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Implementation of the Security Guard Act
… Objective To determine whether the Department of State (Department) is … Guard Act. The audit covered the period from April 1, 2016 to November 23, 2020. About the Program Article 7-A of the … Security Guard Act (Act) – requires that individuals must have a valid security guard registration issued by the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/07/06/implementation-security-guard-actThe Increasing Threat of Identity Theft
… to file a false UI claim. “If someone tried to use my name,” he said, “everybody’s at risk.” 17 As of late April …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/increasing-threat-identity-theftTown of Greenwich – Purchasing (2020M-135)
… (Town) officials sought competition when purchasing goods and services. Key Findings Town officials generally did not seek competition when purchasing goods and services. Of 50 purchases reviewed totaling $154,386 that … by law. Key Recommendations Clarify the purchasing policy and procedures, including the use of the requisition form. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/03/26/town-greenwich-purchasing-2020m-135Village of Delhi - Disbursements (2019M-204)
… Key Recommendations Ensure an individual independent of payroll processing reviews payroll before payment. Create …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2020/01/31/village-delhi-disbursements-2019m-204Town of Carmel - Procurement (2019M-179)
… Objective Determine whether Town officials procured goods and services according to the purchasing policy and General Municipal Law (GML). Key … services. The Town procured professional services from 16 providers with payments totaling $870,909 without …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/04/03/town-carmel-procurement-2019m-179DiNapoli Releases Analysis of Executive Budget
… event merits their use. DiNapoli’s report also finds: School Aid would increase by $826 million, or 3 percent, to … billion in new state-supported debt, all to be issued by public authorities except the proposed $3 billion Restore … state's 160,000 contracts, billions in state payments and public authority data. Visit the Reading Room for contract …
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 Protective … for the period from April 2017 through December 2020 and the relevant work completed through April 2021. About the Program In New York State, the Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) administers the Adult Protective …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/11/17/oversight-adult-protective-services-programsTown of Boylston – Procurement (2021M-56)
… annually, the last time the Board reviewed the policy was in 2012. The procurement policy does not require Town … action. Appendix B includes our comments on issues raised in the Town’s response letter. … Determine whether Town of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/11/24/town-boylston-procurement-2021m-56Lead Contamination of State Armories (Follow-Up)
… (Division) is the State’s executive agency responsible for managing New York’s military forces, including the New … system. The 2015 guidance issued a new acceptable level for surface lead dust. It required that all facilities be … adequate controls to ensure all armories were tested for lead and were remediated where excessive levels were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/12/16/lead-contamination-state-armories-followAdministration of Self-Insured Workers’ Compensation Plans
… (excluding Staten Island Railway), MTA Bus Company, and Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority. The audit period was from July 1, 2015 … (Law), which ensures that such employees receive speedy and adequate replacement benefits as well as medical …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/25/administration-self-insured-workers-compensation-plansTown of Saranac – Payroll (2014M-289)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if Town officials established effective internal … cabinet in the Secretary’s office and was accessible to other Town employees. Key Recommendations Adopt … policies and procedures that incorporate the duties to be completed and records to be maintained for processing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/12/05/town-saranac-payroll-2014m-289Town of Villenova – Purchasing (2014M-52)
… 24, 2014. Background The Town of Villenova is located in Chautauqua County and is governed by a five member elected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/04/18/town-villenova-purchasing-2014m-52Oversight of Runaway and Homeless Youth
… Objective To determine if the Office of Children and Family Services … overseeing runaway and homeless youth and facilities to ensure they meet State standards and regulations. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/08/06/oversight-runaway-and-homeless-youthTown of Mooers - Procurement (2020M-55)
… requirements. Procure goods and services not subject to the competitive bidding requirements in compliance with … policy. Town officials agreed with our recommendations and have initiated, or indicated they planned to initiate, corrective action. … Determine whether Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/06/05/town-mooers-procurement-2020m-55Town of Rushford - Procurement (2020M-43)
… report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether goods and services were procured in accordance with the Town’s procurement policy and applicable statutes. Key … $189,000, 17 purchases totaling $56,000 did not have the required request for proposals (RFP) and/or the required …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/06/12/town-rushford-procurement-2020m-43Town of Mooers – Payroll (2014M-087)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if Town officials … 31, 2013. Background The Town of Mooers is located in Clinton County, has a population of approximately 3,600 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/07/11/town-mooers-payroll-2014m-087Town of Johnstown – Payroll (2014M-55)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Town’s internal … 31, 2013. Background The Town of Johnstown is located in Fulton County, has a population of approximately 7,100 and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/07/03/town-johnstown-payroll-2014m-55Town of Warrensburg - Procurement (2014M-96)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Town’s purchasing … in Warren County, has a population of approximately 4,100 and is governed by an elected five-member Board. Budgeted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/06/20/town-warrensburg-procurement-2014m-96Town of Berne – Procurement (2014M-147)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate internal controls over the … 1, 2013 through February 28, 2014. Background The Town of Berne is located in Albany County and has a population of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/07/18/town-berne-procurement-2014m-147Town of Byron – Procurement (2024M-11)
… procurement policy. Had Town officials complied, they may have saved money by using a State fuel contract and may have … for proposals (RFPs) or another competitive process to procure services from seven professional service providers … Ensure quotes are obtained for purchases not subject to competitive bidding, as required by the Town’s procurement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/05/24/town-byron-procurement-2024m-11