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Processing of Sexual Offense Evidence Collection Kits (Follow-Up)
… to collect DNA and other evidence during the physical exam of an alleged sexual assault victim. The victim has the … of State Police’s (Division) Crime Laboratory System (CLS) is composed of four laboratories, including the Forensic … on May 27, 2020, sought to determine if the Division’s CLS processed kits in compliance with the Executive Law. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/10/27/processing-sexual-offense-evidence-collection-kits-followBeaver River Central School District – Collection of Real Property Taxes and Retiree Health Insurance Contributions (2021M-123)
… errors or irregularities could occur and not be detected in a timely manner. Key Recommendation Adequately segregate … and have initiated or indicated they planned to initiate corrective action. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/10/22/beaver-river-central-school-district-collection-real-property-taxes-andDiNapoli: State Tax Collections Dip
Tax collections totaling $198 billion fell short of projections for New York state in the first quarter of the states fiscal year a decline of $7976 million or 39 percent from the same period last year and $4541 million below projections according to the June state cash report
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/dinapoli-state-tax-collections-dipUser Access Controls Over Selected System Applications (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report , User Access Controls Over … patient care. Upstate, the only academic medical center in Central New York, comprises four colleges, a research … and inappropriate access to applications after a change in the users’ status (e.g., employment separation, death). …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/07/16/user-access-controls-over-selected-system-applications-followHousing Trust Fund Corporation – Internal Controls Over and Maximization of Federal Funding for Community Development Block Grant & HOME Investment Partnerships Programs
… including the Housing Finance Agency, Governor’s Office of Storm Recovery, and Housing Trust Fund Corporation (HTFC). … funds were received in September 2020 – by September 23, 2023 to avoid potentially losing the funding. HCR could …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/09/16/housing-trust-fund-corporation-internal-controls-over-and-maximization-federal-fundingState Agencies Bulletin No. 1735.3
… An explanation of the adjustment Military Stipend Leave OSC has determined no employees were eligible to receive the MWS on Military Stipend Leave for the period of 01/01/2019 through Pay Period 25L end …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/17353-minimum-wage-annual-employeesVillage of Montgomery – Board Oversight of the Treasurer’s Office (2021M-50)
… complete report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether the Village of Montgomery (Village) Board of Trustees (Board) provided adequate oversight of the Treasurer’s office financial operations. Key Findings The Board did not provide adequate oversight of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2021/07/23/village-montgomery-board-oversight-treasurers-office-2021m-50Opinion 98-20
… the issues discussed in the opinion. FIRE COMPANY -- Fire Police Squads (qualification for appointment to) FIRE … of minimum service requirement for appointment to fire police squad) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §209-c; TOWN LAW, … otherwise qualified individual may be assigned to a fire police squad immediately upon becoming a member of a fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-20Granville Hook and Ladder Volunteer Fire Company – Financial Operations (2017M-105)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Company’s financial activities were … The former Treasurers did not maintain adequate records to account for all money received and disbursed by the … Key Recommendations Maintain accurate, complete and up-to-date accounting records. Provide oversight of duties …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2018/01/26/granville-hook-and-ladder-volunteer-fire-company-financialCity of Cortland – Non-Contractual Employees’ Payroll Benefits (2020M-161)
… report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether the City of Cortland’s (City) non-contractual (NC) employees’ payroll … benefits inconsistent with Council approvals. Most of the prior control weaknesses remain and the Council still has not established specific leave benefits of NC employees. As a result, we found: Seven NC employees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2021/08/27/city-cortland-non-contractual-employees-payroll-benefits-2020m-161Center Moriches Free Public Library – Budgeting and Cash Receipts (2013M-378)
… Free Public Library is a school district library located in Suffolk County and is governed by the Board of Trustees … balance and develop a plan to use unexpended surplus funds in a manner that benefits the Library’s taxpayers. Establish …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2014/04/18/center-moriches-free-public-library-budgeting-and-cash-receipts-2013m-378City of Long Beach – Budget Review (B17-7-9)
… Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant … our budget review issued in May 2016. Background The City of Long Beach, located in Nassau County, has been authorized … City of Long Beach Budget Review B1779 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2017/05/11/city-long-beach-budget-review-b17-7-9Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Operations (Follow-Up)
… across unified air and land operations in support of our communities, State, and nation. The DMNA headquarters … DMNA’s internal controls over the areas we tested, perhaps most notably in its handling of reimbursement requests to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/06/22/internal-controls-over-selected-financial-operations-followOpinion 88-79
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CONSTITUTIONAL LAW -- Gifts and Loans … to provide grants or loans to assist private developers in financing economic development projects eligible under the … of Art. VIII, §1 of the New York Constitution. This is in reply to your letter concerning the use of "program …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-79Opinion 91-32
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CLAIMS -- Compromise or settlement of … (expenditures to compensate property owners for decrease in market value) STATE CONSTITUTION, ART. I, §7(a), ART. … eminent domain on behalf of the OCRRA or the county's role in the siting of OCRRA facilities were found to be in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-32Village of Port Byron – Financial Monitoring and Information Technology (2014M-116)
… of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Village’s financial operations, internal controls and … period June 1, 2011 through June 17, 2013. Background The Village of Port Byron is located in the Town of Mentz in Cayuga County. The Village, which is governed by an elected five-member Board of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/08/15/village-port-byron-financial-monitoring-and-information-technology-2014m-116Medicaid Program – Reducing Medicaid Costs for Recipients Who Are Eligible for Medicare
… eligible for Medicare based on age but were not enrolled in Medicare. The audit covered the period July 2016 through … Medicaid. When Medicaid recipients are also enrolled in Medicare, Medicare becomes the primary payer and Medicaid … a federal cash benefit to assist low-income individuals. In New York, all SSI recipients are eligible to receive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/09/14/medicaid-program-reducing-medicaid-costs-recipients-who-are-eligible-medicareUpdate on New York’s Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund: Challenges Continue
The devastating job losses caused by the COVID-19 pandemic led to a record number of unemployment insurance (UI) claims in New York, necessitating borrowing from the federal government beginning in May 2020.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/update-unemployment-insurance-trust-fund.pdfMWBE Report 2020-2021 Fiscal Year
In the 2020-21 fiscal year, market disruptions from the global pandemic gradually turned to optimism that the race against the COVID-19 virus would be won, ushering in a return to “normal” times.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/mwbe-fiscal-2020-21.pdfDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Growth Slows
… Local sales tax collections in 2014 suffered the slowest annual growth since the end of … grew by $439 million, or 3 percent, from 2013 to 2014. In 2013, the growth rate was 5.2 percent. New York’s 15-year annual average growth in sales taxes is 4.2 percent. “Municipalities across this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-growth-slows