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City of Watertown – Information Technology (2017M-184)
… recovery, disposal of electronic devices, data back up and password security management. The Council did not ensure … recovery, backups, disposal of electronic devices and password security management. Provide IT cybersecurity …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2017/12/01/city-watertown-information-technology-2017m-184City of Yonkers – Budget Review (B18-6-6)
… [read complete report - pdf] Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant … for appropriations. The District has appropriated all of the $24.1 million projected unassigned fund balance at the … City of Yonkers Budget Review B1866 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2018/05/18/city-yonkers-budget-review-b18-6-6Town of Niagara – Justice Court (2015M-218)
… The Town’s Justice Court collected $557,951 in fines, fees and surcharges in 2014. Key Findings The Justices did not ensure that all fines and fees were properly collected. The Court did not request the … procedures for the enforcement of collections of fines and fees. Request that DMV suspend the driver’s licenses of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2015/12/11/town-niagara-justice-court-2015m-218Town of Ashford – Water District (2015M-343)
… Town Board. General fund appropriations for 2016 fiscal year total $5 million. Key Findings Town officials could not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2016/03/25/town-ashford-water-district-2015m-343Town of New Hartford – Procurement (2017M-149)
… 31, 2016. Background The Town of New Hartford is located in Oneida County and has a population of approximately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/03/09/town-new-hartford-procurement-2017m-149Town of Erwin – Justice Court (2017M-266)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Town Justices ensured receipts were … the Traffic Safety Law Enforcement and Disposition reports to identify Department of Motor Vehicle (DMV) reporting errors and tickets eligible for DMV’s Scofflaw …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2018/03/09/town-erwin-justice-court-2017m-266Town of Nichols – Financial Management (2017M-258)
… Nichols is located in Tioga County. The Town is governed by an elected five-member Town Board. Budgeted appropriations … Key Findings Actual revenues exceeded budgeted amounts by an annual average of $418,000 and budgeted appropriations exceeded expenditures by an annual average of $203,000. Town-wide (TW) fund balance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/03/02/town-nichols-financial-management-2017m-258Town of Sheldon – Financial Management (2017M-261)
… 28, 2017. Background The Town of Sheldon is located in Wyoming County and has a population of approximately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/02/16/town-sheldon-financial-management-2017m-261City of Watervliet – Financial Condition (2017M-230)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Council adopted … January 1, 2014 through June 30, 2017. Background The City of Watervliet is located in Albany County and has a … City of Watervliet Financial Condition 2017M230 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2018/02/09/city-watervliet-financial-condition-2017m-230Village of Walden – Financial Condition (2017M-255)
… Trustees. Budgeted appropriations for the 2017-18 fiscal year total approximately $7.7 million. Key Findings The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/02/02/village-walden-financial-condition-2017m-255Town of Frankfort - Board Oversight (2018M-58)
… to help oversee the former Supervisor’s work. Our tests of check disbursements totaling $1.4 million disclosed three … action. 1 Refer to our prior audit report, Town of Frankfort – Supervisor’s Fiscal Responsibilities … Town of Frankfort Board Oversight 2018M58 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/06/08/town-frankfort-board-oversight-2018m-58Town of Lincklaen – Board Oversight (2017M-37)
… a population of approximately 400. The Town is governed by an elected five-member Town Board. Budgeted appropriations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/01/26/town-lincklaen-board-oversight-2017m-37Town of Canaan – Board Oversight (2017M-183)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if controls over the Town’s … 1, 2016 through December 31, 2016. Background The Town of Canaan is located in Columbia County and has a population … Town of Canaan Board Oversight 2017M183 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/01/26/town-canaan-board-oversight-2017m-183Town of Greece – Information Technology (2017M-145)
… Town officials also did not adopt a comprehensive online banking policy or adequately segregate online banking duties. The Board did not adopt a comprehensive … the acceptable use policy. Adopt a comprehensive online banking policy and ensure that someone who does not have the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/01/05/town-greece-information-technology-2017m-145DiNapoli: Report Warns of Growing State Debt
… on taxpayers, lacks transparency and may limit flexibility in providing important services and programs. My debt reform … limit on debt outstanding will shrink to only $58 million in SFY 2020-21. The act added restrictions to provisions in the state constitution that prohibit the state from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/dinapoli-report-warns-growing-state-debtNational Directory of New Hires Data Security
… Federal requirements for securing National Directory of New Hires data. The audit covers the period April 11, 2016 to … these programs, the Office obtains National Directory of New Hires (Directory) data provided by the Office of Child … The Directory data is comprised of information on new hires, quarterly wage, and unemployment insurance. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/07/18/national-directory-new-hires-data-securityCollection of Lease and Permit Revenues (Follow-Up)
… lease and permit revenues, including $2.4 million between two and six years past due and another $1.4 million at least … of the Attorney General, the Department had only referred two. We found that the Department needed to improve …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/04/07/collection-lease-and-permit-revenues-followSelected Aspects of the Migrant Education Program
… Purpose To determine whether the State Education Department (Department) properly oversees the Migrant Education Program (Program) to ensure that it … requirements and achieves its program goals. Background The Migrant Education Program (Program) is a federal grant …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/05/15/selected-aspects-migrant-education-programReporting and Utilization of Bias Incident Data
… an annual statewide report and submits summary data to the Federal Bureau of Investigation for its collection and … crimes occurring in New York City. The Division reported a statewide total of 720 hate crime incidents for calendar … Develop a training-related record-keeping system that can be easily accessed by NYPD management to ensure that all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/25/reporting-and-utilization-bias-incident-dataCity of Oswego – Community Development (2015M-108)
… through October 31, 2014. Background The City of Oswego is located in Oswego County and has a population of approximately 18,150. The City is governed by … have the authority to make a gift of real property to a private entity. Key Recommendations Follow the Department’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2015/11/20/city-oswego-community-development-2015m-108