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Purchasing Practices at the Linden Plaza Mitchell-Lama Housing Development (Follow-Up)
… payments of approximately $33 million; $22.3 million was for services such as mortgage payments, insurance, and … prices. The Rules did not require competitive bidding for contracts less than $100,000 or for purchases made without a contract, regardless of dollar …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/06/23/purchasing-practices-linden-plaza-mitchell-lama-housing-development-followReal Estate Portfolio (Follow-Up)
… the nine recommendations included in our initial report, Real Estate Portfolio ( 2013-S-23 ). Background The New York Power …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/28/real-estate-portfolio-followCompliance With Executive Order 95 (Open Data)
… 11, 2013, established an Open Data Website (Open Data) for the collection and public dissemination of publishable … and make such data freely available in accessible formats for public use. As of January 2020, there were over 4,600 … designing and building facilities; and contracting for goods, services, and technology. As of January 28, 2020, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/04/08/compliance-executive-order-95-open-dataIgnition Interlock Program Monitoring (2015-MS-4)
… of Cortland , Erie , Montgomery , Otsego , Suffolk and Wayne . Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to … after August 15, 2010, convicted individuals must install and maintain an ignition interlock device (IID) on any … of Criminal Justice Services has regulations for counties and others establishing standards for the usage and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2016/04/25/ignition-interlock-program-monitoring-2015-ms-4Internal Control System Components
… of its internal control system appropriately addresses all five components of internal control. Our audit scope … 11, 2015. Background In 1987, the Legislature passed the New York State Governmental Accountability, Audit and … and, as a result, the current system adequately addresses all five required components of internal control. Due in part …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/10/01/internal-control-system-componentsMontgomery County – Financial Condition (2013M-234)
… appropriations in the general fund were approximately $80 million. Key Finding The Board did not adopt realistic and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/10/04/montgomery-county-financial-condition-2013m-234Allegany County Industrial Development Agency – Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Activities (2012M-244)
… compensation and the approval and monitoring process for certain projects from January 1, 2008, to August 31, … County Planner. However, there were no written job duties for the ACIDA Director. As such, it was not always clear when … the ACIDA or the County. Furthermore, the job description for the CFO does not indicate the normal work hours for that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2013/05/31/allegany-county-industrial-development-agency-internalAccuracy of Medicaid Eligibility Determined by NY State of Health (Follow-Up)
… have been recovered . Department officials stated that federal restrictions and the ongoing public health emergency …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/09/30/accuracy-medicaid-eligibility-determined-ny-state-health-followVillage of Keeseville – Financial Condition (2013M-192)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Village’s financial condition for the period … to the Village being in fiscal stress at the end of the 2011-12 fiscal year. Specifically, the general, sewer, and water …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/09/20/village-keeseville-financial-condition-2013m-192Selected M/WBE Purchases by Various Facilities
… which is administered by Empire State Development (ESD). For 2013, the Department's M/WBE program goal was to direct a … and another 10 percent to women-owned businesses, for a combined annual total of 20 percent. Between February … AIW, a registered M/WBE vendor. These purchases were for relatively low dollar amounts; typically under $2,500. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/03/07/selected-mwbe-purchases-various-facilitiesChild Protective Services (2013-MS-5)
… are needed or if certain initiatives or actions result in positive outcomes. Three of the five counties that we …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/10/14/child-protective-services-2013-ms-5Lakeville Volunteer Fire Department – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2012M-234)
… internal controls over the District’s financial operations for the period January 1, 2011, to August 23, 2012. … and donations. The Department’s revenues and expenses for the 2011 fiscal year totaled approximately $65,000 and … activities. The Department Treasurer is responsible for recording all the Department’s cash receipts and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2013/02/15/lakeville-volunteer-fire-department-internal-controls-overTown of Edwards – Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Operations (2013M-20)
… condition and internal controls over cash disbursements for the period January 1, 2011, through April 30, 2012. … of five members, is the legislative body responsible for the general management and control of the Town’s … not adequately segregated. The Supervisor is responsible for preparing and disbursing checks, preparing monthly bank …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/04/12/town-edwards-internal-controls-over-selected-financial-operations-2013m-20DiNapoli: Despite Progress, Pay Gap for Women Persists
… men than in most other states. While the national gender pay gap has improved from 60 cents in the 1960s, it has … Month and there is no better time to highlight this unfair pay disparity in the workforce,” DiNapoli said. “My analysis … should be done. Policies to expand childcare and improve pay transparency should be part of any multi-faceted approach …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/dinapoli-despite-progress-pay-gap-women-persistsCommunity College Safety Reporting (2015-MS-2)
… [pdf] , Herkimer County [pdf] , Niagara County [pdf] , and Rockland [pdf] . Purpose of Audit The purpose of our … 31, 2013. Background The Clery Act requires all public and private colleges participating in Federal Title IV student financial aid programs to prepare, publish and distribute an Annual Security Report (ASR) disclosing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/community-college/2015/08/28/community-college-safety-reporting-2015-ms-2Eagle Matt Lee Fire Company Number One Inc. – Financial Operations (2012M-213)
… June 13, 2012. Background The Eagle Matt Lee Fire Company is a volunteer organization located in the Village of … Spa, in Saratoga County. The Board of Directors, which is responsible for the Company’s overall general and … are not reviewed by anyone other than the Treasurer. There is no record that Audit Committee audited and approved the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/01/11/eagle-matt-lee-fire-company-number-one-inc-financial-operations-2012m-213Franklin County – Fiscal Stress (2013M-252)
… 1, 2009, to June 30, 2013. Background Franklin County is located in northeastern New York State and has a population of approximately 51,600. The County is governed by the County Legislature which is composed of seven members, one of whom also serves as the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/10/04/franklin-county-fiscal-stress-2013m-252DiNapoli: NYS Common Retirement Fund Rises to Estimated $180.7 Billion
… New York State Common Retirement Fund’s (Fund) value grew to an estimated $180.7 billion in the first quarter ending June 30, 2014, according to New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The Fund … equities markets," DiNapoli said. “Our goal is always to grow the Fund’s long-term value in order to protect and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/dinapoli-nys-common-retirement-fund-rises-estimated-1807-billionVillage of Upper Brookville – Justice Court (2013M-160)
… The purpose of our audit was to determine if the Board and Justice established adequate review procedures and oversight over the court clerk for the period June 1, … by an elected Board of Trustees comprising a Mayor and four Trustees. During our audit period, the Justices …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/08/30/village-upper-brookville-justice-court-2013m-160Franklin Square Water District – Life Insurance Policies (2013M-127)
… 28, 2013. Background The Franklin Square Water District is located in the Town of Hempstead in Nassau County and … communities of Franklin Square and Elmont. The District is governed by an elected three-member Board of Commissioners … allows group life insurance, and the personnel policy is not specific, it has been the District’s practice to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2013/07/19/franklin-square-water-district-life-insurance-policies-2013m-127