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Town of Holland - Real Property Tax Exemptions (2018M-232)
… were not properly supported by adequate documentation. The Assessor allowed what appear to be ineligible agricultural woodland exemptions totaling … retain this documentation. Periodically monitor exemptions to ensure they comply with State or local laws. Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/03/15/town-holland-real-property-tax-exemptions-2018m-232Town of Elba - Real Property Tax Exemptions (2018M-261)
… $6 million, on properties with a total assessed value of $15.5 million. The Assessor: Granted or subsequently …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/03/15/town-elba-real-property-tax-exemptions-2018m-261Town of Eden - Real Property Tax Exemptions (2018M-231)
… by adequate documentation. Key Findings We reviewed 58 out of 765 agricultural, veteran and senior citizen exemptions, … $2.9 million, on properties with a total assessed value of $7.7 million. The Assessors: Granted or subsequently …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/03/15/town-eden-real-property-tax-exemptions-2018m-231Town of Stamford - Annual and Claims Auditing (2018M-227)
… complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Board ensured that audits of records and claims were performed. Key Findings The Board did not: Annually audit the records of the Supervisor and Town Clerk. Perform a deliberate and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/03/01/town-stamford-annual-and-claims-auditing-2018m-227Monitoring of Prevailing Wage Compliance on Construction Contracts (Follow-Up)
To determine the extent of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report Monitoring of Prevailing Wage Compliance on Construction Contracts Report 2015S99
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/27/monitoring-prevailing-wage-compliance-construction-contracts-followAwarding and Oversight of Statewide Interoperable Communications Grants (Follow-Up)
To determine the extent of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report Awarding and Oversight of Statewide Interoperable Communications Grants Report 2016S90
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/11/13/awarding-and-oversight-statewide-interoperable-communications-grants-followMaintenance, Inspection, and Testing of the Event Recorder System
… One of six MTA constituent agencies, the LIRR, founded in 1834, has grown to become the largest commuter railroad in North America. The LIRR has 124 stations on ten branches … within its infrastructure and trains. A key feature on the train is the ERS – a device that simultaneously monitors and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/11/07/maintenance-inspection-and-testing-event-recorder-systemTuition Assistance Program – New York College of Health Professions
… Purpose To determine whether New York College of Health Professions complied with the Education Law and the Commissioner of Education’s Rules and Regulations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/10/31/tuition-assistance-program-new-york-college-health-professionsUse of Electronic Benefit Cards at Prohibited Locations (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report, Use of Electronic Benefit Cards at Prohibited Locations ( …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/05/use-electronic-benefit-cards-prohibited-locations-followManagement of Unexpected Delays and Events During Winter 2017-18
… The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) is a State public authority created under Article 5, Title 11 of the Public Authorities Law. One of six MTA constituent agencies, … which exceeds Customer expectations and is worthy of the Public’s trust and support. …Together, we pledge to operate a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/08/07/management-unexpected-delays-and-events-during-winter-2017-18DiNapoli Releases Review of First Quarter State Revenue Collections
… DiNapoli has created several tools to allow the public to better track government spending, contracts and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/dinapoli-releases-review-first-quarter-state-revenue-collectionsVillage of Nelliston - Payroll and Accounting Records (2018M-162)
Determine if salarieswages were accurately paid if leave accruals were adequately monitored and if the ClerkTreasurer maintained complete financial records
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/12/14/village-nelliston-payroll-and-accounting-records-2018m-162Utilization of the Arch Street Yard and Shop Facility
… completion; whether the MTA has any plans for the use of the Facility before the expected 2022 opening of ESA; and whether the Facility is maintained and secured … from May 3, 2002 to May 23, 2017. Background As part of the MTA’s mammoth ESA project, it constructed the new …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/12/08/utilization-arch-street-yard-and-shop-facilityVillage of Northville – Joint Youth Activity Program (2016M-339)
… operate youth development activities for children residing in the Village and the Towns of Northampton, Edinburg, Benson … for deposit. Key Recommendations Review bank statements in conjunction with a review of the bank reconciliations to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/joint-activity/2016/12/09/village-northville-joint-youth-activity-program-2016m-339Audit of the Tuition Assistance Program at Pratt Institute
… offering courses in art, design, and architecture. The school has affiliated programs at the Pratt Munson Williams … For the three academic years ended June 30, 2012, the school certified 2,550 TAP awards totaling $3.9 million that … our tests did disclose 26 awards totaling $38,236 that school officials certified in error. After we discussed the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/05/16/audit-tuition-assistance-program-pratt-instituteAudit of the Tuition Assistance Program at Mercy College
… more than 90 undergraduate and graduate programs. The school has approximately 10,000 students, and full-time … TAP awards totaling $23 million that were paid to the school for 5,902 students. We reviewed a sample of 50 … our tests did disclose 14 awards totaling $25,011 that school officials certified in error. Key Recommendation The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/11/04/audit-tuition-assistance-program-mercy-collegeState Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Anniversary of 9/11 Attacks
The 911 attacks united New York America and nations around the world in a way not seen in decades
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-anniversary-911-attacksTown of Schroon - Town Hall Expansion Project (2018M-128)
… Key Findings An itemized budget was never prepared for the project outlining the financing sources needed to fund the estimated cost. Accounting records for the project were not maintained throughout the fiscal … We project expenditures will exceed the financing sources for the project by approximately $98,000 (7 percent), …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/10/05/town-schroon-town-hall-expansion-project-2018m-128Forensic 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-followBorough of Manhattan Community College – Controls Over Bank Accounts
… in 2008. However, CUNY Central did not have the required notification forms for one of these accounts (the … New York (City). Of 78 payments (totaling $3,136,579) paid from six judgmentally selected bank accounts, 45 payments … to ensure that funds are appropriately disbursed from bank accounts by: Reinforcing with staff the importance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/08/10/borough-manhattan-community-college-controls-over-bank-accounts