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Selected Aspects of Discretionary Spending
… the public transportation systems in the central region of New York State, including Onondaga, Oswego, Cayuga, and … support overall objectives. The audit identified a total of $4.3 million of Authority spending that was discretionary in nature. Each …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/30/selected-aspects-discretionary-spending-1Accounts Payable Advisory No. 70
… Subject : Emergency Check Production Reference : Guide to Financial Operations (GFO), Chapter XII, Section 5.M – … : New York State entered into a contract with Key Bank to print and mail checks paid from the State’s general … checks) if the State’s check printing facilities close due to an emergency. In such an event, the State will process …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/70-producing-checks-emergency-eventAllocation, Billing, and Collection of Expenses of Administering the Motor Vehicle Financial Security Act and the Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility Act
… Objective To determine if the Department of Motor Vehicles (Department) … the Program The Department administers the Acts pursuant to Articles VI and VII of the Vehicle and Traffic Law. These … adequate insurance coverage, or are financially secure, to compensate persons they might injure or whose property …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/13/allocation-billing-and-collection-expenses-administering-motor-vehicle-financial-securityState Agencies Bulletin No. 2358
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of the June 2025 Increase to Jury Duty Daily Compensation. Affected Employees: Employees who are eligible to receive Jury Duty Daily Compensation pursuant to Judiciary … The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of the June 2025 Increase to Jury Duty …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2358-june-2025-increase-jury-duty-daily-compensationPutnam County Industrial Development Agency – Management Practices (2013M-257)
… The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Putnam County Industrial Development Agency’s (PCIDA) management practices … Putnam County Legislature. The PCIDA reported 14 active industrial development projects in its 2012 annual report … Putnam County Industrial Development Agency Management Practices 2013M257 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2014/03/04/putnam-county-industrial-development-agency-managementGenesee County Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2014M-66)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review Genesee County Industrial Development Agency’s … of GCIDA’s financial and operational affairs. According to its annual reporting, as of December 31, 2012, GCIDA had a … its minimum cost-benefit analysis ratio. GCIDA officials do not adequately monitor businesses’ capital investments. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2014/05/14/genesee-county-industrial-development-agency-projectEndwell Fire District – Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-277)
… separate from the Town of Union and the County of Broome in which it is located. The Board of Fire Commissioners, … property taxes. Key Findings The Board did not ensure that all disbursements were for proper purposes. The Board did not … long-term capital plan. Key Recommendations Ensure that all expenditures are for allowable purposes and audit all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/01/31/endwell-fire-district-controls-over-financial-operations-2013m-277Steuben County Soil and Water Conservation District – Internal Controls Over Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2013M-97)
… accounting records and internal controls of the District for the period January 1, 2012, to February 26, 2013. … provide services and fund projects to improve and maintain wildlife habitat, help control and prevent water pollution … and procedures. Prepare detailed deposit slips, and record all receipt information in the accounting records so that a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2013/08/02/steuben-county-soil-and-water-conservation-district-internal-controls-over-cashTown of Fremont – Operating Budget and Cash Disbursements (2013M-85)
… have not established controls over fuel inventories, no one can be sure that fuel purchased by the Town is used only …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/07/05/town-fremont-operating-budget-and-cash-disbursements-2013m-85Town of Edwards – Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Operations (2013M-20)
Town of Edwards Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Operations 2013M20
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/04/12/town-edwards-internal-controls-over-selected-financial-operations-2013m-20Town of Dresden – Board Oversight of Financial Activities (2012M-191)
… through March 31, 2012. Background The Town of Dresden is located in Washington County and has a population of approximately 650 residents. The Town is governed by an elected five-member Town Board, which … Financial records are incomplete or missing and there is no way to accurately determine the Town’s financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/01/11/town-dresden-board-oversight-financial-activities-2012m-191Village of Forestville – Water Fund (2012M-207)
… The Village of Forestville is located in the Town of Hanover in Chautauqua County and has a population of 697 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/02/15/village-forestville-water-fund-2012m-207Town of Deerfield – Financial Management and Fuel Inventory (2012M-253)
… the Town's financial management and fuel inventory records for the period January 1, 2011, to July 31, 2012. Background … members governs the Town. The Town's budgeted expenditures for the 2012 fiscal year were approximately $823,000 for the general fund, $1.1 million for the highway fund, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/03/15/town-deerfield-financial-management-and-fuel-inventory-2012m-253Town of Newstead – Joint Highway Facility Project (2012M-260)
… was to examine the Town Board’s management of the Joint Highway Facility Project for the period January 1, 2008, to … authorized the issuance of serial bonds for the Joint Highway Facility Project at a maximum cost not to exceed … with not only the construction phase of a joint highway facility (Project) but the facility’s future …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/03/15/town-newstead-joint-highway-facility-project-2012m-260Elmont Public Library – Board Oversight and Professional Services (2014M-060)
… and an administrative assistant to manage this account, sign checks and pay vendors before submitting claims to the … of office, the Treasurer does not have the authority to sign checks on the behalf of the Library. The Library’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2014/07/11/elmont-public-library-board-oversight-and-professional-services-2014m-060Department of Social Services – Monitoring of Service Provider Agreements (2016-MS-1)
… complete report - pdf] We also issued six letter reports to the following counties: Cattaraugus , Chemung , Fulton , … and Tioga . Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if counties effectively monitored service … (Department) is responsible for providing temporary help to eligible individuals and families with social service and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2016/07/19/department-social-services-monitoring-service-provider-agreements-2016-ms-1Rensselaer City School District – Internal Controls Over Extra-Classroom Activity Funds (2013M-153)
… 28, 2013. Background The Rensselaer City School District is located in the City of Rensselaer in Rensselaer County. The District is governed by the Board of Education which comprises five … The Board established a policy for the activity fund, but is not adequate because it does not provide detailed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/09/06/rensselaer-city-school-district-internal-controls-over-extra-classroomLength of Service Award Programs (2014-MS-1)
… District No. 3 [pdf] , Holtsville Fire District [pdf] , Lake Ronkonkoma Fire District [pdf] , Maynard Fire District … Fire Department [pdf] , Walden Fire District [pdf] , and West Seneca Fire District No. 5 [pdf] . Purpose of Audit The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/02/06/length-service-award-programs-2014-ms-1Reducing the Cost of Hospital Services Provided to County Inmates (2013-MS-4)
… audit was to determine if counties are controlling inmate hospital costs and paying the appropriate rates for the … on a county’s financial resources. For example, inmate hospital health care costs in the eight counties audited … about $1.4 million, or 50 percent, was for inpatient hospital services while $1.4 million, or 50 percent, was for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/09/19/reducing-cost-hospital-services-provided-county-inmates-2013-ms-4Town of Java – Water Accountability (2013M-338)
… 2012 through October 17, 2013. Background The Town of Java is located in Wyoming County and has a population of 2,057. The Town is governed by an elected Town Board comprised of the Town … meters. Conversely, if the unaccounted-for water is due to leaks rather than malfunctioning meters, the Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/02/07/town-java-water-accountability-2013m-338