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Early Childhood Learning Center of Greene County – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… is an SED-approved, not-for-profit private school located in Greene County that provides preschool special education … fiscal year ended June 30, 2015, ECLC reported $547,761 in reimbursable costs on its CFR for the rate-based preschool … the fiscal year ended June 30, 2015, we identified $12,843 in reported non-personal service costs that did not comply …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/07/29/early-childhood-learning-center-greene-county-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualCity of Glen Cove– Budget Review (B7-13-16)
… the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the City’s proposed budget for the 2014 fiscal year are … unrealistic revenue estimates and one-shot revenues is not prudent. The City projects operating surpluses for the … of over $1 million from the sale of property that may not happen timely or as planned. Key Recommendation Develop a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/10/16/city-glen-cove-budget-review-b7-13-16City of Glen Cove – Budget Review (B7-14-16)
… the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the City’s proposed budget for the 2015 fiscal year are … the settlement of legal proceedings of $950,000 that might not be realized. The general fund budget does not appropriately budget and recognize the financing of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/10/16/city-glen-cove-budget-review-b7-14-16City of Troy – Budget Review (B5-16-15)
… the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the City's proposed budget for the 2017 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The City of Troy, located in Rensselaer County, issued debt totaling $21,630,000 to liquidate cumulative deficits in the City's general fund for the years ending December 31, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2016/11/03/city-troy-budget-review-b5-16-15Pine Bush Central School District – Budgeting Practices and Transportation Cost Savings (2012M-238)
… fund balance and identify opportunities for cost savings in transportation for the period July 1, 2011, through July … The Pine Bush Central School District is located in Orange, Sullivan, and Ulster Counties. The District is … District officials routinely overestimated expenditures in the District’s annual budget. Total expenditures were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/03/08/pine-bush-central-school-district-budgeting-practices-and-transportationCity of Long Beach – Budget Review (B24-7-4)
… 2012. Local Finance Law requires all municipalities that have been authorized to issue obligations to fund operating …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2024/05/10/city-long-beach-budget-review-b24-7-4Village of Hempstead -- Budget Review (B7-15-7)
… totaling $4.2 million to liquidate the accumulated deficit in the Village’s general and water funds as of May 31, 2005. … found the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the proposed budget are reasonable. Based on the 2015-16 … future is limited. The Village’s proposed budget includes a tax levy of $64,397,475, which exceeds the allowable tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2015/04/10/village-hempstead-budget-review-b7-15-7Town of Lyndon – Purchasing (2013M-149)
… April 26, 2013. Background The Town of Lyndon is located in Cattaraugus County and has 700 residents. The Town is governed by a five-member elected Town Board, which comprises the Town … The Board did not adopt a procurement policy as required. In August 2011 the Board adopted a resolution stating that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/09/06/town-lyndon-purchasing-2013m-149City of Yonkers – Budget Review (B18-6-7)
… which impact the City of Yonkers’ financial condition in the current and future years. Key Findings The 2018-19 … for these special projects. The City’s adopted budget does not include a contingency appropriation for the general fund, … taxes may be limited in future years if property values do not increase. Key Recommendations Replace nonrecurring …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2018/07/30/city-yonkers-budget-review-b18-6-7Exploration Elementary Charter School for Science and Technology – Non-Payroll Disbursements (2023M-100)
… purposes, properly reviewed and approved before payment. The audit also determined: 112 disbursements or credit card … Manager’s responsibilities were not adequately segregated as she was able to make purchases, prepare checks, sign checks with a Board of Trustees (Board) member’s stamp, and modify or delete data …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2025/10/24/exploration-elementary-charter-school-science-and-technology-non-payrollEast Brentwood Fire District – Control Environment and Expenditures (2015M-112)
… and selected expenditures for the period January 1, 2013 through April 30, 2014. Background The East Brentwood Fire … and separate from the Town of Islip, Suffolk County, in which it is located. The District is governed by an … approximately $1.1 million. Key Findings The Board did not implement the independent auditor’s recommendations. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/08/14/east-brentwood-fire-district-control-environment-and-expenditures-2015m-112Opinion 91-22
… longer represent those views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that … the opinion. FIRE COMPANY -- Fire Police Squad (authority to incorporate as separate not-for-profit corporation) FIRE … Based on the quoted language in section 209-c, we have previously concluded that a fire police squad is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-22Area #9 – Wireless Network – Information Technology Governance
… Wireless networks are exposed to many of the same types of threats and vulnerabilities as wired networks, including viruses, malware, unauthorized …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/area-9-wireless-networkSecurity and Effectiveness of Division of Criminal Justice Services' Core Systems (Follow-Up)
… systems. Also, ITS does not have an active regional backup site, and Division systems are at risk for total data loss in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/04/07/security-and-effectiveness-division-criminal-justice-services-core-systems-followCollection of Medicaid Accounts Receivable (Follow-Up)
… accounts receivable when Medicaid overpaid providers. For the period January 1, 2006 through February 18, 2010, we … to recover amounts repaid to the federal government for receivables that eventually became uncollectible and, … of all accounts receivables identified through audits or retroactive rate adjustments for affiliated providers and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/09/05/collection-medicaid-accounts-receivable-followSelected Aspects of Discretionary Spending
… accomplish its mission, the Authority incurs direct costs for specific program purposes and it incurs indirect or … spending are appropriate and the dollar thresholds for each. In addition, the policies should state what type of … documentation and formal approvals are necessary for such costs. Key Findings The Authority did not have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/29/selected-aspects-discretionary-spending-1Real Estate Portfolio
… market value for its property holdings. The Authority does not document the needs assessment it conducts to … Key Recommendations Ensure annual property reports include all Authority properties. Estimate and record current …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/03/27/real-estate-portfolioAccounts Payable Advisory No. 32
… Subject: Template for 1099 reporting SFS payments using a Single Payment Vendor ID … Bureau of State Expenditures (BSE) will produce and send 1099 Forms to vendors using regular vendor IDs and to the … In certain circumstances, BSE will also produce and send 1099 Forms to vendors and the IRS for reportable payments to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/32-1099-reporting-single-payments-non-sfs-paymentsStanley Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-259)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether … and reported and that District moneys are safeguarded for the period January 1, 2012, to August 20, 2013. Background … The purpose of our audit was to determine whether District controls are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/11/22/stanley-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2013m-259Lakeville No. 2 Fire District – Oversight of Financial Operations (2013M-25)
… of $80,000. As a result, the District has spent $149,490 on the uncompleted CIP. Services and materials totaling … and expenditures totaling $22,010 for a storage building on Department property were not permissible by law. The Board … legal authority. Recover the cost of building the building on Department property or consider entering a lease for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/05/17/lakeville-no-2-fire-district-oversight-financial-operations-2013m-25