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Town of Benson - Disbursements (2019M-54)

… totaling $375,916 and instead, allowed a County employee to use a stamp to affix his signature to the checks. A County employee made 79 bank account …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/06/21/town-benson-disbursements-2019m-54

Oversight of Public Water Systems (Follow-Up)

… particularly regarding PWS compliance as well as system and procedural controls. In addition, there are emerging … continues to study to determine whether maximum limits and regulations are appropriate. Key Finding We found that …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/11/19/oversight-public-water-systems-follow

Village of Schuylerville – Procurement (2014M-228)

… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Village’s procurement … 1, 2012 through April 30, 2014. Background The Village of Schuylerville is located in Saratoga County and has a population of approximately 1,400. The Village is governed by an elected …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/10/31/village-schuylerville-procurement-2014m-228

DiNapoli Releases Review of Executive Budget

… economic recovery and financial plan, according to a review by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. … economic downturn.” The SFY 2022-23 Executive Budget has a significantly improved outlook from last year. General Fund … billion in that year. In SFY 2022-23, $5.1 billion would be set aside for reserves, but only $920 million or 18% would …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/dinapoli-releases-review-executive-budget

Lead Contamination of State Armories (Follow-Up)

… 2019-S-50 ). About the Program The Division of Military and Naval Affairs (Division) is the State’s executive agency … as a federal authority over the New York National Guard and provides them with federal resources, including funding, regulatory guidance, and equipment. In September 2015, the National Guard Bureau’s …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/12/16/lead-contamination-state-armories-follow

Town of Urbana – Access Controls (2022M-4)

… configure network and computer user access controls. In addition to sensitive IT control weaknesses that were …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/05/13/town-urbana-access-controls-2022m-4

Administration of Self-Insured Workers’ Compensation Plans

… of benefits, placing an undue financial burden on injured employees. Each of the three self-insured agencies …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/25/administration-self-insured-workers-compensation-plans

Town of Saranac – Payroll (2014M-289)

… July 31, 2014. Background The Town of Saranac is located in Clinton County and has a population of approximately … check stock was not safeguarded because it was kept in an unlocked filing cabinet in the Secretary’s office and was accessible to other Town …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/12/05/town-saranac-payroll-2014m-289

Town of Villenova – Purchasing (2014M-52)

… policy. Award bids and authorize the use of State or county bids by Board resolution. … The purpose of our …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/04/18/town-villenova-purchasing-2014m-52

Oversight of Runaway and Homeless Youth

… determine if the Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) is adequately overseeing runaway and homeless youth and facilities to ensure they meet State standards and …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/08/06/oversight-runaway-and-homeless-youth

Town of Mooers - Procurement (2020M-55)

… whether Town officials procured goods and services in accordance with Board policy and applicable statutory … one purchase contract totaling $61,766 was not procured in accordance with statutory requirements. Of the 15 purchase … contracts (73 percent) totaling $105,010 were not procured in accordance with the procurement policy. Key …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/06/05/town-mooers-procurement-2020m-55

Town of Rushford - Procurement (2020M-43)

… procurement policy and applicable statutes. Key Findings Of 59 payments totaling $632,000, two purchases totaling $175,000 were not competitively bid as required. Of 55 purchases totaling $189,000, 17 purchases totaling … request for proposals (RFP) and/or the required number of quotes prior to being made. The Town’s procurement policy …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/06/12/town-rushford-procurement-2020m-43

Town of Mooers – Payroll (2014M-087)

… Town officials established effective controls over payroll for the period January 1, 2012 through December 31, 2013. … an elected five-member Town Board. Budgeted appropriations for 2013 totaled approximately $1.05 million. Key Findings … Town officials established effective controls over payroll for the period January 1 2012 through December 31 2013 …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/07/11/town-mooers-payroll-2014m-087

Town of Johnstown – Payroll (2014M-55)

… 31, 2013. Background The Town of Johnstown is located in Fulton County, has a population of approximately 7,100 and … to leave time. Employees did not record their work time in a consistent manner. Key Recommendations Enforce the …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/07/03/town-johnstown-payroll-2014m-55

Town of Warrensburg - Procurement (2014M-96)

… of our audit was to review the Town’s purchasing process for the period of January 1, 2012 through December 31, 2013. … by an elected five-member Board. Budgeted appropriations for 2013 totaled approximately $3.4 million. Key Findings The … the purchasing policy. Ensure that contracts are in place for all professional service providers. … The purpose of our …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/06/20/town-warrensburg-procurement-2014m-96

Administration of Mitchell-Lama Waiting Lists (Follow-Up)

… apartments, were built under the Program. In exchange for low-interest mortgage loans and real property tax … and apartments do not need to be kept affordable for middle-income families. There are currently 133 … Program units) have priority over external applicants for available apartments, developments are required to offer …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/01/19/administration-mitchell-lama-waiting-lists-follow

Town of Wilson –Purchasing (2014M-077)

… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Town’s internal controls … 1, 2012 through February 11, 2014. Background The Town of Wilson is located in Niagara County and serves a …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/07/25/town-wilson-purchasing-2014m-077

Town of Minden – Budgeting (2014M-366)

… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Town’s budgeting practices for the period … improperly allocated portions of its sales tax revenue to the town-wide general fund without first eliminating the … part-town funds (those that exclude the Village), contrary to statutory requirements. The Town consistently adopted …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/05/29/town-minden-budgeting-2014m-366