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Awarding and Oversight of Statewide Interoperable Communications Grants
… The Division also monitors counties’ activity through site visits, telephone calls, and Regional Consortiums to … does not have procedures in place to conduct regular site visits to physically verify the status of counties’ projects. When site visits are conducted, staff are not required to document …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/07/18/awarding-and-oversight-statewide-interoperable-communications-grantsOversight and Monitoring of the Universal Pre-Kindergarten Program
… Objective To determine the adequacy of the New York City Department of Education’s (DOE) monitoring of … (UPK) programs’ compliance with applicable health, safety, and financial reporting requirements. Our audit scope covered … require buildings and classrooms used for UPK to be safe and to comply with applicable fire safety, health, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/06/07/oversight-and-monitoring-universal-pre-kindergarten-programVillage of Wappingers Falls – Board Oversight (2023M-70)
… – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Village of Wappingers Falls (Village) Board of Trustees (Board) provided adequate oversight over … operations and capital projects. The Board was unaware of the Village’s financial position and that financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2023/12/22/village-wappingers-falls-board-oversight-2023m-70Town of Sheridan – Shared Services Costs (2023M-74)
… the Town of Sheridan (Town) was reimbursed equitably for shared service costs incurred pursuant to an … 6.2 acres of Town land to the County without conducting a cost-benefit analysis or evaluating whether the conveyance was in the Town taxpayers’ best financial interest. Although the County installed a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/12/22/town-sheridan-shared-services-costs-2023m-74Town of Ticonderoga – Capital Project Management (2023M-38)
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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)
… the Program Homes and Community Renewal consists of the State’s major housing and community renewal agencies, … of affordable low- and moderate-income housing in the State. Within DHCR, the Office of Rent Administration (ORA) … fines of at least $1,000 for each first non-compliance offense and at least $2,000 for each first harassment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/08/10/collection-fines-related-tenant-complaints-followHannibal Fire Company – Misappropriation of Funds (2023M-59)
… and consult with legal counsel regarding other available remedies. Ensure claims are supported, audited and approved …
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)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Village’s financial operations for the period June 1, 2011 through August 31, 2014. Background The Village of St. Johnsville is located in the Town of St. Johnsville, …
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)
… [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective To determine whether the Town of Middleburgh (Town) Town … audit claims prior to approving them for payment. As a result, the risk is increased that claims could have been … all claims without a thorough and deliberate review. 11 debit card purchases totaling $2,425 were not approved by the …
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)
… - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Town of Jay (Town) Supervisor maintained complete, accurate and … corrective action. … Determine whether the Town of Jay Town Supervisor maintained complete accurate and timely …
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)
… remained in the accounting records throughout our scope period . As of January 31, 2022, the accounts …
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)
… report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether Town of Seneca Falls (Town) officials effectively managed the … did not properly deposit and record approximately $10,000 of permit fees and $2,000 of security deposits for facility … performed or reviewed. The accounting functions performed by staff were not always properly segregated or reviewed. The …
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
… economic snapshot of Brooklyn released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "Business in Brooklyn … creative firms centered around the Brooklyn Tech Triangle. Downtown Brooklyn is the city’s largest business district … Census Bureau data. Nearly half of these residents had a college degree. Foreign born residents comprised 39 percent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-brooklyn-king-nyc-economic-growthVillage of Fort Johnson – Claims Processing (2016M-324)
… 2015 through June 30, 2016. Background The Village of Fort Johnson is located in the Town of Amsterdam in Montgomery … as a result of this audit. … Village of Fort Johnson Claims Processing 2016M324 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2016/12/16/village-fort-johnson-claims-processing-2016m-324Distribution of Utility Arrears in New York State
… the lower and middle Hudson Valley. Consolidated Edison (Con Ed) provides electric and gas service throughout most of … number of customers in arrears. Among these utilities, Con Ed, serving much of New York City, has 30 percent of all … a final notice to make a payment, or to enter into an agreement to pay overdue bills in reasonable installments. In …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/distribution-utility-arrears-new-york-stateVillage of Akron – Selected Financial Activities (2016M-133)
… of our audit was to review the Village’s water operations and the Clerk-Treasurer’s records and reports for the period June 1, 2014 through December 22, 2015. … The Clerk-Treasurer did not maintain complete or accurate accounting records and reports. The Village had insufficient …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2016/08/26/village-akron-selected-financial-activities-2016m-133Town of Watertown Fire District – Procurement (2022M-155)
… a competitive method to procure professional services and insurance coverage from five vendors totaling $102,136. Obtain written quotes for 21 purchases of goods and services totaling … for soliciting competition for professional services and insurance coverage. Obtain quotes as required by the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2022/11/04/town-watertown-fire-district-procurement-2022m-155Village of Altamont – Justice Court Operations (2016M-199)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the processes and procedures for … which has approximately 1,720 residents, is governed by an elected five-member Board of Trustees. The Village has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2016/07/29/village-altamont-justice-court-operations-2016m-199Use of Electronic Benefit Cards at Prohibited Locations
… from being used in any EBT transaction at a liquor store, gaming establishment, or adult-oriented establishment in … for notifying the State Liquor Authority (SLA) and/or the Gaming Commission (Gaming) of potentially prohibited locations under their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/07/10/use-electronic-benefit-cards-prohibited-locationsSelected Aspects of the Paratransit Call Center Operations
… Paratransit Call Center was in compliance with the terms of its contract, and if not, whether the Paratransit Division … actions. Our audit covers the period from the beginning of the contract, April 2013, through November 2015. … cancel reservations) and Travel Services (i.e., dispatch coordination and customer information). Key Findings The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/11/03/selected-aspects-paratransit-call-center-operations