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Smithtown Central School District – Claims Processing and Travel-Related Expenses (2021M-25)
Determine whether the Smithtown Central School District’s (District) Board of Education (Board) ensured claims were adequately documented, for appropriate purposes, and properly audited and approved prior to payment, and that any travel expenses were reasonable.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2021/pdf/smithtown-central-2021-25.pdfInstitute of Technology at Utica/Rome - Selected Employee Travel Expenses (2012-S-146)
We recently audited the travel expenses of one employee of the Institute of Technology at Utica/Rome (SUNY IT).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2012-12s146.pdfProcurement Practices
… uncovered various issues within its procurement processes, leading us to question whether $895,839 was spent … Activities, Inc. for research-related administrative services; and Corr Distributors, Inc. for custodial equipment … so purchases are business related and goods or services are obtained at a reasonable price. Improve the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/10/03/procurement-practicesFormer Bronx Youth Director Pleads Guilty
… Bronx County District Attorney Clark for working with us to hold Ms. Russell accountable." Bronx District Attorney … Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York. Track municipal spending, the state's 150,000 contracts, billions in state …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/02/former-bronx-youth-director-pleads-guiltyEndwell Fire District – Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-277)
… evaluate the District’s controls over financial operations for the period January 1, 2012 through June 14, 2013. … separate from the Town of Union and the County of Broome in which it is located. The Board of Fire Commissioners, … discrepancies with 31 disbursements totaling $24,808. Of this amount, $5,883 was disbursed for items that were not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/01/31/endwell-fire-district-controls-over-financial-operations-2013m-277DiNapoli: After-School Provider Misused $194,320 in Public Funds
… Services (SCO), a provider of extended school day programs for the State Education Department (SED), submitted $194,320 in reimbursement claims for expenses that were unnecessary, not allowable or … a better job of making sure that taxpayers are only paying for appropriate costs.” SCO has two contracts worth $2.7 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-after-school-provider-misused-194320-public-fundsBornhava – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Purpose To determine whether the costs reported by Bornhava on its … offers a range of preschool special education services to children with disabilities from birth to five years of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/10/26/bornhava-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualRescue Fire Company, Inc. – Unaccounted-For Bar Receipts (2012M-250)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Company’s financial operations for the period January 1, … with Company officials the deficiencies related to the bar cash receipts. According to Company officials, the bar …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/04/19/rescue-fire-company-inc-unaccounted-bar-receipts-2012m-250Lakeville Volunteer Fire Department – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2012M-234)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine internal controls over the District’s financial operations for the period January 1, 2011, to … The Lakeville Volunteer Fire Department was established in 1921 and provides fire protection and rescue operations to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2013/02/15/lakeville-volunteer-fire-department-internal-controls-overContracts for Personal and Miscellaneous Services (Follow-Up)
… constituent agencies to meet their agency-specific needs by using a single contract; or an existing New York State or New York City contract could be used to obtain the necessary goods or … and capital-related expenses. This could help the MTA to close budget gaps. Key Finding The MTA made some progress in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/01/06/contracts-personal-and-miscellaneous-services-followOpinion 91-28
… for municipal purposes or for the payment of refunds to consumers" (see also NY Const, art 14, §1[f]). In our opinion, the reference to "profits" in section 94 means that operating revenues in … moneys may be transferred from the water fund pursuant to that statute and used for any lawful village purpose (see …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-28New York State Comptroller DiNapoli on NYC Executive Budget
… “New York City released its Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 Executive … funds to newly announced agency initiatives and addressing a number of risks in the budget. "The city’s short-term …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-nyc-executive-budgetVillage of Altmar – Apparent Misappropriation of Funds (2013M-331)
… 1, 2009 to May 31, 2013. Background The Village, located in Oswego County, was first incorporated in 1876 and had a population of approximately 400 residents. In July 2010, voters in the Village presented a petition to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/03/19/village-altmar-apparent-misappropriation-funds-2013m-331Village of Delanson – Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Operations (2012M-232)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine disbursements and the real property tax and water … rent billings and collections for the period June 1, 2010, to April 30, 2012. Background The Village of Delanson is … duties and compensating controls have not been established to mitigate this weakness. The Board did not require claims …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/03/29/village-delanson-internal-controls-over-selected-financial-operations-2012m-232Town of Alexandria – Non-payroll Cash Disbursements and Fuel Inventory (2013M-129)
… through May 31, 2012. Background The Town of Alexandria is located in Jefferson County and has a population of about … the Town Attorney is a shareholder. The Town Attorney may have a prohibited interest in the contact between the Town … or benefits the Town is to receive for the payments it makes to or on behalf of the Chamber. Ensure that the Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/08/02/town-alexandria-non-payroll-cash-disbursements-and-fuel-inventory-2013m-129Minds in Motion, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
To determine whether the costs reported by Minds in Motion Inc on its Consolidated Fiscal Reports were properly calculated adequately documented
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/31/minds-motion-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualCompliance With Executive Order 88 – Energy Efficiency in State Buildings
… program for pursuing energy efficiency in certain New York State government buildings while advancing economic growth, … buildings, protecting the environment and public health by reducing the emissions of greenhouse gases and other pollutants, and supporting economic growth by creating green jobs and stimulating the marketplace for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/01/30/compliance-executive-order-88-energy-efficiency-state-buildingsSelected Aspects of Discretionary Spending
… operates bus and light rail services, two airports, and a small boat harbor. The majority of its revenues are earned …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/30/selected-aspects-discretionary-spendingKids First Evaluation & Advocacy Center – Compliance with the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… education services to children with disabilities who are between 3 and 4 years of age. SED sets the special …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/03/02/kids-first-evaluation-advocacy-center-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualEmpowering Minds Therapy Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Objective To determine whether the costs reported by Empowering Minds … for-profit special education provider located in Holbrook. Empowering Minds provides preschool special … costs that Empowering Minds reported on its CFR that did not comply with SED’s requirements for reimbursement. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/04/08/empowering-minds-therapy-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manual