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Oversight of Residential Domestic Violence Programs (Follow-Up)
… in our initial audit report, Oversight of Residential Domestic Violence Programs (Report 2017-S-16 ). About the … and ensure safe and healthy living conditions. Victims of domestic violence are a vulnerable population and constitute … housing – and for whom homelessness is a daily threat. The Domestic Violence Prevention Act (Act) of 1987 (Article 6-A …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/02/25/oversight-residential-domestic-violence-programs-followDetermination of Residency for Tuition Purposes (Follow-Up)
… Objective The objective of our follow-up was to assess the extent of implementation, as of October 2024, … Policy also establishes proof of residency requirements. To be considered a State resident and receive in-state … show proof of domicile—defined as a fixed, permanent home to which a person plans to return after an absence—within the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/02/11/determination-residency-tuition-purposes-followMedicaid Program – Managed Care Organizations’ Readiness for the Encounter Intake System
… According to DOH officials, as of September 30, 2015, only 10 of 52 Medicaid MCOs had successfully completed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/03/29/medicaid-program-managed-care-organizations-readiness-encounter-intake-systemDiNapoli: SED Agrees to Improve Oversight of Migrant Education Program
… temporary or seasonal employment in the agricultural or fishing industries. Annually, about 5,400 migrant children …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-sed-agrees-improve-oversight-migrant-education-programState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School & Municipal Audits
… and school audits were issued. Village of Stamford – Claims Audit (Delaware County) The board did not effectively … audit period, the board approved 890 claims totaling $8.2 million. Of the 200 claims totaling $1 million that were … food and alcohol purchases and one claim totaling $700 did not have an itemized receipt and did not follow …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-municipal-auditsMitchell-Lama Vacancies
… Preservation and Development (HPD) is ensuring that vacant apartments at Mitchell-Lama developments are filled timely. Our audit covered apartments that were vacant, and those that became vacant, in … co-op developments with approximately 47,000 total apartments. Apartments in Mitchell-Lama developments tend to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/07/13/mitchell-lama-vacanciesDiNapoli: Finger Lakes Group Homes Overpaid for Food and Supplies, Wasting Taxpayer Money
… Laundry detergent that cost $56.16 at Home Supply, only cost $21.44 from a centralized contract vendor; Lasagna …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-finger-lakes-group-homes-overpaid-food-and-supplies-wasting-taxpayer-moneyOpinion 2006-5
… other than a town justice, during a term of office only by local law subject to mandatory referendum. Prior …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2006-5Village of Margaretville - Fiscal Management (2018M-78)
… Key Findings Village of Margaretville (Village) officials have not adopted realistic budgets and the general fund … needs. Key Recommendations Adopt realistic budgets based on historical or other known trends. Use surplus general fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/08/17/village-margaretville-fiscal-management-2018m-78Town of Davenport - Transparency (2018M-85)
… Town’s financial operations are transparent to the Board and taxpayers. Key Findings The Supervisor did not maintain … information to assess the Town’s financial condition and file the annual report with OSC. The Clerk did not maintain a complete and up-to-date record of the Board’s meetings. The Board did …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/08/31/town-davenport-transparency-2018m-85Dutchess County – Financial Condition (2013M-370)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the County’s budgeting practices for the period January 1, … taxes and State and Federal aid. Key Finding The County enterprise funds users’ charges have not been sufficient to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/03/14/dutchess-county-financial-condition-2013m-370Galway Central School District - Fund Balance Management (2017M-267)
… The District’s unrestricted fund balance at the end of 2016-17 was approximately $2.5 million or 11.7 percent of the ensuing year’s budgeted appropriations, exceeding the … reduce District property taxes. Discontinue the practice of appropriating fund balance that is not needed or used to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/06/01/galway-central-school-district-fund-balance-management-2017m-267Accounts Payable Advisory No. 50
… the Appropriate Payment Terms Guidance: An early payment discount is an incentive (in the form of a reduction of the invoice amount) offered by a vendor to an agency for making a payment before it is due. Every agency should … in place to ensure accounts payable staff take the maximum discount rate offered by a vendor whenever a discount is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/50-early-payment-discountsEastport-South Manor Central School District – Financial Software User Access (2014M-379)
… The Eastport-South Manor Central School District, located in the towns of Brookhaven, Riverhead and Southampton in … or modified. District officials designated the Assistant Business Administrator as a financial system administrator even though …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/03/20/eastport-south-manor-central-school-district-financial-software-userFabius-Pompey Central School District – Budget Review (B3-14-5)
… Local Finance Law requires all local governments that have been authorized to issue obligations to fund operating … deficit obligations are outstanding. Key Findings Based on the results of our review, we found that the significant …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/04/08/fabius-pompey-central-school-district-budget-review-b3-14-5SCAM ALERT
… monitoring a potential cyber threat involving Retirement Online . Scammers have created a fake website, which looks similar to Retirement Online , aimed to trick users and capture login credentials. First and foremost, we assure you your …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/scam-alertHammondsport Central School District – Investment Program (2024M-63)
… the District earned $321,316 from its 37 interest bearing bank accounts and 27 certificates of deposits (CDs). Had … considered alternative legally permissible investment options, the District may have earned $738,137, or $416,821 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/08/30/hammondsport-central-school-district-investment-program-2024m-63Victor Central School District – Information Technology (2016M-117)
… the Town of Perinton in Monroe County, the Towns of East Bloomfield, Farmington, and Victor in Ontario County and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/15/victor-central-school-district-information-technology-2016m-117South Glens Falls Central School District – Access Rights (2012M-257)
… period July 1, 2011, to September 30, 2012. Background The South Glens Falls Central School District is located in … South Glens Falls Central School District Access Rights …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/03/08/south-glens-falls-central-school-district-access-rights-2012m-257Monroe-Woodbury Central School District – Budget Review (B6-13-6)
… The District’s proposed budget complies with the property tax levy limit set by statute. Key Recommendation When … be mindful of the legal requirement to maintain the tax levy increase to no more than the calculated limit, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/04/12/monroe-woodbury-central-school-district-budget-review-b6-13-6