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Oversight of Public Water Systems (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report, Oversight of Public Water … PWS compliance as well as system and procedural controls. In addition, there are emerging contaminants with known … the Department implemented both recommendations contained in our original audit report. … To determine the extent of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/11/19/oversight-public-water-systems-followVillage of Schuylerville – Procurement (2014M-228)
… 2014. Background The Village of Schuylerville is located in Saratoga County and has a population of approximately … by statute. A purchase awarded by the best value method, in which non-price factors can be considered, did not adhere … Ensure that competitive bids or offers are awarded in accordance with statute. Provide guidance relating to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/10/31/village-schuylerville-procurement-2014m-228DiNapoli Releases Review of Executive Budget
… reserves, so we are better prepared for future emergencies or an economic downturn.” The SFY 2022-23 Executive Budget … national economies. Continued disruptions in supply chains or uncontrolled price increases are also risks. Higher … would be set aside for reserves, but only $920 million or 18% would be to restricted reserves, despite an allowed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/dinapoli-releases-review-executive-budgetLead Contamination of State Armories (Follow-Up)
… over the New York National Guard and provides them with federal resources, including funding, regulatory … regarding a possible lead dust hazard in ARNG armories, with personal exposure possibly resulting in growth disorders …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/12/16/lead-contamination-state-armories-followTown 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-4Administration of Self-Insured Workers’ Compensation Plans
… including those related to employee claimants. We reviewed actions taken by the following three constituent … claims in accordance with the Law. Key Findings We found that there is room for improvement in how the MTA’s … uses its own procedures for processing claims, and the MTA does not monitor the procedures being used. From July 1, 2015 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/25/administration-self-insured-workers-compensation-plansTown of Saranac – Payroll (2014M-289)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if Town officials established … January 1, 2013 through July 31, 2014. Background The Town of Saranac is located in Clinton County and has a population …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/12/05/town-saranac-payroll-2014m-289Town of Villenova – Purchasing (2014M-52)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate internal controls over purchasing for the period of January 1, 2013 through January 24, 2014. Background The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/04/18/town-villenova-purchasing-2014m-52Oversight of Runaway and Homeless Youth
… Counties that operate certified RHY programs can opt in to receive RHY funding from OCFS. Every county – …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/08/06/oversight-runaway-and-homeless-youthTown of Mooers - Procurement (2020M-55)
… requirements. Procure goods and services not subject to the competitive bidding requirements in compliance with … and have initiated, or indicated they planned to initiate, corrective action. … Determine whether Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/06/05/town-mooers-procurement-2020m-55Town 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-43Town of Mooers – Payroll (2014M-087)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if Town officials established … 1, 2012 through December 31, 2013. Background The Town of Mooers is located in Clinton County, has a population of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/07/11/town-mooers-payroll-2014m-087Town of Johnstown – Payroll (2014M-55)
… our audit was to examine the Town’s internal controls over payroll for the period January 1 through December 31, 2013. … our audit was to examine the Towns internal controls over payroll for the period January 1 through December 31 2013 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/07/03/town-johnstown-payroll-2014m-55Town 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-96Administration of Mitchell-Lama Waiting Lists (Follow-Up)
… 64,000 apartments. Apartments are rented or sold to applicants on waiting lists maintained by DHCR’s Automated … be offered and awarded apartments in the order their names appear on the waiting lists. Applicants must meet certain eligibility requirements such as income limits and family size, before …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/01/19/administration-mitchell-lama-waiting-lists-followTown of Wilson –Purchasing (2014M-077)
… 11, 2014. Background The Town of Wilson is located in Niagara County and serves a population of approximately … awarded by a municipality’s purchasing agency located in the State of Minnesota. However, the documentation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/07/25/town-wilson-purchasing-2014m-077Town of Minden – Budgeting (2014M-366)
… portions of its sales tax revenue to the town-wide general fund without first eliminating the tax levies in the … of revenues and expenditures in the part-town highway fund. Key Recommendations Budget and allocate sales tax … sales tax revenues from 2011-13. Adopt part-town highway fund budgets with realistic estimates of revenues and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/05/29/town-minden-budgeting-2014m-366Town of Middlefield – Budgeting (2015M-109)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the Board’s practices regarding … 1, 2013 through January 6, 2015. Background The Town of Middlefield is located in Otsego County and has a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/08/14/town-middlefield-budgeting-2015m-109Town of Corning – Procurement (2020M-93)
… methods. Officials also did not enter into a contract with any of the 10 providers. A one year mowing contract was … for procuring professional services. Town officials agreed with the recommendations except the lack of documentation for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/12/04/town-corning-procurement-2020m-93Payments Allowed in Advance of Audit – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… district generally may, by resolution, authorize payment in advance for public utility services, postage, freight and … electric, gas, water, sewer and telephone services. 10 In addition, the governing board may generally establish … petty cash funds and authorize petty cash payments in advance of audit. Most petty cash payments will involve …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/payments-allowed-advance-audit