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Personal Income Tax Refunds
… our examination was to determine whether personal income tax refunds approved by the Department of Taxation and … and processed in accordance with applicable New York State tax laws and regulations. We examined refunds processed … of dependents or understated income) 9,875 $ 32,144,145 Tax preparer submitted returns with refundable credits based …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/06/07/personal-income-tax-refundsRockland County – Budget Review (B23-6-8)
… [read complete report – pdf] Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to … the County of Rockland’s (County) proposed budget for the 2024 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The County, … the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the 2024 proposed budget are reasonable. The County’s proposed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2023/11/10/rockland-county-budget-review-b23-6-8Village of Greene – Investment Program (2023M-112)
… monthly cash flow forecasts to estimate funds available for investment. Monitor investments. Formally solicit … investment procedures to convey management’s expectations for managing the Village’s investment program. Annually …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2023/12/01/village-greene-investment-program-2023m-112Bethlehem Central School District – In-School Internet Connectivity S9-22-1
… bandwidth totaled: 1.0 Gigabits per second (Gbps) for primary Internet service at its middle and elementary … 500 Mbps, with the ability to burst to a total of 1 Gbps for its high school primary Internet Service. Overall, of 35 … personnel monitored bandwidth usage and provided a system for users to submit Internet connectivity issues for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2022/07/15/bethlehem-central-school-district-school-internet-connectivity-s9-22-1Travel Advisory No. 12
… Subject : To clarify how to claim reimbursement for mileage using the SFS Mileage Detail page … – Travel and Expense and XIII.4 – Employee Travel Expense Reimbursement regarding traveler and proxy use of the … Travelers must complete the AC 160-S when claiming reimbursement for mileage. The agency must maintain a copy of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/travel-advisory/12-gfo-update-xiii3-xiii4-ac-160-ssfs-mileage-detail-pageCampbell-Savona Central School District – Budget Review (B2-13-12)
… expenditure projections in the District’s tentative budget for the 2013-14 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The … budget, as well as those from the last five years, is likely to produce an operating surplus. As a result, fund balance appropriated as a financing source is unlikely to be used and the District’s fund balance will …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/04/24/campbell-savona-central-school-district-budget-review-b2-13-12Town of Humphrey – Financial Management (2013M-116)
… our audit was to evaluate the Town’s budgeting practices for the period January 1, 2008, through April 8, 2013. Background The Town of Humphrey is located in Cattaraugus County and has a population of … 700 residents. The elected five-member Town Board is responsible for managing Town operations. The Town’s 2013 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/07/19/town-humphrey-financial-management-2013m-116Town of Boylston – Procurement (2021M-56)
… to obtain purchases totaling $154,248. While the Board is required by New York State General Municipal Law (GML) to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/11/24/town-boylston-procurement-2021m-56Town of Pharsalia – Board Oversight (2018M-59)
… former Town Supervisor (Supervisor) to misappropriate Town funds. The former Supervisor disbursed more than $172,000 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/11/24/town-pharsalia-board-oversight-2018m-59Penfield Central School District – Procurement (2022M-76)
… that was purchased or an analysis or documentation for how they negotiated the price of the parcel, which was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/10/21/penfield-central-school-district-procurement-2022m-76Village of Endicott – Budget Review (B4-16-7)
… the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the Village’s tentative budget for the 2016-17 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The … fund operating deficits to submit their tentative budgets for the next fiscal year to the State Comptroller for review …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2016/04/15/village-endicott-budget-review-b4-16-7Audits of Local Governments: About Our Audits
… Compliance Prospective analyses Learn more about our Audit Process . External Peer Review of LGSA To ensure that audits … period January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024 in March 2025. The Division received a pass rating, the highest level …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/audits-local-governments-about-our-auditsNon-Revenue Service Vehicles and On-Rail Equipment (2020-S-29)
To determine whether the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s (MTA) Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) maintains an inventory and consistently retires/disposes of its non-revenue service Highway Fleet Vehicles, and whether LIRR performs preventive maintenance on these vehicles and on-rail equipment ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-20s29.pdfReview of the Financial Plan of the City of New York
While the FY 2024 budget remains balanced, the city-stated budget gap in FY 2025 is $7.1 billion, the highest level on record and the highest share of city-funded revenue since FY 2011, suggesting significant budgetary pressure to manage.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-16-2024.pdfNew York Local Government and School Cybersecurity: A Cyber Profile
From 2019 through July 31, 2023, DiNapoli’s Local Government and School Accountability division released more than 190 information technology (IT) audits, finding more than 2,400 cybersecurity-related issues. The audits focused on breakdowns or gaps in fundamental cybersecurity components.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/nys-local-gov-school-cyber-profile.pdfMultiyear Financial Planning
This session will help local governments create an effective multiyear financial planning process that helps identify and manage potential fiscal difficulties before crises emerge. We will discuss suggestions on how to make good long-term revenue and expenditure projections.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/multiyear-financial-planning-071923.pdfEast Syracuse Minoa Central School District – Information Technology (2020M-174)
Determine whether East Syracuse Minoa Central School District (District) officials established adequate information technology (IT) controls to ensure employees’ personal, private and sensitive information (PPSI) on the financial server was adequately protected from unauthorized access, use and loss
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2021/pdf/east-syracuse-minoa-2020-174.pdfFacility Oversight and Timeliness of Response to Complaints and Inmate Grievances
… Background The Commission is responsible for oversight of all 561 correctional facilities throughout the State … Commission is charged with both the periodic inspection of all correctional facilities throughout the State and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/01/19/facility-oversight-and-timeliness-response-complaints-and-inmate-grievancesA Message From Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli – State Correction Officers and Security Hospital Treatment Assistants Plan
… Correction Officers Security Hospital Treatment Asst Plan for ERS Tier 3 5 and 6 Article 14CO Message from Comptroller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1526/message-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoliChallenging a Determination – State Correction Officers and Security Hospital Treatment Assistants Plan
… Officers and Security Hospital Treatment Asst Plan info for ERS Tier 1 and 2 members under Section 89 Challenging a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1525/challenging-determination