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DiNapoli: MTA Must Prioritize Safety and Service to Win Riders Back
… ridership remains well below pre-pandemic levels, putting a major strain on its budget. A report released today by New … was well over 125 million riders a month and currently is hovering around 60 to 70% of pre-pandemic levels on … cars’ Mean Distance Between Failures (how far the average car goes before needing repair) has been gradually declining …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-mta-must-prioritize-safety-and-service-win-riders-backOpinion 94-7
… of the department, company and squad, and after public hearing, may authorize the squad to furnish general ambulance … department, company and squad and for conducting a public hearing. Town Law, §§176(22) and 184(1), Village Law, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-7Opinion 90-22
… AND DISTRIBUTION -- Public Water Systems (necessity to pay interest on consumer deposits) MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- Deposits and Investments (of consumer deposits for municipal water utility) PUBLIC SERVICE LAW, §§89- 1 , … security deposits and other moneys of third parties, there does not appear to be any reason to distinguish between …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-22State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today the following audits have been issued. Department of Agriculture and Markets: … recommendations, one has been fully implemented and two have been partially implemented. Office of Mental Health … Authority of the State of New York (DASNY) that could have been avoided if it had used a term contract rather than …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsRequired Documentation
… credit cards; Records such as tax (W2 and 1099 forms), school, insurance, medical, military; Legal papers such as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/claimants/required-documentationOpinion 88-16
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. COUNTY SHERIFF -- Enforcement of Judgment (method of computing … CIVIL PRACTICE LAW AND RULES, §§5003, 5004, 5231; COUNTY LAW, §650: The proper method of computing interest on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-16Responding to an OSC Audit Report: Audit Responses and Corrective Action Plans
… and governance. They can also identify strategies to reduce costs and strengthen controls intended to safeguard assets. These varying scopes and objectives will … present local officials with the opportunity to take positive action and document their efforts to improve …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/responding-osc-audit-report-audit-responses-and-corrective-action-plansCity of Little Falls – Internal Controls Over Selected City Operations (2013M-214)
… 31, 2012. Background The City of Little Falls is located in Herkimer County and has approximately 4,900 residents. The … Treasurer have not ensured adequate internal controls are in place over cash receipts and disbursements handled by the … financial transactions accurately, completely, timely and in a clear and transparent manner. There is not adequate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/11/29/city-little-falls-internal-controls-over-selected-city-operations-2013m-214Nassau County – Contract Approval Process (2012M-192)
… was to examine the County's internal controls over the approval of contracts equal to or greater than $50,000 for … of the 22 contracts subject to the County Charter 45-day approval process exceeded the limit from two to 111 days. … were added by NIFA during a control period, the contract approval process increased to an average of 85 days, an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/03/14/nassau-county-contract-approval-process-2012m-192State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… his office completed audits of North Warren Central School District , Plainedge Union Free School District and the Tapestry Charter School . In an era of limited resources and increased … his office completed audits of North Warren Central School District Plainedge Union Free School District and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… Bay Shore Union Free School District – Procurement (Nassau County) District officials did not seek competition for the … Kinderhook Central School District – Procurement (Columbia County) District officials did not always procure … a fixed asset policy that requires the district business office maintain an inventory of fixed assets and other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsAlmond Volunteer Fire Department – Cash Shortage (2014M-113)
… is responsible for all financial activity, they do not detail the Department’s expectations concerning the audit of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/08/08/almond-volunteer-fire-department-cash-shortage-2014m-113Stanley Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-259)
… such as investments, cash receipts and disbursements, credit cards, claims processing, capital planning, and … affairs. The District has no internal controls over credit cards. Key Recommendations Attend and complete the … cards continue to be used, adopt a comprehensive credit card policy and review and update the policy annually. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/11/22/stanley-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2013m-259South Fallsburg Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-181)
… recorded and reported and to safeguard District moneys for the period January 1, 2012, to May 13, 2013. Background … general fund budget totaled approximately $306,000 for the 2013 fiscal year. Key Findings While the District … however, the last completed audit was performed in 2010 for the 2008 fiscal year. Key Recommendations Ensure that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/09/13/south-fallsburg-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operationsExamination of Official Station Designation
… Purpose The objective of our examination was to determine if the Department properly designated the official station of a Department employee in calendar years 2013 and 2014. … commuting and is not reimbursable. The official station of every employee is designated by the head of the agency and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/27/examination-official-station-designationCollection and Use of Oil Spill Funds (Follow-Up)
… audit report, Collection and Use of Oil Spill Funds ( 2014-S-59 ). Background Chapter 845 of the Laws of 1977 … for the Fund. The Department of Environmental Conservation (Department) is charged with implementing the … Audit/Report of Interest Department of Environmental Conservation: Collection and Use of Oil Spill Funds ( …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/12/07/collection-and-use-oil-spill-funds-followWage Theft Investigations (Follow-Up)
… implementation of the seven recommendations made in our initial report, Wage Theft Investigations (2013-S-38). … that the Department has made substantial progress in addressing the issues identified in our initial report. For example: The Department is now … implementation of the seven recommendations made in our initial report Wage Theft Investigati …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/05/22/wage-theft-investigations-followRamapo Central School District – Fund Balance and Employee Compensation (2013M-189)
… were unable to provide any documentation supporting why those nine employees received an initial salary at those … District taxpayers. Ensure that year-end encumbrances are valid and supported. Review all reserves and determine if the amounts reserved are necessary, reasonable, and in compliance with statutory …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/09/27/ramapo-central-school-district-fund-balance-and-employee-compensationNewark Central School District – Financial Condition and Claims Processing (2016M-267)
Newark Central School District Financial Condition and Claims Processing 2016M267
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/11/18/newark-central-school-district-financial-condition-and-claims-processingGouverneur Central School District – Financial Management (2016M-351)
… our audit was to assess the District’s financial condition for the period July 1, 2014 through May 31, 2016. Background … nine-member Board of Education. Budgeted appropriations for the 2015-16 fiscal year totaled approximately $34.3 … multiyear financial plan to establish long-term objectives for funding long-term needs, provide a framework for future …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/11/18/gouverneur-central-school-district-financial-management-2016m-351