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DiNapoli: SED Agrees to Improve Oversight of Migrant Education Program
… The State Education Department (SED) has agreed to update its Migrant Education Program and better monitor … state’s program, my auditors made several recommendations to improve the educational outcomes for these children. To its credit, SED is acting on our suggestions to ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-sed-agrees-improve-oversight-migrant-education-programTown of Riverhead - Peconic Bay Community Preservation Funds (P7-23-25)
… of the Town’s 27 CPF collections totaling $15.5 million: Seven collections totaling $5.3 million were missing the date received at the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2024/02/23/town-riverhead-peconic-bay-community-preservation-funds-p7-23-25Village of Alden – Ambulance Service Billing and Collection (2016M-321)
… Purpose of Audit The objective of our audit was to review ambulance service billing and collection procedures for the period June … Village of Alden Ambulance Service Billing and Collection 2016M321 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2017/01/06/village-alden-ambulance-service-billing-and-collection-2016m-321Village of Fleischmanns – Financial Condition and Clerk-Treasurer’s Duties (2017M-30)
… 5, 2016. Background The Village of Fleischmanns is located in the Town of Middletown in Delaware County and has a population of approximately 350. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2017/06/23/village-fleischmanns-financial-condition-and-clerk-treasurers-duties-2017m-30Town of Vestal – Former Police Chief’s Separation Agreement (2023M-58)
… litigation or a cost-benefit analysis, surrounding the decision to provide a separation agreement which included a … maintain documentation to help support and justify the decision to include a severance payment within a separation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/11/22/town-vestal-former-police-chiefs-separation-agreement-2023m-58City of White Plains – Sexual Harassment Prevention Training (S9-23-1)
… complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether City of White Plains (City) employees and elected officials completed annual sexual … not complete the annual SHP Training. Key Recommendation City officials should monitor the completion of annual SHP … audit city white plains statewide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2023/09/22/city-white-plains-sexual-harassment-prevention-training-s9-23-1City of Glens Falls – Sexual Harassment Prevention Training (S9-23-04)
… officials completed annual sexual harassment prevention training (SHP Training). Key Findings SHP Training was not provided to all employees and any elected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2023/09/15/city-glens-falls-sexual-harassment-prevention-training-s9-23-04Town of Hyde Park – Sexual Harassment Prevention Training (S9-23-12)
… Determine whether Town of Hyde Park (Town) employees and elected officials completed annual sexual harassment … Findings SHP Training was not provided to all employees and elected officials. Of the 20 total individuals we tested … (10 selected employees and all 10 elected officials), one employee or 10 percent of employees tested and six …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/09/15/town-hyde-park-sexual-harassment-prevention-training-s9-23-12Enlarged City School District of Troy – Leave Accruals (2014M-144)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if District employees received … 28, 2014. Background The Enlarged City School District of Troy is located in the City of Troy and the Town of … Enlarged City School District of Troy Leave Accruals 2014M144 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/07/11/enlarged-city-school-district-troy-leave-accruals-2014m-144City of Little Falls – Financial Condition Audit Follow-Up (2021M-54-F)
… City of Little Falls’ (City’s) progress, as of March 2024, in implementing our recommendations in the audit report released in June 2021. Background The City, located in Herkimer … the City of Little Falls Citys progress as of March 2024 in implementing our recommendations in the audit report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2024/07/03/city-little-falls-financial-condition-audit-follow-2021m-54-fVillage of Sandy Creek – Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2017M-36)
… paid claims totaling $91,247 that did not have proper detail and support. Key Recommendations Segregate the … are audited annually. Ensure all claims have proper detail and support before authorizing them for payment. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2017/04/14/village-sandy-creek-cash-receipts-and-disbursements-2017m-36Town of Erin – Town Clerk and Justice Operations (2016M-315)
… through June 17, 2016. Background The Town of Erin located in Chemung County and has a population of approximately … Deposit and remit tax collections to the Supervisor in accordance with statute. Accurately report the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2017/11/21/town-erin-town-clerk-and-justice-operations-2016m-315Town of Ephratah – Supervisor’s Records, Reports and Deposits (2016M-311)
… Key Findings The bookkeeper, who maintains the accounting records for several other municipalities, told us that it is … to dedicate time to update the prior years’ accounting records. The Supervisor did not provide adequate oversight of … to maintain accurate, complete and timely accounting records. Periodically review the bookkeeper’s work to ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/21/town-ephratah-supervisors-records-reports-and-deposits-2016m-311Oversight of Child Protective Services Outside New York City (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report, Oversight of Child Protective Services Outside New York City (Report … Determine the extent of implementation of the three recommendations included in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/02/19/oversight-child-protective-services-outside-new-york-city-followTown of Dover – Fire Protection and Ambulance Services (2016M-413)
… The purpose of our audit was to determine if the Board is monitoring the fire and ambulance companies that provide … through September 30, 2016. Background The Town of Dover is located in Dutchess County and has a population of … company recuse themselves from voting on matters that they have an interest in. Consider holding a public hearing when …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/21/town-dover-fire-protection-and-ambulance-services-2016m-413Town of Hartford – Online Banking and Information Security (2016M-385)
… of service required. The Board has not developed computer security and disaster recovery plans. Key Recommendations … the Town's financial institution defining online banking security measures. Adopt IT policies and procedures for data security and disaster recovery. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/21/town-hartford-online-banking-and-information-security-2016m-385Town of Geneseo – Information Technology and Multiyear Planning (2017M-84)
… and administrative rights, backups, adjustments, audit trail reports, restricting personal use and connecting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/21/town-geneseo-information-technology-and-multiyear-planning-2017m-84Town of Thurman – Garbage Bag Inventory and Collections (2016M-399)
… approximately 1,200. The Town, which operates a transfer station, is governed by an elected five-member Town Board. In … 2015, the Town reported revenue of $15,954 from transfer station charges. Key Findings Collections from garbage bags … to the Town Clerk. Garbage bags provided to the transfer station are not adequately secured during the hours of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/22/town-thurman-garbage-bag-inventory-and-collections-2016m-399Town of Poughkeepsie – Parking Violation Enforcement and Collection (2016M-416)
… parking ticket collection process for the period January 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016. Background The Town of Poughkeepsie is located in Duchess County and has a population of approximately … since September 1990. One clerk was responsible for all aspects of Court ticket functions without oversight. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/22/town-poughkeepsie-parking-violation-enforcement-and-collection-2016m-416Town of Orchard Park – Recreation Department Cash Receipts (2017M-81)
… the contract with the vendor who processes Department registration fees and ensure the approval is included in the … a timely manner. Review and reconcile vendor payments of online receipts to the cash receipts records. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/22/town-orchard-park-recreation-department-cash-receipts-2017m-81