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Town of Patterson – Justice Court Operations (2020M-63)
… report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Town of Patterson (Town) Justices collected, recorded, deposited, disbursed and reported all fines and fees in a timely and accurate manner. Key Findings Although the … $16,287 to the known payees or remit them to the Town. 55 of 100 tickets reviewed were not reported or incorrectly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2020/11/06/town-patterson-justice-court-operations-2020m-63Transportation – 2021 Financial Condition Report
… Highway Conditions Have Slightly Improved in the Past Year After Declining Since 2016 The State is … lane miles rated poor to fair decreased by 1.7 percent in 2020. In 2020, 54.8 percent of the State’s highway lane miles were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2021-fcr/transportationCopiague Union Free School District - Information Technology (2023M-150)
… at a greater risk for unauthorized access, misuse or loss. In addition to sensitive information technology (IT) control … including two user accounts assigned to employees that left the District more than 17 years ago. Ensure that … and financial software user accounts as soon as they are no longer needed and periodically review accounts and access …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/03/15/copiague-union-free-school-district-information-technology-2023m-150Transportation – 2022 Financial Condition Report
… Highway Conditions Improve Slightly for the Second Year in a Row The State is responsible for maintaining more than … lane miles rated poor to fair decreased by 4.7 percent in 2021. In 2021, 56.8 percent of the State’s highway lane miles were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2022-fcr/transportationCost-Saving Ideas: School District Auditing – Claims/Deputy Claims Auditor
… The claims/deputy claims auditor: approves vouchers and invoices submitted to the … and that payment is for proper district purposes. The auditor must report directly to the board and serve at the board’s pleasure. Hiring a claims auditor You are not required to hire a claims/deputy claims …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-school-district-auditing-claimsdeputy-claims-auditorCity of Long Beach – Budget Review (B7-16-9)
… Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant … 2016-17 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The City of Long Beach, located in Nassau County, has been authorized … City of Long Beach Budget Review B7169 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2016/05/06/city-long-beach-budget-review-b7-16-9Cayuga County Probation Department – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-171)
… January 31, 2013. Background Cayuga County is located in central New York State. The Cayuga County Probation … As of August 2012, the Department held over $16,000 in undisbursed restitution which was collected between one … courts for six of the 31 selected cases that had balances in arrears. Key Recommendations Develop, or review and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/09/27/cayuga-county-probation-department-internal-controls-over-financial-operationsCity of Glen Cove -- Budget Review (B17-7-12)
… review was to determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the City’s preliminary budget for the 2018 fiscal year are reasonable, and whether the City took appropriate action on … are outstanding. Key Findings The significant revenue and expenditure projections in the proposed budget are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2017/10/13/city-glen-cove-budget-review-b17-7-12Saratoga County – Financial Condition (2013M-235)
… our audit was to review the County’s financial condition for the period January 1, 2010, to May 31, 2013. Background … Federal aid. The County’s 2013 budget for Maplewood Manor Nursing Home is approximately $26 million, funded primarily … Manor LDC is currently reviewing proposals for the sale of Maplewood Manor. Key Recommendations Continue to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/10/04/saratoga-county-financial-condition-2013m-235City of Olean – Budget Review (B17-1-3)
City of Olean Budget Review B1713
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2017/03/17/city-olean-budget-review-b17-1-3School Tax Relief (STAR) Program (2012-MS-6)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review local assessors’ administration of the STAR Program … and makes up the difference by increasing State aid to school districts. The State’s costs for underwriting this … the program’s inception, from $582 million in 1998-99 to $3.2 billion in 2010-11. Key Findings Local assessors have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2013/02/28/school-tax-relief-star-program-2012-ms-6Helping Students Get Course Credit: Credit Recovery Programs in School Districts (2012MS-8)
… ensured that Credit Recovery Programs (CRPs) conform to Regulations, and if the school districts adequately monitor … and on-line study, are referred to as CRPs. Although Regulations allow school districts to provide CRPs to … approve students’ participation in CRPs in accordance with Regulations. Four districts could not prove that CRP students …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/04/05/helping-students-get-course-credit-credit-recovery-programs-schoolX.4.D Location – X. Guide to Vendor/Customer Management
… The “Location” section of the Vendor Record contains payment values defined by the vendor. Agencies should note … physical and email ordering address for purchase orders, payment terms which may include early payment discounts, and … the vendor to the New York State Vendor Self- Service Portal at https://esupplier.sfs.ny.gov/psp/fscm/SUPPLIER . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-x/x4d-locationTown of Gardiner – Selected Financial Activities (2013M-67)
… 30, 2012. Background The Town of Gardiner is located in Ulster County and has a population of approximately 5,700. … Key Recommendations Segregate incompatible duties in the cash receipts and disbursements processes, or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/06/07/town-gardiner-selected-financial-activities-2013m-67Town of Black Brook – Financial Condition of Sewer and Water Districts (2012M-216)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the financial condition of the Town’s sewer and water districts for the period January 1, 2009, to May 31, 2012. Background The Town of Black Brook is … fund balance declined from $163,483 as of January 1, 2009 to $122,262 at December 31, 2011. The sewer fund balance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/02/01/town-black-brook-financial-condition-sewer-and-water-districts-2012m-216XI-A.1.B Category Codes – XI-A. Purchasing
… provides agencies with guidance regarding the proper use of category codes in the Statewide Financial System … provides agencies with guidance regarding the proper use of category codes in the Statewide Financial System SFS …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xia/xi-a1b-category-codesDiNapoli Announces Lowered Fees for New York State's 529 College Savings Direct Plan
… today announced a new reduction in management fees for the state’s 529 College Savings Program’s Direct Plan. It is the fourth fee reduction since 2009 for Direct Plan account holders across the state. New York’s … than $524 million to help parents across the state pay for college this year,” said DiNapoli. “The latest reduction …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/dinapoli-announces-lowered-fees-new-york-states-529-college-savings-direct-planComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… , Town of Thurston , Town of Willsboro and the York Fire Department . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget … did not audit the records of the clerk as required. York Fire Department – Controls Over Financial Activities … Syracuse Town of Thurston Town of Willsboro and the York Fire Department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being … long-term financial and capital/infrastructure plans to set forth the town’s objectives and goals. The board also … under the volunteer firefighters’ policy; did not have district financial records audited for 2011 and 2012 as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsReporting of Billboard Income
… Purpose To determine whether income from properties with billboards was being accurately reported on the Real Property Income Expense Statements (RPIE) filed with the New York City … Determine whether income from properties with billboards was being accurately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/08/15/reporting-billboard-income