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Medina Central School District - Reserve Funds (2019M-165)
… requires. As a result, they could not demonstrate the need to retain approximately $2.1 million in four reserves. While … meeting minutes, District officials have developed a plan to use $5.4 million from four general fund reserves for a … not established. Key Recommendations Review reserve funds to determine whether they are necessary and reasonably …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/01/03/medina-central-school-district-reserve-funds-2019m-165Northern Adirondack Central School District – Leave Accruals (2020M-50)
Determine whether the District accurately maintains employee leave records
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/09/25/northern-adirondack-central-school-district-leave-accruals-2020m-50City of Syracuse – Water System Cybersecurity (2019M-173)
… process for staying current on water system cybersecurity threats. The City did not have service level agreements … process for staying current on water system cybersecurity threats. Ensure that all IT services are provided based on a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2020/06/26/city-syracuse-water-system-cybersecurity-2019m-173Town of Westerlo - Information Technology (2020M-33)
… have not: Established appropriate policies and procedures to safeguard IT resources. Implemented strong access controls … Formalized a contract describing specific services to be provided by the Town’s third-party IT vendor. In … sensitive IT control weaknesses confidentially to Town officials. Key Recommendations Adopt policies and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/06/05/town-westerlo-information-technology-2020m-33State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… and Bronx Surface Transit Operating Authority, MTA Bus Company, and Staten Island Railway: Employee … and Bronx Surface Transit Operating Authority, MTA Bus Company and Staten Island Railway. The MTA also lacks … all employees, including train operators, conductors and bus operators, met the fitness level and qualifications to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsState Agencies Bulletin No. 330
… the agreement and Payroll Bulletin #327. They must be in full pay status for at least four months (cumulative) during … categories during the program year will be considered in full pay status for the purpose of the Productivity Gain … are on Military Leave at Reduced Pay are deemed to be in full pay status, regardless of whether or not the employee …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/330-additional-eligibility-criteria-and-information-regarding-2002Rotterdam-Mohonasen Central School District - Cafeteria Operations (2019M-114)
… The District Treasurer (Treasurer) did not account for health insurance benefits provided to cafeteria employees … should calculate and monitor cost- and revenue-per-ME. The food service supervisor should review the New York Office of … Services (OGS) cooperative bids to ensure all cafeteria food and supplies are purchased in the most economical …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/08/23/rotterdam-mohonasen-central-school-district-cafeteria-operations-2019mSalem Central School District - Purchasing (2019M-105)
… the statutory bidding thresholds. Key Findings Our review of 60 purchases made during our audit period totaling … and implement procedures to seek competition for purchases of goods and services that were not required to be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/08/23/salem-central-school-district-purchasing-2019m-105Town of Seneca Falls - Procurement (2018M-143)
… above a reasonable limit only after soliciting some form of competition, and provide guidance as to how such …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/09/13/town-seneca-falls-procurement-2018m-143Broadalbin-Perth Central School District – Cash Management (2020M-65)
… or prepare cash flow forecasts to estimate the amount of funds available for investment. Officials earned interest …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/10/09/broadalbin-perth-central-school-district-cash-management-2020m-65Assessment of Costs to Administer the Workers' Compensation Program for the Three State Fiscal Years Ended March 31, 2020 (2021-M-1)
To ascertain the total expenses that the Workers’ Compensation Board incurred in administering the Workers’ Compensation Program for the three State Fiscal Years ended March 31, 2020.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-21m1.pdfElection Form for Coverage Under Article 22 (Tier 5) in Accordance with Chapter 263 of the Laws of 2016 (RS5536)
To elect coverage under Article 22 (Tier 5), PFRS Tier 3 members use form RS5536.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/retirement/forms/pdf/rs5536.pdfEmpire BlueCross – Improper Payments for Special Items Billed by Hospitals Within Long Island Health Network (2017-S-43) 180-Day Response
To determine whether Empire BlueCross paid claims for special items according to the terms of its contract with Long Island Health Network and, if not ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2019-17s43-response.pdfThe Network for Children’s Speech, Occupational & Physical Therapy, LLC - Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual (2017-S-79) 90-Day Response
To determine whether the costs reported by The Network for Children’s Speech, Occupational & Physical Therapy, LLC on its Consolidated Fiscal Reports ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2018-17s78-response_1.pdfAssessment of Costs to Administer the Workers’ Compensation Program for the Three Fiscal Years Ended March 31, 2017 (2017-S-64)
To assess the accuracy of the Workers’ Compensation Board’s reported assessable expenses and compliance with relevant statutes related to...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2018-17s64.pdfSelected Payments for Special Items Made to Stony Brook University Hospital from January 1, 2011 through March 31, 2011 (2012-S-53)
We audited selected claim payments made by Empire BlueCross BlueShield (Empire) to the State University of New York’s Stony Brook University Hospital (Stony Bro
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2012-12s53.pdfAssessment of Costs to Administer the Workers’ Compensation Program for the Three State Fiscal Years Ended March 31, 2023 (2024-M-1)
To ascertain the total expenses that the Workers’ Compensation Board (Board) incurred in administering the Workers’ Compensation Program for the 3 State Fiscal Years ended March 31, 2023.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2025-24m1.pdfDiNapoli: NYC Transit Should Improve Response to Safety-Related Defects
… New York City Transit is taking too long to correct safety-related defects in subway stations, according to an … 30 days. DiNapoli's auditors found 21 priority "A" defects at 12 stations that had been inspected by station … "help points" and customer assistance intercoms are working properly and accessible. The Division requires …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/dinapoli-nyc-transit-should-improve-response-safety-related-defectsDivision of Housing and Community Renewal: Physical and Financial Conditions at Selected Mitchell-Lama Developments Located Outside New York City – Sunnyside Manor: Unauthorized Bank Account (2024-S-12)
to determine whether residents of Mitchell-Lama developments supervised by DHCR are provided safe and clean living conditions, and whether funds are properly accounted for and used for intended purposes. Our audit covered the period from January 2019 through December 2022.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-24s12.pdfUsing Open Book New York
Join us for a demonstration of Open Book New York and learn how to access public municipal financial data for your own analysis. We will highlight the various reports available in Open Book New York and discuss potential uses of the data.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/using-open-book-new-york-12-14-22.pdf