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Selected Employee Travel Expenses
… employees was appropriate, we audited travel expenses for the highest-cost travelers in the State. These travelers … We examined a total of $1.7 million in travel expenses for 10 University at Albany employees. Of the 10 employees, … in the area of fuel costs. Key Findings Expenses for nine of the 10 University employees selected for review …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/05/07/selected-employee-travel-expensesSelected Aspects of Inactive Hazardous Waste Site Remediation Cost Recovery
… costs related to site investigation and remediation, bill for and collect these costs from responsible parties in a … timely manner, and identify and pursue parties responsible for the contamination of inactive hazardous waste sites. This … October 17, 2014. Background The Department is responsible for the Inactive Hazardous Waste Disposal Site Program …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/01/22/selected-aspects-inactive-hazardous-waste-site-remediation-cost-recoveryCity of Glen Cove – Budget Review (B7-16-12)
… expenditure projections in the City’s preliminary budget for the 2017 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The City … million to liquidate various accumulated fund deficits for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2006. New York State … to fund operating deficits to submit their proposed budget for the next fiscal year to the State Comptroller for review …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2016/10/14/city-glen-cove-budget-review-b7-16-12Allegany-Limestone Central School District – Reserve Funds and Fixed Assets (2013M-228)
… District official’s internal controls over reserve funds and movable fixed assets for the period July 1, 2011 through … officials added approximately $1 million to reserves and increased the real property tax levy by approximately 26 … for reserve funds that included the intent, funding levels and use of such funds. As of June 30, 2013, the District had …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/12/20/allegany-limestone-central-school-district-reserve-funds-and-fixed-assetsCUNY Bulletin No. CU-712
… be affected. Background To correctly calculate the charges for the split payroll for fiscal year ending 2020-21 and the fiscal year beginning … Operations. The appropriation charges to be used for the following fiscal year-end payroll allocation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-712-new-york-state-payroll-system-payserv-cuny-fiscal-year-endVacancies at the Clinton Towers Mitchell-Lama Housing Development (Follow-Up)
… Towers Housing Company, Inc., which was formed in 1972 for the purpose of constructing, owning, and operating the … of their affordability; consequently, the waiting lists for these apartments can be quite lengthy. As of August 2, … there were over 10,000 applicants on the waiting lists for apartments at Clinton Towers. The initial audit found …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/01/30/vacancies-clinton-towers-mitchell-lama-housing-development-followMedicaid Program – Appropriateness of Medicaid Eligibility Determined by the New York State of Health System
… has adequate controls to ensure accurate enrollments in the Medicaid program and to determine whether improper … York State of Health (NYSOH) as a new online marketplace for individuals to obtain health insurance coverage, … auditors adequate access to the NYSOH system. Due to this limitation and other audit scope impairments, we were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/10/28/medicaid-program-appropriateness-medicaid-eligibility-determined-new-york-state-healthSky Light Center Inc. – Supported Housing Program
… supported housing providers, such as Sky Light, to locate apartments and negotiate leases on behalf of clients, help the clients move into their apartments, and provide necessary related services. Sky Light … his personal property, and rental payments for unoccupied apartments. Sky Light officials cannot account for over …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/05/05/sky-light-center-inc-supported-housing-programMedicaid Program – Claims Processing Activity October 1, 2020 Through March 31, 2021
… system processes Medicaid claims submitted by providers for services rendered to Medicaid-eligible recipients, and it generates payments to reimburse the providers for their claims. During the 6-month period ended March 31, … Medicaid payments, as follows: $3.3 million was paid for fee-for-service inpatient claims that should have been …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/04/19/medicaid-program-claims-processing-activity-october-1-2020-through-march-31-2021City of Newburgh – Budget Review (B21-6-13)
… at the end of 2021. The City faces potential increased salary and wage costs when these agreements are settled. The … as necessary. Review the estimate for health insurance and increase it to an appropriate level as necessary. Review the estimates for firefighting and police overtime and increase them as appropriate or implement changes in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2021/11/10/city-newburgh-budget-review-b21-6-13Higher Education – 2021 Financial Condition Report
… Enrollment In spring 2021, New York State higher education enrollment … year compared to a 3.5 percent decline nationwide. In spring 2020, such decreases from the year before were 2.0 and 0.5 percent, respectively. Online course enrollment for the State University of New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2021-fcr/higher-educationTowns’ Road Management Plans (2014-MR-2)
… was to determine if towns properly maintained their roads for the period January 1, 2013 through May 1, 2014. … between the highway superintendent and town board for the expenditure of highway funds. Once a plan is … the plans to potentially avert significant deterioration. For 2014, the nine towns in this audit budgeted from $155,000 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2015/03/20/towns-road-management-plans-2014-mr-2Earnings Limits
… member contributions from earnings above the limit. For Members Who Joined NYSLRS On or After April 1, 1996 … pension benefits. The amount cannot exceed the Governor’s salary. Refer to the table below for the maximum amount of … year (April 1 – March 31). When the Governor's salary increases at the beginning of a calendar year, the earnings …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/earnings-limitsEast Aurora Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. – Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-247)
… Audit The purpose of our audit was to review whether the Department’s controls were adequate to ensure that financial … through June 6, 2014. Background The East Aurora Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. is located in the Village of East …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/11/07/east-aurora-volunteer-fire-department-inc-controls-over-financialTown of Bolton - Urban Development Action Grant Repayment Funds (2017M-216)
… transfers, rather than as a receivables and due to other funds, resulting in an understatement of nearly $3.6 million … guidelines for loans made from the CD fund to other Town funds. Maintain adequate records to account for loans made …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/05/18/town-bolton-urban-development-action-grant-repayment-funds-2017m-216Poughkeepsie Housing Authority – Procurement and Information Technology Controls (2017M-222)
… of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether Authority officials procured goods and services in accordance with the procurement policy and applicable statutes and whether … 1, 2016 through July 18, 2017. Background The Poughkeepsie Housing Authority is located in the City of Poughkeepsie, in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2018/02/16/poughkeepsie-housing-authority-procurement-and-information-technologyNiagara County Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2015M-93)
… The purpose of our audit was to review the IDA’s process for evaluating, approving and monitoring projects for the period January 1, 2013 through January 30, 2015. … nine members who are appointed by the County Legislature. For our audit period, the IDA reported 142 active projects …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2015/09/11/niagara-county-industrial-development-agency-projectVillage of Candor – Fund Balance (2017M-148)
… was to evaluate the Village’s fund balance management for the period June 1, 2015 through May 31, 2017. Background … elected five-member Village Board. Budgeted appropriations for the 2017-18 fiscal year for the general fund are $297,735 and for the water fund are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2017/10/27/village-candor-fund-balance-2017m-148Holland Patent Central School District – Access to the Student Information System (2016M-326)
… information (PPSI) in the student information system (SIS) for the period July 1, 2015 through July 31, 2016. Background … five-member Board of Education. Budgeted appropriations for the 2015-16 fiscal year totaled approximately $31 … District officials granted unnecessary permissions for changing student grades, assuming accounts and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/01/13/holland-patent-central-school-district-access-student-information-systemEast Islip Public Library – Cash Receipts (2017M-223)
… properly collected, recorded and deposited cash receipts for the period July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2017. Background … five-member Board of Trustees. Budgeted appropriations for the 2017-18 fiscal year total approximately $4 million. … Key Findings Library staff did not issue adequate receipts for all collections. Library staff did not properly account …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2017/12/22/east-islip-public-library-cash-receipts-2017m-223