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Town of Black Brook – Financial Condition of Sewer and Water Districts (2012M-216)
… condition of the Town’s sewer and water districts for the period January 1, 2009, to May 31, 2012. Background … approximately 1,500 residents. The Board is responsible for overseeing the Town’s operations and finances The Town’s adopted budget for the 2012 fiscal year totaled approximately $1.71 million. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/02/01/town-black-brook-financial-condition-sewer-and-water-districts-2012m-216Spackenkill Union Free School District – Financial Management, Transportation and Information Technology (2015M-151)
… audit was to examine the District’s financial management and its controls over transportation and information technology (IT) operations for the period … District officials did not ensure that budget estimates and reserves were reasonable and that fund balance was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/10/09/spackenkill-union-free-school-district-financial-managementCity of Glen Cove Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2020M-139)
… complete report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether the City of Glen Cove Industrial Development Agency (GCIDA) Board of … Determine whether the City of Glen Cove Industrial Development Agency GCIDA Board of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2021/07/16/city-glen-cove-industrial-development-agency-project-approval-and-monitoring-2020mNY ABLE Program Helps New Yorkers With Disabilities and Their Families Cover Costs
… New York state has a new savings plan, called the New York Achieving a Better Life Experience ( NY ABLE ) … individuals with disabilities some peace of mind as they plan for the future," DiNapoli said. "Ensuring a loved one’s … New York state has a new savings plan called the New York Achieving a Better Life Experience …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/ny-able-program-helps-new-yorkers-disabilities-and-their-families-cover-costsThe Rising Cost of Student Loans: As Student Debt in the Empire State Nears $70 Billion, Congress Could Avert Debt Increase for 422,000 New Yorkers, June 2012
On July 1, 2012, the interest rate on subsidized Direct Federal Loans for college students is set to revert to 6.8 percent for new loans.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/education-loan-debt-2012.pdfCity of Beacon – Internal Controls Over Cash Receipts and Information Technology (2012M-224)
… The City of Beacon is located in Dutchess County, and has a population of approximately 15,500. The City Council is comprised of the Mayor and six Council members who are the legislative body … did not exercise proper oversight of cash receipts and did not establish comprehensive written policies and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/01/18/city-beacon-internal-controls-over-cash-receipts-and-information-technology-2012mConstitutional Amendment
… indebtedness for the construction of sewage facilities in determining current local debt limitation. Memo Bill Text … indebtedness for the construction of sewage facilities in determining current local debt limitation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/constitutional-amendment-0Constitutional Amendment
… indebtedness for the construction of sewage facilities in determining current local debt limitation. Memo Bill Text … indebtedness for the construction of sewage facilities in determining current local debt limitation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/constitutional-amendmentCost-Saving Ideas: Credit Card Accountability - Minimizing the Risk of Error, Misuse and Fraud
… This also saves time and energy for procurement staff. The cost of this convenience is the heightened risk of inappropriate spending, such as … and developing sensible internal controls. Authorizing the Use of Credit Cards Require each credit card be … CostSaving Ideas Credit Card Accountability Minimizing the Risk of Error Misuse and Fraud …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-credit-card-accountability-minimizing-risk-error-misuse-and-fraudSpringville-Griffith Institute Central School District – Access to Network and Information Applications (2021M-148)
… School District (District) officials adequately secured access to the network, student information and financial … Key Findings Although District officials restricted access to the student information application, they did not adequately secure access to the network and financial application. District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/01/07/springville-griffith-institute-central-school-district-access-network-andDansville Central School District - Information Technology and Non-Instructional Employee Leave Benefits (2018M-169)
… report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether: The Board and District officials ensured information technology (IT) … for non-instructional employees. Key Findings The Board and District officials have not adopted adequate security policies and procedures to safeguard IT assets. District officials did …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/01/18/dansville-central-school-district-information-technology-and-nonLevittown Union Free School District – Reserve Funds and Extra-Classroom Activity Fund (2016M-174)
… The Levittown Union Free School District is located in the Town of Hempstead in Nassau County. The District, which operates 11 schools … and maintain reserve funds. Extra-classroom activity club officials did not maintain adequate supporting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/22/levittown-union-free-school-district-reserve-funds-and-extra-classroomBridgehampton Fire District – Length of Service Award Program and Purchasing Practices (2017M-251)
… the District’s length of service award program (LOSAP) and procured goods and services in accordance with the District’s procurement policy and applicable laws for the period January 1, 2016 through … Bridgehampton Fire District Length of Service Award Program and Purchasing Practices 2017M251 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2018/03/02/bridgehampton-fire-district-length-service-award-program-and-purchasingDutchess Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Electricity Contract Monitoring and Billing (2023M-45)
… rates to ensure they were at the lowest possible cost and ensured that invoices for electricity usage were … accurate. Had officials monitored the electricity rates and ensured the utility bills were accurate, officials may … company (supplier) after contract expiration, resulting in BOCES paying a higher per kilowatt-hour (kWh) rate than if …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2023/09/08/dutchess-board-cooperative-educational-services-electricity-contract-monitoring-andComplaint Processing (Follow-Up)
… four recommendations included in our initial audit report, Complaint Processing (Report 2020-N-9 ). About the Program The New York City Civilian Complaint Review Board (CCRB) receives, investigates, … bias-based policing and racial profiling. Once a civilian complaint is filed, investigators gather documentary and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/09/05/complaint-processing-followVacancies at the Clinton Towers Mitchell-Lama Housing Development
… developments with approximately 44,000 total units (apartments). Clinton Towers, a Mitchell-Lama rental … vacancies occur, applicants should be offered and awarded apartments in the order their names appear on the lists - subject to HPD’s approval. Key Findings Vacant apartments at Clinton Towers were often not rented in a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/12/08/vacancies-clinton-towers-mitchell-lama-housing-developmentTown of Halfmoon – Financial Condition of the General and Highway Funds (2013M-55)
… financial condition of the general and highway funds for the period January 1, 2011, to September 30, 2012. … and four Councilmen. The Town’s general fund budget for the 2012 fiscal year was $7.3 million; the budget for the highway fund was about $3 million. Key Findings The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/08/06/town-halfmoon-financial-condition-general-and-highway-funds-2013m-55DiNapoli Releases East Harlem Economic Snapshot
… and an important part of New York City's identity." "El Barrio/East Harlem's economy is prosperous as ever," said … proud of all the work my office has completed to benefit El Barrio/East Harlem's economy, and therefore shaped our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/dinapoli-releases-east-harlem-economic-snapshotAlexander Central School District – Financial Management (2020M-64)
Determine whether the Board and District officials properly used and managed fund balance and reserves.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/alexander-2020-64.pdfControls Over Computers (Follow-Up)
… emergencies and toxic site remediation, and oversees asbestos monitoring and removal. As the agency responsible …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/03/21/controls-over-computers-follow