internal controls over … January 1, 2014 through May 31, 2015. Background The Town of Bombay is located in Franklin County and has a population …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2017/11/20/town-bombay-justice-court-operations-2015m-208Town of Berkshire – Justice Court Operations (2016M-425)
… software. The current Justice did not always deposit money in a timely manner. Key Recommendations Pursue unpaid … to recording cases in the accounting software. Deposit all money collected in a timely manner. … Town of Berkshire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2017/11/20/town-berkshire-justice-court-operations-2016m-425Town of Liberty – Justice Court Operations (2016M-336)
… July 22, 2016. Background The Town of Liberty is located in Sullivan County. The Town, which has approximately 10,000 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2017/11/21/town-liberty-justice-court-operations-2016m-336Selected Aspects of the Dam Safety Program (Follow-Up)
… the deficiencies identified and its internal policy for inspection frequency was not consistent with its actual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/06/04/selected-aspects-dam-safety-program-followTown of Lake Pleasant – Credit Cards (2016M-432)
… whether the cards were used for appropriate purposes and in compliance with the Town's policies for the period January … 31, 2016. Background The Town of Lake Pleasant is located in Hamilton County and has a population of approximately 780. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/21/town-lake-pleasant-credit-cards-2016m-432Town of Kirkwood – Justice Court Operations (2016M-414)
… in located in Broome County and maintains a Justice Court with two elected Justices. The Town is governed by an elected … a list of Court liabilities and comparing this listing with the reconciled bank balance and money on hand. Follow up …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2017/11/21/town-kirkwood-justice-court-operations-2016m-414Town of Guilderland – Golf Course Collections (2017M-22)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the processing of collections received at the Town golf course for the … 1, 2015 through October 31, 2016. Background The Town of Guilderland is located in Albany County, encompasses 59 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/21/town-guilderland-golf-course-collections-2017m-22Town of Maine – Justice Court Operations (2016M-358)
… controls over the Justice Court’s financial activity for the period January 1, 2015 through August 5, 2016. Background The Town of Maine is located in Broome County and maintains a Justice Court with one elected Justice. The Town is governed by an elected five-member Town Board. Budgeted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2017/11/22/town-maine-justice-court-operations-2016m-358Town of Ticonderoga – Capital Project Management (2023M-38)
… Town officials did not: Monitor capital projects activity for eight projects reviewed, with Board-authorized budgets … monthly itemized capital project budget-to-actual reports for the Board. For example, budget modifications totaling … for monitoring all capital project expenditures, there is an increased risk of recording errors going undetected and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/08/04/town-ticonderoga-capital-project-management-2023m-38Collection of Fines Related to Tenant Complaints (Follow-Up)
… Homes and Community Renewal consists of the State’s major housing and community renewal agencies, including the … regarding the nearly 1 million regulated apartments in New York State. Our audit focused on harassment and … Furthermore, the audit found ORA did not exercise its full authority to collect outstanding fines in a timely manner. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/08/10/collection-fines-related-tenant-complaints-followHannibal Fire Company – Misappropriation of Funds (2023M-59)
… was able to misappropriate over $850,000 in Company funds during an eight-and-a-half-year period. For example, he … Recommendations Work to seek recovery of misappropriated funds from the Company’s insurance provider and consult with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2023/07/21/hannibal-fire-company-misappropriation-funds-2023m-59Village of St. Johnsville – Records and Reports (2015M-1)
… bank account balances did not reconcile to the accounting records. Interfund loans were not accurately recorded. The … not audit or provide for an audit of the Clerk-Treasurer’s records for 2012-13 and 2013-14. Key Recommendations Compare … bank balances with the cash balances in the accounting records and investigate and correct discrepancies in a timely …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2015/08/07/village-st-johnsville-records-and-reports-2015m-1Town of Middleburgh – Claims Audit Process (2023M-56)
… – pdf] Audit Objective To determine whether the Town of Middleburgh (Town) Town Board (Board) properly audited … were approved without evidence of compliance with the Town’s procurement policy. Key Recommendations Conduct a thorough … vendors and the reasons why solicitation of quotes is not in the Town’s best interest. Discontinue use of the Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/07/07/town-middleburgh-claims-audit-process-2023m-56Town of Jay – Records and Reports (2023M-22)
… Seven capital projects were completed but not closed in the accounting records, and bank reconciliations were not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/06/30/town-jay-records-and-reports-2023m-22City of Amsterdam – Treasurer’s Office Collections (2022M-203)
… the Treasurer’s office cash collection process and ensured accounts receivable were reconciled. Key Findings The … the Treasurer’s office cash collection process or ensure accounts receivable were reconciled. The Treasurer’s office … 916 unaccounted for receipt numbers. Large unreconciled accounts receivable variances remained in the accounting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2023/06/23/city-amsterdam-treasurers-office-collections-2022m-203Town of Seneca Falls – Cash Collections (2023M-57)
… officials effectively managed the Town’s cash collection function. Key Findings Town officials did not effectively … or reviewed. The Town Board (Board) did not adopt a written Town-wide cash collection policy. Key Recommendations Adopt a written cash collection policy. Require department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/08/25/town-seneca-falls-cash-collections-2023m-57DiNapoli: Brooklyn is King of NYC Economic Growth
… adding jobs and businesses at a faster pace than the rest of New York City between 2003 and 2012, including the first increase in manufacturing jobs in 2012 after decades of losses, according to an economic snapshot of Brooklyn … of businesses in Brooklyn has grown by 21 percent, a much faster rate than the rest of the city. Private sector …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-brooklyn-king-nyc-economic-growth