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City of Amsterdam – Records and Reports (2013M-266)
… The City’s budgeted appropriations were more than $27 million. Key Findings City officials failed to maintain …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/01/03/city-amsterdam-records-and-reports-2013m-266Town of Riverhead – Allocation of Administrative Costs (2012M-247)
… 30, 2012. Background The Town of Riverhead is located in Suffolk County and has a population of approximately … fund to other departments and districts accounted for in other funds. However, we found that the allocation method … each department’s budget, which is not equitable because all the departments do not use the same type and degree of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/03/01/town-riverhead-allocation-administrative-costs-2012m-247State Police Bulletin No. SP-237
… a change in the way their deduction(s) appear on their paystub or direct deposit advice statement. Background: On … The agency should notify affected employees that their paystub and/or advice will reflect the new deduction code(s). …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-237-separation-pba-insurance-deduction-code-545Early Childhood Education Center – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… years. Pursuant to the State Education Law, providers such as ECEC are reimbursed by counties through rates set by SED. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/12/29/early-childhood-education-center-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualSelected Employee Travel Expenses
… monies by selected government employees complied with rules and regulations and is free from fraud, waste and … the period April 1, 2008 to March 31, 2011. Background New York State's executive agencies spend between $100 million …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/01/10/selected-employee-travel-expenses-0Review of Travel Card Expenses
… Purpose The objective of our examination was to determine whether all the travel expenses incurred by the Office of Mental Health’s (OMH) Director of Suicide Prevention … overpayments identified. Train OMH supervisory staff on how to properly review travel vouchers and expense reports …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/01/16/review-travel-card-expensesVillage of Castleton-on-Hudson – Internal Controls Over Information Technology and Online Banking (2013M-59)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Village’s internal controls … information technology and online banking for the period of June 1, 2011, to September 30, 2012. Background The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/05/24/village-castleton-hudson-internal-controls-over-information-technology-and-onlineVII.10.A Cash Advance Overview – VII. State Revenues and Appropriated Loan Receivables
… which include, but are not limited to: Developing and implementing a complete system of internal controls … Monthly reconciliation of advance account receipts and disbursements to bank statements as described in Section 10.F - Cash Advance Reconciliations and Annual Confirmation of this Chapter; Advance funds should …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vii/vii10a-cash-advance-overviewV.3.H Category Code – V. Chart of Accounts (COA) Governance
… into the SFS. Category Codes are only available in the Purchasing module. All Category Codes are mapped to the … on a Category Code, the user must run the report from the Purchasing module. The Category Code cannot be changed on a … Category Codes will provide a level of detail for purchasing that will significantly improve data analysis and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-v/v3h-commodity-codeState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… statutes. Appropriations were overestimated by a total of $7 million from 2015-16 through 2018-19. An average of $500,000 of fund balance was appropriated each year, but was not used …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-0Richland Fire District – Board Oversight (2016M-374)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine internal controls over District … The Richland Fire District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from the Town of Richland …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/01/27/richland-fire-district-board-oversight-2016m-374City of Poughkeepsie – Fiscal Stress and Council Oversight (2013M-30)
… 31, 2012. Background The City of Poughkeepsie is located in Dutchess County and has approximately 33,000 residents. … because the Council adopted budgets that were not based on prior year’s actual results of operations. The City’s debt … Require the Mayor to prepare a realistic budget based on prior year’s actual results for the Council to approve and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/05/22/city-poughkeepsie-fiscal-stress-and-council-oversight-2013m-30Travel Advisory No. 11
… the following sections in Chapter XIII of the Guide to Financial Operations: Chapter/Section Name Description … XIII.2 Employee Expense Reimbursement Policies Updated to indicate the Due to State Offset functionality is … should be paid back within 30 days of the expense report date in which the Due State was created XIII.9 Allowed Values …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/travel-advisory/11-gfo-updates-employee-expense-reimbursementsWeedsport Central School District – Financial Management (2016M-94)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the District’s financial management for the … decline in unrestricted fund balance and developed a plan to increase it to between 3 and 4 percent of the ensuing year’s budget by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/24/weedsport-central-school-district-financial-management-2016m-94Town of Ripley – Town Clerk Collections (2024M-139)
… manner. As a result, there was an increased risk for money to be lost or used for inappropriate purposes. In addition, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/03/14/town-ripley-town-clerk-collections-2024m-139The Concerning Growth of Hate Crime in New York State
… Definition, Data and Reporting A hate crime is an offense that is motivated by a perception or belief about the … nearly half of all hate crime reports carried an assault charge compared to 39 percent in 2018, when criminal mischief … hive.org/web/20240209181127/https://www.justice.gov/d9/2024-01/uah_program_milestones_508_12.28.23_english.pdf . 21 See …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/concerning-growth-hate-crime-new-york-statePreventing Inappropriate and Excessive Costs in the New York State Health Insurance Program
… by regulations, they must charge all patients the same price for the same service. As a result of OSC’s audits, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/05/09/preventing-inappropriate-and-excessive-costs-new-york-state-health-insurance-programUse of Electronic Benefit Cards at Prohibited Locations
… Purpose The objective of our performance audit was to determine whether the Office … program to provide benefits and services, and delivers payments from this and other assistance programs (e.g., … funds, the Office is responsible for ensuring the State’s compliance with the Act and other associated federal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/07/10/use-electronic-benefit-cards-prohibited-locationsSelected Programs to Assist Businesses in New York City
… The audit covered the period from July 2018 through May 2022. About the Program The New York City Department of Small …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/03/14/selected-programs-assist-businesses-new-york-cityArea #1 – IT Policy – Information Technology Governance
… processes and technology; communicating the policies to all computer users; and ensuring there are procedures in place to monitor compliance with policies. Your unique … violated the policy may be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment). Other key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/area-1-it-policy