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Oversight of Public Water Systems (Follow-Up)
… in our initial audit report, Oversight of Public Water Systems (Report 2017-S-45 ). About the Program Our … is providing effective oversight of the State’s Public Water Systems (PWSs) to ensure water is suitable for people to drink. We found the … included in our initial audit report Oversight of Public Water Systems …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/11/19/oversight-public-water-systems-followTown of Butternuts – Disbursements (2021M-62)
… the disbursement process and exceeded its authority under New York State Town Law (Town Law) by authorizing insurance … and approval. The Board also exceeded its authority under New York State General Municipal Law (GML) by allowing a third-party vendor direct access to the Town’s bank account that, at times, had more than $500,000 on deposit. In …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/08/06/town-butternuts-disbursements-2021m-62Accountability and Surplussing of Vehicles (Follow-Up)
To determine the extent of implementation of the recommendations included in our initial audit report Accountability and Surplussing of Vehicles 2018S42
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/05/27/accountability-and-surplussing-vehicles-followTown of Lyndon – Purchasing (2013M-149)
… The Town of Lyndon is located in Cattaraugus County and has 700 residents. The Town is governed by a five-member … elected Town Board, which comprises the Town Supervisor and four Councilpersons. For the 2012 fiscal year, budgeted … appropriations totaled $184,000 for the general fund and $323,000 for the highway fund. Key Findings The Board did …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/09/06/town-lyndon-purchasing-2013m-149Village of Unadilla – Budgeting (2013M-143)
… Board of Trustees, which is composed of a Mayor and four Trustees. The Village budgeted appropriations were … for the general fund, $243,285 for the water fund, and $19,535 for the library fund for the 2012-13 fiscal year. … overestimated expenditures, underestimated revenues, and the appropriation of fund balance to finance operations; …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/08/30/village-unadilla-budgeting-2013m-143Village of Richmondville – Disbursements (2012M-178)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to ensure that the Board and Mayor properly monitored the … Village’s fiscal operations for the period June 1, 2011 to July 16, 2012. Background The Village of Richmondville is … were made. Payments totaling $1,386 were made to the Clerk-Treasurer without Board approval and all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/01/25/village-richmondville-disbursements-2012m-178Village of Lewiston – Purchasing (2013M-45)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate internal controls over purchasing for the period June 1, 2011, to January 31, 2013. Background The Village of Lewiston is … tested 36 claims totaling $214,207 made from June 1, 2011, to December 31, 2012, for compliance with GML and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/05/03/village-lewiston-purchasing-2013m-45Village of Gowanda – Procurement (2013M-175)
… included appropriations of $1.6 million for the general fund, $695,327 for the sewer fund and $445,993 for the water … purchases required bids or quotes, or were purchased from State and County contracts. We found that purchases were not … officials did not determine if they received the correct State or County contract pricing. The Board’s failure to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/09/13/village-gowanda-procurement-2013m-175Town of Middlebury – Purchasing (2013M-212)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate internal controls over … 1, 2012, through June 19, 2013. Background The Town of Middlebury is located in Wyoming County and serves a population of approximately 1,440 residents. The Town is governed by a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/10/04/town-middlebury-purchasing-2013m-212Town of Wellsville – Budgeting (2021M-112)
… [ read complete report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether the Town of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/11/19/town-wellsville-budgeting-2021m-112Oversight of Chemical Dependence Residential Services
… Objective To determine whether the Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) properly monitored … recertification review performed at each Program, some of which were prior to April 2017. In addition, we included … recovery programs. OASAS’ mission is to improve the lives of New Yorkers by leading a comprehensive system of addiction …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/12/03/oversight-chemical-dependence-residential-servicesImplementation of the Security Guard Act
… The Department is also required to maintain a computerized registry of all security guard registration applicants, … are issued registration cards, and maintaining an accurate registry of security guard applicants. The Department lacks …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/07/06/implementation-security-guard-actThe Increasing Threat of Identity Theft
… pain of the pandemic is a dramatic increase in identity theft during the past year. More than 67,000 complaints of identity theft were reported in New York State during 2020, … credit cards, bank accounts, business or personal loans, government benefits or other types of transactions, it …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/increasing-threat-identity-theftTown of Greenwich – Purchasing (2020M-135)
… applicable documentation sought for purchases is attached to vouchers and retained. Town officials generally agreed with our recommendations and indicated they planned to initiate corrective action. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/03/26/town-greenwich-purchasing-2020m-135Village of Delhi - Disbursements (2019M-204)
… and agreed to pay full restitution plus $500 to cover the Village’s insurance deductible with a one year conditional discharge. Key Recommendations Ensure an individual independent of payroll processing reviews …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2020/01/31/village-delhi-disbursements-2019m-204Town of Carmel - Procurement (2019M-179)
… Town officials procured goods and services according to the purchasing policy and General Municipal Law (GML). Key … Key Recommendations Revise the procurement policy to provide a clear method for procuring professional … Town officials procured goods and services according to the purchasing policy and General Municipal Law GML …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/04/03/town-carmel-procurement-2019m-179DiNapoli Releases Analysis of Executive Budget
… Despite projections for healthy gains in tax receipts and continued growth in the economy, the State Fiscal Year … for Medicaid beneficiaries, providers, local governments and the state budget. DiNapoli also raised concerns about transparency and accountability, including proposed statutory changes that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/02/dinapoli-releases-analysis-executive-budgetOversight of Adult Protective Services Programs
… Objective To determine if the Office of Children and Family Services adequately monitors Adult … 2021. About the Program In New York State, the Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) administers the Adult … program to assist vulnerable adults. APS is a program of State-mandated services for adults (over age 18) who, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/11/17/oversight-adult-protective-services-programsTown of Boylston – Procurement (2021M-56)
… report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether Town of Boylston (Town) officials used competitive methods when procuring applicable goods and services. Key Findings Town officials did not always seek competition when procuring goods and services. Town officials did not use …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/11/24/town-boylston-procurement-2021m-56Lead Contamination of State Armories (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the five recommendations included in our initial audit … Contamination of State Armories (Report 2019-S-50 ). About the Program The Division of Military and Naval Affairs … To determine the extent of implementation of the five recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/12/16/lead-contamination-state-armories-follow