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College at Buffalo – Selected Employee Travel Expenses
… employees was appropriate, we audited travel expenses for the highest-cost travelers in the State, as well as other … a result of our analysis, we examined the travel expenses for one College at Buffalo (College) employee whose expenses … records prior to July 1, 2008. The travel expenses for the one College employee selected for audit were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/07/31/college-buffalo-selected-employee-travel-expensesBolivar-Richburg Central School District – Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Operations (2013M-92)
… internal controls over selected financial activities for the period July 1, 2011, to December 31, 2012. Background … members. The District’s budgeted general fund expenditures for the 2012-13 fiscal year are approximately $17 million. … surplus fund balance to exceed statutory limitations for the past five years. For example, at June 30, 2012, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/07/26/bolivar-richburg-central-school-district-internal-controls-over-selectedTown of Johnsburg – Management Oversight and Online Banking (2013M-6)
… July 31, 2012. Background The Town of Johnsburg is located in Warren County and is governed by a Town Board which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/04/19/town-johnsburg-management-oversight-and-online-banking-2013m-6Town of Edwards – Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Operations (2013M-20)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the Town’s … and control of the Town’s financial and operational affairs. The Town’s 2012 budgeted operating expenditures … stability. The fund balances in the Town’s major operating funds fluctuated significantly over the last four years …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/04/12/town-edwards-internal-controls-over-selected-financial-operations-2013m-20State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the following school district audits were issued. Phelps-Clifton Springs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsVillage of Chatham – Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Activities (2013M-132)
… activities, including the Village’s online banking, for the period June 1, 2011, to September 26, 2012. Background The Village of Chatham is located in Columbia County. The Village is governed by an elected … procedures and leave accruals. We identified 79 errors in nine employees’ accrual records. There were no timesheets …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/08/23/village-chatham-internal-controls-over-selected-financial-activities-2013m-132State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… properly planned and monitored the project by establishing a sound process for overseeing project activities that … change orders were made only when warranted and after a thorough review. They avoided $11.3 million in interest and … procurement policy. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal spending, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1City of North Tonawanda – Financial Operations (2012M-203)
… volunteer fire companies and the City’s purchasing process for the period January 1, 2011, to August 31, 2012. Background The City of North Tonawanda is located in Niagara County and has approximately 32,000 residents. The … did not review the fire companies’ fundraising events held in 2011 because none of the fire companies provided the City …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/02/08/city-north-tonawanda-financial-operations-2012m-203DiNapoli: Otsego County Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing From School District
… by filing a complaint online at investigations@osc.ny.gov , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State … of Investigations, 8th Floor, 110 State St., Albany, NY 12236. … State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli and Acting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/01/dinapoli-otsego-county-woman-pleads-guilty-stealing-school-districtOversight of Information Technology Consultants and Contract Staffing (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the two … of a New York State Information Technology Transformation to consolidate and merge State agencies’ operations and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/12/08/oversight-information-technology-consultants-and-contract-staffing-followCity of Yonkers – Budget Review (B20-6-6)
… which impact the City of Yonkers’ financial condition in the current and future years. Background The Office of the … year 2020-21 and the related justification documents are in compliance with the requirements of the Fiscal Agent Act … to borrow up to $15 million for tax certiorari settlements in the 2020-21 fiscal year. Over the last 10 years, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2020/06/24/city-yonkers-budget-review-b20-6-6Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… process. Auditors reviewed 82 claims totaling $560,008 of the $4.5 million (12 percent) claims paid during the audit period … district officials could have improved their management of a 2016 capital project. Auditors determined that district …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-0Medicaid Program – Multiple Same-Day Procedures on Ambulatory Patient Groups Claims
… Medicaid overpaid Ambulatory Patient Groups claims because of deficiencies in the claims processing and payment system. … program reimburses outpatient services through the use of the Ambulatory Patient Groups (APG) payment methodology. The APG system was adopted by the Department of Health (Department) in an effort to more accurately pay …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/08/12/medicaid-program-multiple-same-day-procedures-ambulatory-patient-groups-claimsSelected Aspects of Discretionary Spending
… Onondaga, Oswego, Cayuga, and Oneida counties. Its mission is to provide “safe, convenient, reliable, and … that support overall objectives. The audit identified a total of $4.3 million of Authority spending that was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/30/selected-aspects-discretionary-spending-1Holley Central School District – Financial Condition (2013M-342
… to examine the District’s financial management practices for the period July 1, 2008 through October 21, 2013. … elected members. The District’s budgeted appropriations for the 2013-14 fiscal year total $23 million. Key Findings For the last five fiscal years ending June 30, 2013, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/02/07/holley-central-school-district-financial-condition-2013m-342Mattituck-Cutchogue Union Free School District – Financial Condition (2013M-322)
… limit each year. The Board has not adopted a policy or plan for accumulating and using reserves funds and District … on its financial statements. Key Recommendations Develop a plan for the use of surplus funds in a manner that benefits … requirements. Report reserve fund moneys separately from other general fund moneys as restricted cash. … …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/01/24/mattituck-cutchogue-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-2013mIntroduction to IT Governance – Information Technology Governance
… for ensuring that the right IT internal controls are in place and performing as intended. This can be a … of cybersecurity threats and the fact that IT is integral in nearly all aspects of local government and school … operations, we limited the number of questions. In many cases, there are more questions you could and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/introduction-it-governanceState Agencies Bulletin No. 2161
… purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of the New Locked Query (LQ_TAX_NEW_W4_REQUIRED) to help them identify … fill out a new Form W-4. Agency Actions: Run the new locked query LQ_TAX_NEW_W4_REQUIRED on a weekly basis. … a New Form W-4 from employees who show as results on the locked query. Update the tax data page in PayServ to reflect …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2161-locked-query-identify-employees-who-require-new-form-w-4-employeesDiNapoli: Former Alexandria Town Clerk Pleads Guilty in Theft
… Attorney’s office and the State Police for their hard work on this case.” “The Jefferson County District Attorney’s … office would like to also extend our thanks to the New York State Police and the Office of the State Comptroller … office at the town’s request, in partnership with law enforcement. The investigation and audit found that Peck, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/dinapoli-former-alexandria-town-clerk-pleads-guilty-theftAllocation, Billing, and Collection of Expenses of Administering the Motor Vehicle Financial Security Act and the Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility Act
… reported premiums. Certain fees paid by self-insurers and for bonded vehicles reduce the assessable expenses. Key … to administering the Acts. However, we identified areas for improvement. For example, the Department could better ensure the accuracy …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/13/allocation-billing-and-collection-expenses-administering-motor-vehicle-financial-security