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Town of Saugerties – Justice Court Operations (2015M-47)
… 3, 2014. Background The Town of Saugerties is located in Ulster County and has a population of approximately … Justices. The Court collected approximately $1 million in fines, fees and surcharges during our audit period. Key …
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)
… including: foster care and adoption; child and vulnerable adult protective services; preventive services for children …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/12/29/access-controls-over-selected-critical-systems-followCompliance With Jonathan’s Law (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report, Compliance With Jonathan’s Law (Report 2017-S-67 ). About the Program In February 2007, Jonathan Carey, a 13-year-old non-verbal autistic and … for People With Developmental Disabilities, or OPWDD). Jonathan’s parents attempted multiple times to obtain …
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
… Upper East Side. They held six lotteries for applicants to get on waiting lists for apartments in 2013, 2016 and 2017, … but neither HPD nor the management company could rule out the possibility that the money had in fact been received. … have reached out to nearly all rejected applicants so they can get back their fees. DiNapoli’s audit made a number of …
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)
… property value is assessed. DOF uses the Computer-Assisted Mass Appraisal system (CAMA) for property tax valuations. … did not document the basis for assessment changes. Mass updates to the CAMA system did not always include the …
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-217Operational Training and Medical Assessments of Train Crews (Follow-Up)
… and subway service within the City. Transit’s 27 subway lines are divided into two divisions: A Division (the numbered lines and 42nd St. Shuttle) and B Division (the lettered lines and the 7 line). Train crews consist of two members: a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/11/19/operational-training-and-medical-assessments-train-crews-followState Agencies Bulletin No. 1796
… the 2020 maximum salary limit for members of ORP and VDC in Tier 6. Background In accordance with Section 415 of the Internal Revenue code, … reach the $285,000 limit. Contributions will resume in the first paycheck of the following calendar year. … the 2020 maximum salary limit for members of ORP and VDC in Tier 6 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1796-maximum-salary-limit-optional-retirement-plan-orp-and-voluntary-definedCourt Facilities Aid and Assistance Program
… To determine if the Office of Court Administration is ensuring court facility aid and assistance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/18/court-facilities-aid-and-assistance-programOversight of Obesity and Diabetes Prevention Programs (Follow-Up)
… for improved oversight, particularly regarding contractor performance, to ensure that contractor deliverables are outcome-based and correlate to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/10/oversight-obesity-and-diabetes-prevention-programs-followHeadstart of Rockland, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… the costs reported by Head Start of Rockland, Inc. (HSOR) on its Consolidated Fiscal Report (CFR) were properly … Cost Manual (RCM). The audit covered expenses reported on HSOR’s CFR for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2015. … rates set by SED. The reimbursement rates are based on financial information, including costs, that HSOR reports …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/27/headstart-rockland-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualState Agencies Bulletin No. 1810
… the automatic system termination process. The agency must then enter a row on the employee’s Job Data page using … processed. The report will be sorted by Department ID, then by employee name in alphabetical order. NHRP748 – Post …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1810-automatic-system-termination-employees-inactive-more-one-yearManagement of Invasive Species (Follow-Up)
… invasive species (TIS). AIS are commonly spread via fishing and boating activities. The Department is authorized … AIS preventive measures, including public education (e.g., boat steward education/inspection programs, warning signage at public boat launches), and is responsible for implementing and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/11/19/management-invasive-species-followIV.4.F Capital Projects – IV. Accounting Codes - Uses and Descriptions
… include payments made for: The acquisition or construction of the State’s capital facilities including planning, land … reimbursable by public authorities, instrumentalities of the State, the Federal government or local governments. In … designed to permit the identification of the following types of information for capital construction expenditures. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-iv/iv4f-capital-projectsThe Norman Howard School – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… York State Education Department (SED). To be eligible for reimbursement, the expenses must comply with the guidelines … adjustments to the costs reported by NHS, and reduce NHS reimbursement rates, as appropriate. NHS should ensure that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/07/15/norman-howard-school-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualWyoming Central School District – Professional Services (2020M-152)
… services and entered into written agreements with service providers. Key Findings District officials did not … services or enter into written agreements with service providers. The District paid 11 professional service providers a total of $189,000 without using requests …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/03/12/wyoming-central-school-district-professional-services-2020m-152State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Impact of a Late State Budget
… a new state budget. Many New Yorkers are hurting, and it is important that a final agreement is reached quickly. “We have alerted the Governor and the state Legislature that if a state budget is not adopted on Monday, about 39,000 state workers may have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-impact-late-state-budgetSchool District Website Transparency (2021-MS-1)
… Ten did not post a comprehensive final annual budget. Eleven did not prepare and post a multiyear financial plan …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/03/23/school-district-website-transparency-2021-ms-1State Agencies Bulletin No. 1825
… employees based on the appropriate 2019 Salary Schedule (BUs 01 and 21), 2015 Salary Schedule (BUs 61 and 91), or 2014 Salary Schedule (BU31). Chapter 24 of … date based on the appropriate 04/01/2019 Salary Schedule (BUs 01 and 21), 04/01/2015 Salary Schedule ( BUs 61 and 91) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1825-april-2020-security-performance-advancesState Agencies Bulletin No. 1826
… employees who meet the eligibility criteria and have a Payroll Status of Active, Leave With Pay, or Leave of Absence … on the payment effective date; Eligible employees with a Payroll Status of Leave With Pay and an Action/Reason code of … on the payment effective date; Eligible employees with a Payroll Status of Leave With Pay and an Action/Reason code of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1826-april-2020-civil-service-employees-association-csea-performance