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… capital planning process and collection and reporting of delinquent accounts receivable are in compliance with the … In 1925, the Commission was established through an act of the New York State Legislature. The enabling legislation … and effectively manage the publicly owned maritime Port of Albany-Rensselaer, contributing to the economy of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/11/05/select-financial-management-practicesNew York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on State Budget
… "This budget reflects stronger economic times and assists individuals and families who have not shared equally in the state's economic prosperity. The … process and outside the public's view, so more analysis is needed to examine the long-term impact of these spending …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-state-budgetVillage of Hewlett Bay Park – Financial Management (2022M-30)
… more taxes were levied than needed to fund operations. For example, about $6,000 was needed to balance the budget in 2020-21; however, the property tax levy was $209,000. For the four fiscal years reviewed, the Board: Maintained an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2022/06/17/village-hewlett-bay-park-financial-management-2022m-30Town of Carroll – Town Clerk (2022M-20)
… and reported collections accurately, and remitted them in a timely manner. Key Findings We could not determine … swim program fees totaling $21,843 were properly accounted for or remitted in a timely manner because the Clerks did not … the appropriate State agencies by the 15th of each month. For example, a former Clerk held water rents totaling $94,200 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/06/24/town-carroll-town-clerk-2022m-20Watervliet City School District – Information Technology (2021M-34)
… Officials did not: Establish written procedures for managing, limiting and monitoring user accounts. Disable 72 unneeded network accounts in a timely manner. Monitor compliance with the acceptable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/07/02/watervliet-city-school-district-information-technology-2021m-34Subway Wait Assessment
… Mission Statement and Performance Indicator reports list Subway Wait Assessment (WA) as an indicator of the MTA’s … demand for performance improvements, the MTA released the Subway Action Plan to improve service. One of the changes in … Bus Committee (Committee) and posted on the MTA website’s Subway Performance Dashboard (Dashboard). Key Findings …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/03/subway-wait-assessmentMedina Central School District - Tax Collection (2019M-151)
… accurate and timely manner. Key Findings The Collector did not maintain complete, accurate and timely records. The Board and District officials did not provide sufficient oversight of the tax collection process. The Treasurer did not perform a timely reconciliation of tax collection …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/01/03/medina-central-school-district-tax-collection-2019m-151Akron Fire Department – Financial Activities (2014M-196)
… and that Department money was safeguarded for the period January 1, 2013 through April 16, 2014. Background The Akron Fire Department is located in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2020/04/10/akron-fire-department-financial-activities-2014m-196Compliance With Navigation Law
… lakes and ponds, New York State is rich with opportunities for motorized water recreation. The New York State Navigation Law outlines rules for boating and watercraft recreation, including safety and quality-of-life components. For example, the Navigation Law imposes restrictions on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/07/01/compliance-navigation-lawTown of Pelham - Information Technology (2019M-77)
… Personal Internet use was found on computers assigned to 10 employees who routinely accessed personal, private and … (IT) control weaknesses were communicated confidentially to officials. Key Recommendations Provide adequate oversight of employee Internet use to ensure it complies with Board policies. Provide employees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/08/09/town-pelham-information-technology-2019m-77Town of Exeter – Town Clerk/Tax Collector (2024M-15)
… Supervisor (Supervisor) on a weekly basis, as required by New York State Town Law (Town Law) Section 35. Instead, the Clerk made …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/05/31/town-exeter-town-clerktax-collector-2024m-15Eaton No. 1 Fire District – Board Oversight (2024M-4)
… written financial reports to manage operations. Ensure bank reconciliations were performed. Ensure that the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2024/05/17/eaton-no-1-fire-district-board-oversight-2024m-4Selected Aspects of Discretionary Spending
… December 31, 2012. Background The Authority was created in 1950 by Article 2, Title 9 of the New York State Public Authorities Law for the purpose of financing, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/29/selected-aspects-discretionary-spending-0Wilson Central School District - Financial Management (2022M-22)
… properly manage fund balance and reserves. As of June 30, 2021: The recalculated surplus fund balance was $3.3 million, … fund the average workers’ compensation expenditures for 26 years. Unemployment reserve balance of about $400,000 is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/04/01/wilson-central-school-district-financial-management-2022m-22Medicaid Program – Payments for Death-Related One-Day Inpatient Admissions
… Payments For Misclassified Patient Discharges (2009-S-26) … To determine whether the Department of Health …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/08/15/medicaid-program-payments-death-related-one-day-inpatient-admissionsTown of Butternuts – Highway Facility Capital Project (2021M-94)
… Key Findings The Board was not fully transparent in planning and could have improved its monitoring of the … and financing sources. Fully define the Project scope. For example, a planned highway department office suite was … Law (GML). Obtain an RFP and written/fax proposal for two other change orders totaling $43,115, which violated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/01/07/town-butternuts-highway-facility-capital-project-2021m-94IV.4.D Debt Service – IV. Accounting Codes - Uses and Descriptions
… Debt service includes the payment of principal and interest on long-term debt and payments on certain lease/purchase or contractual … obligation financing arrangements, public authorities and certain municipalities have issued debt to finance the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-iv/iv4d-debt-service-1Natural Gas Damage Compensation Fund
… the natural gas production contamination response and compensation program; and creates the New York natural gas production contamination damage recovery and remediation fund. Memo Bill Text Status … Establishes the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/natural-gas-damage-compensation-fundTown of Lincoln - Disbursements (2022M-198)
… which they were paid and one bookkeeper received $1,751 in additional pay with no evidence of approval. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/04/12/town-lincoln-disbursements-2022m-198Attica Central School District – Financial Management (2022M-103)
… [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Attica Central … Education (Board) and District officials properly managed fund balance and reserves. Key Findings The Board and District officials did not properly manage fund balance and reserves . Officials’ practices of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/11/23/attica-central-school-district-financial-management-2022m-103