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Purchasing and Procurement Practices
… Inc. (NYRA) procured goods and services competitively and in accordance with its policies and procedures. Our audit … 2018 through December 2020. About the Program Organized in 1955, NYRA is a not-for-profit corporation that holds the … Policy and Procedures Manual (Manual), approved by the FOB in 2010, specifically states that “Company employees who are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/03/16/purchasing-and-procurement-practicesWest Canada Valley Central School District – Non-Payroll Disbursements (2021M-41)
… complete report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether West Canada Valley Central School District (District) … See OSC’s comment in Appendix B. … Determine whether West Canada Valley Central School District District officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/06/11/west-canada-valley-central-school-district-non-payroll-disbursementsWhitesboro Central School District – Separation Payments (2020M-146)
… agreements. Key Findings Separation payments made to seven of 10 employees tested were generally supported and … supported and disbursed in accordance with the terms of CBAs and individual employment contracts. District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/03/05/whitesboro-central-school-district-separation-payments-2020m-146Administration of Mitchell-Lama Waiting Lists (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the seven … report, which was issued on August 17, 2017, sought to determine if Mitchell-Lama Housing Program units were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/01/19/administration-mitchell-lama-waiting-lists-followTown of Virgil – Board Oversight (2015M-40)
… of our audit was to assess the Town’s internal controls and Board oversight for the period January 1, 2013 through … The Town of Virgil is located in Cortland County and has a population of approximately 2,400. The Town is … that adequate controls were in place over the billing and collecting of water and sewer rents. A number of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/06/05/town-virgil-board-oversight-2015m-40Use of Vendor-Supported Technology (Follow-Up)
… is a New York State public benefit corporation responsible for the oversight of public transportation in Erie and … availability of information. This includes requirements for ensuring systems are up to date and maintained at … those actions and plans were completed and find solutions for systems that remain unaddressed. Generally, NFTA …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/01/19/use-vendor-supported-technology-followTown of Wilson –Purchasing (2014M-077)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Town’s internal controls over purchasing for … adopted a procurement policy that requires Town officials to solicit quotes or competitive bids, depending on the … the Board does not review the procurement policy annually to ensure it properly reflects the Board’s current …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/07/25/town-wilson-purchasing-2014m-077Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program (Follow-Up)
… Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman. In New York, this office (hereafter referred to as the Office) is … relies heavily on a large corps of trained volunteers to visit the approximately 1,500 LTC facilities in the State, … Our audit covered the period October 1, 2015 to January 30, 2019. During the initial audit, we found that certain …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/12/31/long-term-care-ombudsman-program-followTown of Schroeppel – Cash Disbursements (2014M-296)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Town’s controls over cash disbursements for … audit, or contract with an independent public accountant to audit, the Comptroller’s accounting records. Key … and modify the duties of the Supervisor and Comptroller to reflect the intended internal controls for these positions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/01/09/town-schroeppel-cash-disbursements-2014m-296Town of Saugerties – Justice Court Operations (2015M-47)
… and up-to-date list of bail moneys. Ensure that all funds are properly deposited within 72 hours of receipt. … …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2015/06/12/town-saugerties-justice-court-operations-2015m-47Access Controls Over Selected Critical Systems (Follow-Up)
… preventive services for children and families; and juvenile justice. OCFS owns approximately 60 computer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/12/29/access-controls-over-selected-critical-systems-followCompliance With Jonathan’s Law (Follow-Up)
… 2007, Jonathan Carey, a 13-year-old non-verbal autistic and developmentally disabled boy, died while in the care of a … facility operated by the Office of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities (subsequently renamed the … unexplained injuries, unauthorized changes in treatment, and suspected abuse and neglect while at a privately run …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/02/25/compliance-jonathans-law-followTown of Clifton – Financial Management (2014M-217)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Town’s oversight of financial activities for … did not provide sufficient oversight of the bookkeeper to ensure that the Town’s financial records were reliable and … capital plans. Key Recommendations Take immediate action to address the Town’s weak financial condition. Ensure that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/10/17/town-clifton-financial-management-2014m-217State Agencies Bulletin No. 1796
… members of ORP and VDC in Tier 6. Background In accordance with Section 415 of the Internal Revenue code, which provides …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1796-maximum-salary-limit-optional-retirement-plan-orp-and-voluntary-definedCourt Facilities Aid and Assistance Program
… to towns and villages for court improvements, including security enhancements, renovations, and furnishings. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/18/court-facilities-aid-and-assistance-programOversight of Obesity and Diabetes Prevention Programs (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report, Oversight of Obesity and Diabetes Prevention Programs (Report 2017-S-78 ). … (Department) measured the effectiveness of the obesity and diabetes prevention programs in meeting their goals and whether it provided effective oversight of its service …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/10/oversight-obesity-and-diabetes-prevention-programs-followHeadstart of Rockland, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… $869,436 in reimbursable costs on its CFR for two rate-based preschool special education programs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/27/headstart-rockland-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualState Agencies Bulletin No. 1810
The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of the automatic system termination of employees who have not received a paycheck since 12312018
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1810-automatic-system-termination-employees-inactive-more-one-yearIV.4.A Department Operations – Personal Service – IV. Accounting Codes - Uses and Descriptions
… are in annual salaried positions. 50104 Regular Employee – Uniform Allowance Annual uniform allowances to regular employees are required to wear a uniform in the performance of their duties. 50105 Regular …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-iv/iv4a-department-operations-personal-serviceManagement of Invasive Species (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report, Management of Invasive Species (Report 2019-S-26 ) . About … Program Many species of plants and animals currently found in New York State are not indigenous, but rather have been …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/11/19/management-invasive-species-follow