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Audit of the Tuition Assistance Program at Pratt Institute
… students for State-funded Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) awards. Background Pratt Institute (Pratt), with … and tuition for full-time study is about $41,000 per year. TAP is an entitlement program designed to provide funds for … tuition costs to eligible students. Schools receiving TAP payments certify student eligibility. For the three …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/05/16/audit-tuition-assistance-program-pratt-instituteAdministration of the Article 8-A Loan Program
… qualified projects and their intended purpose, and whether loan recipients are complying with the requirements of their … June 30, 2012. Background HPD administers the Article 8-A Loan Program (Program), which provides low interest rate … their Program eligibility, and the reduced interest rates assigned to some of these owners are not supported. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/18/administration-article-8-loan-programCancer Service Network, Inc.
… whether contract payments the Department of Health made to Cancer Service Network, Inc. (CSN) for the Cancer Services Program were appropriate. We examined … April 1, 2010 through March 31, 2011. Background The Cancer Services Program provides free cancer screenings to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/24/cancer-service-network-incBus Driver Licensing
… are met, and must maintain the records documenting driver compliance. Key Findings The majority of the MTA bus … Article 19-A, and instruct depot superintendents that no driver can operate a bus in passenger service if the … (2005-S-53) Department of Motor Vehicles: Issuance of Commercial Driver's Licenses (2007-S-96) Department of Motor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/06/13/bus-driver-licensingTravel Advisory No. 15
… the Travel Training Series: Per Diems and Mileage slides 15-34 . Until further notice, employees may continue to use …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/travel-advisory/15-covid-19-travel-and-expense-temporary-exceptionsCourt Facilities Aid and Assistance Program
… Objective To determine if the Office of Court Administration (OCA) is ensuring court facility aid and assistance programs are being used for … To determine if the Office of Court Administration is ensuring court facility aid and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/18/court-facilities-aid-and-assistance-programUser Access Controls Over Selected System Applications
… colleges, a research enterprise, a clinical system, and a hospital that includes a Level 1 trauma center and a dedicated children’s hospital and cancer center. To facilitate patient care, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/06/10/user-access-controls-over-selected-system-applicationsContract Advisory No. 21
… to the Updated Contract SFS published an SFS Secure Announcement on February 12, 2016, titled EE1 Stabilization … correct contract once the contract has been updated. The announcement outlines the steps required to create an … contract. Related SFS Job Aids are documented in the announcement, as well as referenced below. Agencies should …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/contract-advisory/21-reminder-update-and-pre-encumber-contracts-converted-during-ee1-october-2015Big Flats Fire District #2 – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2012M-155)
… 2012 fiscal year. Included in the budget is $30,000 for rent of the Golden Glow Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. … lease with the Company effective January 1, 2011 to pay rent of $30,000 annually, which was double the $15,000 amount … claims processing and information technology to control and monitor District operations. Segregate the duties …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/01/30/big-flats-fire-district-2-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2012mCity of Dunkirk – Community Development Block Grant Management (2012M-146)
… June 13, 2012. Background The City of Dunkirk is located in Chautauqua County and has a population of approximately … March 31, 2012, the City has received over $2 million in CDBG grant funding. Key Findings City officials have … is that some of these transactions have been recorded in a manner to apparently hide the true nature of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2012/11/13/city-dunkirk-community-development-block-grant-management-2012m-146Caton No. 1 Fire District – Financial Oversight (2013M-262)
… code of ethics during our audit, only a code of ethics template. The Board did not adequately segregate the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/01/24/caton-no-1-fire-district-financial-oversight-2013m-262Syracuse Academy of Science Charter School – Purchases from Selected Vendors and Enrollment and Billing (2012M-219)
… the period July 1, 2011, to June 30, 2012. Background The Syracuse Academy of Science Charter School is located in the City of Syracuse in Onondaga County. It is governed by a Board of … Syracuse Academy of Science Charter School Purchases from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2013/07/05/syracuse-academy-science-charter-school-purchases-selected-vendors-andSaratoga County – Financial Condition (2013M-235)
… and Federal aid. The County’s 2013 budget for Maplewood Manor Nursing Home is approximately $26 million, funded … the fund used to account for the operations of Maplewood Manor (the County-run nursing home) have shown negative … County are a result of the operating deficits in Maplewood Manor caused by the increasing costs to run the facility. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/10/04/saratoga-county-financial-condition-2013m-235City of Lockport -- Budget Review (B7-1-14)
… Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to provide an independent evaluation of the City’s proposed budget for 2018. Background Chapter … City of Lockport Budget Review B7114 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2017/11/01/city-lockport-budget-review-b7-1-14Cooperative Information Technology Services (2012MR-1)
… to the following: Schoharie County [pdf] and the Village of Richmondville [pdf] ; Broome County [pdf] and the Town of … and efficiencies to their taxpayers, resulting in cost savings to the participating local governments. The … $607 million, including $7.3 million for IT costs, in 2011. Key Findings Intermunicipal cooperation for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/02/15/cooperative-information-technology-services-2012mr-1Dutchess County – County Bridge Maintenance (S9-13-5)
… Legislature. The County’s budgeted expenditures totaled $411 million in 2012. The County is governed by a 25-member … Findings Although the County has not developed a written plan for bridge maintenance and repair, it has taken action … requirement. Key Recommendations Establish a written plan for bridge maintenance and replacement. Record and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/07/19/dutchess-county-county-bridge-maintenance-s9-13-5Town of Wawayanda – Financial Management and Information Technology (2013M-260)
… surplus fund balance. The Board has not adopted a breach notification policy, a disaster recovery plan, or a … multi-year financial and capital plan. Adopt a breach notification policy and a comprehensive disaster …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/11/29/town-wawayanda-financial-management-and-information-technology-2013m-260City of Yonkers – Budget Review (B22-6-6)
… Review the estimate for contractual appropriations and adjust it to an appropriate level as necessary. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2022/06/10/city-yonkers-budget-review-b22-6-6Frewsburg Central School District – Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Activities (2013M-327)
Frewsburg Central School District Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Activities 2013M327
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/02/07/frewsburg-central-school-district-internal-controls-over-selectedVillage of Lyndonville – Leave Time Benefits and Information Technology (2012M-259)
… Develop personnel policies that are clear with respect to the accrual and use of leave time and the payment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/03/08/village-lyndonville-leave-time-benefits-and-information-technology-2012m-259