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City of Lackawanna – Network Management and Internal Controls (2021M-215)
… City officials did not regularly review, identify and disable unnecessary network user accounts. As a result, 14 … policies and procedures for managing network access and disable unnecessary network user accounts. Provide periodic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2022/04/08/city-lackawanna-network-management-and-internal-controls-2021m-215Earnings – Enhanced Reporting
… may or may not be pensionable and there may be limits to what can count toward a members pension …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/enhanced-reporting/earningsReporting Formats – Enhanced Reporting
… types include regular reports adjustments or updates to job data …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/enhanced-reporting/reporting-formatsDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up More Than 17% in November
… Statewide local sales tax collections grew by 17.5% in November compared to the same month in 2020, State … today. Overall, local collections totaled almost $1.6 billion, up $235 million from November of last year. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-more-17-novemberPurchasing and Procurement Practices
… New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) procured goods and services competitively and in accordance with its policies and procedures. Our audit … three major thoroughbred racetracks: Aqueduct Racetrack, Belmont Park, and Saratoga Race Course. Section 208 of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/03/16/purchasing-and-procurement-practicesWest Canada Valley Central School District – Non-Payroll Disbursements (2021M-41)
… report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether West Canada Valley Central School District (District) officials … were authorized and proper. The Business Manager/Treasurer (Treasurer) did not control when her electronic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/06/11/west-canada-valley-central-school-district-non-payroll-disbursementsWhitesboro Central School District – Separation Payments (2020M-146)
… complete report - pdf ] Audit Objective Assess whether separation payments to certain Whitesboro Central School … in accordance with Board-approved agreements. Key Findings Separation payments made to seven of 10 employees tested were … District officials: Paid two former administrators separation payments totaling $66,368 that were not supported …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/03/05/whitesboro-central-school-district-separation-payments-2020m-146Administration of Mitchell-Lama Waiting Lists (Follow-Up)
… out) and leave the Program. When developments buy out, they are no longer subject to DHCR supervision, and apartments do not need to be kept affordable for middle-income families. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/01/19/administration-mitchell-lama-waiting-lists-followTown of Virgil – Board Oversight (2015M-40)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the Town’s internal controls and Board oversight … fuel purchases and use. … The purpose of our audit was to assess the Towns internal controls and Board oversight for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/06/05/town-virgil-board-oversight-2015m-40Use of Vendor-Supported Technology (Follow-Up)
… audit report, Use of Vendor-Supported Technology ( 2019-S-40 ). About the Program Niagara Frontier Transportation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/01/19/use-vendor-supported-technology-followAccounts Payable Advisory No. 71
… Subject : New Form 1099-NEC and Updated Form 1099-MISC Reference : Guide to Financial Operation, Section … Payments Subject to Federal Reporting Guidance : The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) revised Form 1099-MISC … populated 1099-MISC and 1099-NEC forms for tax year 2020 using the withholding data provided by agencies in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/71-processing-payments-subject-federal-reportingTown of Wilson –Purchasing (2014M-077)
… The Town purchased a tractor for $45,298 and two mowers totaling $30,558 from a contract awarded by a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/07/25/town-wilson-purchasing-2014m-077Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program (Follow-Up)
… report, Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program (Report 2018-S-48 ). About the Program Under the federal Older Americans Act …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/12/31/long-term-care-ombudsman-program-followTown of Schroeppel – Cash Disbursements (2014M-296)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Town’s controls over cash disbursements for … audit, or contract with an independent public accountant to audit, the Comptroller’s accounting records. Key … and modify the duties of the Supervisor and Comptroller to reflect the intended internal controls for these positions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/01/09/town-schroeppel-cash-disbursements-2014m-296Town of Saugerties – Justice Court Operations (2015M-47)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine internal controls over the Court’s … governed by an elected five-member Town Board, maintains a Justice Court, with two elected Justices. The Court collected … $1 million in fines, fees and surcharges during our audit period. Key Findings The Justices did not perform …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2015/06/12/town-saugerties-justice-court-operations-2015m-47Access Controls Over Selected Critical Systems (Follow-Up)
… Controls Over Selected Critical Systems (Report 2017-S-56 ). About the Program The Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) is charged with … OCFS’ system infrastructure is maintained by the Office of Information Technology Services. OCFS systems …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/12/29/access-controls-over-selected-critical-systems-followCompliance With Jonathan’s Law (Follow-Up)
… Under Jonathan’s Law, facility directors are required to do the following in response to any incident involving a … promptly provide a copy of the written incident report; Offer to hold a meeting with a qualified person to further … under Jonathan’s Law. We determined that OPWDD did not implement processes to effectively monitor whether …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/02/25/compliance-jonathans-law-followMitchell Lama Applicants Charged $200 for Virtually No Chance of Apartment in Their Lifetime
… $200 fees from applicants who had virtually no chance of getting an apartment in their lifetime, an audit released … not only misleads applicants about their chances of getting an apartment, but also created a risk that application fees could be misused. “My office has conducted several audits of the Mitchell Lama …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/mitchell-lama-applicants-charged-200-virtually-no-chance-apartment-their-lifetimeSelected Controls Over the Property Tax Assessment Process (Follow-Up)
To determine the extent of implementation of the ten recommendations included in our initial report Selected Controls Over the Property Tax Assessment Process
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/01/06/selected-controls-over-property-tax-assessment-process-followTown of Clifton – Financial Management (2014M-217)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Town’s oversight of financial activities for … did not provide sufficient oversight of the bookkeeper to ensure that the Town’s financial records were reliable and … capital plans. Key Recommendations Take immediate action to address the Town’s weak financial condition. Ensure that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/10/17/town-clifton-financial-management-2014m-217