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DiNapoli: MTA's Future Unthinkable Without Aid From Washington
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli released the following statement in response to the Metropolitan Transportation Authority's announcement of its plans for severe cuts and other measures, … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli released the following statement in response to the Metropolitan …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/08/dinapoli-mtas-future-unthinkable-without-aid-washingtonState Agencies Bulletin No. 2249
… employees are members of NYSCOPBA, Inc. and are currently in, or were previously in, Bargaining Units (BU) 01 and 21 at any time since April … BU 21). Background: NYSCOPBA membership dues for employees in BU 01 (Code 291) and BU 21 (Code 491) will increase …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2249-new-york-state-correctional-officers-and-police-benevolent-associationSeized Assets Program (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the six recommendations included in our original report, Seized Assets Program ( 2013-S-46 ). Background The mission of the New York … To determine the extent of implementation of the six recommendations included in our original report Seized Assets Program 2013S46 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/11/28/seized-assets-program-followTrash Can Free Stations Pilot Program (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial report, Trash Can Free Stations Pilot Program … 22, 2015, determined there were significant limitations in Transit’s methods to evaluate the progress of the Pilot … population and whether it should have been expanded. In addition, the effectiveness of the Pilot Program was not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/02/14/trash-can-free-stations-pilot-program-followReporting on Foreclosure of Real Property Funds – Kings County (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report, Reporting on Foreclosure of Real … foreclosure funds. Referees deposited surplus funds late in five of the 10 sales sampled and the Reports of Sale were … with surplus deposits into court contained errors in the calculation of interest due and/or other mathematical …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/12/31/reporting-foreclosure-real-property-funds-kings-county-followPersonal Income Tax Refunds
… (Department) for payment were appropriate and processed in accordance with applicable New York State tax laws and … State personal income tax returns. All returns that result in refunds are subject to audit by the State Comptroller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/04/14/personal-income-tax-refundsEquine Health and Safety (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report Equine Health and Safety ( … and procedures; improve how information is recorded in the Equine Breakdown, Death, Injury and Incident Database; … Finding Commission officials have made limited progress in correcting the problems we identified in the initial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/05/06/equine-health-and-safety-followOrange County Probation Department – Restitution Payments (S9-20-1)
… totaling $72,431 were properly followed up on as required. In addition, officials did not maintain an accurate list of … Appendix B includes our comments on issues raised in the County’s response letter. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2021/12/14/orange-county-probation-department-restitution-payments-s9-20-1Warren County Local Development Corporation – Revolving Loan Program (2021M-102)
… Determine whether the Warren County Local Development Corporation Corporation officials provided …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/local-development-corporation/2021/12/22/warren-county-local-development-corporation-revolving-loanTown of Highlands – Receiver of Taxes and Assessments (2021M-120)
… penalties. The Board did not correct deficiencies noted in our 2006 Receiver of Taxes audit, properly oversee the … the Board did not monitor and amend the budgets resulting in a negative fund balance since 2016. Key Recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/01/21/town-highlands-receiver-taxes-and-assessments-2021m-120Wayne Central School District – Property Disposal (2021M-161)
… and District officials disposed of District property in a proper and cost effective manner. Key Findings The Board … value for this property. We noted similar deficiencies in our 2014 report. 1 Further, despite the results of the … Board and District officials disposed of District property in a proper and cost effective manner …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/02/04/wayne-central-school-district-property-disposal-2021m-161LaFargeville Central School District – Information Technology (2021M-192)
… (IT) controls over physical IT assets and nonstudent network user account access. Key Findings … not establish adequate IT controls over physical IT assets and non-student user account access to the District’s … were not recorded in the District’s inventory records, and seven computers, two audio systems, one projector and 10 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/03/18/lafargeville-central-school-district-information-technology-2021m-192Town of Coventry - Town Clerk/Tax Collector (2021M-180)
… report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Town of Coventry (Town) Town Clerk/Tax Collector (Clerk) recorded, … As a result, the Town’s collections were at a greater risk of being lost or misappropriated. The Clerk did not … collections and fees months after they were received. As of July 31, 2021, a portion of real property tax penalties …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/04/01/town-coventry-town-clerktax-collector-2021m-180Hancock Central School District - Non-Resident Student Tuition (2021M-208)
… officials established non-resident tuition (NRT) rates in the best interest of District taxpayers. Key Findings Officials did not establish NRT rates in the best interest of District taxpayers. We found: While … the costs of educating those students. Except as specified in Appendix A, District officials generally agreed with our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/04/01/hancock-central-school-district-non-resident-student-tuition-2021m-208Henrietta Fire District – Financial Condition (2021M-27)
Determine whether the Board of Commissioners Board effectively managed the Henrietta Fire Districts Districts financial condition
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/07/16/henrietta-fire-district-financial-condition-2021m-27Town of Butternuts – Disbursements (2021M-62)
… not provide adequate oversight of the disbursement process and exceeded its authority under New York State Town Law (Town Law) by authorizing insurance claims and annual contracts to be paid before audit and approval. The Board also exceeded its authority under New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/08/06/town-butternuts-disbursements-2021m-62Kirkwood Fire Company District No. 1, Inc. – Collections and Disbursements (2021M-73)
… all disbursements are properly supported and authorized by the Board prior to payment. Company officials agreed with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2021/10/08/kirkwood-fire-company-district-no-1-inc-collections-andHorseheads Central School District – Network Access Controls (2021M-127)
… were secure. Officials: Paid BOCES more than $2 million in the 2019-20 fiscal year for IT services but did not enter … Appendix B includes our comments on issues raised in the District’s response. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/11/12/horseheads-central-school-district-network-access-controls-2021m-127Buffalo Collegiate Charter School – Credit Cards (2022M-69)
… (Treasurer) did not adequately review credit card charges in a timely manner. The Treasurer reviewed credit card … paid. We reviewed all 18 credit card charges over $2,500 in our audit period totaling $70,337 and found no evidence … the existing policy requirements and made nearly $51,000 in unsubstantiated credit card purchases. Key Recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2022/07/15/buffalo-collegiate-charter-school-credit-cards-2022m-69Adirondack Central School District – Information Technology (2022M-61)
… paid $526,500 but officials did not have a written service level agreement (SLA) to clearly identify the provider’s … are not consistent and seven of 13 computers were used for personal use. Key Recommendations Establish adequate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/08/12/adirondack-central-school-district-information-technology-2022m-61