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Red Flags – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… out of the ordinary. Even when all required documentation is submitted, remain skeptical, especially of claims that are … today’s electronic environment, anyone with a computer and printer may be capable of replicating and manipulating …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/red-flagsFormer Delhi Deputy Superintendent Faces Grand Larceny Charge
… the Office of the State Comptroller in bringing about this arrest. The highest standards must apply in public service …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/former-delhi-deputy-superintendent-faces-grand-larceny-chargeDisability Retirement – Divorce and Your Benefits
… average earnings. This means there is no “service” portion and “disability” portion of the retirement benefit. If the … hypothetical service retirement benefit based on earnings and service accrued to the date of the disability award … NYSLRS pensions are considered marital property and may be divided when a marriage ends Guide to Domestic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/disability-retirementSelected Employee Travel Expenses
… and under the control of agency management, include car rentals, meals, lodging, transportation, fuel, and … we audited travel expenses for the highest-cost travelers in the State, as well as other outliers. As a result, 23 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/06/04/selected-employee-travel-expenses-1Examination of Unemployment Insurance Benefits 2016 Annual Report
… in potential recoveries for past UI overpayments from 130 New York State employees hired during calendar year 2016. In addition, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/07/28/examination-unemployment-insurance-benefits-2016-annual-reportInstitute of Technology at Utica/Rome – Selected Employee Travel Expenses
… and under the control of agency management, include car rentals, meals, lodging, transportation, fuel, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/02/28/institute-technology-uticarome-selected-employee-travel-expensesKiantone Independent Fire Department, Inc. – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-295)
… controls are adequate to ensure that financial activity is properly recorded and reported and that Department moneys … Background The Kiantone Independent Fire Department, Inc. is located in the Town of Kiantone, in Chautauqua County. The … financial activities. We found no evidence that the Board is adequately reviewing and approving all claims prior to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2013/12/13/kiantone-independent-fire-department-inc-internal-controlsSweet Home Central School District – Financial Management (2016M-207)
… July 1, 2012 through March 18, 2016. Background The Sweet Home Central School District is located in the Towns of … Sweet Home Central School District Financial Management 2016M207 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/09/16/sweet-home-central-school-district-financial-management-2016m-207Schoharie Central School District – Financial Condition (2013M-263)
… audit was to examine the District’s financial condition for the period July 1, 2011 through July 8, 2013. Background … elected members. The District’s budgeted expenditures for the 2013-14 fiscal year are $21 million. Key Finding … Develop and adopt budgets that include realistic estimates for expenditures based on contractual and historical data. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/12/13/schoharie-central-school-district-financial-condition-2013m-263Montauk Union Free School District – Financial Condition (2016M-168)
… December 31, 2015. Background The Montauk Union Free School District is located in the Town of East Hampton in Suffolk County. The District, which operates one school with approximately 475 students, is governed by an … Montauk Union Free School District Financial Condition 2016M168 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/22/montauk-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-2016m-168Marion Central School District – Tuition Reimbursements (2016M-11)
Marion Central School District Tuition Reimbursements 2016M11
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/04/08/marion-central-school-district-tuition-reimbursements-2016m-11Rome City School District – Multiyear Planning (2021M-144)
… Determine whether Rome City School District District officials established comprehensive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/12/03/rome-city-school-district-multiyear-planning-2021m-144Town of Highlands – Water and Sewer Funds’ Financial Condition (2021M-152)
… report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether the Town of Highlands (Town) Board (Board) and Town officials … plans have not been developed. We also released T own of Highlands – Receiver of Taxes and Assessments (2021M-120) … Determine whether the Town of Highlands Town Board Board and Town officials effectively …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/01/21/town-highlands-water-and-sewer-funds-financial-condition-2021m-152Dobbs Ferry Union Free School District – Facilities Department Overtime (2023M-120)
… and pension costs. Key Recommendations Ensure overtime is properly approved, documented and monitored. Ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/12/01/dobbs-ferry-union-free-school-district-facilities-department-overtimeVillage of Mexico – Financial Management (2023M-170)
… more taxes were levied than needed to fund operations. For the four fiscal years reviewed (2019-20 through 2022-23), … and expenditures were overestimated by a total of $287,238 for the audit period. Appropriated fund balance of $216,780 … surplus fund balance. Additionally, the property tax levy for 2023-24 was $509,000 while the Village had over $1.1 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/02/16/village-mexico-financial-management-2023m-170Village of Cato – Water Financial Operations (2023M-145)
… a cost of approximately $20,000), or 9.4 million gallons, is considered unauthorized non-revenue water or lost water. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/03/22/village-cato-water-financial-operations-2023m-145Rhinecliff Fire District – Board Oversight (2024M-154)
… New York State General Municipal Law (GML) sections 806, 808 and 39, respectively. Ensure bank reconciliations were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/05/16/rhinecliff-fire-district-board-oversight-2024m-154Randolph Academy Union Free School District – Capital Asset Inventory Records (2024M-98)
… officials maintained complete and accurate capital asset inventory records. Key Findings District officials did not maintain complete and accurate capital asset inventory records. The District Superintendent … (Superintendent) was responsible for maintaining capital asset inventory records but was unfamiliar with the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/11/22/randolph-academy-union-free-school-district-capital-asset-inventoryTown of Bergen – Town Supervisor (2024M-30)
… – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Town of Bergen (Town) Supervisor maintained complete and accurate … of $130,000 in payroll expenditures from the Byron-Bergen Library (Library). Key Recommendations Annually … Determine whether the Town of Bergen Town Supervisor maintained complete and accurate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/06/14/town-bergen-town-supervisor-2024m-30Jefferson County – Consumer Protection: Accuracy of Weights and Measures (S9-24-3)
… of Weights and Measures (Department) completed required testing of all weighing and measuring devices used to price … and Measures (Director) did not complete all required testing of weighing and measuring devices or maintain … accuracy tests. Key Recommendations Perform required testing in accordance with New York State Department of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2024/09/03/jefferson-county-consumer-protection-accuracy-weights-and-measures-s9-24-3