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Ellenburg Center No. 15 Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-103)
The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Districts controls over financial operations for the period January 1 2011 to February 28 2013
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/07/19/ellenburg-center-no-15-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financialEndwell Fire District – Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-277)
… not appropriate District expenditures, such as clambake tickets, volunteer incentive gifts, meals and travel expenses … appropriate and acceptable practices regarding the use of computer resources. Develop budgets based on realistic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/01/31/endwell-fire-district-controls-over-financial-operations-2013m-277Examination of Center for Economic Growth, Inc.
… Purpose The objective of our examination was to determine if the Center for Economic Growth, Inc.’s (CEG) … program that provides financial and technical assistance to create and support Regional Centers for the Transfer of … into a $2.9 million contract with CEG in October 2011 to provide MEP program services, most often consisting of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/08/14/examination-center-economic-growth-incState Comptroller DiNapoli and District Attorney Scarpino Announce Arrest in $60K Pension Payments
… pension totaling $60,285 to pay cellphone bills, a car loan, insurance and utility bills. Ms. Rose, 40, of Mount Vernon, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-district-attorney-scarpino-announce-arrest-60k-pension-paymentsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1339
… may require updates for SFS lapsing Overview Certain cost centers in SFS will be lapsing and will no longer be … of all current position pools that are associated with a cost center that is scheduled to lapse on 09/15/2014 or … that appear on the spreadsheet are updated with valid cost centers. If the cost center is lapsing on 09/15/2014, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1339-sfs-cost-centers-payserv-09152014-09302014-lapse-datesState Education Department Examination of Payments to Tough Man, Inc.
… sponsor community sporting events such as walks and races in New York. SED made five payments totaling $150,000 under … The contracts provide funding for Tough Man to provide an in-school program to students and to operate triathlons for … Each student paid a registration fee to participate in the triathlons supported by the contracts and the Tough …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/03/01/state-education-department-examination-payments-tough-man-incOffice of Temporary and Disability Assistance - SSP Payments Made to Deceased Individuals
… Purpose The objective of our examination was to determine the appropriateness of New York State Supplemental Program (SSP) Payments the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) made to … The objective of our examination was to determine the appropriateness of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/01/09/office-temporary-and-disability-assistance-ssp-payments-made-deceased-individualsLe Roy Fire Department Inc. – Oversight of Fire Department Finances (2014M-025)
… Department’s financial operations for the period January 1, 2012 through December 10, 2013. Background The Le Roy Fire … fire protection services to the Village and Town of Le Roy in Genesee County. The Board of Directors generally consists … Officers. We found that the Treasurer made $18,100 in questionable disbursements that were not supported by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/10/06/le-roy-fire-department-inc-oversight-fire-department-finances-2014m-025Real Estate Portfolio
… Purpose To determine whether the New York Power Authority has accounted for all of its real … covers from January 2010 through July 2013. Background The New York Power Authority (NYPA) is the nation's largest state … To determine whether the New York Power Authority has accounted for all of its real …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/06/20/real-estate-portfolioCompliance With Payment Card Industry Standards
… Background The Authority provides transportation services in Onondaga, Oswego, Cayuga, and Oneida counties. The … confidence and the ability to accept credit card payments. In calendar 2015, the Authority reported 40,822 credit card transactions totaling more than $900,000 in revenue. Key Findings We reviewed select operational and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/02/06/compliance-payment-card-industry-standardsSchool of Professional Studies – Controls Over Bank Accounts
… in its bank accounts. Background The City University of New York School of Professional Studies (CUNY SPS) was … Fully comply with prescribed procedures for opening new bank accounts and the monitoring of existing accounts. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/06/02/school-professional-studies-controls-over-bank-accountsSelected Employee Travel Expenses
… employees was appropriate, we audited a total of $192,215 in travel expenses for five New York State Homes and … because their rental car expenses ranked among the highest in the State. Key Findings Travel expenses totaling $112,233 … This employee routinely picked up rental cars late in the morning; however, officials could not account for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/06/04/selected-employee-travel-expensesMotor Vehicle Financial Security and Safety Responsibility Acts – Assessable Expenses for the Two Fiscal Years Ended March 31, 2013
… the administration of Article VI and Article VII of the Vehicle and Traffic Law. We performed our audit pursuant to … 31, 2013. Background The Department administers the Motor Vehicle Financial Security Act (Security Act) and the Motor … for the Three Fiscal Years Ended March 31, 2011 (2012-S-25) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/03/19/motor-vehicle-financial-security-and-safety-responsibility-acts-assessable-expenses-twoComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being … officials did not grant the appropriate number of points to volunteers for participation in department responses nor … were made. In addition, the director had sole access to the library savings and money market bank accounts and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli: Former Rosendale Court Clerk to Repay Stolen Funds
… the former clerk of the town of Rosendale justice court will make full restitution after admitting to stealing … earlier this year, she was sentenced in Saugerties Town Court on March 4. Harper was sentenced to three years’ … office found Harper controlled all phases of the court’s cash collection process with little oversight by the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-former-rosendale-court-clerk-repay-stolen-fundsIX.12.C State Responsibility – IX. Federal Grants
… all aspects of implementation. OSC is responsible for most aspects of the state's federal grant and payment … CMIA implementation on an as-needed basis, and provides for payment or receipt of CMIA interest liabilities by the state. Cognizant (“lead”) state agencies responsible for administration of covered programs have designated CMIA …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix12c-state-responsibilityDiNapoli: Otsego County Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing From School District
… States Attorney Antoinette T. Bacon announced Kristina Hand, 47, of Morris, New York, has pleaded guilty to stealing … education of children is shameful,” DiNapoli said. “Ms. Hand abused her position to fund her lifestyle at the expense … continued collaboration in combatting public corruption.” Hand pleaded guilty to two counts of federal program theft, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/01/dinapoli-otsego-county-woman-pleads-guilty-stealing-school-districtComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… DiNapoli. “By auditing municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0DiNapoli: Former State Employee Arrested for Falsely Claiming She Never Received $4K Loan Check from New York State and Local Retirement System
… and the New York State Police. “Shannon Brady tried to scam the New York State and Local Retirement System by lying …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-former-state-employee-arrested-falsely-claiming-she-never-received-4k-loan-check-new-yorkAllocation, Billing, and Collection of Expenses of Administering the Motor Vehicle Financial Security Act and the Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility Act (Follow-Up)
… ensure that the operators of motor vehicles registered in New York possess adequate insurance coverage, or are … programs and assess these expenses on insurance carriers in proportion to their reported premiums. The objective of … the expenses of administering the Acts. We found that, in general, the Department was appropriately allocating, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/05/27/allocation-billing-and-collection-expenses-administering-motor-vehicle-financial-security