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Homeless Outreach Program at the Long Island Rail Road
… we observed the SUS outreach team drive up to a train station parking lot and sit in the vehicle for approximately … The team neither walked the platforms nor visited the station waiting room. Immediately after the outreach team left, we visited the station office, walked the platforms, and subsequently …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/01/16/homeless-outreach-program-long-island-rail-roadDo Not Call Enforcement Efforts
… consumers to register their personal mobile and landline phone numbers on a central national registry to reduce … their phone numbers on a statewide registry. In 2003, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Federal Communications … to penalties up to a maximum of $11,000 per violation. The number of Do Not Call complaints has been increasing, both in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/28/do-not-call-enforcement-effortsFacilities Planning Bureau Project Review
… Purpose To determine if the State Education Department’s (Department) Facilities … Planning Bureau (Bureau) completes its review of projects in a timely manner and, if not, what the impacts on school districts are. We also sought to determine whether … To determine if the State Education Departments Facilities Planning Bureau …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/02/04/facilities-planning-bureau-project-reviewCity of Mount Vernon – Building Department Fees and Fines (2014M-65)
… examine the City’s procedures for collecting and enforcing building violation fees and fines for the period January 1, … Findings The City did not resolve more than 80 percent of building violations issued during the audit period. The Law Department did not pursue collection for all unpaid building violation fines. Key Recommendations Develop and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/07/03/city-mount-vernon-building-department-fees-and-fines-2014m-65Yates County – County Clerk Cash Receipts (2015M-223)
… adequately segregated. Employees record some cash receipts in the accounting system under a generic user name. Key … safeguarded, accounted for and deposited intact and in a timely manner. Ensure that duties are segregated or that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2015/12/04/yates-county-county-clerk-cash-receipts-2015m-223Mattituck-Cutchogue Union Free School District - Claims Processing (2018M-131)
… documentation that included confirming purchase orders (i.e., purchase orders issued after the goods or services have already been ordered or received). Key Recommendations … and have initiated or indicated they planned to initiate corrective action. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/09/28/mattituck-cutchogue-union-free-school-district-claims-processing-2018mMoriah Central School District – Internal Controls Over Leave Accruals (2014M-84)
… District is located in the Towns of Crown Point, Moriah and Westport in Essex County. The District is governed by an elected nine-member Board of Education and operates one school, with approximately 740 students. … The Board did not adopt comprehensive written policies and procedures for leave accruals. District officials do not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/06/20/moriah-central-school-district-internal-controls-over-leave-accrualsValley Stream 24 Union Free School District – New Hire Paperwork (2022M-189)
… Background The District serves the Town of Hempstead in Nassau County. The District is governed by a seven-member …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/03/17/valley-stream-24-union-free-school-district-new-hire-paperwork-2022m-189State Agencies Bulletin No. 275
… of Taxation and Finance at 1-800-972-1233 or visit their web site at https://www.tax.ny.gov . Questions Questions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/275-changes-new-york-city-resident-withholding-tables-and-new-york-cityBroadalbin-Perth Central School District – Health Insurance Buyouts and Separation Payments (2014M-146)
… for the District’s calculations of separation payments and health insurance buyouts for the period July 1, 2012 through … and implemented an appropriate system of controls over health insurance buyouts and separation payments. Key … BroadalbinPerth Central School District Health Insurance Buyouts and Separation Payments 2014M146 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/08/15/broadalbin-perth-central-school-district-health-insurance-buyouts-andEvans-Brant Central School District – Travel Expenditures and Reimbursements (2014M-194)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s travel expenditures and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/10/03/evans-brant-central-school-district-travel-expenditures-andMassapequa Water District (2014M-100)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if the Board appropriately provided individual life insurance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2014/06/13/massapequa-water-district-2014m-100Village of Schuylerville – Procurement (2014M-228)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Village’s procurement practices for the … which non-price factors can be considered, did not adhere to best value requirements. Key Recommendations Ensure that … in accordance with statute. Provide guidance relating to the best value method as an alternative for awarding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/10/31/village-schuylerville-procurement-2014m-228Longwood Public Library – Bank Account Management (2015M-309)
… our audit was to examine Library officials’ management of bank accounts for the period July 1, 2014 through June 30, … Longwood Public Library Bank Account Management 2015M309 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2016/02/05/longwood-public-library-bank-account-management-2015m-309Poughkeepsie City School District - Extra-Classroom Activities and Information Technology Assets (2019M-15)
… treasurer did not prepare timely reports for the Board or the auditor. IT assets valued at $11,397 were not included … agreed with our recommendations and have initiated or indicated they planned to initiate corrective action. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/09/27/poughkeepsie-city-school-district-extra-classroom-activities-andVillage of Red Hook - Procurement and Claims Auditing (2019M-100)
… whether Village officials procured goods and services in compliance with the procurement policy. Determine whether … Appendix B includes our comments on issues raised in the Village’s response letter. … whether Village officials procured goods and services in compliance with the procurement policy …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2019/10/11/village-red-hook-procurement-and-claims-auditing-2019m-100Lakeland Central School District - Reserves Management (2019M-113)
… complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Board properly managed reserves. Key Findings The Board did not adopt written policies establishing the … Determine whether the Board properly managed reserves …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/07/19/lakeland-central-school-district-reserves-management-2019m-113Maple Avenue Volunteer Fire Company #4 – Cash Disbursements (2016M-118)
… 1, 2014 through January 31, 2016. Background The Maple Avenue Volunteer Fire Company #4 is a volunteer organization … Maple Avenue Volunteer Fire Company 4 Cash Disbursements 2016M118 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2016/06/03/maple-avenue-volunteer-fire-company-4-cash-disbursements-2016m-118Introduction – Information Technology Contingency Planning
… resources from human error, malware or hardware failure, for example, could significantly curtail an organization’s … operations. Proactively anticipating and planning for IT disruptions will prepare local government and school district personnel for the actions they must take in the event of an incident. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-contingency-planning/introduction2021 Financial Condition Report – 2021 Financial Condition Report
… the State’s financial footing. This Financial Condition Report can help New Yorkers better understand the impacts of … long-term outlook for State finances. Read More About this Report This report provides citizens with an overview of the financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2021-fcr