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Oversight of New York State Forest Tax Programs (Follow-Up)
… 19 million acres of forest, which provide many public benefits, including clean air and water, carbon storage, forest products (e.g., timber), jobs, scenic beauty, and outdoor recreation opportunities. Of the 19 million …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/12/05/oversight-new-york-state-forest-tax-programs-followVillage of Lindenhurst – Sexual Harassment Prevention Training (S9-23-13)
… [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether Village of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2023/09/22/village-lindenhurst-sexual-harassment-prevention-training-s9-23-13Town of Amherst – Sexual Harassment Prevention Training (S9-23-9)
… sexual harassment prevention training (SHP Training). Key Findings SHP Training was provided to employees and … officials did not complete the annual SHP Training. Key Recommendation Town officials should monitor the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/09/22/town-amherst-sexual-harassment-prevention-training-s9-23-9Use, Collection, and Reporting of Infection Control Data (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report, Use, Collection, and Reporting of Infection Control Data ( 2020-S-55 ). The … older populations residing in congregate settings, such as nursing homes. Within weeks after the first case was … infection and death rates among New York State nursing home residents soared. Infection control is an essential …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/12/20/use-collection-and-reporting-infection-control-data-followAudit of the Tuition Assistance Program at Plaza College
… whether Plaza College complied with the Education Law and the Commissioner of Education’s Rules and Regulations when certifying students for State-funded Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) awards. … TAP awards totaling $9.4 million that were paid to the school for 1,859 students. We reviewed a sample of 200 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/11/05/audit-tuition-assistance-program-plaza-collegeTown of Western - Supervisor’s Records and Reports (2022M-184)
… financial records and has been unable to obtain bonding for a capital project. In addition, the highway fund owes the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/02/10/town-western-supervisors-records-and-reports-2022m-184Town of Roxbury – Payments to Not-For-Profit Organizations (2022M-177)
… can assure taxpayers that these payments were appropriate and not impermissible gifts. Key Recommendations Consult with … Constitution. Town officials agreed with our findings and indicated that they will take corrective action. … audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/01/27/town-roxbury-payments-not-profit-organizations-2022m-177Village of Oyster Bay Cove – Claims Audit (2022M-114)
… audited before payment. The Board reviewed and approved warrants (list of claims) without auditing the individual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2022/12/02/village-oyster-bay-cove-claims-audit-2022m-114Town of Ephratah – Accounting Records and Reports (2022M-138)
… were incomplete, inaccurate and could not be relied on to make financial decisions . The Supervisor has continued to not maintain the Town’s accounting records and reports in a complete, accurate, up-to-date or timely manner. Without reliable accounting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/12/02/town-ephratah-accounting-records-and-reports-2022m-138Town of Seneca Falls – Audit Follow Up (2018M-144-F)
… - pdf] Purpose of Audit The purpose of our review was to assess the Town of Seneca Falls (Town) progress, as of July 2022, in implementing our recommendations in the audit report … Background The Town is located in Seneca County and has a population of approximately 9,000. The Town is governed by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/01/20/town-seneca-falls-audit-follow-2018m-144-fVillage of Gilbertsville – Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2014M-267)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Village’s cash receipt and … June 1, 2013 through July 14, 2014. Background The Village of Gilbertsville is located in the Town of Butternuts, Otsego …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2015/02/13/village-gilbertsville-cash-receipts-and-disbursements-2014m-267Town of Lisle – Highway Department Long-Term Planning (2022M-183)
… of major highway equipment and vehicles (67 percent) in use were between three and 17 years beyond their optimal … Town Supervisor indicated he would follow the Board’s lead in taking corrective action. … audit town lisle highway …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/03/17/town-lisle-highway-department-long-term-planning-2022m-183Village of South Glens Falls – Audit Follow-Up (2014M-102-F)
… Saratoga County, has a population of approximately 3,500 and is governed by an elected five-member Board of Trustees. Budgeted appropriations for the 2013-14 fiscal year totaled approximately $4.2 million, funded primarily with real property taxes, sales tax, and water and sewer rents. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2016/05/06/village-south-glens-falls-audit-follow-2014m-102-fTown of Danby – Claims Processing and Procurement (2022M-127)
… report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Town of Danby (Town) Board (Board) sought competition when … resulting in duplicate payments totaling $33,282. 44 of 97 credit card purchases, totaling $12,695, reviewed were … Key Recommendations Determine how to appropriately address the former Supervisor’s health insurance payments. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/12/16/town-danby-claims-processing-and-procurement-2022m-127Town of Groton – Highway Department Asset Accountability (2022M-117)
… for Department assets. Officials did not maintain an up-to-date inventory, perform periodic physical inventories, … Key Recommendations Update the capital asset policy to include procedures for controls over assets costing less … for adding new assets and necessary detailed information to properly identify Department assets. Conduct periodic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/12/09/town-groton-highway-department-asset-accountability-2022m-117Borough of Manhattan Community College – Controls Over Bank Accounts
… at each college to ensure that each bank account complies with University policies and procedures. Prior to … receipt of the form as to whether there are any concerns with establishing the new account. If not contacted within this time frame, the college can proceed with the account. Key Findings CUNY Central officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/08/10/borough-manhattan-community-college-controls-over-bank-accountsAssessment and Collection of Selected Fees and Penalties (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of the Department of Labor’s implementation of the recommendation made in our initial report, Assessment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/02/05/assessment-and-collection-selected-fees-and-penalties-followControls and Accountability of Court, Trust and Bail Funds
… Purpose To determine if New York City Department of Finance accurately accounts for … 2011 through March 7, 2013. Background Section 2601 of the New York State Civil Practice Law and Rules requires that all moneys paid into the New York City courts be forwarded to the City's Department of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/04/16/controls-and-accountability-court-trust-and-bail-fundsOversight of the Early Intervention Program’s State Fiscal Agent
… period April 1, 2013 through December 10, 2015. Background In New York State, the Department of Health (Department) is … with the current SFA, Public Consulting Group (PCG). In total, the Department has paid $19.1 million since April … service and data and reporting. Despite improvement in the SFA’s timeliness of EI claim payments, as of September …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/03/24/oversight-early-intervention-programs-state-fiscal-agentForensic Audit of Payments to On-Board Service Managers (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report, Forensic Audit of Payments to on-Board Service Managers (2011-S-35). …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/01/21/forensic-audit-payments-board-service-managers-follow