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DiNapoli: People With Disabilities in New York City Have Higher Unemployment Rates and Lower Incomes

… People with disabilities in New York City face the same challenges as those elsewhere in the nation, including obstacles to employment, higher … for People with Disabilities. “There is a stark disparity in employment rates and wages for people with disabilities,” …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/dinapoli-people-disabilities-new-york-city-have-higher-unemployment-rates-and-lower-incomes

City of Newburgh – Budget Review (B24-6-9)

… in its 2025 adopted budget for the New York State Touring Route Program because there is no assurance the State will … year. Review the estimates for New York State Touring Route Program revenue and expenditures and amend as …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2024/11/15/city-newburgh-budget-review-b24-6-9

Reimbursement of Homeless Shelter Providers – Westhab Inc.’s Coachman Family Center (Follow-Up)

… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the six recommendations included in our initial audit report, Reimbursement of Homeless Shelter Providers – Westhab Inc.’s Coachman … To determine the extent of implementation of the six recommendations included in our …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/08/08/reimbursement-homeless-shelter-providers-westhab-incs-coachman-family-center-follow

Nutritional Assistance – Federal Funding and New York

… and family size. Maximum benefits range from $292 for a household of one to $1,756 for a household of eight, with an additional $220 per person for each additional household member above eight. In January 2025, 61 percent of …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/nutritional-assistance

City of Yonkers – Budget Review (B22-6-5)

… its proposed budgets for the next fiscal year to the State Comptroller and the Commissioner of Education for … revenue, such as appropriated fund balance, one-time State funding, one-time Federal funding and sale of property, … at least $7.4 million. Relies on $12 million of additional State aid for services and expenses, which may not be …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2022/05/16/city-yonkers-budget-review-b22-6-5

Utilization of the Arch Street Yard and Shop Facility

… Transportation Authority (MTA) – Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) Arch Street Yard and Shop Facility (Facility) was … the Metropolitan Transportation Authority Long Island Rail Road Arch Street Yard and Shop Facility Facility was …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/12/08/utilization-arch-street-yard-and-shop-facility

XI.12.A Toll-Free Services – XI. Procurement and Contract Management

… allow the public to contact them at no cost. The Office of General Services (OGS) negotiated statewide Comprehensive … Services (CTS) contracts , which offer agencies a variety of telecommunication services, including toll-free service. Under these contracts, vendors charge for time of connection plus applicable taxes and surcharges. Agencies …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi12a-toll-free-services

Oversight of Contract Expenditures of Bowery Residents’ Committee

… (BRC) to ensure reported costs are allowable, supported, and program related. The audit covered the period from July … the agency responsible for providing transitional housing and services for eligible homeless families and individuals in the City and for providing fiscal …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/12/30/oversight-contract-expenditures-bowery-residents-committee

Westchester County Chapter NYSARC, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual

… covered expenses reported on WARC’s 2015 and 2016 CFRs for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2016 and certain expenses … of age. WARC is reimbursed for these services through rates set by SED. The reimbursement rates are based on … its CFR for the Preschool Special Class – over 2.5 hours per day and Preschool Integrated Special Class – over 2.5 …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/09/29/westchester-county-chapter-nysarc-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manual

Public Authorities – 2022 Financial Condition Report

… New Yorkers pay for public authorities in a variety of ways including service charges, tolls, fees, and in some … $20 billion in contract payments. The fiscal stability of the State is often intertwined with certain public … own purposes, public authorities issue debt on behalf of the State for which the State provides the funds for …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2022-fcr/public-authorities

Hoags Corners Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. – Internal Controls (2014M-09)

… The Board established a "best practices" policy for use of debit cards. However, the term "best practices" is … by a Company official is required before someone uses the debit card. Key Recommendations Revise the by-laws … for the use of debit cards including a requirement for authorization prior to the use of the card. …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/04/04/hoags-corners-volunteer-fire-company-inc-internal-controls-2014m-09

Afton Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-248)

… and reported and that District moneys are safeguarded for the period January 1, 2011, to July 12, 2013. Background … consists of five elected members and is responsible for the District’s overall financial management. The District’s general fund budget totaled $114,800 for the 2013 fiscal year. Key Findings District controls are …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/11/22/afton-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2013m-248

Watervliet City School District – Payroll and Claims Processing (2013M-4)

… by $11,083 at retirement for 17.5 vacation days to which he was not entitled and a former employee was entitled to an additional $13,773 at retirement because he was not paid for 56.25 sick days earned. Twenty-six claims … and paying the former athletic director for the amounts he was apparently entitled to receive totaling $13,773. …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/06/28/watervliet-city-school-district-payroll-and-claims-processing-2013m-4

Town of Middlebury – Purchasing (2013M-212)

… price. In 2012, the Highway Superintendent purchased air, oil and hydraulic filters totaling $2,213 but did not obtain … in the area and noted that the Town paid reasonable prices for these items. Key Recommendations Monitor for …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/10/04/town-middlebury-purchasing-2013m-212

Town of Forestport – Financial Management (2013M-184)

… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Town’s financial condition for the period … its oversight of the Town’s finances. The Board has not adopted realistic budgets for the general fund primarily … districts to support their operations. The Board did not have a policy to govern the level of fund balance that should …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/09/06/town-forestport-financial-management-2013m-184

City of Newburgh – Budget Review (B6-14-25)

… the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the City’s proposed budget for the 2015 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The City of Newburgh, located in Orange County, issued debt totaling $15 million to … The proposed budget does not include an amount to cover the City’s required contribution toward costs for the …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/11/14/city-newburgh-budget-review-b6-14-25

Wyandanch Union Free School District - Professional Services, Administrative Expenses and Fuel Inventory (2018M-24)

… for professional services. Ensure that expenses for Board conference travel and cell phones are properly documented, …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/08/17/wyandanch-union-free-school-district-professional-services-administrative

Westmoreland Central School District – State Transportation Aid (2017M-220)

… aid to which it was entitled for the purchase of new buses for the period January 1, 2008 through June 30, 2017. … transportation aid within one year of purchase for 18 buses purchased during our audit period. During our audit, … to the New York State Department of Education for the 18 buses, and the District should receive approximately $1.3 …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/12/22/westmoreland-central-school-district-state-transportation-aid-2017m-220