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Town of Essex – Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Operations (2015M-60)
… an adequate system of internal controls over transfer station cash receipts. Key Recommendations Establish … and sewer charges. Establish a comprehensive transfer station cash receipts policy. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/08/07/town-essex-internal-controls-over-selected-financial-operations-2015m-60Town of Hampton – Justice Court Operations (2013M-305)
… prepare monthly accountabilities, properly account for bail money held by the Court or submit the required monthly … held by the Court at any given date. Review and analyze all open case files and bail records to determine if there are additional payments held. Remit all unidentified moneys to the Supervisor, or JCF, as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2014/01/10/town-hampton-justice-court-operations-2013m-305Sidney Central School District - Financial Management (2019M-243)
… Findings As of June 30, 2019, the unemployment insurance reserve and tax certiorari reserve balances of $381,484 and $563,862, respectively, were … statutes. Reduce surplus fund balance in a manner that benefits District taxpayers. Develop multiyear financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/03/13/sidney-central-school-district-financial-management-2019m-243West Seneca Central School District - Community Education (2019M-241)
… payments with cash receipts records to verify that all amounts were collected and remitted to the District. As a … for overdue accounts and the Coordinator did not ensure all overdue accounts were invoiced in a timely manner. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/03/06/west-seneca-central-school-district-community-education-2019m-241Franklin Square and Munson Fire District – Non-Firefighting Vehicles (2017M-20)
… were purchased in mid-2015, no use was recorded for either vehicle in the vehicle use log until May 2016. Key Recommendations Determine … cost-effective use of public funds. Enforce the use of the vehicle use log by ensuring that the log is completely filled …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/04/28/franklin-square-and-munson-fire-district-non-firefighting-vehicles-2017m-20Bayport Fire District – Credit Card Use (2016M-394)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Board provided adequate oversight of … which provides fire protection and emergency services to approximately 8,900 residents, is governed by an elected … authorized credit limits. Ensure that credit card accounts do not allow cash advances. Monitor credit card purchases to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/01/27/bayport-fire-district-credit-card-use-2016m-394Ballston Lake Fire District – Length of Service Awards Program Service Credit (2016M-379)
… District officials properly awarded firefighters Length of Service Awards Program (LOSAP) service credit for the period … Key Findings In 2015 three firefighters received one year of service credit and a defined contribution of $700 each to … Ballston Lake Fire District Length of Service Awards Program Service Credit 2016M379 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/03/17/ballston-lake-fire-district-length-service-awards-program-service-creditWallkill Fire District – Inappropriate Payments and Purchase (2015M-39)
… used to make $14,910 in questionable purchases, including gas, cigarettes, groceries and other personal items. The Board did not perform a proper audit of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2016/01/08/wallkill-fire-district-inappropriate-payments-and-purchase-2015m-39Operational Advisory No. 13
… Subject Monthly advisory of accounting periods open within the Statewide Financial System (SFS). Guidance … system is available. OSC will be leaving one prior month open in the sub-modules and General Ledger.In August, the sub-modules and General Ledger will be open from July 2017 through October 2017. Transactions that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/operational-advisory/13-august-2017-monthly-advisory-open-accounting-periodsOversight of Adult Protective Services Staffing and Case Management (New York City Human Resources Administration)
… meet their essential needs (e.g., food, shelter, clothing, medical care, securing entitlements); are in need of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/10/20/oversight-adult-protective-services-staffing-and-case-management-new-york-city-humanSelected Aspects of the Pay for Success Program
… for Employment Opportunities (CEO) upon release (treatment group). Their outcomes are then compared with an equal number … employment services provided by CEO upon release (control group). Although not specifically referred for employment services, individuals in the control group can request and receive such services. Success is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/03/21/selected-aspects-pay-success-programDiNapoli: New York's Medicaid System Improperly Paid Over $16 Million in Claims
… paid by managed care. $1.3 million was paid for newborn birth and maternity claims that contained inaccurate information, such as low newborn birth weights that increased reimbursements. $964,333 was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/dinapoli-new-yorks-medicaid-system-improperly-paid-over-16-million-claimsAssertive Community Treatment Program (Follow-Up)
… in our initial audit report, Assertive Community Treatment Program (2014-S-25). Background The New York State Office of … mission is through the Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) program, which provides treatment, rehabilitation, and … met by more traditional mental health services. The ACT program goals are to reduce hospitalizations and emergency …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/01/11/assertive-community-treatment-program-followUpstate Medical University's Billing Practices
… of the most prevalent human diseases, such as cancer, diabetes, and heart disease. Its overarching mission is to … with over 30 insurance carriers to provide health care for their insured members. All hospitals operate knowing that … claims will be denied, and payments might not be obtained for services. Insurance carriers may deny payment for a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/02/17/upstate-medical-universitys-billing-practicesCollection of Special Hauling and Divisible Load Overweight Permit Fees (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report, Collection of Special Hauling … Central Permits Bureau (Bureau) and the regional offices. In contrast, a divisible load is any cargo that can be … overweight permits. The audit found significant weaknesses in the internal controls over the special hauling permits …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/09/27/collection-special-hauling-and-divisible-load-overweight-permit-fees-followAmusement Park and Fair Ride Safety
… from conducting site visits during most of the operating season, precluded us from having adequate assurance that all … rides had current inspections during the 2014 operating season. Key Finding We conducted site visits at 53 locations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/10/06/amusement-park-and-fair-ride-safetyMessage from the Comptroller – 2023 Financial Condition Report
… Fiscal Year (SFY) 2022-23 reflected continuing recovery from COVID-19 and economic growth. In this environment, State … $111.7 billion in SFY 2022-23, a decrease of $9.5 billion from the prior year caused by a $12.0 billion reduction in … It highlights major issues in programmatic areas ranging from public health to public safety, energy and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2023-fcr/message-comptrollerCollege at Buffalo – Selected Employee Travel Expenses
… which are discretionary and under the control of agency management, include car rentals, meals, lodging, … incidental costs such as airline baggage and travel agency fees. As part of a statewide initiative to determine whether …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/07/31/college-buffalo-selected-employee-travel-expensesCompliance With Requirements to Maintain Systems at Vendor-Supported Levels (Follow-Up)
… to Maintain Systems at Vendor-Supported Levels (Report 2019-S-6 ). About the Program The Rochester-Genesee Regional … Our initial report, covering the period January 1, 2019 through April 3, 2019, examined whether RGRTA was complying with requirements …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/01/19/compliance-requirements-maintain-systems-vendor-supported-levels-followSustainable Investments and Climate Solutions Program
… is the creation of the Sustainable Investments and Climate Solutions (SICS) program, a multi-asset class portfolio of … emissions. Accelerating the Fund's investments in climate solutions is essential to protecting and growing retirement … regarding the Sustainable Investments and Climate Solutions (SICS) program to [email protected] . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/common-retirement-fund/sustainable-investments-and-climate-solutions-program