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Monitoring of Select Programs (Follow-Up)
… Objective To assess the extent of implementation of the five recommendations included in our initial audit report, Monitoring of Select Programs (Report 2020-S-47 ). About the Program The … To assess the extent of implementation of the five recommendations included in our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/07/12/monitoring-select-programs-followSales Tax Vendor Registration Practices (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the recommendation included in our initial audit report, … (Report 2020-S-40 ). About the Program The Department of Taxation and Finance (Department) is responsible for … To determine the extent of implementation of the recommendation included in our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/06/21/sales-tax-vendor-registration-practices-followCity of Lackawanna – Network Management and Internal Controls (2021M-215)
… implemented information technology (IT) security controls to safeguard the network against unauthorized access or … City officials did not establish adequate controls to safeguard the network against unauthorized access or … IT control weaknesses were communicated confidentially to officials. Key Recommendations Develop written policies …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2022/04/08/city-lackawanna-network-management-and-internal-controls-2021m-215XI.4.D Indirect Cost Allocations – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… will reimburse grant contractors for the State's share of properly allocated indirect costs. Some common methods of allocating indirect costs are based upon time, space, units of service or percentage of funding. To avoid any potential …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi4d-indirect-cost-allocationsState Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on State Budget Extender
… regarding the Legislature's passage of an extender bill to fund state operations: "The passage of a budget extender … after the time in which OSC indicated it must be done to avoid any disruptions, there may be a delay and employees … regarding the Legislatures passage of an extender bill to fund state operations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-state-budget-extenderPurchasing and Procurement Practices
… New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) procured goods and services competitively and in accordance with its policies and procedures. Our audit covered the period from January … the New York Racing Association Inc NYRA procured goods and services competitively and in accordance with its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/03/16/purchasing-and-procurement-practicesManagement of Invasive Species (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report, Management of Invasive Species (Report 2019-S-26 ) . About the Program … To determine the extent of implementation of the four recommendations included in our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/11/19/management-invasive-species-followIV.4.F Capital Projects – IV. Accounting Codes - Uses and Descriptions
… include any roofed structure used for permanent or temporary shelter of persons, animals, vegetation, or … include any roofed structure used for permanent or temporary shelter of persons, animals, vegetation, or … and gutters, streets, sidewalks, rest areas, drainage systems, lighting systems, historic monuments, and similar …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-iv/iv4f-capital-projectsDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up More Than 17% in November
… totaled almost $1.6 billion, up $235 million from November of last year. Collections for the month were also notably … levels, up 9.2% (or $133 million) from November of 2019. “As has been the case the past several months, … over last year,” DiNapoli said. “Although the bulk of holiday spending is expected to be reflected in December …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-more-17-novemberHaverstraw-Stony Point Central School District – Information Technology (2021M-108)
… Officials did not establish adequate controls over the District’s user accounts to protect against unauthorized … 130 unneeded generic and nonemployee network user accounts of the 475 network user accounts examined. Provide information …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/12/03/haverstraw-stony-point-central-school-district-information-technologyMillbrook Central School District – Information Technology – User Accounts (2021M-48)
… officials. Key Recommendations Develop written procedures for managing system access that include periodically … user access and disabling user accounts when access is no longer needed. Develop a breach notification policy. Town officials agreed with our recommendations and indicated they will take …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/08/20/millbrook-central-school-district-information-technology-user-accountsEnvironment, Energy and Agriculture – 2021 Financial Condition Report
… of $251.3 million (20.2 percent) from SFY 2019-20 due to COVID-19 related reductions in activity and spending. … an ongoing source of primarily pay-as-you-go funding to address the State’s environmental needs. Appropriations to the EPF have fluctuated over time and were $300 million in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2021-fcr/environment-energy-and-agricultureAdministration of Mitchell-Lama Waiting Lists (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the seven recommendations in our initial audit report, Administration of Mitchell-Lama Waiting Lists (Report 2016-S-46 ). About the … To determine the extent of implementation of the seven recommendations in our initial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/01/19/administration-mitchell-lama-waiting-lists-followUse of Vendor-Supported Technology (Follow-Up)
… Objective To assess the extent of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report, Use of Vendor-Supported Technology ( 2019-S-40 ). About the … To determine the extent of implementation of the five recommendations made in our initial audit report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/01/19/use-vendor-supported-technology-followLong-Term Care Ombudsman Program (Follow-Up)
To determine the extent of implementation of the five recommendations made in our initial audit report LongTerm Care Ombudsman Program Report 2018S48
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/12/31/long-term-care-ombudsman-program-followTown of Schroeppel – Cash Disbursements (2014M-296)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Town’s controls over cash disbursements for … audit, or contract with an independent public accountant to audit, the Comptroller’s accounting records. Key … and modify the duties of the Supervisor and Comptroller to reflect the intended internal controls for these positions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/01/09/town-schroeppel-cash-disbursements-2014m-296Access Controls Over Selected Critical Systems (Follow-Up)
… implementation of the two recommendations included in our original audit report, Access Controls Over Selected … in our initial report. Of the two recommendations in our original audit, one was implemented and one was not … implementation of the two recommendations included in our original audit report Access Controls Over Selected Critical …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/12/29/access-controls-over-selected-critical-systems-followTown of Saugerties – Justice Court Operations (2015M-47)
… of our audit was to examine internal controls over the Court’s financial activity for the period January 1, 2013 … governed by an elected five-member Town Board, maintains a Justice Court, with two elected Justices. The Court collected … an analysis of all bail liabilities and adjust Court records to ensure that the bail activity reports represent a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2015/06/12/town-saugerties-justice-court-operations-2015m-47Town of Virgil – Board Oversight (2015M-40)
… to assess the Town’s internal controls and Board oversight for the period January 1, 2013 through November 3, 2014. … an elected five-member Town Board. Budgeted appropriations for 2014 totaled approximately $1.8 million. Key Findings The … is a complete list of unpaid bills. Establish policies for accountability over fuel purchases and use. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/06/05/town-virgil-board-oversight-2015m-40Environment, Energy and Agriculture – 2022 Financial Condition Report
… for disposal; and 3.3 million tons were incinerated. Energy In furtherance of the goals of the Climate Leadership … lowering the capacity threshold at which renewable energy projects are required to pay prevailing wages from … gas (10,387 GWh), and oil (154 GWh). According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration: In 2019, New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2022-fcr/environment-energy-and-agriculture