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Compliance With Payment Card Industry Standards (Follow-Up)
… The Thruway Authority (Authority) operates and maintains a toll superhighway (Thruway) throughout New York State. Most of the toll points along the Thruway only accept cash and E-ZPass charges as toll payment. All Thruway E-ZPass customers have prepaid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/09/27/compliance-payment-card-industry-standards-followSelected Aspects of Parking Violations Operations to Collect Fines and Fees
… between New York City and the U.S. Department of State (DOS) sets forth the parking program and procedures regarding summonses for plates issued by DOS. DOF maintains its Summons Tracking and Accounts … collections are maximized. Enlist the cooperation of DOS’ Office of Foreign Missions and the New York City Mayor’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/04/selected-aspects-parking-violations-operations-collect-fines-and-feesVendor File Advisory No. 7
… Subject : Changes to Supplier registration and forms and Supplier Self-Serve Portal … include updates to the Vendor Self-Service Portal, vendor registration process, and vendor forms. Vendor Self-Service … and enrolling in programs (e.g., direct deposit). Vendor Registration - FYE Update Beginning April 1, 2017, agencies …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/vendor-file-advisory/7-supplier-updatesContract Advisory No. 7
… Subject: The only special characters which should be used in a Contract ID on … values. Stand alone purchase orders should not contain any special characters. Guidance: The Contract ID for all new … Unit and Department ID values from the Contract Number. Special characters (e.g. %,#,@,*,>, etc.) should not be used …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/contract-advisory/7-special-characters-should-not-be-used-contract-and-stand-alone-purchase-orderCity of Troy – Budget Review (B5-15-22)
… revenues related to the sale of real property, franchise fees, sales tax and advanced life support charges which may … continues to provide minimal funding for equipment and capital outlay. Appropriations for debt service payments for … officials should identify reliable funding sources for capital expenditures and include these funding sources in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2015/11/10/city-troy-budget-review-b5-15-22City of Olean – Budget Review (B1-16-2)
… Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant … review letter issued in March 2015. Background The City of Olean, located in Cattaraugus County, issued debt totaling … City of Olean Budget Review B1162 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2016/03/14/city-olean-budget-review-b1-16-2Child Protective Services (2013-MS-5)
… [read complete report - pdf] We also released eight letter reports to the … to reduce child abuse and neglect recurrence rates for the period January 1, 2011 through December 31, 2012. … and progress tracking mechanisms, but recurrence rates for most counties did not decline. None of the eight counties …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/10/14/child-protective-services-2013-ms-5School Tax Relief (STAR) Program (2012-MS-6)
… parcels). Local assessors do not have the ability to search the Office of Real Property Tax Services (ORPTS) … Establish a mechanism that allows local assessors to search for duplicates in a shared database that contains STAR …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2013/02/28/school-tax-relief-star-program-2012-ms-6Cooperative Information Technology Services (2012MR-1)
… audit was to determine if local governments could reduce IT costs and/or enhance their efficiency through cooperative … becoming increasingly reliant on information technology (IT) services to help them provide government services. … cooperation, local governments can share the costs of IT equipment and services, and provide improved functionality …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/02/15/cooperative-information-technology-services-2012mr-1Fire Safety (2015-MS-1)
… to the following municipalities: Cities of Ithaca [pdf] , North Tonawanda [pdf] , Plattsburgh [pdf] , Poughkeepsie … from five municipalities (Hempstead, Lindenhurst, North Tonawanda, Plattsburgh and Poughkeepsie) did not review … drills. Five municipalities (Lindenhurst, Hempstead, North Tonawanda, Saratoga Springs and White Plains) did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2015/05/27/fire-safety-2015-ms-1City of Yonkers – Budget Review (B17-6-11)
… of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to identify issues which impact the City of Yonkers’ … relies on nonrecurring revenue, such as fund balance, to balance its budget. The City could potentially face a … on the 2016-17 fiscal year overtime costs. The City plans to borrow up to $13 million for tax certiorari settlements in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2017/07/07/city-yonkers-budget-review-b17-6-11Background Checks at Municipal Youth Programs (2012-MS-5)
… complete report - pdf] We also released 8 letter reports to the following: Towns of Amherst [pdf] , Clifton Park [pdf] … [pdf] . Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether municipalities helped create a safe … sponsored youth programs for the period January 1, 2010, to May 18, 2012. Background Background checks are currently …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/01/25/background-checks-municipal-youth-programs-2012-ms-5Town of Wawayanda – Financial Management and Information Technology (2013M-260)
… management and controls over information technology (IT) for the period January 1, 2012, to April 30, 2013. Background … and four Board members. The Town's budgeted expenditures for the 2013 fiscal year were approximately $4.3 million. Key … Town taxpayers have benefited from a declining tax levy for the past three years and an anticipated reduction in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/11/29/town-wawayanda-financial-management-and-information-technology-2013m-260City of Olean – Budget Review (B17-1-3)
… budget complies with the property tax levy limit set by statute. Key Recommendations Incorporate recurring costs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2017/03/17/city-olean-budget-review-b17-1-3City of Long Beach – Budget Review (B17-7-9)
… review issued in May 2016. Background The City of Long Beach, located in Nassau County, has been authorized to issue … for an unrealized property sale; modified estimates of beach charges; authorized a proposed increase in sanitation … City of Long Beach Budget Review B1779 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2017/05/11/city-long-beach-budget-review-b17-7-9Central New York Regional Market Authority – Financial Condition (2024M-18)
… resulting in annual losses and the unrestricted net position declining to a deficit of $97,470 at the end of the … (20 percent) more than budgeted and the 2022-23 FY commercial lease revenue was $316,500 (36 percent) under …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2024/05/14/central-new-york-regional-market-authority-financial-condition-2024m-18City of Yonkers – Budget Review (B19-6-6)
… costs. The City plans to borrow up to $15 million for tax certiorari settlements in the 2019-20 fiscal year. The … revenue, such as fund balance, in the 2020-21 budget. Pay tax certiorari claims from annual appropriations instead of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2019/07/10/city-yonkers-budget-review-b19-6-6State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… board reduced its transparency of financial operations, and the public did not have an opportunity to exercise its … by a vote. The board also did not properly establish the equipment capital reserve fund, develop a multiyear capital … process. Hamlin Morton Walker Fire District – Pumper Truck Procurement (Monroe County) The board did not procure a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits and Examinations
… audit released in March 2016 found OTDA needed to develop a system to more easily and readily store, access, and … The New York State Department of Civil Service contracts with United HealthCare (United) to process and pay medical … fiscal years under review, Upstate wrote off nearly $17.4 million in insurance denials. Records tested showed the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-audits-and-examinationsPension Fund Makes Progress on Board Diversity
… orientation and gender identity, among other factors, in its considerations when seeking diverse board candidates. … solidify its commitment to seek diverse director nominees in response to a shareholder proposal filed by the Fund. As a … possible pool. We will continue to urge the companies in our portfolio to adopt more inclusive practices in seeking …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/pension-fund-makes-progress-board-diversity