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Compliance With the Enough is Enough Act
… Purpose To determine if the State Education Department (SED) and Division of State Police (DSP) are complying with the requirements under the Enough is Enough Act (Act). The audit covers the period July 7, 2015 … To determine if the State Education Department and Division of State Police …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/01/24/compliance-enough-enough-actAdministration of Mitchell-Lama Waiting Lists (Follow-Up)
… of 269 State-supervised developments, with over 105,000 apartments, were built under the Program. In exchange for … out, they are no longer subject to DHCR supervision, and apartments do not need to be kept affordable for … Program developments with approximately 64,000 apartments. Apartments are rented or sold to applicants on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/01/19/administration-mitchell-lama-waiting-lists-followCounty of Ulster – Property Tax Exemptions (2016M-333)
… purpose of our audit was to assess the County’s procedures for handling property tax exemptions for the period January 1, 2015 through July 22, 2016. … Key Finding The County Department of Finance’s procedures for prorating property tax exemptions on transfers of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2016/12/02/county-ulster-property-tax-exemptions-2016m-333Forks Fire District #3 - Financial Planning (2018M-20)
… of a reasonable level of fund balance, the funding and use of reserves and a multiyear financial plan. Key Recommendations Adopt … of a reasonable level of fund balance, the funding and use of reserves and a multiyear financial plan. Consult …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2018/05/11/forks-fire-district-3-financial-planning-2018m-20Union Free School District of the Tarrytowns - Fixed Assets (2018M-185)
… for. Key Findings The Board did not designate a property control manager. None of the 39 fixed assets valued at … valued at $126,303 were not recorded on the inventory list. Key Recommendations The Board should designate a property control manager. Ensure all fixed assets with values that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/01/11/union-free-school-district-tarrytowns-fixed-assets-2018m-185Bainbridge Fire District - Board Oversight (2018M-252)
… Board reviewed the Treasurer’s reports on a monthly basis and reviewed all claims before payment. Although the Treasurer’s financial records and reports accurately and properly accounted for all financial activities, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2019/02/08/bainbridge-fire-district-board-oversight-2018m-252Town of Guilford - Justice Court Accountability (2018M-248)
… [read complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether all money …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2019/08/02/town-guilford-justice-court-accountability-2018m-248Village of Red Hook - Clerk-Treasurer's Duties (2019M-101)
… statutes. Key Finding The Board engaged the services of a contractor to assist the Treasurer with her duties. However, the contractor performed those duties without oversight by the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2019/10/11/village-red-hook-clerk-treasurers-duties-2019m-101Homer Central School District - Criminal History Background Checks (2019M-76)
… employees tested. Key Recommendations Discontinue allowing new employees to provide services to students prior to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/06/21/homer-central-school-district-criminal-history-background-checks-2019m-76Medicaid Program – Medicare Part D Clawback Payments
… Department of Health (Department) overpaid the Medicare Part D prescription drug phased-down state contributions. The … Drug, Improvement, and Modernization Act of 2003, Medicare Part D provides prescription drug benefits for individuals … or “clawback” payment) to the federal government to cover part of the cost of prescription drugs for the State’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/01/17/medicaid-program-medicare-part-d-clawback-paymentsWantagh Fire District – Payroll (2013M-176)
… and separate from the Town of Hempstead and Nassau County in which it is located. An elected five-member Board of Fire … use, or get paid for more leave than the amounts allowed in the District’s policy. Key Recommendation Take immediate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/09/20/wantagh-fire-district-payroll-2013m-176Orange County – Motor Vehicle Oversight (2015M-314)
Orange County Motor Vehicle Oversight 2015M314
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2016/04/15/orange-county-motor-vehicle-oversight-2015m-314Webster Central School District - Financial Condition (2018M-109)
… fund balance remained within statutory limits. Key Findings District officials appropriated nearly $28 … 2014-15 through 2016-17 ranging from 7.3 and 7.7 percent. Key Recommendations Ensure that the District’s fund balance … real property taxes. Develop and adopt budgets based on historical trends or other known factors. Discontinue the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/09/14/webster-central-school-district-financial-condition-2018m-109City of Auburn – Hydroelectric Power Operations and Software Management (2017M-99)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the City’s hydroelectric power operations and software management for the period July … City of Auburn Hydroelectric Power Operations and Software Management 2017M99 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2017/12/15/city-auburn-hydroelectric-power-operations-and-software-management-2017m-99Islip Housing Authority – Cash Disbursements (2017M-167)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Authority’s cash disbursement … The Islip Housing Authority is located in the Town of Islip in Suffolk County. The Authority, which provides …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2017/10/27/islip-housing-authority-cash-disbursements-2017m-167Akron Central School District - Financial Management (2018M-195)
… report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Board and District officials effectively managed the District’s … for related expenditures. Key Recommendations The Board and District officials should: Ensure unrestricted fund … Determine whether the Board and District officials effectively managed the Districts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/01/25/akron-central-school-district-financial-management-2018m-195Selected Aspects of Bus Fleet Maintenance Report (Follow-Up)
… examined whether the MTA (1) has standards and procedures for the maintenance of its bus fleet, (2) performs bus … procedures, and (3) has a comprehensive maintenance plan for its bus fleet. We found that a number of improvements …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/07/11/selected-aspects-bus-fleet-maintenance-report-followInspecting Highway Bridges and Repairing Defects (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial report, Inspecting Highway Bridges and Repairing Defects ( 2012-S-34 ). Background Our initial … on May 19, 2014, found that the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (Authority) did not follow the New York State … (Department) requirements for classifying, reporting and repairing bridge defects. Instead, the Authority followed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/06/30/inspecting-highway-bridges-and-repairing-defects-followClyde-Savannah Central School District – Financial Condition (2015M-338)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the District’s financial condition for the period … in Seneca County. The District, which operates two schools with approximately 840 students, is governed by an elected … through 2014-15 despite budgeting for operating deficits to reduce fund balance. Five of the District’s reserve funds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/03/11/clyde-savannah-central-school-district-financial-condition-2015m-338Clarence Central School District – Financial Condition (2016M-128)
… the 2015-16 fiscal year totaled approximately $75 million. Key Findings Despite its budgetary surpluses and excess fund … statute and a circumvention of the statutory limit imposed on the level of unrestricted fund balance. Key Recommendations Ensure budgets include realistic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/08/clarence-central-school-district-financial-condition-2016m-128