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Frequently Asked Questions – Understanding Your Responsibilities: Elected & Appointed Officials
… I’ve never been asked to keep a record of activities (ROA) before. Was I supposed to? When … have to submit my ROA to the clerk of the governing board? What should I do if I take a two-week vacation during the … Activities page for more examples of what is and isn’t considered work-related. What should I do if, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/ea-officials/frequently-asked-questionsManagement of Indoor Air Quality for Individuals With Asthma (Follow-Up)
… With Asthma (Report 2020-S-59 ). About the Program Asthma is a significant public health problem in the United States. It is one of this country’s most common and costly diseases, … LHDs visited 17,352 households, consisting of 26,602 individuals, from January 1, 2021 through June 30, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/09/09/management-indoor-air-quality-individuals-asthma-followOversight of Young Adult Institute, Inc.'s Family Support Services Contracts
To determine whether the Office for People With Developmental Disabilities is providing effective oversight of Family Support Service contracts with entities within the Young Adult Institute Network to ensure
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/05/oversight-young-adult-institute-incs-family-support-services-contractsRecovering Managed Care Payments for Inpatient Services on Behalf of Recipients With Third-Party Health Insurance (Follow-Up)
To assess the extent of implementation of the eight recommendations included in our initial audit report Medicaid Program Recovering Managed Care Payments for Inpatient Services on Behalf of Recipients With Thirdparty Health Insurance Report 2021S24
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2026/02/26/recovering-managed-care-payments-inpatient-services-behalf-recipients-third-party-healthProcurement and Payroll-Related Matters Pertaining to the Use of Certain Federal Funds
… Purpose To determine whether the New York City Transit … (Transit). Transit operates the subways in the boroughs of Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, and the Bronx. Transit also … to cost $441.4 million. We visited 15 of the 23 projects' sites and did a more detailed review of one project: the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/06/18/procurement-and-payroll-related-matters-pertaining-use-certain-federal-fundsOperational Training and Medical Assessments of Train Crews (Follow-Up)
… Program The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) is a public benefit corporation that operates North America’s … A Division (the numbered lines and 42nd St. Shuttle) and B Division (the lettered lines and the 7 line). Train crews … and a Conductor – both of whom have direct responsibility for the safe, timely, and proper operation of Transit trains. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/11/19/operational-training-and-medical-assessments-train-crews-followWho Is Responsible? – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… board members may have to devote to the audit of claims can render an otherwise strong control only modestly … function. 2 Establishing a claims auditor position can be an effective approach to fulfilling the need for a … Establishing a claims auditor position can be an effective approach to fulfilling the need for a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/who-responsibleControls and Accountability of Court, Trust and Bail Funds (Follow-up)
… initial audit issued on April 16, 2014, determined that NYC Department of Finance’s (Finance) Court Assets Department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/12/03/controls-and-accountability-court-trust-and-bail-funds-followManagement and Control of Employee Overtime Costs (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report, Management and Control of … and we noted numerous examples of overtime being earned in excess of $75,000 annually by individuals whose salary … that lacked the proper prior approvals and justification. In addition, the Port Authority did not meet the 20 percent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/12/19/management-and-control-employee-overtime-costs-followBethpage Public Library – Procurement (2019M-219)
… (Library) Board of Trustees (Board) ensured goods and services were procured competitively and in accordance with … policies. Key Findings The Board did not ensure goods and services were procured competitively and in accordance with … related parties. Competitive proposals for professional services are obtained on a periodic basis and that credit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2021/06/04/bethpage-public-library-procurement-2019m-219Horseheads Central School District – Network Access Controls (2021M-127)
… pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether Horseheads Central School District (District) officials ensured network access … Determine whether Horseheads Central School District District officials ensured network access …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/11/12/horseheads-central-school-district-network-access-controls-2021m-127Wheelerville Union Free School District – Unused IT Asset Inventory (2022M-2)
… IT assets (91 percent) on inventory records. We identified 70 unused IT assets that were at high risk of potential theft …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/05/27/wheelerville-union-free-school-district-unused-it-asset-inventory-2022m-2Town of Delhi – Pool Project Donations and Disbursements (2020M-105)
… West Branch Recreation and Aquatics Committee (Committee) to act under the auspices of the Town and organize … an affiliate of the Town. Inappropriately used Town funds to pay at least $8,000 for fundraising activities. Did not … agreed with our recommendations and indicated they plan to initiate corrective action. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/01/15/town-delhi-pool-project-donations-and-disbursements-2020m-105Whitesboro Central School District – Separation Payments (2020M-146)
… were properly supported and accurately calculated in accordance with Board-approved agreements. Key Findings … are accurately calculated, supported and disbursed in accordance with the terms of CBAs and individual … action. Appendix B includes our comment on an issue raised in the District’s response letter. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/03/05/whitesboro-central-school-district-separation-payments-2020m-146Town of Guilford – Budgeting (2023M-144)
… report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Town of Guilford (Town) Town Board (Board) developed realistic … Actual revenues exceeded estimated revenues by an average of $210,000 (42 percent) in the general fund and $180,000 (17 … The Board adopted budgets that planned for using $228,000 of fund balance to offset projected operating deficits in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/03/08/town-guilford-budgeting-2023m-144Garden City Union Free School District – IT Asset Management (2023M-161)
… complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether Garden City Union Free School District (District) officials … Determine whether Garden City Union Free School District District officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/03/22/garden-city-union-free-school-district-it-asset-management-2023m-161Young Women’s College Prep Charter School of Rochester – Network and Financial Software Access Controls (2022M-147)
… Determine whether Young Womens College Prep Charter School of Rochester School …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2023/01/06/young-womens-college-prep-charter-school-rochester-network-and-financialBroome-Delaware-Tioga Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Capital Planning (2023M-1)
… planning, BOCES officials are limited in their ability to set long-term priorities. As a result, BOCES officials did … Ensure that all surplus funds are apportioned back to component and participating school districts. Develop a … and recommendations and have initiated, or they plan to initiate, corrective action. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2023/06/16/broome-delaware-tioga-board-cooperative-educational-services-capital-planning-2023mChenango Valley Central School District – Network User Accounts and Information Technology Contingency Planning (2022M-162)
… to officials, we found that: Sixty-eight, or 12 percent, of the District’s nonstudent network user accounts were no … a disruption or disaster will affect the timely processing of its business functions. Key Recommendations Develop …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/06/16/chenango-valley-central-school-district-network-user-accounts-andSaratoga Springs City School District – Procurement (2023M-25)
… when procuring four (13 percent) purchase or public works contracts totaling $36,783 (we reviewed 30 contracts … purchasing policies when procuring purchase and public works contracts that are not subject to competitive bidding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/09/15/saratoga-springs-city-school-district-procurement-2023m-25