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Town of Beekmantown – Procurement and Town Clerk Operations (2017M-217)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Town procured goods … January 1, 2016 through May 31, 2017. Background The Town of Beekmantown is located in Clinton County and has a … Town of Beekmantown Procurement and Town Clerk Operations 2017M217 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/02/16/town-beekmantown-procurement-and-town-clerk-operations-2017m-217Universal Pre-Kindergarten Program – Monitoring of Health and Safety Requirements (Follow-Up)
… conducted primarily through the Office of Early Learning for program functions and the Facilities Planning Office for safety and fire inspections. Department regulations require buildings and classrooms used for UPK to be safe and to comply with applicable fire safety, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/03/05/universal-pre-kindergarten-program-monitoring-health-and-safety-requirements-followComptroller DiNapoli Statement on the Passing of Assemblywoman Barbara Clark
… New York has lost one of its greatest legislators. Assemblywoman Clark and I were … efforts to improve the lives and education for all of New York’s children. Barbara’s family has lost a beloved wife and mother. The people of Queens and New York state have lost a dedicated public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/comptroller-dinapoli-statement-passing-assemblywoman-barbara-clarkGardiner Fire District – Length of Service Award Program (2013M-265)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s controls over its Length of Service Award Program (LOSAP) for the period January 1, … Gardiner Fire District Length of Service Award Program 2013M265 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/03/07/gardiner-fire-district-length-service-award-program-2013m-265Crystal Beach Volunteer Fire Department – Misappropriation of Funds (2014M-243)
… approximately $202,000. Key Findings The Treasurer and his wife misappropriated more than $95,000 of Department funds. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/11/14/crystal-beach-volunteer-fire-department-misappropriation-fundsCity of Dunkirk – Community Development Block Grant Management (2012M-146)
… of approximately 12,600 residents. The City is governed by its Charter and other laws of the State of New York. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2012/11/13/city-dunkirk-community-development-block-grant-management-2012m-146Village of Avon - Board Oversights and Professional Services (2018M-30)
… for capital reserves and all operating expenditures in appropriate operating funds and use capital reserves for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/05/18/village-avon-board-oversights-and-professional-services-2018m-30Town of Clayton - Justice Court Time and Attendance (2017M-286)
… whether the Court Clerk (Clerk) reported hours on her Town of Clayton (Town) time sheets that coincided with hours worked at other municipalities. Key Findings Seventy of the 77 time sheets (approximately 91 percent) completed by the Clerk showed no evidence of supervisory review and approval. The Clerk reported 384 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2018/10/23/town-clayton-justice-court-time-and-attendance-2017m-286Town of Binghamton - Credit Cards and Non-Payroll Disbursements (2018M-94)
… documentation. We also question the appropriateness of 31 vouchers totaling over $1,300 for food, drinks and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/12/07/town-binghamton-credit-cards-and-non-payroll-disbursements-2018m-94Town of Webb - Financial Oversight and Ambulance Services (2018M-161)
… controls. The Board allowed a third-party ambulance company to retain and use all fees collected for ambulance … the lack of segregation of duties within the disbursement process. Ensure that all ambulance service fees collected are remitted to the Town. Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/11/30/town-webb-financial-oversight-and-ambulance-services-2018m-161Town of Skaneateles - Real Property Tax Exemption Administration (2018M-173)
… exemptions granted. Ensure previously granted exemptions are supported and continue to meet eligibility requirements. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/11/16/town-skaneateles-real-property-tax-exemption-administration-2018m-173Town of Plattsburgh - Real Property Tax Exemption Administration (2018M-163)
… had an incorrect ownership or residential percentage used in calculating the exemption. Key Recommendations Ensure all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/12/14/town-plattsburgh-real-property-tax-exemption-administration-2018m-163Village of Rushville - Board Oversight and Information Technology (2018M-118)
… records and report or conduct a thorough audit of claims. Ensure investments were made in compliance with … (GML). 1 As a result, the cemetery fund incurred a loss of approximately $62,000. Designate an official to certify … records and report. Conduct a thorough audit of claims. Complete payroll certifications. Invest money as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/08/24/village-rushville-board-oversight-and-information-technology-2018m-118Town of Manchester - Board Oversight and Information Technology (2018M-39)
… adopt information technology (IT) policies and procedures for breach notification, access rights, disaster recovery and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/08/17/town-manchester-board-oversight-and-information-technology-2018m-39Frontier Central School District - Procurement of Professional Services (2018M-98)
… Frontier Central School District Procurement of Professional Services 2018M98 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/08/17/frontier-central-school-district-procurement-professional-services-2018mVillage of Owego - Board Oversight and Financial Operations (2018M-101)
… internal controls to safeguard money in the custody of the Clerk-Treasurer’s office. Key Findings The Board was … complete financial reports each month. Further, the value of these reports was greatly diminished because accounting … were inaccurate and not prepared for all accounts. Because of ineffective recordkeeping, the certified public accounting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/09/21/village-owego-board-oversight-and-financial-operations-2018m-101Division of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-93
… Purpose To notify agencies of an automatic dues increase. Affected … Questions regarding this bulletin may be directed to the Payroll Deduction mailbox. … To notify agencies of an automatic dues increase …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-93-dc37-local-1359-dues-increaseVillage of Fairport Urban Renewal Agency – Board Governance (2015M-196)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the propriety of the Agency’s … operations as a separate and independent entity with its own governance structure and separate and distinct bank accounts and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/miscellaneous/2016/03/31/village-fairport-urban-renewal-agency-board-governance-2015m-196Compliance With Executive Order 88 – Energy Efficiency of State Buildings
… Objective To determine if the Office of General Services (OGS) has developed targets and plans to … EO 88, issued on December 28, 2012, is the centerpiece of BuildSmart NY, the State’s program for pursuing energy … environment and public health by reducing the emissions of greenhouse gases and other pollutants, and supporting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/09/09/compliance-executive-order-88-energy-efficiency-state-buildingsTown of Chateaugay - Real Property Tax Exemption Administration (2018M-200)
… (61 percent), valued at approximately $3.8 million in assessed value, lacked one or more pieces of supporting … a result, the property owner incorrectly received $15,231 in tax reductions. Agricultural building exemptions that were … the property owner may have incorrectly received $80,126 in tax reductions. The Assessor did not have any …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/05/17/town-chateaugay-real-property-tax-exemption-administration-2018m-200