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Oversight of Weights and Measures Programs (Follow-Up)
… the basis of weight, volume, or size to ensure accuracy of measurement; packaged goods to ensure the accuracy of product … and diesel fuels sold for use in motor vehicles to ensure quality standards are met and labeling is accurate. The … opportunities, and inform municipalities of certain quality failures for follow-up. Our initial report, issued on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/07/29/oversight-weights-and-measures-programs-followMaintenance and Inspection of Event Recorder Units
… and inspection policy, as detailed below: Train car inspections were not always done timely. We determined … after the federal guidance was issued. However, for this car class, the ERU’s memory capacity is not up to industry … Transit did not have the required number of spares for two car classes based on its own standard. Key Recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/07/18/maintenance-and-inspection-event-recorder-unitsSelected Aspects of Capital Program Project Management
… non-conformance. Insufficient contractor personnel on site: On four of our sampled projects, we determined that the … scheduled personnel were not always present at the site, with an average attendance rate as low as 52 percent on … any reason. We received no explanation for the remaining 26 missing Assessments. As a result of these deficiencies and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/07/29/selected-aspects-capital-program-project-managementCity of Yonkers - Budget Review (B19-6-5)
… and expenditure projections in the City’s proposed budget for the 2019-20 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The … of 2014 requires the City to submit its proposed budgets for the next fiscal year to the State Comptroller and the Commissioner of Education for review while the deficit obligations are outstanding. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2019/05/17/city-yonkers-budget-review-b19-6-5Town of Haverstraw - Financial Condition (2019M-52)
… - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Board adopted realistic budgets and took appropriate action to address the … formal fund balance policy. Key Recommendations Prepare a realistic budget that allows for current revenues to fund … Determine whether the Board adopted realistic budgets and took appropriate action to address the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/05/17/town-haverstraw-financial-condition-2019m-52Village of Atlantic Beach - Payroll (2018M-254)
… payment. The Board: Did not audit and approve the building permit fees paid to the building inspector. Underbudgeted the … realistic appropriations for the building inspector’s permit fees each year, based on recent trends. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2019/05/03/village-atlantic-beach-payroll-2018m-254Village of Suffern – Budget Review (B19-6-3)
… [read complete report - pdf] Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to … the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the Village’s tentative budget for the 2019-20 fiscal year … Determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2019/04/16/village-suffern-budget-review-b19-6-3Village of Canastota - Board Oversight (2018M-256)
… or the Board in a timely manner. Department of public works (DPW) employees received payroll payments totaling …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2019/04/12/village-canastota-board-oversight-2018m-256Town of Queensbury - Information Technology (2018M-224)
… use policy, or developed a formal disaster recovery plan. In addition, sensitive IT control weaknesses were … Key Recommendations Implement strong access controls, in part, by removing or disabling unnecessary local user …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/03/22/town-queensbury-information-technology-2018m-224Oversight of Certified Homeless Shelter Food Services
… there are 158 certified shelters in New York City (94 adult shelters and 64 family shelters). Of these, 100 either … oversight for certified homeless shelters. On average, only 59 percent of the food inspections by the three agencies … only completed 18 percent. Seventy-five of 95 (79 percent) adult shelter food service workers at the 15 shelters we …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/10/29/oversight-certified-homeless-shelter-food-servicesTown of Cincinnatus – Financial Operations (2016M-238)
… appropriations for the general, highway, water and lighting funds total $656,407 for 2016. Key Findings The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/10/28/town-cincinnatus-financial-operations-2016m-238Oversight of Obesity and Diabetes Prevention Programs
… Purpose To determine whether the Department of Health (Department) measured the effectiveness of the obesity and diabetes prevention programs in meeting … their goals and whether it provided effective oversight of its service provider contracts to ensure claimed expenses …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/17/oversight-obesity-and-diabetes-prevention-programsTown of Grafton – Audit Follow-Up (2013M-113-F)
… approximately $1.1 million. Results of Review Based on our limited procedures, it appears that the Town has not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/05/20/town-grafton-audit-follow-2013m-113-fTown of Ossian – Tax Collector (2016M-364)
… October 6, 2016. Background The Town of Ossian is located in Livingston County. The Town, which has approximately 800 … limits. Key Recommendations There are no recommendations in this report. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/12/23/town-ossian-tax-collector-2016m-364Town of Elmira – Audit Follow-Up (2015M-226-F)
… our recommendations in the audit report released in January 2016. Background The Town of Elmira is located in … our recommendations in the audit report released in January 20 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/11/04/town-elmira-audit-follow-2015m-226-fTown of Elmira – Financial Condition (2015M-226)
… financial condition of the town-wide general fund and the traffic district fund, both of which have fund balance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/01/08/town-elmira-financial-condition-2015m-226Department of Transportation Bulletin No. DOT-33
… Purpose To provide agency instructions for processing the 2018 Shift Lump Sum Payment Affected Employees Employees in the CSEA Operational Service Unit – BU03 in the Department of Transportation Background Pursuant to … To provide agency instructions for processing the 2018 Shift Lump Sum Payment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/transportation/dot-33-2018-shift-lump-sum-payment-winter-maintenance-seasonTown of Deerpark – Budget Review (B6-16-18)
… condition. The Town’s preliminary budget complies with the property tax levy limit. Key Recommendations Identify other revenue …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/11/10/town-deerpark-budget-review-b6-16-18Town of Conesville – Long-Term Planning (2016M-314)
… have not adopted formal long-term financial or capital plans for equipment replacement. The Board has not … to ensure financial resources are available to finance future capital equipment needs. Key Recommendations Develop … establishing reserves to set aside funds for identified future expenditures and clearly establish the purpose, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/12/02/town-conesville-long-term-planning-2016m-314Town of Busti – Taxpayer Equity (2015M-349)
… allocated in the proper funds. Correct prior year accounting errors relating to the improper recording of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/03/25/town-busti-taxpayer-equity-2015m-349