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Department of Social Services – Monitoring of Service Provider Agreements (2016-MS-1)
… and families. Department personnel responsible for monitoring contracts (Managers) must ensure that all services … we examined developed or implemented written contract monitoring policies and procedures. Department Managers at … audited (Chemung, Fulton, Monroe and Tioga) were not monitoring service provider agreements in accordance with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2016/07/19/department-social-services-monitoring-service-provider-agreements-2016-ms-1Genesee County Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2014M-66)
… Genesee County Industrial Development Agency Project Approval and Monitoring 2014M66 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2014/05/14/genesee-county-industrial-development-agency-projectSteuben County Soil and Water Conservation District – Internal Controls Over Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2013M-97)
… Water Conservation District is one of 58 such Districts in New York State. These Districts provide services and fund … the bookkeeper does not sufficiently detail deposit slips to identify each deposit’s composition or record cash … policy and procedures. Prepare detailed deposit slips, and record all receipt information in the accounting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2013/08/02/steuben-county-soil-and-water-conservation-district-internal-controls-over-cashVillage of Suffern – Budget Review (B18-6-4)
… the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the Village’s tentative budget for the 2018-19 fiscal year … are reasonable. Background The Village of Suffern, located in Rockland County, issued debt not to exceed $5 million to liquidate the accumulated deficits in the Village’s general, water, sewer and capital projects …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/04/13/village-suffern-budget-review-b18-6-4Port Jefferson Union Free School District – Information Technology (2014M-039)
… [ read complete report ] Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the District’s IT infrastructure for the period July 1, 2012 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/04/18/port-jefferson-union-free-school-district-information-technology-2014mHerkimer County – Court and Trust Funds (2023-C&T-2)
… money from foreclosures and contract disputes resulting in a mechanic’s lien. 1 These actions are recorded in the County Clerk’s office when payments are deposited as required by court order. Additionally, in certain circumstances, 2 funds from estates are entrusted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2023/12/15/herkimer-county-court-and-trust-funds-2023-ct-2Village of Endicott -- Budget Review (B17-4-7)
… fiscal year. Background The Village of Endicott is located in Broome County. Chapter 91 of the Laws of 2004 authorized … to exceed $2 million to liquidate the accumulated deficit in the Villag's general fund as of May 31, 2004. New York … the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the tentative budget for the general, electric and parking …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2017/04/14/village-endicott-budget-review-b17-4-7Lewis County – County Bridge Maintenance (S9-13-3)
… flag that was not responded to in a timely manner was a red flag, indicating that structural failure was a potential …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/07/19/lewis-county-county-bridge-maintenance-s9-13-3Length of Service Award Programs (2014-MS-1)
… pdf] We also released ten letter reports to the following: Belgium Cold Springs Fire District [pdf] , East Greenbush …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/02/06/length-service-award-programs-2014-ms-1Reducing the Cost of Hospital Services Provided to County Inmates (2013-MS-4)
… audit was to determine if counties are controlling inmate hospital costs and paying the appropriate rates for the … on a county’s financial resources. For example, inmate hospital health care costs in the eight counties audited … about $1.4 million, or 50 percent, was for inpatient hospital services while $1.4 million, or 50 percent, was for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/09/19/reducing-cost-hospital-services-provided-county-inmates-2013-ms-4Town of Deerfield – Financial Management and Fuel Inventory (2012M-253)
… July 31, 2012. Background The Town of Deerfield is located in Oneida County and has a population of 4,273 residents. An … accumulated excessive amounts of unexpended surplus funds in the general fund and the water and sewer districts that … the level of unexpended surplus funds to be maintained in its operating funds. Develop a formal plan to reduce the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/03/15/town-deerfield-financial-management-and-fuel-inventory-2012m-253Wyoming County Industrial Development Agency – Project Management (2015M-62)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the IDA’s process for evaluating, approving and monitoring … created under New York State General Municipal Law. The IDA is governed by a Board of seven members who are appointed … the County Board of Supervisors. For our audit period, the IDA reported 32 active projects with reported capital …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2015/09/11/wyoming-county-industrial-development-agency-projectTown of Java – Water Accountability (2013M-338)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Town’s water district operations for the period March 1, 2012 … The purpose of our audit was to review the Towns water district operations for the period March 1 2012 through …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/02/07/town-java-water-accountability-2013m-338Town of Hopewell – Fund Balance and Budget Monitoring (2013M-231)
… 30, 2013. Background The Town of Hopewell is located in Ontario County. The Town is governed by the Town Board, … funds were consistently more than the actual expenditures in each of the fiscal years 2008 through 2012. The highway … deficit unexpended fund balances of approximately $61,000 in 2011 and $10,000 in 2012. Because the Board considered …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/01/10/town-hopewell-fund-balance-and-budget-monitoring-2013m-231SUNY Bulletin No. SU-251
… to request these changes under Education Law Article 8C. In addition, the original 403(b) IRS regulations set a … monitored by the company providing the investment product.In 2009 the IRS amended the regulations indicating Plan … biweekly deferral election submitted by SUNY for 2017 in the Flat/Addl Amount field. The maximum contribution …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-251-modification-state-university-new-york-suny-tax-deferredCity of Lockport – Budget Review (B24-1-8)
… [ read complete report – pdf ] Purpose The purpose of our budget review was to provide an independent evaluation of the City’s proposed budget for 2025. Background Chapter … The purpose of our budget review was to provide an independent evaluation of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2024/11/08/city-lockport-budget-review-b24-1-8State Agencies Bulletin No. 220
… To provide agency procedures for making Pre-Shift Briefing adjustments Affected Employees Certain Security Supervisors … include Pre-Shift Briefing paid in other agencies and any adjustments paid for the prior fiscal year. Agency Actions … Verify the amount the employee received, including any adjustments paid as a result of the 10/1/99 three percent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/220-adjustment-pre-shift-briefing-1999-2000Security Over Critical Systems
… center in Western New York with 573 inpatient beds. It specializes in various services, including oncology, … essential aspects like physical security, wireless network protection, and contingency planning. Contingency planning … to important laws and guidelines, including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), Federal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/08/27/security-over-critical-systemsDiNapoli: County Jail Inmates Received Improper Welfare and Unemployment Insurance Benefits
… welfare programs and almost $325,000 in state unemployment insurance (UI). The inappropriate benefits were caused by … benefits. “The state’s social welfare and unemployment insurance programs are supposed to provide a safety net for … the jails limit inmates’ ability to recertify unemployment insurance benefits, auditors believe third-party individuals …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2013/10/dinapoli-county-jail-inmates-received-improper-welfare-and-unemployment-insurance-benefitsOpinion 91-11
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. REFERENDUM -- Mandatory (local law increasing … a city engineer for a longer term than presently provided in the city charter is subject to mandatory referendum. You … Supply of the City of Utica , 140 AD2d 458, 531 NYS2d 421. In Morin , supra , the Court of Appeals held that a county …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-11