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Oversight of Hotels and Motels Used for Homeless and Mixed-Use Temporary Residency
… percent) are located in areas outside of New York City (NYC). Counties throughout the State utilize hotels and motels … are no formal shelters. Of the 57 counties outside of NYC, 24 (42 percent) do not have a dedicated shelter … Twelve of the 24 hotels and motels were part of the same group of facilities where we also found similar significant …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/06/27/oversight-hotels-and-motels-used-homeless-and-mixed-use-temporary-residencyXIV.14.K SUNY and CUNY Senior Colleges Funds and Public Benefit Corporations – XIV. Special Procedures
… are included in the government-wide financial statements of the State. Guide to Financial Operations REV. 01/01/2017 … … are included in the governmentwide financial statements of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv14k-suny-and-cuny-senior-colleges-funds-and-public-benefit-corporationsContract Participation of Disadvantaged Business Enterprises and Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprises
… they are actively working to reach participation goals for minority- and women-owned business enterprise (MWBE) and … York State Thruway Authority (Authority) is responsible for overseeing the 570-mile highway system and 524-mile canal system in the State. For contracts involving State money, the Authority must …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/06/30/contract-participation-disadvantaged-business-enterprises-and-minority-and-women-ownedForensic Audit of Select Payroll and Overtime Practices and Related Transactions (Follow-Up)
… to Hours of Service that may have been avoidable. For calendar 2010, we determined that these practices cost … Metro-North $991,208 in overtime and $216,128 n regular pay, and enriched certain staff and supervisors. In addition …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/03/18/forensic-audit-select-payroll-and-overtime-practices-and-related-transactions-followTown of Minisink – Payroll and Fire Protection and Ambulance Contracts (2017M-14)
… 13, 2016. Background The Town of Minisink is located in Orange County and has a population of approximately 4,500. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/22/town-minisink-payroll-and-fire-protection-and-ambulance-contracts-2017m-14Town of Otselic – Records and Reports and Conflict of Interest (2021M-36)
… are familiar with and follow requirements as they relate to conflicts of interest. Town officials generally agreed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/07/16/town-otselic-records-and-reports-and-conflict-interest-2021m-36Facility Oversight and Timeliness of Response to Complaints and Inmate Grievances (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the five recommendations included in our initial report, Facility Oversight and Timeliness of Response to Complaints and Inmate Grievances ( 2017-S-2 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/06/18/facility-oversight-and-timeliness-response-complaints-and-inmate-grievances-followPocatello Fire District – Board Oversight and Treasurer’s Records and Reports (2016M-301)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the internal controls over the … books and records. Maintain accurate, complete and up-to-date accounting records. … Pocatello Fire District Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/01/13/pocatello-fire-district-board-oversight-and-treasurers-records-and-reportsTown of Decatur – Disbursement Oversight and Accounting Records and Reports (2020M-87)
… (known as AUDs) and tax cap forms were not filed, as required. As a result, the Board was unaware that the 2019 … levy significantly exceeded the cap and did not pass the required local law to override the cap. Key Recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/11/06/town-decatur-disbursement-oversight-and-accounting-records-and-reports-2020m-87Oversight of Sex Offenders Subject to Strict and Intensive Supervision and Treatment
… of Strict and Intensive Supervision and Treatment for sex offenders placed in the community. Our audit covered the … period April 1, 2012 through June 16, 2015. Background The Sex Offender Management and Treatment Act (Act) was enacted … confinement and post-release supervision, for certain sex offenders who are at or near their anticipated release …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/12/17/oversight-sex-offenders-subject-strict-and-intensive-supervision-and-treatmentSecurity and Effectiveness of Department of Motor Vehicles’ Licensing and Registration Systems
… effectively, and available to continue critical processing in the event of a disaster or mishap that disables normal … of Information Technology Services (ITS) was established in November 2012 as part of a New York State IT … and user access control. Create, maintain, and monitor a log of patches applied to Department software to ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/19/security-and-effectiveness-department-motor-vehicles-licensing-and-registration-systemsTown of Plymouth – Fuel and Motor Oil Inventories and Procurement (2024M-16)
… and motor oil totaling $81,980. Unreimbursed fuel usage by the Plymouth Fire District (District) totaling $7,203. … policies and procedures that assign responsibilities to help ensure that fuel and motor oil inventories are used … logs and periodic reconciliations. Ensure access points to fuel pumping systems are unaltered and properly secured. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/03/21/town-plymouth-fuel-and-motor-oil-inventories-and-procurement-2024m-16Ambulance and EMS Billing
Office of the New York State Comptroller, Accounting Bulletin - Ambulance and EMS Billing
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/ambulance-and-ems-billing.pdfCertification Process and You
Certification Process and You
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/payroll/pdf/certification.pdfGoods and Services Checklist
Goods and Services Checklist
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/guidance/pdf/xi-2-p-checklist-goods-services-final.pdfReconciliations: Ledgers and Cash
Presentation from 2013 Fall Conference
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/resources/pdf/fall-conference-2013-accounting-presentation.pdfLGAC - Directors and Officers
The New York Local Government Assistance Corporation is administered by a non-compensated, seven member Board.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/debt/pdf/lgac-directors-and-officers.pdfAccounting and Reporting Manual
Accounting and Reporting Manual for Counties, Cities and Villages, Soil and Water Conservation Districts and Libraries
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/arm.pdfFraud Prevention and Detection
Print out presentation prior to the webinar to follow along and take notes.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/Fraud-Prevention-and-Detection-11-15-18.pdfFraud Prevention and Detection
This session will identify steps local officials can take to help detect and prevent fraud and abuse. Participants will learn about the fraud triangle, which consists of common red flags, organizational vulnerabilities to fraud and how to minimize risks.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/fraud-prevention-detection-080724.pdf