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Overtime and Other Time and Attendance Matters Found in the Use of Certain Federal Funds
… (Metro-North) used American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (Recovery Act) funds efficiently and for authorized purposes, and … Authority (MTA), has four projects funded by the Recovery Act, namely, Poughkeepsie Station Building-Doors/Window ($4.6 … MetroNorth used American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Recovery Act funds efficiently and for authorized purposes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/01/24/overtime-and-other-time-and-attendance-matters-found-use-certain-federal-funds-0Oversight of Contract Expenditures of Bowery Residents’ Committee
… Objective To determine whether the New York City Department of Homeless … its contract with the Bowery Residents’ Committee (BRC) to ensure reported costs are allowable, supported, and … To determine whether the New York City Department of Homeless …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/12/30/oversight-contract-expenditures-bowery-residents-committeeMedicaid Program – Oversight of Managed Care Provider Networks
… to ensure cost efficiency and access to adequate in-network care. The audit covered the period from January 2023 … managed care organizations (MCOs) maintain and monitor a network of providers supported by written agreements that is … all services covered under the contract. If the provider network cannot provide services, the member can go out of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/10/22/medicaid-program-oversight-managed-care-provider-networksOlcott Fire Company, Inc. – Financial Operations (2013M-124)
… Company will save approximately $10,000 annually if the number of cellular telephones is reduced from 18 to five. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/08/16/olcott-fire-company-inc-financial-operations-2013m-124Hoags Corners Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. – Internal Controls (2014M-09)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess Fire Company controls over financial activities for the … June 30, 2013. Background The Hoags Corners Volunteer Fire Company is located in Rensselaer County and provides fire protection services to the residents of Hoags Corners …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/04/04/hoags-corners-volunteer-fire-company-inc-internal-controls-2014m-09Shelter Island Union Free School District –Financial Condition (2014M-132)
… Background The Shelter Island Union Free School District is located in the Town of Shelter Island in Suffolk County. The District is governed by the Board of Education which comprises seven … amount of the District’s unexpended surplus fund balance is in compliance with Real Property Tax Law statutory limits. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/08/08/shelter-island-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-2014m-132Town of Forestport – Financial Management (2013M-184)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Town’s financial condition for the period January 1, 2012, to December 31, 2012. Background The Town of Forestport is … $44,158 for the sewer fund. Key Findings The Board needs to improve its budgeting practices and enhance its oversight …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/09/06/town-forestport-financial-management-2013m-184Watervliet City School District – Payroll and Claims Processing (2013M-4)
… the District’s payroll and claims processing operations for the period July 1, 2011, to June 30, 2012. Background The … operating expenditures totaled approximately $23 million for the general fund, $1.76 million for special aid fund, and … the amounts allowed by 578.96 days, valued at $94,480, and 26.7 days, valued at $2,148. The former Superintendant was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/06/28/watervliet-city-school-district-payroll-and-claims-processing-2013m-4Village of New York Mills – Justice Court (S9-14-4)
… 3,300 residents. The Board of Trustees (Board), which is comprised of a Mayor and four Trustees, governs the Village and is responsible for overseeing the Court’s general management … in bail money that was over six years old. The Court is not properly reporting unresolved traffic tickets to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2014/08/15/village-new-york-mills-justice-court-s9-14-4Town of Westerlo – Selected Financial Activities (2013M-323)
… 31, 2013. Background The Town of Westerlo is located in Albany County and is governed by a Town Board comprising … not take appropriate action to align estimated revenues in the adopted budgets with actual rate schedules. This resulted in an accumulated operating deficit. Furthermore, the water …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/03/28/town-westerlo-selected-financial-activities-2013m-323City of Lockport – Fiscal Stress (2013M-330)
… through October 9, 2013. Background The City of Lockport is located in Niagara County, is approximately 8.4 square miles and serves approximately 21,165 residents. The elected Common Council is the legislative body responsible for managing City …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/12/20/city-lockport-fiscal-stress-2013m-330Town of Cheektowaga – Awarding Contracts for Goods and Services (2013M-293)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Town’s procurement process for the period … that resulted in payments totaling more than $10.6 million to two contractors. The Town also failed to properly monitor the services provided by three of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/04/18/town-cheektowaga-awarding-contracts-goods-and-services-2013m-293Town of Champion – Information Technology (2014M-130)
… through December 31, 2013. Background The Town of Champion is located in Jefferson County and has a population of approximately 4,500. The Town is governed by an elected five-member Town Board. The Town’s … that all of the Town’s data is backed up to a secure off-site location, and develop procedures to periodically test …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/07/11/town-champion-information-technology-2014m-130Eaton No. 1 Fire District – Audit Follow-Up (2024M-4-F)
… District’s financial activities. Background The District is located in the Town of Eaton in Madison County the Board … with one member being appointed as Chairperson. The Board is responsible for the District’s overall financial … management. The Board-appointed Secretary-Treasurer is the chief fiscal officer and is responsible for receiving, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2026/05/29/eaton-no-1-fire-district-audit-follow-2024m-4-fDivision of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-142
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to inform the Division of Housing and Community Renewal of … Eligibility Criteria: The following employees are eligible to receive the April 2025 DC 37 RRSU 3% Salary Increase: … ANN who are in an NS position (Grade 600) which is equated to a grade (Grade 001-032). Employees with a Comp Rate Code …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-142-april-2025-district-council-37-dc-37-3-salaryChanges to Reporting Requirements – Understanding Your Responsibilities: Elected & Appointed Officials
… the changes to the regulation that affect the record of activities (ROA) process for elected and appointed … Officials Official did not need to attest to the accuracy of the ROA. Official must sign the ROA to attest to its … submit a new ROA if the previous ROA is not representative of their work hours. Governing Body Regulation did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/ea-officials/changes-reporting-requirementsAnalytical Reviews – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… review and to consider the function in the broader scope of your operations. The body or official auditing claims should be aware of trends in expenditures that may provide opportunities for … An analytical review may also indicate that certain types of expenditures may have been inappropriately incurred. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/analytical-reviewsCollection of Lease and Permit Revenues (Follow-Up)
… extent of implementation of the four recommendations made in our initial report, Assessment and Collection of Lease and … the time of our audit, the Department was owed $6 million in lease and permit revenues, including $2.4 million between … extent of implementation of the four recommendations made in our initial report Assessment and Collection of Lease and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/04/07/collection-lease-and-permit-revenues-followCongregate Meal Services for the Elderly (Follow-Up)
… for the Aging (DFTA) needed to improve its oversight of senior centers. For example, officials could not demonstrate that they contracted with optimally located senior centers to maximize the number of eligible senior citizens who had access to congregate meals. In …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/11/19/congregate-meal-services-elderly-followTown of Alfred – Incompatible Duties (2021M-99)
… Alfred (Town) Supervisor (Supervisor) properly appointed and the Town Board (Board) and Supervisor properly monitored the bookkeeper. Key Findings The Supervisor did not properly appoint, and the Board and Supervisor did not properly monitor, the … of Alfred Town Supervisor Supervisor properly appointed and the Town Board Board and Supervisor properly monitored …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/11/19/town-alfred-incompatible-duties-2021m-99