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Oversight of Pupil Transportation Services
… may not be aware of the proper procedures or what to do in the event of an emergency. For example, during our audit, … is incomplete and does not account for all reportable accidents statewide. The information from the database is used to identify trends for when accidents are likely to occur and identify those who are most …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/10/14/oversight-pupil-transportation-servicesOversight of Homeless Shelters
… of these programs. The Office seeks to meet critical transitional housing needs of the State’s homeless population … them to self-sufficiency, and oversees a network of transitional homeless shelters to ensure shelters’ compliance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/03/10/oversight-homeless-sheltersProcessing of Sexual Offense Evidence Collection Kits
… of sexual assault. Once a victim consents to release a kit for testing, the investigating law enforcement agency …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/05/27/processing-sexual-offense-evidence-collection-kitsReal Property Tax Cap and Tax Cap Compliance
… Line at 1-866-321-8503 or 518-408-4934: Technical issues, account set-up or log-in problems – Select option 1. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/property-tax-capWhat is the Real Property Tax Cap?
… stay within the Tax Cap. Local government boards must pass a local law or resolution by at least a 60 percent vote to override the Tax Cap. Voters in school districts can override the cap with a 60% vote. The Office of the New York State Comptroller has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/property-tax-cap/what-real-property-tax-capCity of Yonkers – Budget Review (B17-6-10)
… to exceed $45 million to liquidate deficits in the City School District’s general fund as of June 30, 2014. Chapter … are outstanding. Key Findings The Yonkers Public School District’s budget request is $589.4 million for … its budget. The City transferred $600,000 to its Community Development Fund, leaving a budget shortfall in the general …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2017/05/19/city-yonkers-budget-review-b17-6-10State Agencies Bulletin No. 1445
… Purpose To provide Agencies with general guidance on the services and … inquiries/requests must be submitted in writing to the Tax and Compliance mailbox. Requests sent to individual OSC employee email addresses may fail to be … To provide Agencies with general guidance on the services and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1445-general-tax-tipsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1529
… processing from mid-December to mid-February due to year end processing of Forms W-2s, 1099-MISC, Credit Letters, and … passport) A Registrar’s letter that includes the begin and end dates of the semester(s) All required documentation must …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1529-general-tax-tipsOversight of School Fire Safety Compliance (Follow-Up)
… school fire safety, including mandatory fire and building inspections, and for ensuring schools’ compliance … State Education Law, the State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code, and Department regulations. The Department’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/11/28/oversight-school-fire-safety-compliance-followEugenio Maria de Hostos Charter School - Procurement and Dignity for All Students Act (2018M-271)
… procedures for credit cards resulting in the circumvention of purchasing policies and unnecessary waste. Save … status. Fully comply with DASA requirements. While a code of conduct is posted on the School website, the code is not … information. Key Recommendations Promote the proper use of credit cards by developing adequate policies and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2019/04/19/eugenio-maria-de-hostos-charter-school-procurement-and-dignity-allCompliance With the Clery Act (Follow-Up)
… audit report, Compliance With the Clery Act (Report 2013-S-70). Background In 1990, Congress enacted the Clery Act, … of New York: Compliance With the Cleary Act ( 2013-S-70 ) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/09/02/compliance-clery-act-followMedicaid Program – Improper Payments for Controlled Substances That Exceed Allowed Dispensing Limits
… that exceed supply limits allowed by the Act. There is considerable risk that other participating Medicaid MCOs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/02/06/medicaid-program-improper-payments-controlled-substances-exceed-allowed-dispensing-limitsGlen Aubrey Fire Company – Board Oversight (2022M-139)
… Company officials disagreed with certain findings in our report but indicated they plan to initiate corrective … B includes our comments on issues Company officials raised in their response. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2022/12/09/glen-aubrey-fire-company-board-oversight-2022m-139Compliance With Jonathan’s Law (Follow-Up)
… facility operated by the Office of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities (subsequently renamed the Office for People With Developmental Disabilities, or OPWDD). Jonathan’s parents … the written request, whichever is later. OPWDD operates 13 Developmental Disabilities State Operations Offices in six …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/02/25/compliance-jonathans-law-followCompliance With Payment Card Industry Standards (Follow-Up)
… ). Background Our initial audit report, which was issued on June 8, 2016, covering the period August 25, 2015 through March 22, 2016, determined whether selected State University of New York (SUNY) schools are in compliance … in this review. Other Related Audit/Report of Interest State University of New York: Compliance With Payment Card …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/12/27/compliance-payment-card-industry-standards-followCompliance With Payment Card Industry Standards
… sufficient guidance to the CUNY colleges regarding Payment Card Industry (PCI) compliance and whether selected … protect against electronic security breaches and theft of payment card data. Key Findings While Central Office … sufficient guidance to the CUNY colleges regarding Payment Card Industry …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/13/compliance-payment-card-industry-standardsCity of Ogdensburg – Budget Review (B3-16-20)
… of our review, the City Council adopted a resolution on November 28, 2016 to amend the 2017 preliminary budget. … provide for a tax overlay. The general fund budget relies on a significant amount of interfund revenues from both the water and sewer funds. On October 11, 2016, the City Council adopted a local law to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2016/12/07/city-ogdensburg-budget-review-b3-16-20Town of East Hampton - Budget Review (B21-7-11)
… the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the Town’s tentative budget for the 2022 fiscal year are … reasonable. Background The Town of East Hampton, located in Suffolk County, is authorized to issue debt not to exceed $30 million to liquidate the accumulated deficit in the Town’s general fund as of December 31, 2007, December …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/11/08/town-east-hampton-budget-review-b21-7-11Middletown No. 1 Fire District – Annual Financial Reports (2020M-160)
… Treasurer did not file annual financial reports with OSC for fiscal years 2015-2019 in compliance with General Municipal Law. Key Recommendation The Board should ensure the Treasurer files … manner. District officials generally agreed with our recommendation and indicated they plan to initiate corrective …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/03/26/middletown-no-1-fire-district-annual-financial-reports-2020m-160County of Rockland – Budget Review (B20-6-13)
… expenditure projections in the County’s proposed budget for the 2021 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The … during which it was authorized to issue obligations and for each subsequent fiscal year during which the deficit obligations are outstanding, its proposed budget for the next succeeding fiscal year. Key Findings The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2020/11/13/county-rockland-budget-review-b20-6-13