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New York Institute for Special Education – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Objective To determine whether the costs reported by the New York … (CFRs) were reasonable, necessary, directly related to the special education program, and sufficiently documented …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/12/18/new-york-institute-special-education-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualOpinion 91-56
… that there be no outstanding liabilities) WORDS AND PHRASES -- "Liabilities" (as including accounts payable and contractual obligations for purposes of termination of a … in Public Authorities Law, §2828, includes bonds, notes and, among other things, accounts payable and contractual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-56Oversight and Monitoring of the Universal Pre-Kindergarten Program
… 2015 through June 30, 2017. We revisited certain schools in September 2018 to verify information subsequently provided … through Chapter 436 of the Laws of 1997 to provide all eligible four-year-olds in New York State with the … in place to monitor payments to CBOs. For example: While all UPK programs serve the same population, school- and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/06/07/oversight-and-monitoring-universal-pre-kindergarten-programDiNapoli: Audit Recommends Stronger Oversight of NYC’s Artificial Intelligence Programs
… programs that can directly impact New Yorkers’ lives, an audit released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. … they have used one or more times during the prior calendar year to the Mayor’s Office. DiNapoli’s audit looked at … four agencies: the Administration for Children’s Services (ACS), the Department of Education (DOE), the New York City …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-audit-recommends-stronger-oversight-nycs-artificial-intelligence-programsSUNY Bulletin No. SU-300
SUNY Bulletin No SU300
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-300-december-2020-increase-minimum-wage-employees-employedLocal Government – 2022 Financial Condition Report
… Major Local Revenue Sources Remained Fairly Stable Real property tax revenues were mostly unaffected by COVID-19 in local fiscal years ending (LFY) in 2020. As the single … provisions for a local government to override the tax cap. Low inflation just before and during the early part of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2022-fcr/local-governmentCompliance With Jonathan's Law
… we reviewed (all involving children under the age of 18) lacked support that the required notification had been … qualified persons when fulfilling records requests. As a result, qualified persons may not be receiving all pertinent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/07/19/compliance-jonathans-lawUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-267
… Plan, Bargaining Unit, Part Time Percentage and Updated Max effective Dated Amount. Questions Questions about payment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-267-october-2018-ucs-increases-location-pay-and-location-pay-midLehman College – Controls Over Bank Accounts
… as warranted. Transmit all funds due to the State Treasury on a timely basis. Effectively separate the duties …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/04/21/lehman-college-controls-over-bank-accountsDiNapoli: Audit Finds Counties Are Not Checking Prices and Scales at Retailers
… the accuracy of retail prices or test scanners, scales and devices used to price, weigh or measure goods at grocery … Thomas P. DiNapoli said today. “When consumers shop for groceries or buy gas or even mulch, they expect the … it can add up and consumers may end up paying more for everyday items,” DiNapoli said. “Our audit found that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/dinapoli-audit-finds-counties-are-not-checking-prices-and-scales-retailersBridgehampton Fire District – Length of Service Award Program and Purchasing Practices (2017M-251)
… the District’s length of service award program (LOSAP) and procured goods and services in accordance with the … $3.3 million. Key Findings The District’s adopted LOSAP point system does not comply with New York State General Municipal Law (GML). 2016 LOSAP records for 15 active members were inadequate to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2018/03/02/bridgehampton-fire-district-length-service-award-program-and-purchasingTown of Palermo – Procurement and Fuel Inventory (2020M-100)
… report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether Town of Palermo (Town) officials used competitive methods when … not compared to contract terms. Were not familiar with all of the Town’s procurement policy requirements and have not … with contract pricing. Periodically reconcile gallons of fuel on hand to records showing the beginning inventory …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/11/13/town-palermo-procurement-and-fuel-inventory-2020m-100Town of Milton – Financial Records and Reports and Sales Tax Revenues (2014M-357)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Town's financial operations … 1, 2013 through August 31, 2014. Background The Town of Milton is located in Saratoga County and has a population …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/03/20/town-milton-financial-records-and-reports-and-sales-tax-revenues-2014m-357Town of Butternuts – Disbursements (2021M-62)
… process and exceeded its authority under New York State Town Law (Town Law) by authorizing insurance claims and … The Board also exceeded its authority under New York State General Municipal Law (GML) by allowing a third-party …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/08/06/town-butternuts-disbursements-2021m-62Equine Health and Safety (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the two … enforcing New York State rules and regulations designed to promote the health and safety of equines at New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/05/06/equine-health-and-safety-followTown of Amherst Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2020M-148)
… and payment in lieu of taxes (PILOT) information for current and active projects. Key Recommendations Ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2021/09/10/town-amherst-industrial-development-agency-project-approvalDepartment of Health (Department) Examination of Travel Expenses
… 2012 through December 31, 2017 were appropriate and made in accordance with the State’s travel rules and regulations. … certified 820 expense reports that accounted for $164,606 in travel expenses. Key Findings We found $9,760 of the … We also found the employee incurred $37,795 in questionable travel expenses. This includes: (i) $19,978 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/03/20/department-health-department-examination-travel-expensesOversight of Homeless Shelters
… shelters to ensure they are operating in compliance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations. Our audit scope … and timely and that shelters are operating in compliance with applicable State and local requirements. At both … Develop and implement a process to follow up on facilities with issues identified in prior inspections to ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/02/12/oversight-homeless-sheltersThe Alcott School – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… not-for-profit special education provider located in Westchester County, New York. Alcott provides preschool … ended June 30, 2014, Alcott reported about $4.3 million in reimbursable costs on its CFR for four rate-based … For the year ended June 30, 2014, we identified $55,969 in ineligible costs that Alcott reported on its CFR for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/07/25/alcott-school-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualOversight of International Offices (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report, Oversight of International … State Development (ESD) made significant improvements in managing payments to foreign offices, it did not have an … only reimbursed for actual and necessary expenses incurred in the operation of foreign offices. Key Findings ESD has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/12/30/oversight-international-offices-follow