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Afton Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-248)
… controls are adequate to ensure that financial activity is properly recorded and reported and that District moneys … January 1, 2011, to July 12, 2013. Background The District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate … of Fire Commissioners consists of five elected members and is responsible for the District’s overall financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/11/22/afton-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2013m-248Town of Forestport – Financial Management (2013M-184)
… districts to support their operations. The Board did not have a policy to govern the level of fund balance that should …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/09/06/town-forestport-financial-management-2013m-184Town of Middlebury – Purchasing (2013M-212)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate internal controls over … 1, 2012, through June 19, 2013. Background The Town of Middlebury is located in Wyoming County and serves a population of approximately 1,440 residents. The Town is governed by a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/10/04/town-middlebury-purchasing-2013m-212Hoags Corners Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. – Internal Controls (2014M-09)
… "timely" is not defined in the by-laws. The Treasurer does not issue any receipts for collections whether she … the guidance provided in the policy is very limited and does not indicate whether pre-approval by a Company official …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/04/04/hoags-corners-volunteer-fire-company-inc-internal-controls-2014m-09Oversight of Contract Expenditures of Bowery Residents’ Committee
… York City Department of Homeless Services is effectively monitoring its contract with the Bowery Residents’ Committee … expenses for the contract. DHS is responsible for monitoring its contract with BRC to ensure reported costs are … and the JRR contract. Key Findings DHS is not effectively monitoring its contract with BRC to ensure reported costs are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/12/30/oversight-contract-expenditures-bowery-residents-committeeUtilization of the Arch Street Yard and Shop Facility
… Purpose To determine whether the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) – Long Island … was needed for East Side Access (ESA) completion; whether the MTA has any plans for the use of the Facility before the expected 2022 opening of … To determine whether the Metropolitan Transportation Authority Long Island Rail …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/12/08/utilization-arch-street-yard-and-shop-facilityOpinion 92-2
… a zone); (authority to budget amounts due for preceding and current year under hydrant contract) TOWN LAW, … under a contract for both the preceding fiscal year and the current fiscal year. You ask about the permissible … payable on or before March 1 for the entire preceding year and the amount necessary to make the quarterly payments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-2XIV.10.B Travel and Purchase Rewards Programs; Updated Information Regarding T-Cards, P-Cards, and NET-Cards – XIV. Special Procedures
… Section Overview and Policies The purpose of this section is to emphasize awareness by State officers and employees of the requirements … as a result of their official duties [use of which is prohibited] and travel rewards or points [use of which may … The purpose of this section is to emphasize awareness by State officers and employees of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv10b-travel-and-purchase-rewards-programs-updated-information-regarding-t-cards-p-cards-and-netNon-Revenue Service Vehicles and On-Rail Equipment
… including LIRR. LIRR is comprised of over 700 miles of track on 11 different branches and extends from four major … rolling stock. Vehicle Fleet Operations (VFO) and the Track Department (Track) are two of the nine subdivisions of Engineering. VFO …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/05/03/non-revenue-service-vehicles-and-rail-equipmentOpinion 94-24
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. BONDS AND NOTES -- Referendum Requirements (for bonds with proposed … -- Permissive (need for when town purchases real property and constructs town hall) TOWN LAW, §220; LOCAL FINANCE LAW, … 1976 Opns St Comp No. 76-394, unreported). On the other hand, if a single board resolution authorizes both the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-24Town of Batavia – Water and Sewer Operations (2018M-12)
… Town of Batavia Water and Sewer Operations 2018M12 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/05/11/town-batavia-water-and-sewer-operations-2018m-12Restrictions – State Police Plan
… safety overtime that is paid to you by a public entity and meets other requirements may count toward your retirement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1518/final-average-earnings/restrictionsRestrictions – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… safety overtime that is paid to you by a public entity and meets other requirements may count toward your retirement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/final-average-earnings/restrictionsSelected Employee Travel Expenses
… the control of agency management, include lodging, meals, car rentals, transportation, fuel, and incidental costs such … replenish E-ZPass accounts, while $11,059 was expended for car rental and other charges. Most of the Fleet Manager's … does not have an accurate means of verifying personal use mileage and therefore the accuracy of the imputed mileage …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/02/25/selected-employee-travel-expensesCattaraugus County – Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Activities (2013M-68)
… of $155 million. Key Findings County officials have not established policies and procedures to monitor the … detailed activity reports. County officials did not have sufficient information to address delinquent balances …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/07/05/cattaraugus-county-internal-controls-over-selected-financial-activities-2013m-68Universal Pre-Kindergarten Program – Monitoring of Health and Safety Requirements
… providers’ compliance with applicable health and safety regulations is sufficient. Our audit scope included … used for UPK to be safe and to comply with applicable fire safety, health, and building codes, and for equipment and … does not directly monitor UPK providers for health and safety. Instead, the Department relies on the school district …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/12/20/universal-pre-kindergarten-program-monitoring-health-and-safety-requirementsMedicaid Program – Maximizing Drug Rebates Under the Federal Medicaid Drug Rebate Program
… Objective To determine whether the Department of Health (Department) took appropriate steps to collect all available drug rebates under the federal Medicaid Drug Rebate Program (MDRP). The audit covered the period from … To determine whether the Department of Health took appropriate steps to collect …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/04/05/medicaid-program-maximizing-drug-rebates-under-federal-medicaid-drug-rebate-programAppendix A – Auditing Authority – Legal References – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… on the type of locality. Generally, the governing board is responsible for auditing claims or creating a separate position having that responsibility. The following … for auditing claims in each type of locality and what options, if any, are available for establishing the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/appendix-auditing-authority-legal-referencesKennedy Child Study Center – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… including $13,116 in charitable donations, $9,741 in parking garage costs for the Executive Director’s privately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/12/29/kennedy-child-study-center-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualTrue North Rochester Preparatory Charter School – Contract Management (2014M-073)
… True North Rochester Preparatory Charter School, located in the City of Rochester, is governed by the Board of … education to approximately 670 students. The School’s total expenditures for the year ended June 30, 2013 were … properly authorized. Ensure that the School is receiving all services and benefits stipulated in the contract and are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2014/07/11/true-north-rochester-preparatory-charter-school-contract-management-2014m