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Resources and Responsibilities: New York State’s Environmental Funding
… of certain public water systems across the State. The discovery, at a DEC-regulated facility, led to legislation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/resources-and-responsibilities-new-york-states-environmental-fundingCohoes Public Library – Governance and Operations (2015M-259)
… provided adequate oversight of the Library’s operations for the period January 1, 2014 through December 31, 2014. … nine-member Board of Trustees. Budgeted appropriations for 2014 were approximately $242,000. Key Findings The Board … not audit and approve claims prior to them being processed for payment by the City. Key Recommendations Ensure the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2016/04/01/cohoes-public-library-governance-and-operations-2015m-259Village of Monticello – Records and Reports (2020M-104)
… date. Periodic financial reports were not prepared for the Board of Trustees (Board) or department heads. Annual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2020/12/23/village-monticello-records-and-reports-2020m-104Town of Mamakating – Records and Reports (2015M-164)
… report correctly showed reserved cash that agreed with the Town’s reserve fund balances, the bookkeeper did not … reports and developing realistic budgets in conjunction with these goals and results of operations. … The purpose of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/11/20/town-mamakating-records-and-reports-2015m-164City of Mechanicville – Records and Reports (2012M-162)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the City’s … could be under fiscal stress and the Council would not know it. Key Recommendations Develop a plan to correct the … to alleviate the apparent fiscal stress in certain City funds. … City of Mechanicville Records and Reports 2012M162 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/02/01/city-mechanicville-records-and-reports-2012m-162Failing To Adhere to Policy and Proper Procedures – Travel and Conference Expense Management
… meet these requirements. Your policy should specifically state what will occur in the case of improper claims for … Law, section 77-b (6) … Your policy should specifically state what will occur in the case of improper claims for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/travel-conference-expense/failing-adhere-policy-and-proper-proceduresHarford Fire District – Records and Reports (2016M-170)
… Purpose of Audit The objective of our audit was to review the District’s financial operations for the period … Complete monthly bank reconciliations and budget-to-actual reports. … Harford Fire District Records and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2016/07/08/harford-fire-district-records-and-reports-2016m-170University at Albany – Sabbatical and Other Paid Leave
… sabbatical. This employee received a total of $38,082 in salaries and stipends while on sabbatical. Also, this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/07/30/university-albany-sabbatical-and-other-paid-leaveAbout the Standard Work Day and Reporting Resolution – Reporting Elected and Appointed Officials
… When does the governing board adopt a Standard Work Day and Reporting Resolution for Elected and Appointed Officials (RS2417-A)? The elected members of … in the county, as well. Do these officials have to prepare and submit an ROA for the county and another ROA for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/reporting-ea-officials/about-standard-work-day-and-reporting-resolutionEnterprise Charter School – Enrollment and Billing (2014M-378)
… purpose of our audit was to examine the student enrollment and billing processes for the period July 1, 2013 through … Charter School is located in the City of Buffalo and is governed by a seven-member Board of Trustees. The … Recommendations Periodically verify students' residences and require new proof of residence when a student moves. … …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2015/03/27/enterprise-charter-school-enrollment-and-billing-2014m-378Improper Overlapping Medicaid and Essential Plan Enrollments (Follow-Up)
… (Report 2020-S-66 ). About the Program DOH administers the State’s Medicaid program and the Essential Plan. Medicaid … may transition between Medicaid and the Essential Plan. NY State of Health (NYSOH) is the State-run health plan marketplace organized under DOH where …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/04/10/improper-overlapping-medicaid-and-essential-plan-enrollments-followTown of Keene – Records and Reports (2024M-27)
… balances did not agree with general ledger cash balances for 55 (41 percent) of the 133 bank reconciliations we …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/06/14/town-keene-records-and-reports-2024m-27IX.7.H Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act (FFATA) – IX. Federal Grants
… The Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act of 2006 (FFATA) was signed into law on … legislation required that federal contract, grant, loan, and other financial assistance awards of more than $25,000 be … report to the federal government information on sub-award and executive compensation. Effective with all grants with a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix7h-federal-funding-accountability-and-transparency-act-ffataXI.18.D Sales and Compensating Use Tax Documentation – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… State of tangible personal property or taxable services in excess of $300,000 during the immediately preceding four … sales tax quarters. The contractor must also certify in writing to the procuring agency that the requisite … The certification to the procuring agency must be included in the procurement record. The law provides that before a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi18d-sales-and-compensating-use-tax-documentationNew York State Fiscal Reform and Accountability Act
… Reform and Accountability act; to amend the state finance law and the public authorities law, in relation to contents of the state budget and the capital … to amend the state finance law and the public authorities law in relation to contents of the st …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/new-york-state-fiscal-reform-and-accountability-actWestchester County – Court and Trust Funds (2024-C&T-3)
… made pursuant to court orders commonly involve surplus money from foreclosures and contract disputes resulting in a … annual basis to the State Comptroller accounting for all money, securities and other properties deposited to courts … Recommendations The Commissioner should ensure that all money deemed abandoned property is paid to the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/court-and-trust/2024/08/23/westchester-county-court-and-trust-funds-2024-ct-3Steuben County – Court and Trust Funds (2024-C&T-4)
… the court and then delivered to the County Commissioner of Finance (Commissioner) for safekeeping. Payments made … lien. 1 These actions are recorded in the County Clerk’s office when payments are deposited as required by … the Surrogate’s Court. Together, the Commissioner, County Clerk and Surrogate’s Court must develop sound procedures and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2024/09/13/steuben-county-court-and-trust-funds-2024-ct-4Town of Wells – Records and Reports (2024M-59)
… financial operations. All nine balance sheet accounts for 2022 and six accounts (67 percent) for 2023 were not accurate. Two accounts were overstated by a … not agree with general ledger cash balances at month-end for 18 of the 40 (45 percent) bank reconciliations we …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/08/23/town-wells-records-and-reports-2024m-59Long Island Experienced Gains in Farms and Farmland
… supply system. This is especially true on Long Island. It was the only region in the state to see the numbers climb … the 2022 USDA Agriculture Census released this year. It provides a comprehensive breakdown of farming across … While the state has adopted programs to protect farmland, it should continue to evaluate the efficacy of these policies …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-agriculture-report-reveals-economic-growth-and-challenges-facing-new-york-farms-long-islandOrleans County – Court and Trust Funds (2024-C&T-6)
… – pdf] Purpose of Review The purpose of our review was to determine whether County officials have established appropriate controls to safeguard and account for court and trust funds for the … 1, 2021 through November 1, 2024. Background Pursuant to a court order, certain assets may be provided to the court …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/court-and-trust/2024/12/13/orleans-county-court-and-trust-funds-2024-ct-6