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Tompkins County Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2021M-143)
… County Industrial Development Agency (TCIDA) Board of Directors (Board) evaluated projects prior to approval and … The Board did not ensure payments in lieu of taxes (PILOTs) were billed and paid in accordance with PILOT … for self-reported job performance. Properly monitor PILOTs, and establish and implement written policies and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2021/12/17/tompkins-county-industrial-development-agency-project-approval-and-monitoringBrighton Memorial Library – Board Oversight (2015M-116)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Board’s oversight of Library operations for … not complete a proper audit of claims from vendors prior to payment. The Library had accumulated over $760,000 in … funds as of the end of 2014, with no formal written plan to use the money. Most of the private funds are improperly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2015/08/28/brighton-memorial-library-board-oversight-2015m-116Alexandria Central School District – Financial Condition Management (2020M-109)
… did not need to use most of the appropriated fund balance for operations. The surplus fund balance in the general fund exceeded the 4 percent statutory limit for the past three fiscal years. As of June 30, 2019, surplus …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/12/30/alexandria-central-school-district-financial-condition-management-2020mTown of Decatur – Disbursement Oversight and Accounting Records and Reports (2020M-87)
… records and reports. File AUDs and tax cap forms in a timely manner. … Determine whether the Town of Decatur …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/11/06/town-decatur-disbursement-oversight-and-accounting-records-and-reports-2020m-87Wallkill Fire District – Inappropriate Payments and Purchase (2015M-39)
… in $239,622 being inappropriately paid to the Chair’s wife; the District’s credit card was used to make $14,910 in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2016/01/08/wallkill-fire-district-inappropriate-payments-and-purchase-2015m-39Contract Advisory No. 29
… Submission System (EDSS) Host Agency Guidance : The Office of the State Comptroller's Bureau of Contracts (BOC) Electronic Documents Submission System … purchase authorization transactions within EDSS on behalf of the Hosted agency. Host/Hosted Agency must submit a New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/contract-advisory/29-electronic-documents-submission-system-edss-host-agencyCity of Binghamton – Joint Sewage Treatment Facility Capital Project Planning and Monitoring (2020M-170)
… and after a thorough review. Avoiding $11.3 million in interest and financing costs over 30 years by obtaining a … to contractors to recover some of the $3.1 million in additional costs that were due to Project delays. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2021/07/09/city-binghamton-joint-sewage-treatment-facility-capital-project-planning-andVillage of Islandia – Information Technology (2021M-100)
… found five of the nine users we audited visited websites for nonbusiness purposes. Complete any IT security-related training or provide the opportunity for employees to receive this type of training. Sensitive IT …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2021/11/12/village-islandia-information-technology-2021m-100Town of Owasco – Highway Department (2020M-128)
… and Highway Superintendent (Superintendent) did not agree, in writing, to expenditures for highway repair and … parties clear and that employees’ time worked is recorded in the proper funds, districts and/or accounts. Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/05/28/town-owasco-highway-department-2020m-128Sidney Central School District - Financial Management (2019M-243)
… financial plans or establish targeted funding levels for reserves. Key Recommendations Review reserve fund … plans and establish optimal or targeted funding levels for reserves. District officials generally agreed with our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/03/13/sidney-central-school-district-financial-management-2019m-243Islip Fire District – Financial Condition (2020M-25)
… a result, the unrestricted fund balance deficit increased to as much as $171,492 during the audit period. Did not … In addition, the Board transferred unavailable funds to its capital reserves, and expended funds from reserves … without adequate public notice; for example, transfers to reserves totaling $593,941 and expenditures from reserves …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2020/05/22/islip-fire-district-financial-condition-2020m-25Data Sources – 2021 Financial Condition Report
… Center for the Study of Education Policy, Illinois State University City … Service National Association of State Budget Officers NYC Office of Management and Budget NYS Department of Agriculture …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2021-fcr/data-sourcesTown of New Lisbon – Financial Oversight (2013M-12)
… 27, 2012. Background The Town of New Lisbon is located in Otsego County and has a population of approximately 1,100 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/04/12/town-new-lisbon-financial-oversight-2013m-12Town of Greenfield – Golf Course Collections (2021M-133)
… were accounted for, we found: Collections for 27 of the 50 days tested totaling $74,038 were not remitted and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/11/24/town-greenfield-golf-course-collections-2021m-133Saratoga County Probation Department – Restitution Payments (S9-20-12)
… - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether the Saratoga County (County) Probation Department (Department) officials enforced … take corrective action. … Determine whether the Saratoga County County Probation Department Department officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2021/12/14/saratoga-county-probation-department-restitution-payments-s9-20-12Cheektowaga Economic Development Corporation (CEDC) – Revolving Loan Program (2021M-85)
… records were maintained. In 2019, CEDC wrote off two loans with balances totaling approximately $563,000 because the loans were not properly secured and the recipients had … fees are properly assessed and collected. Monitor active loans at least quarterly to ensure they are meeting job …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/local-development-corporation/2021/11/05/cheektowaga-economic-development-corporation-cedc-revolvingSouth Lewis Central School District – Conflicts of Interest (2021M-3)
… District (District) officials had prohibited interests in District contracts. Key Findings Three Board members had prohibited interests in contracts that the District awarded totaling more than $22 … requirements. Amend the conflict of interest disclosure form to ensure potential conflict of interests are adequately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/07/30/south-lewis-central-school-district-conflicts-interest-2021m-3Village of Dering Harbor – Board Oversight (2020M-29)
… As a result, the general fund realized operating deficits in four of the five years and general fund balance declined … action. Appendix B contains our comment on an issue raised in the Village’s response. … Determine whether the Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2020/06/26/village-dering-harbor-board-oversight-2020m-29Reporting Workers' Compensation Benefits – Legacy Reporting
… Workers’ compensation benefits can be paid to your employees in three different … workers’ compensation, with no salary paid by employer: Tier 1 — Report full salary that would have been paid and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/legacy-reporting/reporting-workers-compensation-benefitsDiNapoli Honors Hispanic Leaders
… chief director of Services and Operations of Circulo de la Hispanidad, who oversees services for children, adults …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/dinapoli-honors-hispanic-leaders