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2023 Financial Condition Report – 2023 Financial Condition Report
… care and other programs. At the same time, new risks to financial stability are emerging. These include unexpected costs to support an influx of migrants seeking asylum and significant reductions to projected State tax revenues driven by declining personal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2023-fcrContract Advisory No. 23
… Subject : Reminder to State agencies to maintain the accuracy of Authorized Signature Forms ( AC 1782-S ) … authorized signatures on file with BOC are accurate and up-to-date, in order to avoid unnecessary delays in … to OSC’s BOC, identifying the signatory name to be removed from the list. The agency head or designee must sign the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/contract-advisory/23-authorized-signature-form-ac-1782-sMaximus, Inc.
… price could have saved DOH over $20,000, and possibly more with a competitive procurement. Key Recommendations DOH should ensure staff understand and comply with State procurement laws, including procurements conducted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/08/21/maximus-incTown of Chemung – Conflict of Interest (2022M-176)
… auto service corporations which provided automotive work to the Town, totaling $5,931, during our audit period. In … auto service corporations, the Board members were deemed to have an interest in each of the contracts. As no statutory … year, each Board member’s interest was prohibited pursuant to General Municipal Law. Key Recommendations Ensure that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/12/16/town-chemung-conflict-interest-2022m-176Grand Gorge Fire District – Conflict of Interest and Claims Auditing (2020M-151)
… ensured officials did not have prohibited interests in District contracts. Determine whether claims were for … required by law. A Commissioner had a prohibited interest in the contracts between the District and his snow plowing … Board ensured officials did not have prohibited interests in District contracts and whether claims were for appropriate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/04/01/grand-gorge-fire-district-conflict-interest-and-claims-auditing-2020m-151Monsey Fire District – Board Oversight (2020M-62)
… The Board provided inadequate and ineffective oversight of the District’s operations and did not comply with General … not properly filed. The required annual independent audit of the District’s financial records was not performed since 2012, and the length of service awards program (LOSAP) that started in 1990 was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2020/07/02/monsey-fire-district-board-oversight-2020m-62Village of Palmyra - Financial Management (2019M-94)
… excessive unrestricted fund balance levels, as a result of unrealistic budgets. Village officials have not developed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2019/08/16/village-palmyra-financial-management-2019m-94Deer Park Union Free School District – Fuel and Vehicle Inventory (2023M-152)
… records. Obtain Board of Education (Board) approval prior to disposing of vehicles and promptly remove vehicles from … of unnecessary insurance costs. Review fuel reports to identify discrepancies in fuel usage. We found 44,976 … for adding, tracking and disposing of District vehicles to ensure inventory reports are accurate and up to date. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/03/22/deer-park-union-free-school-district-fuel-and-vehicle-inventory-2023m-152DiNapoli: State Tax Collections Dip
… million, or 3.9 percent, from the same period last year and $454.1 million below projections, according to the June … note,” DiNapoli said. “While it’s early in the year and tax collections may improve going forward, the state … Total receipts from all funds, including miscellaneous and federal receipts, declined $783.7 million from a year …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/dinapoli-state-tax-collections-dipComptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… Uncollected Penalties (2015-F-8) An initial report issued in July 2013 found that outstanding penalties routinely had … and there was a lack of communication and information flow in the department. In a follow-up, auditors found department officials have made …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-audits-0State Agencies Bulletin No. 1259
… Incentive Program Payment. Affected Employees Employees in the Professional, Scientific and Technical Services Unit – … criteria Background Pursuant to a side letter contained in the 2011-2015 Agreement between the State of New York and … status shall be eligible to receive an incentive payment in return for participating in an agency-directed training …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1259-2012-2013-pilot-firearms-training-and-safety-incentive-program-paymentComptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… been issued: State Education Department (SED): Whitestone School for Child Development, Compliance with the … of New York (CUNY): Time and Attendance Practices for Public Safety Staff (2013-S-65) Inadequate internal controls over time and attendance for public safety officers were identified. The overtime process …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsXIV.8 Controls to Prevent Prohibited Transactions Using Sole Custody Funds – XIV. Special Procedures
… to banking institutions and securities/investment houses. However, Business Units should ensure no payment of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv8-controls-prevent-prohibited-transactions-using-sole-custody-fundsAlmond Volunteer Fire Department – Cash Shortage (2014M-113)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Department’s internal controls over its … and Treasurer. Key Findings The former Treasurer was able to misappropriate approximately $22,000 from January 2009 … of claims, recording of claims, and information required to be maintained and reported to the governing body. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/08/08/almond-volunteer-fire-department-cash-shortage-2014m-113Westford Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-270)
… and reported and that District moneys are safeguarded for the period January 1, 2012 to August 1, 2013. Background … general fund budget totaled approximately $38,662 for the 2013 fiscal year. Key Findings The Board has not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/11/22/westford-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2013mDiNapoli Announces Improvements to College Savings Plan to Save Money for College
… Beginning in September, New York's 529 College Savings Program will … it easier for New Yorkers of all income levels to invest in their loved one's future, as the cost of obtaining a … nears college age. More information can be found in the plan's brochure here . In addition to the new …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/dinapoli-announces-improvements-college-savings-plan-save-money-collegeComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… DiNapoli. “By auditing municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Hate Crime Reporting
… this data to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) for its collection and publication. Hate crimes are … via e-mail. As of March 11, 2014, the Division had data for 2,601 hate crimes that occurred in New York State during … feasibility of amending the database program code to allow for reporting of multiple biases. Other Related Audit/Report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/25/hate-crime-reportingEnglish Language Learners Programs
… Education Department is adequately overseeing whether school districts are providing services to English Language … are generally entitled to receive an education in the school district where they live, regardless of the language … professional development, resources, and assistance to school districts on issues related to the education of ELLs. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/09/18/english-language-learners-programsManagement of Internal Controls
… and regulations. The FRMC Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Form 990 for 2010 omitted the required disclosure of business … transactions for two Board Directors. FRMC amended Form 990 to correct this lack of disclosure when we pointed … that future regulatory reporting requirements would be in full compliance. While the FRMC had established effective …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/01/23/management-internal-controls