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Early Childhood Education Center – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… reported by providers on their annual CFR. To be eligible for reimbursement, the provider's reported costs must comply with the guidelines specified in the RCM. For the fiscal year ended June 30, 2012, ECEC reported about $2.8 million in reimbursable costs for the rate-based special education programs we audited. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/12/29/early-childhood-education-center-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualReview of Travel Card Expenses
… Purpose The objective of our examination was to determine whether all the travel expenses incurred by the … State travel rules and regulations. Background According to the New York State travel rules and regulations, the State … enrichment. These actions include falsifying travel times to obtain meal reimbursements to which she was not entitled, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/01/16/review-travel-card-expensesSelected Employee Travel Expenses
… Purpose To determine whether the use of travel monies by selected … waste and abuse. The audit covers the period April 1, 2008 to March 31, 2011. Background New York State's executive … and travel agency fees. As part of a statewide initiative to determine whether the use of travel money by selected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/01/10/selected-employee-travel-expenses-0Travel Advisory No. 11
… the Due to State Offset functionality is available for employee use in the Travel and Expense Module in SFS … the Due to State Offset functionality is available for employee use in the Travel and Expense Module in SFS … in which the Due State was created XIII.9 Allowed Values for Processing Payments in SFS - Expense Types Added the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/travel-advisory/11-gfo-updates-employee-expense-reimbursementsWyoming County Industrial Development Agency – Payments in Lieu of Taxes (2024M-148)
… County Board of Supervisors. The Board is responsible for reviewing and approving prospective project applications, … Director is the chief executive officer and is responsible for WCIDA’s day-to-day management. The Director of Operations … operations including the review of PILOT billings. For 2023, WCIDA reported 36 active PILOT agreements, with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2025/11/21/wyoming-county-industrial-development-agency-payments-lieu-taxes-2024m-148Town of Ripley – Town Clerk Collections (2024M-139)
… accurate manner. As a result, there was an increased risk for money to be lost or used for inappropriate purposes. In addition, the longer … remain unremitted, the longer they are not available for Town operations. Our audit determined that the Clerk did …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/03/14/town-ripley-town-clerk-collections-2024m-139Uniondale Fire District – Firehouse Hall Rentals and Questionable Board Practices (2013M-244)
… employees and 126 volunteer members. The District’s budget for 2012 was $4.1 million. Key Findings The Board’s current … rental policy to ensure that it contains specific rules for rental approval, recordkeeping and custody of monies. … to ensure compliance with the policy, and penalties for violating the policy. Develop written policies that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/03/14/uniondale-fire-district-firehouse-hall-rentals-and-questionable-boardCrystal Beach Volunteer Fire Department – Misappropriation of Funds (2014M-243)
… of the Treasurer’s duties to safeguard Department assets for the period January 1, 2010 through April 30, 2014. … The Crystal Beach Volunteer Fire Department is a not-for-profit organization located in the Town of Gorham in … of Department funds. The President signed blank checks for the Treasurer, and Board members approved payments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/11/14/crystal-beach-volunteer-fire-department-misappropriation-fundsCity and Town of Poughkeepsie Joint Water Project – Board Oversight (2014M-236)
… audit was to examine the Joint Water Project’s operations for the period January 1, 2013 through May 31, 2014. … Water Board which comprises six members. Expenditures for 2013 were approximately $3.3 million. Key Findings The … require the City to make its quarterly estimated payments for operating costs. The City did not pay 70 percent of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/12/12/city-and-town-poughkeepsie-joint-water-project-board-oversight-2014m-236City of Amsterdam – Records and Reports (2013M-266)
… the City’s accounting records and financial condition for the period June 1, 2011 to March 31, 2013. Background The … audit, or filed the annual update document (AUD) for the 2011-12 and 2012-13 fiscal year. The annual financial … statements prepared by the City’s independent auditor for the 2009-10 and 2010-11 fiscal years and found in both …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/01/03/city-amsterdam-records-and-reports-2013m-266Schoharie County – Stream Restoration Project and Contract Process (2015M-87)
… Restoration Project and the overall contract process for the period January 1, 2013 through September 23, 2014. … or their monitoring and interim reporting requirements for the Project. The Board did not ensure that County … were taken to ensure the lowest possible cost was paid for 18 of 28 professional service contracts. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2015/08/14/schoharie-county-stream-restoration-project-and-contract-process-2015m-87Village of Castleton-on-Hudson – Internal Controls Over Information Technology and Online Banking (2013M-59)
… controls over information technology and online banking for the period of June 1, 2011, to September 30, 2012. … an elected Mayor. The Village’s budgeted appropriations for the 2012-13 fiscal year were approximately $2 million. … breach notification procedures, or adopted procedures for data backup. Although audit logs are available through …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/05/24/village-castleton-hudson-internal-controls-over-information-technology-and-onlineCity of Poughkeepsie – Fiscal Stress and Council Oversight (2013M-30)
… the City’s financial condition and Council oversight for the period January 1, 2011, through July 31, 2012. … Common Council. The City’s total budgeted appropriations for the 2011 and 2012 fiscal years were approximately $67.2 … The City’s debt service costs grew by 45 percent for the period and now are 12.9 percent of annual revenue. It …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/05/22/city-poughkeepsie-fiscal-stress-and-council-oversight-2013m-30Richland Fire District – Board Oversight (2016M-374)
… internal controls over District financial operations for the period January 1, 2015 through July 31, 2016. … insurers. General fund budgeted appropriations for 2016 totaled $72,920. Key Findings The out-of-state … foreign fire insurance report has not been filed with OSC for the last four years. Claims were not reviewed and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/01/27/richland-fire-district-board-oversight-2016m-374Introduction – Travel and Conference Expense Management
… not a significant budgetary item, the opportunities for improper or even fraudulent reimbursements make travel … and conference expenses a risk area that creates the need for diligent oversight. A long line of audit findings have … local government or school district's credit card was used for these expenses. Extension of trips after conferences for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/travel-conference-expense/introductionPutnam Valley Central School District – Financial Condition (2016M-135)
… audit was to examine the District’s financial conditions for the period July 1, 2014 through February 10, 2016. … five-member Board of Education. Budgeted appropriations for the 2015-16 fiscal year totaled approximately $48 … officials did not use these restricted funds to pay for reserve and debt service related obligations because the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/08/putnam-valley-central-school-district-financial-condition-2016m-135Weedsport Central School District – Financial Management (2016M-94)
… audit was to evaluate the District’s financial management for the period July 1, 2012 through March 1, 2016. Background … Board of Education. The District’s operating budget for the 2015-16 fiscal year totaled approximately $17.56 … reserve funds to determine if the amounts are appropriate for the District’s needs. Key Recommendations Continue to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/24/weedsport-central-school-district-financial-management-2016m-94Town of Riverhead – Allocation of Administrative Costs (2012M-247)
… of our audit was to evaluate the Town’s methodology for allocating administrative costs for the period January 1, 2011, to September 30, 2012. … The town-wide general fund budget was $42,383,100 for the 2011 fiscal year and $43,865,900 for the 2012 fiscal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/03/01/town-riverhead-allocation-administrative-costs-2012m-247Contract Advisory No. 25
… agencies the ability to: Easily and electronically submit for review and approval new and amendment Grant Procurement … status of requests, in real-time, once submitted to BOC for review Immediately be notified when OSC requests more information or when the review is complete Search for and review prior records submitted by your agency Keep …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/contract-advisory/25-electronic-documents-submission-system-edssState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… $3.1 million in excess reserve funds as a financing source for a capital project, they did not do so in accordance with … Officials segregated the duties of employees responsible for online banking transactions, but they did not strengthen … the district’s banks, but did not require confirmations for all electronic transactions. Auditors found the online …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-0