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Town of Ellenburg – Justice Court and Town Clerk Financial Operations and Wind Power Revenues (2013M-190)
… adequately designed and operating effectively. We found a cash shortage of $1,814 in one of the Justice’s accounts and identified 11 missing receipt numbers in the computer system for which there was no … the audits failed to identify the control weaknesses, the cash shortage, or the lack of bank reconciliations. The Clerk …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/11/15/town-ellenburg-justice-court-and-town-clerk-financial-operations-and-wind-powerState Agencies Bulletin No. 1912
… and/or chartfield strings in PayServ may require updates for lapsing. Affected Employees All agencies with … be lapsing on 06/30/2021 and will no longer be available for payroll charges. Effective Dates This will be effective … SFS will need to be completed before 06/17/2021 in order for them to be used in PayServ for the Institution check …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1912-updating-payserv-chartfield-strings-june-lapsing-eventsDisposal of Electronic Devices
… One way information can be compromised is through careless disposal of electronic devices. This policy also requires … Agencies are required to remove all information prior to disposal and, if sending them to OGS, to certify in writing … University at Albany had 36 electronic devices ready for disposal through OGS' Surplus Unit. Key Findings Seven of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/09/04/disposal-electronic-devicesIII.7 Data Quality – III. Statewide Financial System (SFS)
… to agency decision makers. As a result, the data from transactions needs to be of high quality. To maintain … or Travel Review Complete statuses with no activity for 90 days or more will be denied. Purchase Order Guidance: Any …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-iii/iii7-data-qualityVillage of Monticello – Board Oversight (2013M-226)
… for real property taxes, or the Village’s overall fiscal health. Village officials are not ensuring they are receiving all money that is due the Village – in fact, real property tax or utility payments and/or penalties … position and closely monitor the Village’s fiscal health. Require monthly bank reconciliations and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/02/14/village-monticello-board-oversight-2013m-226Franziska Racker Centers, Inc.: Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… covered expenses reported on Racker’s 2017 and 2018 CFRs for the fiscal year ended June 2018. About the Program Racker … who are 3 to 5 years of age. Racker is reimbursed for these services through rates set by SED. The … Racker reports to SED on its annual CFR. To be eligible for reimbursement, reported costs must comply with RCM …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/02/01/franziska-racker-centers-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualCity of Jamestown – Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Operations (2013M-72)
… internal controls over procurement and cash receipts for the period January 1, 2011, through January 31, 2013. … The Board of Public Utilities (BPU) did not seek bids for purchases from six vendors who were paid $387,763 and the City did not seek bids for purchases from one vendor who was paid $65,864. BPU …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/06/14/city-jamestown-internal-controls-over-selected-financial-operations-2013m-72John A. Coleman School – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… adequately documented, and allowable pursuant to the State Education Department's Reimbursable Cost Manual (Manual). The audit … During the 2010-11 school year, Coleman had an enrollment of 491 students. The New York City Department of Education …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/08/05/john-coleman-school-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualImproper Medicaid Payments to Eye Care Providers (Follow-Up)
… report identified vulnerabilities in the Department’s provider enrollment and revalidating processes that undermine … were able to obtain Medicaid eligibility under 34 provider identification numbers without disclosing all of … to provide information on any actions that are planned to address the unresolved issues discussed in this report. Other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/27/improper-medicaid-payments-eye-care-providers-followOpinion 2001-12
… in the opinion. LIBRARIES -- Library Trustees (authority to provide for defense and indemnification of library … (authority of library board and governing board of sponsor to provide for defense and indemnification of library … either (1) the board of trustees of the library may elect to confer the benefits of section 18 on library employees as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2001-12DiNapoli: Wall Street Bonuses Edge Up in 2014
… The average bonus paid in New York City's security industry rose by 2 percent to $172,860 in 2014, according to an estimate released today by New York … Even though the industry was slightly less profitable in 2014, it added 2,300 jobs in New York City , the first …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-wall-street-bonuses-edge-2014XI.12.B Contract Assignments – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… for performing under the contract is transferred to an entity independent from the Transferor. When assessing the … contracting party has ceased to exist as a business entity, the Transferee must sign the appropriate contract … template should be removed. If the assignment involves a disregarded entity, contact the Bureau of Contracts for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi12b-contract-assignmentsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… totaling $543,474 out of a sample of 21 totaling $763,413 required by school policy to be competitively purchased. … needed remediation to reduce lead exposure in all potable water outlets as required by state law and Department of … regulations. Auditors determined 136 of the 410 (33%) water outlets identified at select areas, which students, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli and Ulster County Executive Metzger Announce Findings of Gulnick Investigation
… the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-ulster-county-executive-metzger-announce-findings-gulnickOversight of the Practice of Funeral Directing
… of Health is effectively overseeing the practice of funeral directing in accordance with relevant law and … effectively overseeing selected aspects of the practice of funeral directing. The audit covered the period from April … for governing and regulating the business and practice of funeral directing, undertaking, and embalming in New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/11/26/oversight-practice-funeral-directingTompkins County – Solid Waste (2014M-336)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if performance measures were … is located in the Southern Tier and has a population of approximately 101,500. The County is governed by a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2015/03/06/tompkins-county-solid-waste-2014m-336Franklin County – Procurement (2016M-366)
… our audit was to review the County’s procurement practices for the period January 1, 2015 through July 31, 2016. … a seven-member County Legislature. Budgeted appropriations for 2016 totaled approximately $101.2 million. Key Findings … Documentation was not maintained to support the reasoning for the Legislature’s selection of a service provider. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2017/01/06/franklin-county-procurement-2016m-366Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Central School District – Leave Accruals and Separation Payments (2015M-357)
… was to evaluate the accuracy of the District’s accounting for leave time and separation payments for the period July 1, 2014 through September 30, 2015. … seven-member Board of Education. Budgeted appropriations for the 2015-16 fiscal year total approximately $62.8 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/03/18/burnt-hills-ballston-lake-central-school-district-leave-accruals-andGeorge Junior Republic Union Free School District – Tuition Billing (2015M-325)
… was to evaluate the District’s tuition billing process for the period July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015. Background … facilities to residents of the William George Agency for Children and to students bused from area school districts. Budgeted appropriations for the 2015-16 fiscal year total approximately $8.5 million. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/01/29/george-junior-republic-union-free-school-district-tuition-billing-2015mArdsley Union Free School District – Reserve Funds (2015M-348)
… of our audit was to examine the District’s reserve funds for the period July 1, 2014 through October 2, 2015. … five-member Board of Education. Budgeted appropriations for the 2015-16 fiscal year are $63.9 million. Key Finding … The District’s schedule identifying the leave balances for employees entitled to a payout at retirement included …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/03/04/ardsley-union-free-school-district-reserve-funds-2015m-348