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Town of Middleburgh – Claims Audit Process (2023M-56)
… we found: The Board approved all claims without a thorough and deliberate review. 11 debit card purchases totaling … procurement policy. Key Recommendations Conduct a thorough and deliberate audit of all claims prior to approving them … document the justification for emergency purchases and for using sole source vendors and the reasons why …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/07/07/town-middleburgh-claims-audit-process-2023m-56Canaseraga Central School District - Financial Management (2019M-104)
… comply with the statutory limit and use the excess funds in a manner more beneficial to taxpayers. Adopt a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/08/09/canaseraga-central-school-district-financial-management-2019m-104Tully Central School District – Network Access Controls (2021M-138)
… did not develop written procedures for granting, changing and revoking access rights. Officials did not regularly … user accounts can be potential entry points for attackers and could be used to inappropriately access the District’s … confidentially to officials. Key Recommendations Develop and adhere to written procedures for granting, changing, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/12/03/tully-central-school-district-network-access-controls-2021m-138Katonah-Lewisboro Union Free School District – Procurement of Goods and Services (2022M-122)
… District (District) officials procured goods and services in a cost-efficient manner and provided adequate oversight of … did not ensure that goods and services were procured in the most cost-efficient manner, or provide adequate … public work projects that exceed the bidding thresholds in accordance with GML. Review project proposals before …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/11/18/katonah-lewisboro-union-free-school-district-procurement-goods-andWynantskill Union Free School District – Purchasing (2022M-85)
… competition for 17 purchases totaling $27,231. Further, contract award and pricing information was lacking on seven purchases made through State contract vendors, and the District should have paid $1,028 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/08/19/wynantskill-union-free-school-district-purchasing-2022m-85Other Bulletin No. 73
… remains in the lower graded position for at least six (6) full pay periods; and The promotion was temporary and the … listing should be submitted on the Correction Sheet . The form may be duplicated if additional copies are needed. Add … in Work Schedule (VRWS) on 09/30/2023 receive the full LLS payment amount based on the employee’s increment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/suny-construction-fund/other-73-october-2023-state-university-construction-fund-scf-civilNYC Surplus Projected to Reach $550 Million in FY 2020
… personal and business income tax collections during the first four months of the year, according to a report released today by New York State Comptroller … will slow during the financial plan period, but they do not anticipate a recession. Although the likelihood of a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/nyc-surplus-projected-reach-550-million-fy-2020Homeless Outreach Program at the Long Island Rail Road
… we observed the SUS outreach team drive up to a train station parking lot and sit in the vehicle for approximately … The team neither walked the platforms nor visited the station waiting room. Immediately after the outreach team left, we visited the station office, walked the platforms, and subsequently …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/01/16/homeless-outreach-program-long-island-rail-roadState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… New York State Health Insurance Program – Anthem Blue Cross – Coordination of Benefits With Medicare (2023-S-3) … (Civil Service). Civil Service contracts with Anthem Blue Cross (Anthem) to administer the Hospital Program of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsRiverhead Charter School – Debit Cards (2017M-254)
… charges. Although the School is exempt from paying sales tax on purchases, the Executive Director and Director of Finance repeatedly paid sales tax on debit card purchases. Key Recommendations If the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2018/07/27/riverhead-charter-school-debit-cards-2017m-254Oppenheim-Ephratah Central School District – Business Office Operations (2013M-70)
… 30, 2012. Background The Oppenheim-Ephratah Central School District (District) is located in the Towns of … OppenheimEphratah Central School District Business Office Operations 2013M70 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/04/19/oppenheim-ephratah-central-school-district-business-office-operationsLake George Central School District – Internal Controls Over Payroll (2013M-122)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if the District established effective internal … over payroll. Officials implemented specific procedures to ensure that the individuals reported and paid through the … salaries and wages, and received only the benefits to which they were entitled. Key Recommendation There are no …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/08/02/lake-george-central-school-district-internal-controls-over-payroll-2013mPatchogue-Medford Union Free School District – Health Insurance Buyouts (2023M-21)
… collective bargaining agreements (CBA) and individual employment contracts (contracts), consider negotiating with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/07/14/patchogue-medford-union-free-school-district-health-insurance-buyoutsJericho Water District – Water Use Charges (2013M-395)
… Board of Commissioners, comprising a Chairman, Secretary and Treasurer, governs the District. The District’s total revenue for the 2012 fiscal year was approximately … water usage charges and real property taxes. The District’s 2012 expenditures totaled approximately $9 million, which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2014/02/28/jericho-water-district-water-use-charges-2013m-395Sayville Union Free School District - Purchasing (2019M-69)
… bid as required by District policy. Due to the District’s inconsistent purchasing policies, officials do not have … vendor. District officials disagreed with certain aspects of our findings and recommendations but indicated they have … B includes our comments on issues raised in the District’s response letter. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/06/21/sayville-union-free-school-district-purchasing-2019m-69Village of Interlaken - Water and Sewer Financial Operations and Information Technology (2019M-74)
… Determine whether: The Board provided adequate oversight and management of the Village’s water and sewer finances. Village officials adequately safeguarded … Determine whether the Board provided adequate oversight and management of the Villages water and sewer finances and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2019/06/14/village-interlaken-water-and-sewer-financial-operations-and-informationPleasantville Union Free School District – Claims Auditing (2022M-136)
… [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the … trained or had necessary access to District records for the claims auditor to effectively perform the Board’s … adequately supported or properly audited before payment . For example, we reviewed 100 claims totaling $520,121 and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/11/18/pleasantville-union-free-school-district-claims-auditing-2022m-136City of Middletown – Payroll and Leave Benefits (2024M-26)
… report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether City of Middletown (City) officials accurately paid employees’ … City officials disagreed with certain aspects of our findings but indicated they have initiated or plan to … Determine whether City of Middletown City officials accurately paid employees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2025/05/09/city-middletown-payroll-and-leave-benefits-2024m-26Sidney Fire Department and Related Fire Companies – Financial Activities (2014M-213)
… Sidney Fire Department is a volunteer organization located in the Village of Sidney, Delaware County, which comprises …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/10/31/sidney-fire-department-and-related-fire-companies-financialOpinion 2002-2
… the unconditional and legally enforceable right to receive benefits under a service award program "that will begin at … age. Thus, because the only express limitation on the accumulation of such service credit is that it may not exceed … however, to the extent that a service award is akin to a pension benefit (compare General Municipal Law §214[1] …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-2