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Department of Taxation and Finance: Personal Income Tax
… income tax refunds approved by the Department of Taxation and Finance (Department) for payment were appropriate and processed in accordance with applicable New York State tax laws and regulations. We examined refunds processed during the … income tax refunds approved by the Department of Taxation and Finance Department for paymen …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/07/26/department-taxation-and-finance-personal-income-taxTown of East Hampton – Budget Review (B18-7-9)
… the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the Town’s tentative budget for the 2019 fiscal year are … reasonable. Background The Town of East Hampton, located in Suffolk County, is authorized to issue debt not to exceed $30 million to liquidate the accumulated deficit in the Town’s general fund as of December 31, 2007, December …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/10/29/town-east-hampton-budget-review-b18-7-9Village of Tuxedo Park - Board Oversight (2018M-66)
… Water rates were not clearly documented resulting in underbillings totaling $4,065 and overbillings totaling … for 494 bills during the eight quarters we reviewed. In addition, sensitive information technology (IT) control … Clerk/Treasurer and Deputy Clerk/Treasurer or designate a Board member to review their duties. Use a request for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/11/02/village-tuxedo-park-board-oversight-2018m-66Town of Red Hook - Financial Condition (2018M-171)
… 2018, the Board adopted a fund balance policy that allowed for unexpended surplus funds of up to 70 percent of annual … The policy did not define the time periods or means for which fund balance will be used and replenished. The … capital plans specifying the Town’s objectives and goals for use of accumulated funds. Key Recommendations Consider …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/11/02/town-red-hook-financial-condition-2018m-171Village of Trumansburg - Ambulance Fund Accountability (2018M-168)
… properly accounted for ambulance funds. Key Findings As of May 31, 2018, the ambulance fund had an unidentified cash balance of $16,100. The Village’s general fund and the Town of Hector were overpaid $12,231. The ambulance fund owes the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/11/30/village-trumansburg-ambulance-fund-accountability-2018m-168City of Binghamton - Water System Cybersecurity (2018M-152)
Determine whether City officials adequately safeguarded electronic access to the water system
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2018/11/30/city-binghamton-water-system-cybersecurity-2018m-152Town of East Otto - Information Technology (2018M-156)
… on four of the six computers examined. Adopted a disaster recovery plan or formal backup procedures. In addition, … acceptable use. Develop, adopt and implement a disaster recovery plan and formalize backup procedures. Town officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/10/19/town-east-otto-information-technology-2018m-156Village of Ballston Spa - Financial Condition (2017M-256)
… and failed to file required annual financial reports for the last four fiscal years. The Board did not adequately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/10/05/village-ballston-spa-financial-condition-2017m-256Town of Clarkson - Justice Court Operations (2018M-57)
… Key Findings Justices did not provide adequate oversight of Court operations. Collections were not always properly and … 283 (23 percent) were not submitted to the Department of Motor Vehicle (DMV) scofflaw program or not reported or … to the DMV. Key Recommendations Provide adequate oversight of Court operations. Issue complete receipts and properly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2018/09/28/town-clarkson-justice-court-operations-2018m-57Reporting and Utilization of Bias Incident Data (Follow-Up)
… identified. Of the four prior audit recommendations, one was implemented, two were partially implemented, and one was not implemented. Key Recommendation Officials are given …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/08/12/reporting-and-utilization-bias-incident-data-followAdministration of the Article 8-A Loan Program (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the recommendations in our initial audit report, Administration of the Article 8-A Loan Program (Report 2013-N-4). Background … To determine the extent of implementation of the recommendations in our initial audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/04/12/administration-article-8-loan-program-followMonitoring of Prevailing Wage Compliance on Construction Contracts
… Purpose To determine whether the Dormitory Authority of the State of New York (Authority) monitors the contractors and … is to finance and construct buildings for a variety of public and not-forprofit entities, including universities, … To determine whether the Dormitory Authority of the State of New York Authority monitors the contractors …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/04/04/monitoring-prevailing-wage-compliance-construction-contractsSelected Aspects of the Pay for Success Program
… whether only randomized eligible participants are selected for the Pay for Success employment training and job placement program, … employment and recidivism rates are accurately monitored for both the treatment and control groups. We audited … whether only randomized eligible participants are selected for the Pay for Success employment training and job placement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/03/21/selected-aspects-pay-success-programImplementation of the Dignity for All Students Act
… district policies and practices comply with the Dignity for All Students Act (DASA); and school districts report material … such as ensuring that DAC contact information is widely accessible. Some schools also did not provide DASA …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/10/13/implementation-dignity-all-students-actTown of East Hampton – Budget Review (B17-7-15)
… Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant … the 2018 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The Town of East Hampton, located in Suffolk County, is authorized to … Town of East Hampton Budget Review B17715 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/02/town-east-hampton-budget-review-b17-7-15City of Glen Cove -- Budget Review (B17-7-12)
… the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the City’s preliminary budget for the 2018 fiscal year are … the City took appropriate action on recommendations in our previous budget review issued in October 2016. Background The City of Glen Cove, located in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2017/10/13/city-glen-cove-budget-review-b17-7-12Town of Frankfort – Supervisor’s Fiscal Responsibilities (2017M-192)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Supervisor adequately fulfilled his … since 2013 or remitted the required financial reports to the Board or the Office of the State Comptroller. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/09/22/town-frankfort-supervisors-fiscal-responsibilities-2017m-192Town of Carrollton – Justice Court Operations (2018M-21)
… balances exceeded known liabilities by a combined total of approximately $6,340 as of October 12, 2017, and Court officials were unable to determine the composition of these excess balances. The Justices' bail reports included … Town of Carrollton Justice Court Operations 2018M21 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2018/05/11/town-carrollton-justice-court-operations-2018m-21City of Long Beach – Budget Review (B18-7-5)
… and expenditure projections in the City’s proposed budget for the 2018-19 fiscal year are reasonable, and whether the … funds as of June 30, 2012. Local Finance Law requires all municipalities that have been authorized to issue … which does not comply with the tax levy limit because it is $3,712,839 above the limit established by law. On May 1, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2018/05/08/city-long-beach-budget-review-b18-7-5Town of Hartwick – Water District Operations (2017M-250)
… July 27, 2017. Background The Town of Hartwick is located in Otsego County and has a population of approximately 2,100. The Town is governed by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/05/04/town-hartwick-water-district-operations-2017m-250