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Town of Ticonderoga – Financial Records and Reports (2015M-301)
… of our audit was to review the Town’s financial records and reports for the period January 1, 2013 through April 30, … The Town of Ticonderoga is located in Essex County and has a population of approximately 5,000. The Town is … The Supervisor’s clerk did not maintain complete, accurate and timely accounting records and the Supervisor did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/02/26/town-ticonderoga-financial-records-and-reports-2015m-301Town of Guilderland – Employee Compensation and Benefits (2015M-262)
… the Town’s employee compensation and benefits transactions for the period January 1, 2014 through January 31, 2015. … by a five-member Town Board. Budgeted appropriations for 2014 totaled approximately $37.7 million. Key Findings … the Towns employee compensation and benefits transactions for the period January 1 2014 through January 31 2015 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/01/29/town-guilderland-employee-compensation-and-benefits-2015m-262Town of Plainfield – Road and Equipment Maintenance (2016M-307)
… The Town of Plainfield is located in Otsego County and has a population of 915. The Town is governed by the Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/12/23/town-plainfield-road-and-equipment-maintenance-2016m-307Middletown-Hardenburgh Fire District – Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2014M-141)
… examine whether the Board ensured that cash disbursements and receipts were properly recorded for the period January 1, … District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from the Town of Hardenburgh in Delaware County and the Town of Middletown in Ulster County. The District, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/08/01/middletown-hardenburgh-fire-district-cash-receipts-and-disbursements-2014mCortland County - Claims Audit and Check Printing (2018M-247)
… since 2015. The Finance Office clerks have access rights in the financial software to enter disbursements and apply … of county auditor or the office of county comptroller, in accordance with law. Direct the County’s Information … prepared checks. Discontinue assigning users access rights in the financial software. County officials agreed with our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2019/03/01/cortland-county-claims-audit-and-check-printing-2018m-247Lake Ronkonkoma Fire District – Bidding and Treasurer’s Office (2015M-9)
… internal controls over selected financial operations for the period January 1, 2013 through August 31, 2014. … Board of Fire Commissioners. Budgeted appropriations for 2015 total approximately $3.3 million. Key Findings District officials used bid specifications for a purchase that may have created ambiguity as to whether …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/06/05/lake-ronkonkoma-fire-district-bidding-and-treasurers-office-2015m-9Hauppauge Fire District – Mandatory Training and Procurement (2014M-375)
… was to assess Board compliance with training requirements and to review internal controls over procurement for the … District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from the towns of Smithtown and Islip in Suffolk County, in which it is located. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/04/03/hauppauge-fire-district-mandatory-training-and-procurement-2014m-375Brookhaven Fire District – Procurement and Information Technology (2014M-339)
… the District’s computer system was adequately safeguarded for the period January 1, 2013 through May 31, 2014. … Board of Fire Commissioners. Budgeted appropriations for 2014 were approximately $2.5 million Key Findings The … Board has not established written policies or procedures for granting, changing and terminating access rights to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/02/27/brookhaven-fire-district-procurement-and-information-technology-2014m-339Selected Safety and Security Equipment at Subway Stations (Follow-Up)
To determine the extent of implementation of the six recommendations included in our initial report Selected Safety and Security Equipment at Subway Stations
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/09/18/selected-safety-and-security-equipment-subway-stations-followSelected Safety and Security Equipment at Train Stations (Follow-Up)
… and 45 Customer Assistance Intercoms (CAIs) – intended for customer use in emergencies and for information. SIR’s Electronic and Electrical Maintenance … is not publicly broadcasted, but is monitored, primarily for surveillance and security purposes. CCTV relies on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/09/06/selected-safety-and-security-equipment-train-stations-followAwarding and Oversight of Statewide Interoperable Communications Grants (Follow-Up)
To determine the extent of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report Awarding and Oversight of Statewide Interoperable Communications Grants Report 2016S90
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/11/13/awarding-and-oversight-statewide-interoperable-communications-grants-followTown of Elizabethtown – Supervisor’s Records and Reports (2015M-346)
… $1.3 million for the general, highway and water funds. Key Findings The Supervisor did not maintain complete …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/05/06/town-elizabethtown-supervisors-records-and-reports-2015m-346UnitedHealthcare – Out-of-Network Providers Upcoding Selected Evaluation and Management Services
… of Civil Service (Civil Service) administers NYSHIP. In carrying out its responsibilities, Civil Service contracts … E/M services. Key Findings Improvements are needed in United’s method for monitoring out-of-network providers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/31/unitedhealthcare-out-network-providers-upcoding-selected-evaluation-and-management-servicesMaintenance, Inspection, and Testing of the Event Recorder System
… Purpose The objectives of our audit were to determine whether the the Long Island … a State public authority created under Article 5, Title 11 of the Public Authorities Law. One of six MTA constituent agencies, the LIRR, founded in 1834, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/11/07/maintenance-inspection-and-testing-event-recorder-systemMedicaid Managed Care Organization Fraud and Abuse Detection (Follow-Up)
… in Medicaid. We issued our initial audit report on July 15, 2016. The audit objective was to determine if … adequate SIUs to detect, prevent, and follow up on instances of fraud and abuse. Our audit covered the period … issuance of the follow-up report to provide information on any actions that are planned to address the unresolved …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/08/22/medicaid-managed-care-organization-fraud-and-abuse-detection-followJanuary 2001: Accounting & Reporting of Expendable and Non-expendable Trusts
… TE Fund (Expendable) and TN Fund (Non Expendable). GASB Statement No. 34 makes significant changes to the accounting … the full accrual basis of accounting. As described in our June 2000 bulletin, OSC "will make the necessary adjustments … only the basis of accounting and reporting of trust funds. Account codes, accounting records, budgeting, bank accounts, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/january-2001-accounting-reporting-expendable-and-non-expendable-trustsManagement of Unexpected Delays and Events During Winter 2017-18
… to assess whether the plans adequately addressed the needs of its passengers. This audit covered events that occurred … a State public authority created under Article 5, Title 11 of the Public Authorities Law. One of six MTA constituent agencies, the LIRR is the largest …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/08/07/management-unexpected-delays-and-events-during-winter-2017-18Town of Stamford - Annual and Claims Auditing (2018M-227)
… Objective Determine whether the Board ensured that audits of records and claims were performed. Key Findings The Board did not: Annually audit the records of the Supervisor and Town Clerk. Perform a deliberate and thorough audit of claims. Key Recommendations Annually audit the records of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/03/01/town-stamford-annual-and-claims-auditing-2018m-227Town of Barton - Highway Asset Accountability and Procurement (2019M-8)
… Monitor highway fuel use, resulting in 531 gallons of gasoline totaling over $1,100 that could not be accounted … motor oil and tires, resulting in potential overpayments of $4,500. Key Recommendations The Superintendent should: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/04/19/town-barton-highway-asset-accountability-and-procurement-2019m-8Halcottsville Fire Department – Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2014M-190)
… that the Treasurer properly accounted for cash receipts and disbursements for the period January 1, 2013 through May … services to the Middletown-Hardenburgh Fire District and has approximately 15 active members. Expenditures in 2013 … who is responsible for approving bills for payments and for reviewing the Treasurer’s work to ensure that all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/10/10/halcottsville-fire-department-cash-receipts-and-disbursements-2014m-190