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Town of Ballston - Water Fund Financial Operations (2023M-60)
… (Town) officials provided adequate oversight of the water fund’s financial operations. Key Findings Officials did not provide adequate oversight of water fund operations. As a result, delinquent accounts were … applied consistently, and meters were accounted for. The water clerk (clerk) inaccurately relevied all 25 accounts we …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/12/15/town-ballston-water-fund-financial-operations-2023m-60Village of Canaseraga – Claims Audit (2023M-48)
… here - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether Village of Canaseraga (Village) claims were adequately supported, … accurate when paid. Board members did not know what their claims audit responsibilities were, nor did they … claims audit responsibilities were. Key Recommendations Conduct a thorough and deliberate audit of each claim …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2023/07/28/village-canaseraga-claims-audit-2023m-48Johnson City Central School District – Special Education Services and Medicaid Reimbursements (2021M-186)
… and that the District claimed all Medicaid reimbursements to which it was entitled. Key Findings Officials did not … and hybrid learning challenges impacted their ability to provide required services. Of the 2,683 required sessions, … a result, the District did not realize revenue totaling up to $42,330. Key Recommendations Establish procedures to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/06/24/johnson-city-central-school-district-special-education-services-andDiNapoli Statement on Legislation Restoring Contract Review Authority
… “By reviewing contracts before they are awarded, my office helps ensure the integrity of the procurement … and taxpayers. “I urge Governor Hochul to sign this bill.” Report Independent Oversight: OSC's Contract Review …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/dinapoli-statement-legislation-restoring-contract-review-authorityPutnam Northern Westchester County Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Overtime (2023M-82)
… Determine whether Putnam Northern Westchester County Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) officials ensured … and accurately calculated. Key Findings The Board of Education (Board) did not always ensure non-instructional … or almost 11 percent. BOCES officials: Paid a total of $66,295 to 13 employees for work on Saturdays that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2023/11/17/putnam-northern-westchester-county-board-cooperative-educational-services-overtimeEastchester Union Free School District – User Accounts and Information Technology Contingency Planning
… a comprehensive IT contingency plan to minimize the risk of data loss or prevent a serious interruption of services. Key Recommendations Develop written procedures …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/03/31/eastchester-union-free-school-district-user-accounts-and-informationChestertown Volunteer Fire Company – Financial Operations (2017M-1)
… the internal controls over collections and disbursements for the period April 1, 2015 through August 31, 2016. … Volunteer Fire Company provides fire protection services for the Town of Chester, Warren County. The Company is … by a five-member Board, elected by Company members. For the 2015-16 fiscal year, the Company’s revenues totaled …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2017/06/16/chestertown-volunteer-fire-company-financial-operations-2017mCity of Olean – Budget Review (B1-13-2)
… 2013-14 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The City of Olean, located in Cattaraugus County, issued debt totaling … City of Olean Budget Review B1132 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/03/20/city-olean-budget-review-b1-13-2Oneonta City School District –Financial Condition (2013M-165)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s financial condition for the period July 1, 2011, to March 29, 2013. Background The Oneonta City School … Finding District officials have taken appropriate action to manage the District’s financial condition. District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/08/30/oneonta-city-school-district-financial-condition-2013m-165Harborfields Central School District – Information Technology Asset Management (2024M-9)
… inventoried and safeguarded. Complete, accurate and up-to-date inventory records help District officials ensure that … For example, we selected 50 of the District’s IT assets to locate the assets and confirm they were accounted for and … official inventory records. Officials were unable to provide acquisition information for the computers; …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/06/07/harborfields-central-school-district-information-technology-assetDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 2.3% in October
… Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 2.3% in October compared to the same month in 2023, according to data released today by … Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 23 in October compared to the same month in 2023 according to data released today by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-23-octoberTown of Ashland – Long-Term Planning (2024M-114)
… Town of Ashland (Town) officials established multiyear capital and financial plans. Key Findings Town officials did not establish multiyear capital and financial plans, which provide a framework to assess the Town’s capital and financial needs and identify appropriate funding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/12/24/town-ashland-long-term-planning-2024m-114DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Nearly Flat in July
… York City’s collections totaled $768 million, a decrease of 1.2%, or $9.1 million, compared to the same time last year. County and city collections in the rest of the state totaled $946 million, an increase of 1.2%. 40 of 57 counties experienced year-over-year …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-nearly-flat-julyVillage of Penn Yan – Procurement (2024M-152)
… increased risk that the Village paid more than necessary for goods and services or made purchases that were not in the best interest of ratepayers. For example, of the 195 WTP purchases totaling approximately … million that we reviewed: Competition was not sought for 89 purchases totaling approximately $95,000. Six of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2025/03/07/village-penn-yan-procurement-2024m-152Town of Saugerties – Claims Auditing (2024M-144)
… report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Town of Saugerties (Town) Board (Board) properly audited claims and authorized credit card purchases. Key Findings The Board did not properly … the Board did not conduct a thorough and deliberate audit of any claims before payment or authorize all credit card …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/05/16/town-saugerties-claims-auditing-2024m-144Housing Trust Fund Corporation: Internal Controls Over and Maximization of Federal Funding for Community Development Block Grant & HOME Investment Partnerships Programs (2021-S-10)
To determine whether Homes and Community Renewal has established and maintains adequate internal controls to oversee and monitor the federally funded Community Development Block Grant program and HOME Investment Partnerships Program to ensure they meet requirements, and whether ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-21s10.pdfTitle V Operating Permit Program Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balance for the Eight Fiscal Years Ended March 31, 2017 (Follow-Up) (2020-F-13)
To follow up on the actions taken by officials of the Department of Environmental Conservation to implement the recommendations contained in our audit ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2020-20f13.pdfAssessment of Costs to Administer the Workers’ Compensation Program for the Three Fiscal Years Ended March 31, 2017 (2017-S-64) 90-Day Response
To assess the accuracy of the Workers’ Compensation Board’s reported assessable expenses and compliance with relevant statutes related to...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2019-17s64-response.pdfInfant and Child Learning Center - The Research Foundation for the State University of New York - Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual (2017-S-22)
To determine whether the costs reported by Infant and Child Learning Center - The Research Foundation for the State University of New York (ICLC) ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2018-17s22.pdfImproper Payments for Sexual and Erectile Dysfunction Drugs, Procedures, and Supplies Provided to Medicaid Recipients, Including Sex Offenders (2018-S-16) 90-Day Response
To determine whether Medicaid recipients, including sex offenders, inappropriately received Medicaid-funded sexual dysfunction and erectile dysfunction ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2019-18s16-response.pdf