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COVID-19 Causes Big Financial Hit to NYC Arts, Entertainment and Recreation Industry
… coordination to provide establishments with clear guidance for venues to reopen and make use of outdoor space to expand … a more dynamic or deeper array of venues and museums for arts and entertainment than New York,” DiNapoli said. … 70 percent of the establishments and the highest average salary among the boroughs at $81,920. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/covid-19-causes-big-financial-hit-nyc-arts-entertainment-and-recreation-industryDiNapoli Statement on Executive Budget Proposal
… made. Still, there is much work to be done. The challenge for the state is to align spending with revenue while still … needs of New Yorkers and local communities. Funding for these initiatives is contingent on the strength of the economy and federal assistance. Governor Cuomo’s call for comprehensive campaign finance reform and public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/dinapoli-statement-executive-budget-proposalWest Fort Ann Volunteer Fire Company – Internal Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-242)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether Company controls were … not-for-profit volunteer organization located in the Town of Fort Ann in Washington County. The Company, which is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/11/14/west-fort-ann-volunteer-fire-company-internal-controls-overNiskayuna No. 2 Fire District – Length of Service Award Program (2015M-73)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if the … January 31, 2015. Background Niskayuna No. 2 Fire District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate … the Town of Niskayuna and Schenectady County in which it is located. The District is governed by an elected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/07/31/niskayuna-no-2-fire-district-length-service-award-program-2015m-73Accounts Payable Advisory No. 62
… Please refer to Chapter XI-A, Section 3 - Purchase Orders for more information. … Scheduled Delivery Due Date and Unit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/62-purchase-ordersHancock Fire Department - Financial Operations (2018M-236)
Determine whether officials ensured collections were deposited and disbursements were proper
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2019/05/03/hancock-fire-department-financial-operations-2018m-236Germantown Fire District – Board Oversight (2014M-166)
… cleaning services for $4,800 when it renewed its contract with a Commissioner’s spouse in 2013. The District does not … Ensure that all officials and employees are familiar with the requirements of the District’s Ethics and Disclosure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/08/29/germantown-fire-district-board-oversight-2014m-166Hortonville Fire Company – Financial Activity (2014M-210)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine controls … May 19, 2014. Background The Hortonville Fire Company is a volunteer organization associated with the Hortonville … fundraising activities to ensure that all money collected is deposited in a timely manner. Audit and approve all claims …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/10/08/hortonville-fire-company-financial-activity-2014m-210Maximus, Inc.
… Background DOH added $435 million in contract amendments for services outside the scope of the original contract. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/08/21/maximus-incGalway Central School District - Fund Balance Management (2017M-267)
… fund balance is in compliance with statutory limits and use surplus funds as a financing source to fund one-time expenditures and needed reserves or reduce District property taxes. … budgets based on historical trends or other known trends and appropriate realistic amounts of fund balance to fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/06/01/galway-central-school-district-fund-balance-management-2017m-267Town of Bolton - Urban Development Action Grant Repayment Funds (2017M-216)
… transfers, rather than as a receivables and due to other funds, resulting in an understatement of nearly $3.6 million … guidelines for loans made from the CD fund to other Town funds. Maintain adequate records to account for loans made …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/05/18/town-bolton-urban-development-action-grant-repayment-funds-2017m-216Village of Rushville - Board Oversight and Information Technology (2018M-118)
… and the Board appointed another Clerk-Treasurer who served for the remainder of our audit period. … Village of Rushville …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/08/24/village-rushville-board-oversight-and-information-technology-2018m-118Webster Central School District - Financial Condition (2018M-109)
… fund balance exceeded the 4 percent statutory limit for 2012-13 and 2014-15 through 2016-17 ranging from 7.3 and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/09/14/webster-central-school-district-financial-condition-2018m-109Erie County Water Authority – Information Technology (2018M-9)
… environment against unauthorized use, access and loss for the period January 1, 2016 through October 6, 2017. … and ensure that accounts are periodically reviewed for necessity and appropriateness. Review the Internet usage …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2018/05/04/erie-county-water-authority-information-technology-2018m-9Oneida County Department of Social Services – Contract Monitoring and Payments (2015M-244)
… were being met. Contracts were not always renegotiated in a timely manner. Key Recommendations Require that agencies … so there is sufficient time to renegotiate the contracts in advance of the contracts’ expiration dates. … Oneida …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2016/02/12/oneida-county-department-social-services-contract-monitoring-and-payments-2015mUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-79
… Purpose To notify agencies of the change in attributes for Deduction Codes 353 and 399 , Mutual of Omaha. Affected Employees Employees in Bargaining Unit F8, … Omaha Companion Life. The current narrative description is Disability Insurance Suffolk County for Deduction Code 353 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-79-change-attributes-and-narrative-descriptions-mutual-omahaColumbia-Greene Community College – Information Technology (2017M-213)
… Information Technology system was adequately secured and protected against unauthorized use, access and loss for the period September 1, 2015 through July 31, … Five employees visited music streaming, social media and shopping websites which could expose the network to virus …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/community-college/2017/12/22/columbia-greene-community-college-information-technology-2017m-213City of Auburn – Hydroelectric Power Operations and Software Management (2017M-99)
… hydroelectric power operations and software management for the period July 1, 2015 through March 9, 2017. Background … City Council, operates and maintains a variety of services for the benefit of its residents, one of which is hydroelectric power. Budgeted appropriations for the 2016-17 totaled approximately $53 million. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2017/12/15/city-auburn-hydroelectric-power-operations-and-software-management-2017m-99Accounts Payable Advisory No. 38
… Subject: Reward Programs – Information for Travel and Purchase Reward Programs Guidance: Some … that do business with the State offer rewards or points for certain purchases that can be redeemed for other benefits, such as additional goods, services, or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/38-reward-programsJefferson Central School District – Fund Balances (2015M-236)
… and Summit. The District, which operates one school with approximately 250 students, is governed by an elected … compensated absences and unemployment insurance, with balances totaling $592,843, appeared to be overfunded …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/01/15/jefferson-central-school-district-fund-balances-2015m-236