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Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program
… Objective To determine whether the New York State Office for the … advocating for the needs of the people it’s intended to serve. Our audit covered the period October 1, 2015 to January 30, 2019. About the Program Under the federal … To determine whether the New York State Office for the Agings …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/10/03/long-term-care-ombudsman-programProcurement Practices
… Objective To determine whether the State University of New York – … established in law and elsewhere, are in place to ensure that spending is appropriate and in the best … issues within its procurement processes, leading us to question whether $895,839 was spent appropriately and in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/10/03/procurement-practicesOversight of Public Water Systems (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the two … oversight of the State’s Public Water Systems (PWSs) to ensure water is suitable for people to drink. We found the Department has taken various actions … To determine the extent of implementation of the two …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/11/19/oversight-public-water-systems-followCUNY Bulletin No. CU-831
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies of an automatic union dues increase for … Questions regarding this bulletin may be directed to the Payroll Deduction mailbox. … The purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies of an automatic union dues increase for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-831-international-brotherhood-electrical-workers-ibew-local-3Increase ABLE Account Balance
… New York Achieving A Better Life Experience (ABLE) Program to match the federally authorized level. Memo Bill Text Status … New York Achieving A Better Life Experience ABLE Program to match the federally authorized level …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/increase-able-account-balanceVI.3.B Budget Transfers Within a Business Unit – VI. Budgets
… Budget Transfer is the budget entry component that is used to move budget authority between budgets within a single … budget lines. The Budget Transfer Component can be used to post Apportionments, Budget Transfers, Consolidation … the movement of a lump sum or a multi-fund appropriation to a specific account or fund. Effective October 1, 2015 an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vi/vi3b-budget-transfers-within-business-unitEconomic and Demographic Trends – 2023 Financial Condition Report
… over 443,000 jobs, an increase of 5 percent compared to growth nationally of 7.3 percent. Employment in the State … The State’s unemployment rate fell from 7 percent in 2021 to 4.3 percent in 2022. The leisure and hospitality sector … lowest (1.2 percent). None of the 10 regions had returned to their 2019 employment levels. New York Ranked 45th …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2023-fcr/economic-and-demographic-trendsLaurens Fire District – Financial Activities (2021M-43)
… established adequate controls over financial activities to safeguard assets. Key Findings The Board did not establish … adequate controls over District financial activities to safeguard assets. The Board did not segregate key duties … established adequate controls over financial activities to safeguard assets …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/07/02/laurens-fire-district-financial-activities-2021m-43Stamford-Harpersfield-Kortright Fire District – Financial Activities (2020M-123)
… established adequate controls over financial activities to safeguard assets. Key Findings The Board did not establish … agreed with our recommendations and indicated they plan to initiate corrective action. … established adequate controls over financial activities to safeguard assets …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/01/29/stamford-harpersfield-kortright-fire-district-financial-activities-2020mHerkimer-Fulton-Hamilton-Otsego BOCES – Online Banking (2021M-21)
… Services (BOCES) officials established controls to ensure online banking transactions were appropriate and … BOCES officials did not establish adequate controls to ensure online banking transactions were appropriate and secure. Online banking transactions are not compared to supporting documentation. Bank agreements lack important …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2021/05/14/herkimer-fulton-hamilton-otsego-boces-online-banking-2021m-21Franklin-Treadwell Fire District – Disbursements (2021M-16)
… District (District) officials provided adequate oversight to ensure disbursements were authorized, supported and for … for appropriate District purposes. However, the failure to review disbursement activities increases the risk for … Key Recommendations Provide additional oversight to mitigate the lack of segregation of duties. Establish …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/05/21/franklin-treadwell-fire-district-disbursements-2021m-16Town of Urbana – Access Controls (2022M-4)
… configured network and computer user access controls to safeguard the Town’s IT systems. Key Findings Town … network and computer user access controls. In addition to sensitive IT control weaknesses that were communicated confidentially to officials, officials did not: Adopt comprehensive written …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/05/13/town-urbana-access-controls-2022m-4Sauquoit Valley Central School District - Procurement (2019M-228)
… sought for the purchase of goods and services not subject to competitive bidding. Key Findings District officials did … Use a request for proposal (RFP) process or solicit quotes to seek competition when procuring professional services. … agreed with our recommendations and indicated they planned to take corrective action. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/02/21/sauquoit-valley-central-school-district-procurement-2019m-228Golden Glow Volunteer Fire Company – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2012M-170)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine selected Company financial operations for the … it obtained the best price. Furthermore the Company’s plan to repay the debt issued to finance construction is based on contingencies such as the … The purpose of our audit was to examine selected Company financial operations for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/01/25/golden-glow-volunteer-fire-company-internal-controls-over-financialVillage of Airmont – Claims Auditing (2024M-1)
… Airmont (Village) Board of Trustees (Board) audited claims to ensure they were appropriate, accurate and supported. Key … Findings The Board did not audit claims before payment to ensure that claims were for appropriate Village purposes, … overpayments, and claims with insufficient documentation to ensure they were appropriate. One member of the Village …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/05/24/village-airmont-claims-auditing-2024m-1Bowmansville Volunteer Fire Association, Inc. - Financial Management (2015M-10)
… - pdf] Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Fire Company’s financial management for the … a five-member Board of Directors, provides fire protection to a portion of a fire protection district located in the … not conduct a comprehensive audit of all the bills prior to payment as required. Company officials issued inherently …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2019/03/08/bowmansville-volunteer-fire-association-inc-financialTown of Waterford – Claims Auditing (2016M-154)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the claims audit process for the period January 1, … Key Finding The Board adequately audits claims prior to payment and ensures the claims are supported by adequate … The purpose of our audit was to review the claims audit process for the period January 1 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/06/17/town-waterford-claims-auditing-2016m-154Town of Union – Financial Condition (2016M-192)
… Purpose of Audit The objective of our audit was to evaluate the Town’s financial condition for the period … officials found that the old meters they tested failed to record 50-70 percent of water flows. By not replacing the old inaccurate meters, users with accurate meters have to pay higher rates for water to help subsidize residents …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/08/12/town-union-financial-condition-2016m-192Town of Pamelia – Financial Management (2015M-276)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Town’s financial management for the period … and expenditure subsidiary ledgers or a general ledger to support the balances reported to the Board. Key Recommendations Adopt budgets with … The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Towns financial management for the period …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/01/15/town-pamelia-financial-management-2015m-276Town of Elmira – Financial Condition (2015M-226)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Town’s financial condition for the period … remains high. The Board has not developed adequate plans to improve the financial condition of the town-wide general … operating and capital needs. Adopt policies and procedures to govern budgeting practices and the reasonable level of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/01/08/town-elmira-financial-condition-2015m-226