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DiNapoli: Trouble Ahead for Local Governments and Schools
… (AIM) payments to 12 cities and 20 percent of June Video Lottery Terminal (VLT) aid payments to 15 counties, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/dinapoli-trouble-ahead-local-governments-and-schoolsTown of Amsterdam – Supervisor’s Records and Reports (2013M-8)
… taxes for fire protection. Key Findings The Supervisor does not maintain timely or accurate accounting records for the Town. Therefore, the accounting records do not support the AUDs filed by the Supervisor for 2010 and … in a timely manner. Ensure that complete and accurate monthly bank reconciliations are performed for each …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/04/05/town-amsterdam-supervisors-records-and-reports-2013m-8Town of Exeter – Records and Reports (2015M-23)
… Background The Town of Exeter is located in Otsego County and has a population of approximately 990. The Town is … not ensure the Supervisor maintained up-to-date, complete and accurate records. The last time the Supervisor filed the … notices to remind the Supervisor of the filing deadlines and offers for assistance, and the tax levy limit calculation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/08/07/town-exeter-records-and-reports-2015m-23Harford Fire District – Records and Reports (2016M-170)
… January 1, 2014 through March 3, 2016. Background The Harford Fire District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from the Town of Harford and Cortland County in which it is located. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2016/07/08/harford-fire-district-records-and-reports-2016m-170Improper Overlapping Medicaid and Essential Plan Enrollments (Follow-Up)
… and the Essential Plan. Medicaid provides a wide range of health care services to individuals who are economically disadvantaged and/or have special health care needs. The Essential Plan also provides … certain Medicaid populations. Medicaid and Essential Plan enrollment data is transmitted from NYSOH and WMS to DOH’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/04/10/improper-overlapping-medicaid-and-essential-plan-enrollments-followTown of Keene – Records and Reports (2024M-27)
… of Keene (Town) Supervisor maintained complete, accurate and timely accounting records and reports to allow the Town Board (Board) to effectively … The Supervisor did not maintain complete, accurate and timely accounting records. As a result, the Board lacked …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/06/14/town-keene-records-and-reports-2024m-27Forensic Audit of Dual Employment Approvals and Conflicts
… Purpose To determine whether Metropolitan Transportation Authority … Our audit covered employees with the described dual employment during the period July 1, 2009 through June … these policies to staff with appropriate guidance, monitor compliance, and take follow-up action as appropriate. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/12/19/forensic-audit-dual-employment-approvals-and-conflictsMental Health Education, Supports, and Services in Schools
… New York City Department of Education (DOE) is providing mental health instruction to students as required by law. In …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/08/18/mental-health-education-supports-and-services-schoolsControls and Management of the Unemployment Insurance System
… Labor (Department) has taken appropriate steps to oversee and manage the Unemployment Insurance system and to comply … with selected portions of the New York State Information Security Policy and Standards. The audit covered the period … information against databases from agencies such as the Social Security Administration and the Department of Motor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/11/15/controls-and-management-unemployment-insurance-systemContact Update and Online Help for Local Officials
… standards, audit related communications, etc. To help us reach the right individuals in a timely manner, we … edit, verify and inactivate contact records. Enrollment help can be found here: Online Services Enrollment … [pdf] If you are a CFO or Municipal Clerk that needs help accessing or creating a Muni Contact Manager account, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/resources/contact-update-and-online-helpSchuyler County – Court and Trust Funds (2021-C&T-1)
… have established appropriate controls to safeguard and account for court and trust funds for the period January 1, 2018 through … a report on an annual basis to the State Comptroller accounting for all money, securities and other properties …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/court-and-trust/2021/12/10/schuyler-county-court-and-trust-funds-2021-ct-1Wyoming County Court and Trust Funds (2020-C&T-2)
… established appropriate controls to safeguard and account for court and trust funds for the period January 1, 2017 through March 11, 2020. Background The County Treasurer (Treasurer), County …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/court-and-trust/2020/05/08/wyoming-county-court-and-trust-funds-2020-ct-2Delaware County – Court and Trust Funds (2022-C&T-2)
… money from foreclosures and contract disputes resulting in a mechanic’s lien. 2 These actions are recorded in the County Clerk’s office when payments are deposited as required by court order. Additionally, in certain circumstances, 3 funds from estates are entrusted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2022/07/22/delaware-county-court-and-trust-funds-2022-ct-2Chautauqua County – Court and Trust Funds (2020-C&T-1)
… have established appropriate controls to safeguard and account for court and trust funds for the period January 1, 2017 through … February 11, 2020. Background The County Director of Finance, County Clerk and Surrogate’s Court are responsible …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/court-and-trust/2020/04/24/chautauqua-county-court-and-trust-funds-2020-ct-1Lewis County – Court and Trust Funds (2024-C&T-1)
… have established appropriate controls to safeguard and account for court and trust funds for the period January 1, 2021 through … a court order, certain assets may be provided to the court and then delivered to the County Treasurer (Treasurer) for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2024/03/22/lewis-county-court-and-trust-funds-2024-ct-1Rockland County – Court and Trust Funds (2019M-45)
… Review The purpose of our review was to determine whether County officials have established appropriate controls to safeguard and account for court and trust funds for the period January 1, 2013 through … are responsible for maintaining up-to-date and complete records for court and trust funds and abandoned property. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/court-and-trust/2019/05/24/rockland-county-court-and-trust-funds-2019m-45Putnam County – Court and Trust Funds (2017M-221)
… have established appropriate controls to safeguard and account for court and trust funds for the period January 1, 2014 through January 1, 2017. Background The County Clerk and Surrogate’s Court are responsible for maintaining …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2017/12/01/putnam-county-court-and-trust-funds-2017m-221Putnam County – Court and Trust Funds (2024-C&T-2)
… money from foreclosures and contract disputes resulting in a mechanic’s lien (i.e., a security interest in property filed to ensure payment for contracted services … rendered on the property). These actions are recorded in the County Clerk’s (Clerk) office when payments are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/court-and-trust/2024/03/29/putnam-county-court-and-trust-funds-2024-ct-2Orleans County – Court and Trust Funds (2014M-043)
… Purpose of Review The purpose of our review was to determine whether … to the County Treasurer for safekeeping. To carry out this responsibility, the Treasurer must develop sound … and trust funds to the State Comptroller as prescribed by statute. We identified four actions totaling $9,663 which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/02/14/orleans-county-court-and-trust-funds-2014m-043Columbia County – Court and Trust Funds (2014M-353)
… register of moneys and securities paid, transferred or deposited, or ordered to be paid, transferred or deposited, to a court is inaccurate. The Surrogate’s Court …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2015/01/16/columbia-county-court-and-trust-funds-2014m-353