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Department of Social Services – Monitoring of Service Provider Agreements (2016-MS-1)

… monitoring policies and procedures. Department Managers at four of the six counties audited (Chemung, Fulton, Monroe … reviewed 291 invoices associated with 30 contracts valued at $6.8 million and found that, generally, the Departments …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2016/07/19/department-social-services-monitoring-service-provider-agreements-2016-ms-1

DiNapoli Statement on the MTA's July Financial Plan

… regarding the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s July Financial Plan . “The MTA’s revised ridership … has been saying since September 2021 : the MTA is facing major risks to its operating revenue streams as costs …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-statement-mtas-july-financial-plan

XV.4 Overview – XV. End of Year

… Agencies will not have the ability to process vouchers or expense reports in the Statewide Financial System (SFS) … at the end of March, entered online and not approved by OSC will no longer be deleted. These vouchers will remain … end of March, submitted via bulkload and not approved by OSC will continue to be deleted if they reference a purchase …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xv/xv4-overview

Village of Forestville – Water Fund (2012M-207)

… 31, 2012. Background The Village of Forestville is located in the Town of Hanover in Chautauqua County and has a population of 697 residents. … Although the Board raised water rates five times starting in June 2007, it did not establish a reserve to set aside any …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/02/15/village-forestville-water-fund-2012m-207

Town of Deerfield – Financial Management and Fuel Inventory (2012M-253)

… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the Town's financial management … January 1, 2011, to July 31, 2012. Background The Town of Deerfield is located in Oneida County and has a population …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/03/15/town-deerfield-financial-management-and-fuel-inventory-2012m-253

Town of Edwards – Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Operations (2013M-20)

Town of Edwards Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Operations 2013M20

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/04/12/town-edwards-internal-controls-over-selected-financial-operations-2013m-20

Town of Dresden – Board Oversight of Financial Activities (2012M-191)

… responsibilities. Financial records are incomplete or missing and there is no way to accurately determine the … For example, the Supervisor has not filed an AUD for 2008 or any of the subsequent years and did not file its 2012 … did not audit the books and records of the Supervisor or Town Clerk. Key Recommendations Confer with the Town’s …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/01/11/town-dresden-board-oversight-financial-activities-2012m-191

Accounts Payable Advisory No. 70

… handling codes: “Special Handling” (“S” handling code) – For a cost to the agency of $21.00 per envelope, agencies may … the “Special Handling” handling code on their vouchers for overnight courier delivery. When multiple checks are … email identify the type of payment, Supplier ID, reason for “Return to Agency” handling, volume and frequency of …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/70-producing-checks-emergency-event

Elmont Public Library – Board Oversight and Professional Services (2014M-060)

… appropriations totaled $3,240,092. Key Findings The Board does not audit and approve claims before they are paid from … claims to the Board for audit and approval. The Treasurer does not have access to or custody of the funds maintained in … Without having taken an oath of office, the Treasurer does not have the authority to sign checks on the behalf of …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2014/07/11/elmont-public-library-board-oversight-and-professional-services-2014m-060

Town of Ellicott – Justice Court (2015M-111)

… of our audit was to examine the Court’s financial activity for the period January 1, 2011 through April 21, 2015. … of our audit was to examine the Courts financial activity for the period January 1 2011 through April 21 2015 …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2015/11/13/town-ellicott-justice-court-2015m-111

Town of Java – Water Accountability (2013M-338)

… water system, as indicated by the master meter readings, with the water billed to the Town’s customers. Although the … for periodically reconciling the amount of water produced with the amount billed. Develop a plan to locate and repair …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/02/07/town-java-water-accountability-2013m-338

Town of Alexandria – Non-payroll Cash Disbursements and Fuel Inventory (2013M-129)

… to receive for the payments. The Town paid $45,000 to a law firm of which the Town Attorney is a shareholder. The Town Attorney may have a … 2011 disclosed that about 4,500 gallons of fuel valued at about $14,600 were not accounted for. Key Recommendations …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/08/02/town-alexandria-non-payroll-cash-disbursements-and-fuel-inventory-2013m-129

Selected Aspects of Discretionary Spending

… Purpose To determine whether the Central New York Regional Transportation Authority’s discretionary … April 1, 2010 to March 31, 2012. Background The Central New York Regional Transportation Authority (Authority) was …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/30/selected-aspects-discretionary-spending-1

IX.12.C State Responsibility – IX. Federal Grants

… possibly including participation in negotiations with Treasury Department or other federal agency CMIA staff. Most …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix12c-state-responsibility

Town of Newstead – Joint Highway Facility Project (2012M-260)

… Board’s management of the Joint Highway Facility Project for the period January 1, 2008, to August 31, 2012. … 2010, the Board authorized the issuance of serial bonds for the Joint Highway Facility Project at a maximum cost not … planned before awarding contracts, to minimize the need for change orders. Properly approve all change orders and …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/03/15/town-newstead-joint-highway-facility-project-2012m-260

Capital – 2021 Financial Condition Report

… to attract and retain business. Capital assets include not only highways and bridges, but also facilities for … prior year. * Actual spending figures in this section do not include off-budget spending by public authorities funded … page include such spending. … Capital assets include not only highways and bridges but also facilities for …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2021-fcr/capital

Length of Service Award Programs (2014-MS-1)

… ten letter reports to the following: Belgium Cold Springs Fire District [pdf] , East Greenbush Fire District No. 3 [pdf] , Holtsville Fire District [pdf] , Lake Ronkonkoma Fire District [pdf] , …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/02/06/length-service-award-programs-2014-ms-1

Reducing the Cost of Hospital Services Provided to County Inmates (2013-MS-4)

… Counties. Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if counties are controlling inmate hospital … New York State Public Health Law requires counties to pay Medicaid diagnosis related group (DRG) rates to hospitals for inmate inpatient services. Counties also …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/09/19/reducing-cost-hospital-services-provided-county-inmates-2013-ms-4