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DiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for November 2015
… or other improprieties. Cumulatively through November for calendar year 2015, DiNapoli’s office has approved … chief financial officer, DiNapoli reviews contracts for all state agencies and certain contracts for state public authorities and audits all state payments. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-november-2015City of Utica – Parking Violation Enforcement and Collection (2015M-219)
… Background The City of Utica is located in Oneida County and has a population of approximately 61,800. The City is governed by an elected 10-member Common Council and Mayor. During our audit period, the City issued more than 10,000 violations and reported fines and penalties collected of $356,211. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2015/12/18/city-utica-parking-violation-enforcement-and-collection-2015m-219DiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for March 2016
… waste or other improprieties. Cumulatively through March for calendar year 2016, DiNapoli’s office has approved 5,292 … financial officer, DiNapoli’s office reviews contracts for all state agencies and certain state public authorities … playing field is level and taxpayers get the best value for their money. These independent audits also help ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-march-2016Procurement of Electricity and Natural Gas Through Aggregators (2018-MS-5)
… evaluate procurement options or make benchmark comparisons to ensure they received the lowest prices for electricity and … Recommendation Evaluate procurement options and compare to potential benchmark rates to help ensure the lowest possible prices are procured for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2019/02/01/procurement-electricity-and-natural-gas-through-aggregators-2018-ms-5Town of Hyde Park - Payroll and Time Records (2018M-225)
… were accurate. We tested the payroll and time records of 30 employees over 22 payroll periods, totaling $1.5 … should consider using electronic timesheet files instead of printing paper copies to file. Officials agreed with our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/02/01/town-hyde-park-payroll-and-time-records-2018m-225Family and Educational Consultants – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… (RCM). The audit covered expenses reported on FEC’s CFR for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2015 and certain expenses … fiscal years ended June 30, 2014. About the Program FEC is an SED-approved, for-profit special education provider … who are between three and five years of age. FEC is reimbursed for these services through rates set by SED. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/05/16/family-and-educational-consultants-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualEnforcement of Article 19-A of the Vehicle and Traffic Law
… Purpose To determine if the Department of Motor Vehicles (Department) takes adequate … motor carriers that must comply with Article 19-A of the New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law and enforces its … period January 1, 2016 through October 3, 2018. Background In 1972, a tragic school bus and freight train collision near …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/02/07/enforcement-article-19-vehicle-and-traffic-lawDivision of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-98
… not processed automatically Affected Employees Employees in the Rent Regulation Services Unit – BU67 with an increment … provides for payment of the 2019-2020 Longevity Payment in April 2019 as a one-time, lump sum payment in the NEW amount of $1,500 or $3,000. Effective Date(s) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-98-april-2019-district-council-37-dc37-longevity-lump-sumMargaretville Volunteer Fire Department – Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2014M-172)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the internal controls over the … Department is a volunteer organization located in the Town of Middletown in Delaware County. The Department is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/09/26/margaretville-volunteer-fire-department-cash-receipts-and-disbursementsIslip Terrace Fire District – Claims Audit and Payroll (2015M-49)
… and separate from the Town of Islip, Suffolk County, in which it is located. The District, which is governed by an … to use a time clock, and employees were not required to sign and certify the accuracy of the hours reported on their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/05/29/islip-terrace-fire-district-claims-audit-and-payroll-2015m-49East Brentwood Fire District – Control Environment and Expenditures (2015M-112)
… meeting minutes did not include information related to pay raises. The Chief and Assistant Chief never provided receipts … officers are made aware of the criteria for receiving pay raises and employees that receive raises are documented in the Board minutes along with the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/08/14/east-brentwood-fire-district-control-environment-and-expenditures-2015m-112Chenango Bridge Fire Company – Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2014M-300)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review controls over cash receipts and disbursements for … in Broome County which contracts with the Town of Chenango to provide fire protection services. Expenditures for 2013 … $234,000. Key Finding Documentation is not maintained to verify the amounts that should have been collected for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/01/30/chenango-bridge-fire-company-cash-receipts-and-disbursementsDiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for September 2015
… and approved 1.8 million payments worth $13.7 billion in September. His office also rejected 149 contracts and … occurred because contracts and payments were accelerated in order to allow an upgrade of the Statewide Financial … office averaged eight days for contract reviews in September and two days to audit payments. DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-september-2015Berkshire Fire District – Recording and Reporting Financial Activity (2014M-122)
… The purpose of our audit was to examine the recording and reporting of the District’s financial activity for the … District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from the Town of Johnstown, and is located in Fulton County. It is governed by a Board of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/07/11/berkshire-fire-district-recording-and-reporting-financial-activity-2014mRoosevelt Fire District – Financial Operations and Information Technology (2013M-112)
… 2012. Background The Roosevelt Fire District is located in the Town of Hempstead in Nassau County. The District is governed by the Board of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/08/09/roosevelt-fire-district-financial-operations-and-information-technologySchoharie County – Stream Restoration Project and Contract Process (2015M-87)
… process for the period January 1, 2013 through September 23, 2014. Background Schoharie County is located in central …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2015/08/14/schoharie-county-stream-restoration-project-and-contract-process-2015m-87Madison County Probation Department – Restitution Payments and Revenues (2014M-093)
… whether probation supervision fees were being collected for the period of January 1 through December 31, 2013. … The Probation Department is the designated agency for collection of court-ordered restitution and surcharges for probation and non-probation cases. Key Finding Department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/06/06/madison-county-probation-department-restitution-payments-and-revenues-2014m-093Town of Perinton - Financial Management and Information Technology (2017M-232)
… Adopted unrealistic budgets and accumulated $24 million in unsubstantiated reserves. Has not developed comprehensive … or provide IT security awareness training to employees. In addition, we communicated sensitive information technology …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/06/29/town-perinton-financial-management-and-information-technology-2017m-232DiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for Jan. 2016
… Research Foundation for the Institute of Nanoelectronics Discovery and Exploration Center at the University at Albany. … development programs for the Institute of Nanoelectronics Discovery and Exploration Center at the University of Albany. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-jan-2016Berne-Knox-Westerlo Central School District - Monthly Records and Reports (2018M-82)
… Manager should ensure detailed budget to actual reports for revenue and expenditures are provided to the Board each …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/07/20/berne-knox-westerlo-central-school-district-monthly-records-and-reports