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Allegany County – County Jail Payroll and Inmate Prescription Medications (2013M-218)
… staff needs over all functions and determining how best to assign new hires to achieve the greatest reduction in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/01/24/allegany-county-county-jail-payroll-and-inmate-prescription-medications-2013m-218Sullivan County – Fiscal Stress (2013M-81)
… from January 1, 2011, through August 8, 2012. Background Sullivan County has a population of 77,547, is located in the … Sullivan County Fiscal Stress 2013M81 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/07/19/sullivan-county-fiscal-stress-2013m-81County of Franklin Solid Waste Management Authority – Solid Waste and Recycling Charges and Host Community Fees (2016M-418)
… evaluate the Authority’s procedures over solid waste and recycling charges and determine if host community fees were … involved in the billing and collection of solid waste and recycling charges was inadequate because it was not … policy to include additional guidance over solid waste and recycling charges and ensure that procedures are performed as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2017/12/29/county-franklin-solid-waste-management-authority-solid-waste-andAttica Central School District – Financial Management (2016M-127)
… is located in the Towns of Attica, Bennington, Java, Middlebury, Orangeville, Sheldon and Wethersfield in Wyoming …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/08/attica-central-school-district-financial-management-2016m-127Niagara Charter School – Student Enrollment and Billing (2013M-294)
… 6, 2013. Background The Niagara Charter School, located in the Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, is governed by a … and enrollment was not always adequately supported. In some instances, for students with less than full-time … the full-time equivalents (FTEs), which resulted in over-billing school districts by more than $10,200. We …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2014/01/17/niagara-charter-school-student-enrollment-and-billing-2013m-294LaFayette Central School District – Reserves (2013M-387)
… funds over multiple fiscal years, they can be considered de facto reserve funds. The District did not have a plan for … or funding reserves. Take remedial action to ratify the de facto reserves by adopting appropriate resolutions. Adopt …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/03/07/lafayette-central-school-district-reserves-2013m-387Town of Rensselaerville – Financial Operations (2012M-168)
… 2012. Background The Town of Rensselaerville is located in Albany County and has a population of about 1,800. The … Town’s operating funds’ appropriations for the 2012 fiscal year are approximately $2.1 million. Key Findings The Town’s … fund was overstated by a total of $247,036 in fiscal year 2011, which was 30 percent of the budgeted revenues. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/01/11/town-rensselaerville-financial-operations-2012m-168Town of Pittstown – Records and Reports (2013M-5)
… operations for the period January 1, 2011, to September 17, 2012. Background The Town of Pittstown is located in … with bank balances or accounting records for any of the 17 months we reviewed, with differences ranging up to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/06/08/town-pittstown-records-and-reports-2013m-5Village of Scotia – Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Operations (2012M-148)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Village’s internal controls … June 1, 2010, to October 31, 2011. Background The Village of Scotia is located in the Town of Glenville in Schenectady … Village of Scotia Internal Controls Over Selected Financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/01/11/village-scotia-internal-controls-over-selected-financial-operations-2012m-148Town of Mansfield – Financial Management and Claims Processing (2012M-241)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Town’s financial management for the period January 1, 2007 to December 31, 2012 and the internal controls over claims … presented to them for audit. Do not pay any claims which have not been audited and approved for payment by the Board, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/03/08/town-mansfield-financial-management-and-claims-processing-2012m-241Town of Pittsfield – Disbursements (2013M-82)
… 19, 2012. Background The Town of Pittsfield is located in Otsego County and has a population of approximately 1,370 … and highway funds’ adopted budgets for the 2013 fiscal year are $173,604 and $383,966, respectively. Key Findings We … and found 17 discrepancies totaling $8,450. Specifically, 10 checks totaling approximately $6,900 were never approved …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/06/07/town-pittsfield-disbursements-2013m-82Newark School District Public Library – Board Oversight (2014M-54)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Board of Trustees’ oversight of Library … the Board had adopted an investment policy pursuant to statutory requirements, it did not follow or enforce the … moneys (totaling nearly $1.2 million as of June 30, 2013) to be improperly deposited in types of investments which are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2014/06/20/newark-school-district-public-library-board-oversight-2014m-54Akron Fire Department – Financial Activities (2014M-196)
… 16, 2014. Background The Akron Fire Department is located in the Village of Akron in Erie County. The Department provides fire protection … have original receipts attached to the monthly statement. In July 2019, a Fire Department member, Richard A. Lobur, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2020/04/10/akron-fire-department-financial-activities-2014m-196Town of Chesterfield – Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Operations (2014M-331)
… 31, 2014. Background The Town of Chesterfield is located in Essex County and has a population of approximately 2,450. … A lack of oversight and segregation of duties has resulted in significant internal control weaknesses over the billing, … management review procedures. Record tax payments in the tax collection software when they are received, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/03/06/town-chesterfield-internal-controls-over-selected-financial-operations-2014m-331State Agencies Bulletin No. 1858.1
… in calendar year 2019 are affected. Background Abandoned Property Law §102 requires uncashed checks become abandoned property after one year. Abandoned Property Law §1422 … 21, 2021. Employees can visit the Unclaimed Funds - Search for Lost Money website to search for money remitted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/18581-outreach-escheatment-2019-uncashed-payroll-checksComptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… Medicare claims using the National Provider Identifier (NPI) for his group practice and the related Medicaid claims … the problems identified in the initial audit report. This included the recovery of $977,343 in Medicaid … totaling over $4,600 for employee payroll advances, which is prohibited. Port Authority of New York and New Jersey: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsSecurity Self-Assessment: Questions – Information Technology Governance
… Technology Governance: Security Self-Assessment Questions A fillable form is available for download and completion … adopted, distributed and updated as necessary? Yes No N/A List policies, their (physical or electronic) … to responsible parties? Yes No N/A 12c When was the last time the plan was tested? Yes No N/A What was the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/security-self-assessment-questionsResidents of Long-Term Care Facilities Lacking Access to Advocates
… they are in most need,” said council Executive Director Maria Alvarez. “New York state is experiencing an increase of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/residents-long-term-care-facilities-lacking-access-advocatesOversight of Kendra’s Law
… 2023. About the Program On August 9, 1999, Kendra’s Law (Law) was enacted, creating a statutory framework for … severe mental illness who meet criteria outlined in the Law. The Law is reviewed periodically by the Legislature, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/02/08/oversight-kendras-lawDiNapoli: System Glitch Left Too Many NYC Heat & Hot Water Complaints Ignored
… and Development (HPD) has likely missed numerous complaints because it wrongly thought they were duplicates, … for years,” DiNapoli said. “By failing to respond to their complaints, HPD not only put New Yorkers at risk, but it … – the “Heat Season” – and hot water 24 hours a day. Tenant complaints about lack of adequate heat and hot water are sent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/dinapoli-system-glitch-left-too-many-nyc-heat-hot-water-complaints-ignored