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Department of Taxation and Finance: Personal Income Tax
… Purpose The objective of our examination was to determine whether personal income tax refunds approved by the Department of Taxation and Finance (Department) for payment were … through December 31, 2017. Background During the period of our examination, the Department processed almost 7.7 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/07/26/department-taxation-and-finance-personal-income-taxTown of East Hampton – Budget Review (B18-7-9)
… of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure … of East Hampton, located in Suffolk County, is authorized to issue debt not to exceed $30 million to liquidate the … are reasonable. The Town’s 2019 tentative budget complies with the tax levy limit. Key Recommendations The budget …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/10/29/town-east-hampton-budget-review-b18-7-9Town of Red Hook - Financial Condition (2018M-171)
… fund’s year-end fund balance increased from $292,780 to $917,351, or 213 percent. In June 2018, the Board adopted a fund balance policy that allowed for unexpended surplus … and capital plans. District officials generally agreed with our findings and indicated they plan to initiate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/11/02/town-red-hook-financial-condition-2018m-171Village of Trumansburg - Ambulance Fund Accountability (2018M-168)
… properly accounted for ambulance funds. Key Findings As of May 31, 2018, the ambulance fund had an unidentified cash balance of $16,100. The Village’s general fund and the Town of Hector … Research unidentified funds, collect any amounts owed by municipalities and disburse any amounts due to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/11/30/village-trumansburg-ambulance-fund-accountability-2018m-168Town of East Otto - Information Technology (2018M-156)
… use on four of the six computers examined. Adopted a disaster recovery plan or formal backup procedures. In … IT control weaknesses were communicated confidentially to Town officials. Key Recommendations Adopt an acceptable … and formalize backup procedures. Town officials agreed with our recommendations and indicated they planned to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/10/19/town-east-otto-information-technology-2018m-156Village of Ballston Spa - Financial Condition (2017M-256)
… did not maintain accurate accounting records and failed to file required annual financial reports for the last four … balance decreased from $213,327 as of fiscal year-end 2014 to $30,487 as of fiscal year-end 2018. Key Recommendations Maintain adequate accounting records in a timely manner. Monitor the Village’s financial condition …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/10/05/village-ballston-spa-financial-condition-2017m-256Town of Clarkson - Justice Court Operations (2018M-57)
… Determine whether the Justices provided adequate oversight to ensure receipts were collected, deposited, recorded, … tickets. As a result, 283 (23 percent) were not submitted to the Department of Motor Vehicle (DMV) scofflaw program or not reported or incorrectly reported to the DMV. Key Recommendations Provide adequate oversight of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2018/09/28/town-clarkson-justice-court-operations-2018m-57City of Glen Cove– Budget Review (B7-13-16)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the City’s proposed budget for the 2014 fiscal year are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/10/16/city-glen-cove-budget-review-b7-13-16Orleans County – Department of Social Services (2012M-222)
… 1, 2011, to September 7, 2012. Background Orleans County is located in western New York State and has a population of 42,883. The County is governed by a … provided when the client was at work or school because DSS does not require individuals to submit work schedules. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/01/18/orleans-county-department-social-services-2012m-222City of Yonkers – Budget Review (B6-14-14) - Revised
… The budget includes $5.3 million in revenue generated by red light cameras; the legislation authorizing this revenue is … if revenues begin to fall short of expectations. If the red light camera legislation is not approved, reduce …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/07/03/city-yonkers-budget-review-b6-14-14-revisedOversight of Information Technology Consultants and Contract Staffing
… subsequent documentation and information provided by ITS through April 29, 2019. About the Program ITS provides … deficiencies for the International Business Machines (IBM) Service Desk contract as compared to the others in our … that also had monitoring deficiencies. ITS did not require IBM to submit summary reports that contained all the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/09/16/oversight-information-technology-consultants-and-contract-staffingTown of Farmersville - Justice Court Operations (2019M-50)
Determine whether Justice Court Court fines and fees were properly accounted for
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2019/05/24/town-farmersville-justice-court-operations-2019m-50Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Annual Review of MTA Finances
… that weekday on-time performance reached 84 percent in Aug., up from 69 percent in Aug. 2018. LIRR’s reported on-time performance, which had slipped to 90.4 percent by 2018 — its worst level in 22 years — has improved in 2019, averaging 93 percent through …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/09/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-annual-review-mta-financesTown of Milan - Town Clerk/Tax Collector (2018M-257)
… and remitted money in a timely manner. Key Findings Real property taxes totaling $3.1 million in 2017 and $3.0 million in 2018 … fees to applicants during the audit period. Twenty-nine property tax payments totaling $56,308 were deposited from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/03/08/town-milan-town-clerktax-collector-2018m-257Town of Seneca Falls - Information Technology (2018M-218)
… rights, disaster recovery, password security management, data breach notification and backups. Provide users with security … rights, disaster recovery, password security management, data breach notification and backups. Ensure the access …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/03/29/town-seneca-falls-information-technology-2018m-218Town of Queensbury - Water System Cybersecurity (2018M-268)
… officials adequately safeguard electronic access to the Town’s water system. Key Findings Water officials have not … officials did not prevent or monitor public disclosure of information on the Town’s water system. In addition, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/03/22/town-queensbury-water-system-cybersecurity-2018m-268Town of Cortlandville - Improving Private Property (2018M-219)
… whether it may be appropriate to recoup the initial costs for improving the private property. District officials agreed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/03/22/town-cortlandville-improving-private-property-2018m-219City of Long Beach - Budget Review (B19-7-4)
… [read complete report - pdf] Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant … which is $3,218,797 above the limit established by law. On May 7, 2019, the Council adopted a resolution …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2019/05/10/city-long-beach-budget-review-b19-7-4Village of Atlantic Beach - Cash Disbursement (2018M-253)
… did not audit individual claims before payment. Our review of 59 claims totaling $1.2 million paid during the audit … to show that they obtained the required number of bids, quotes or request for proposals (RFPs) for seven purchases totaling $102,494, as required by the procurement policy. While New York State Village Law, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2019/05/03/village-atlantic-beach-cash-disbursement-2018m-253Town of North Salem - Agricultural Exemptions (2018M-194)
… Findings The Assessor: Granted four woodland exemptions for rented agricultural parcels with $40,028 in assessed … Granted three agricultural exemptions with assessed values of $543,390. Two of these exemptions lacked proper … Ensure property owners submit an initial or renewal application, when required, with proper supporting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/04/12/town-north-salem-agricultural-exemptions-2018m-194