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City of Yonkers – Budget Review (B19-6-6)
… [read complete report - pdf] Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to identify issues which impact the City of Yonkers’ financial condition in the current and future years. Background The Office of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2019/07/10/city-yonkers-budget-review-b19-6-6Court Facilities Aid and Assistance Program
… items that could not be located at court facilities during site visits. Key Recommendations Provide training to District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/18/court-facilities-aid-and-assistance-programDiNapoli: Local Governments Levy $36.6 Billion in Property Taxes
… Local governments in New York levied a total of $36.6 billion in property taxes in 2019 – an increase of 2.4 percent over 2018, according to a report released … revenue source for local governments, making up 43 percent of revenues in 2018. In 2012, the state implemented a 2 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/11/dinapoli-local-governments-levy-366-billion-property-taxesMaximizing Drug Rebates for Health and Recovery Plans (Follow-Up)
… in our initial audit report, Maximizing Drug Rebates for Health and Recovery Plans (Report 2017-S-61 ). About the … adult Medicaid recipients with significant behavioral health needs began to be enrolled into Health and Recovery …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/01/17/maximizing-drug-rebates-health-and-recovery-plans-followStatewide Local Sales Tax Collections Up More Than 21 Percent
… Local government sales tax collections in July increased by 21.2% over the same month in 2020, … Collections totaled close to $1.6 billion, up $276 million from July of last year. “Last month’s impressive sales tax … of 2020 were weak, with sales activity still recovering from the first wave of the pandemic. However, collections …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/statewide-local-sales-tax-collections-more-21-percentDiNapoli: Saranac Town Clerk Arrested for Falsifying Town Records
… and encourages the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving … Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at [email protected] , or by mailing a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/dinapoli-saranac-town-clerk-arrested-falsifying-town-recordsVillage of Lyndonville – Leave Time Benefits and Information Technology (2012M-259)
… was to determine if leave time benefits were administered in accordance with Board-adopted policy and if Village … 7, 2012. Background The Village of Lyndonville is located in the Town of Yates in Orleans County and has approximately 800 residents. The Village is governed by a Board of Trustees, which is comprised of four elected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/03/08/village-lyndonville-leave-time-benefits-and-information-technology-2012m-259Town of Monroe – Water System Accountability and Electricity Cost Savings (2012M-227)
… process for issuing permits allowing property owners to connect to the water system. Consequently, property owners …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/02/15/town-monroe-water-system-accountability-and-electricity-cost-savings-2012m-227Village of Oxford – Justice Court Operations (2013M-219)
… these discrepancies. Although the Board engaged a CPA firm to annually review certain Court activities, these … greater oversight of the Justices and implement the CPA firm’s recommendations to prevent further errors or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2014/02/14/village-oxford-justice-court-operations-2013m-219Village of Deposit – Fiscal Monitoring and Selected Financial Operations (2013M-205)
… March 1, 2012 to March 18, 2013. Background The Village of Deposit is located in Delaware County and has a population of … the cash receipts and disbursements duties. … Village of Deposit Fiscal Monitoring and Selected Financial Operations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/12/13/village-deposit-fiscal-monitoring-and-selected-financial-operations-2013m-205Village of Cuba – Sewer Fund Financial Condition and Records and Reports (2013M-15)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the financial … June 1, 2011, through October 31, 2012. Background The Village of Cuba is located in Allegany County. The Village is … totaled $784,000 for the general fund, $205,000 for the water fund, and $282,000 for the sewer fund. Key Findings The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/03/29/village-cuba-sewer-fund-financial-condition-and-records-and-reports-2013m-15III.3 Scope of the SFS – III. Statewide Financial System (SFS)
… (SFS) includes the last three phases of the New York State Financial Cycle as previously outlined in Chapter II … in the Statewide Vendor File. Recipients of grants and/or aid must also be registered, as it is recognized that these …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-iii/iii3-scope-sfsDiNapoli: Mount Vernon Officials Failed to Establish Basic and Routine Financial Policies
… The City Council of Mount Vernon did not have adequate financial information for the … or capital plans, according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Our audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/dinapoli-mount-vernon-officials-failed-establish-basic-and-routine-financial-policiesMedicaid Program – Cost of Pharmacy Services Under Managed Care
… unnecessary costs to the Medicaid program. The Department does not require MCOs to use the most cost-effective drugs to the Medicaid program, nor does it provide MCOs with information or assistance to … all drugs delivered under managed care, but the Department does not review this information to determine if MCO …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/17/medicaid-program-cost-pharmacy-services-under-managed-careTown of Alexander – Internal Controls Over Justice Court Operations (2013M-195)
… review the Town’s internal controls over Court operations for the period January 1, 2012, through June 12, 2013. … four council members, is the legislative body responsible for managing Town operations. The Town operates its Court … or properly reports pending and disposed cases to DMV. Our review of Justice Hise’s records disclosed a $721 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/10/04/town-alexander-internal-controls-over-justice-court-operations-2013m-195State Agencies Bulletin No. 1770
… reversed or reissued will be turned over to the Office of Unclaimed Funds in March 2020. Outreach to employees with uncashed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1770-schedule-submitting-2019-year-end-returned-checksSamaritan Village, Inc. – Chemical Dependency Services Program
… monitoring the contract to ensure claims submitted by Samaritan Village, Inc. are valid and consistent with … party payers, etc.), it reduces claimed Program expenses by those amounts. Key Findings OASAS is not effectively … monitoring the contract to ensure that claims submitted by Samaritan Village are valid and consistent with contract …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/02/28/samaritan-village-inc-chemical-dependency-services-programComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced … better access to the financial workings of government. … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0Selected Aspects of the Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program
… ensure that commercial carriers whose vehicles or drivers have been found to have violations serious enough to warrant … vehicles. Roadside inspections of commercial vehicles are a primary part of the Department's activities. The … in additional penalties. Key Findings The Department does not monitor whether carriers submit required …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/01/22/selected-aspects-motor-carrier-safety-assistance-programBackground Checks at Municipal Youth Programs (2012-MS-5)
… against the Division of Criminal Justice Services’ Sex Offender Registry and other resources. Two municipalities … in these municipalities did not identify any persons with sex offender or significant criminal histories. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/01/25/background-checks-municipal-youth-programs-2012-ms-5