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DiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for January 2017
… 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 … The Comptroller's office averaged eight days for contract reviews in January and two days to audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/02/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-january-2017Village of Avon - Board Oversights and Professional Services (2018M-30)
… Key Findings The Treasurer inaccurately recorded capital reserves and operating fund expenditures and the Board … are not monitored. Key Recommendations Account for capital reserves and all operating expenditures in appropriate operating funds and use capital reserves for authorized capital purposes. Use RFPs and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/05/18/village-avon-board-oversights-and-professional-services-2018m-30Town of Marlborough - Water and Sewer Financial Operations (2018M-160)
… and accounted for water and sewer bills. Key Findings As of December 31, 2017, the water fund owed the general fund … they planned to initiate corrective action. … Town of Marlborough Water and Sewer Financial Operations 2018M160 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/10/26/town-marlborough-water-and-sewer-financial-operations-2018m-160Hamburg Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2015M-32)
… purpose of our audit was to review the Agency’s process for evaluating, approving and monitoring projects for the period January 1, 2013 through December 23, 2014. … did not develop an adequate recapture policy to allow for the recovery of previously granted benefits if job …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2015/06/19/hamburg-industrial-development-agency-project-approval-andTown of Clayton - Justice Court Time and Attendance (2017M-286)
… worked at other municipalities. The Clerk did not allow for travel time between the Town and another municipal … As a result, we estimate she was paid an additional $1,800 for 123 hours not worked. Key Recommendations Consult with … and take appropriate action to recover any wages paid for time not worked. Enforce the handbook requirement that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2018/10/23/town-clayton-justice-court-time-and-attendance-2017m-286Liverpool Public Library - Board Oversight and Leave Accruals (2018M-126)
… time and vacation leave was not always accrued and paid in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) … CBA terms and, if necessary, correct discrepancies. 1 A school district public library is established to serve the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2018/12/07/liverpool-public-library-board-oversight-and-leave-accruals-2018m-126Coxsackie-Athens Central School District - Procurement and Claims Audit (2018M-180)
… whether claims were supported by adequate documentation, for appropriate purposes and audited and approved before … Key Findings District officials did not: Seek competition for professional services obtained from seven providers who … purchasing documentation. Appoint a claims auditor who is independent of the purchasing process in accordance with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/12/07/coxsackie-athens-central-school-district-procurement-and-claims-auditTown of Binghamton - Credit Cards and Non-Payroll Disbursements (2018M-94)
… whether the Board properly monitored credit card use and ensured non-payroll disbursements were adequately supported and for proper Town purposes. Key Findings The Board adopted insufficient credit card and meal reimbursement policies and did not enforce the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/12/07/town-binghamton-credit-cards-and-non-payroll-disbursements-2018m-94Town of Webb - Financial Oversight and Ambulance Services (2018M-161)
… ambulance company to retain and use all fees collected for ambulance services, which is not authorized by law. 1 Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/11/30/town-webb-financial-oversight-and-ambulance-services-2018m-161Town of Yates - Town Supervisor's Records and Reports (2018M-154)
… ledgers. Bank reconciliations were performed inadequately for certain accounts and not at all for others. The Supervisor did not provide: Adequate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/10/12/town-yates-town-supervisors-records-and-reports-2018m-154Village of Kaser - Refuse User Fees and Records (2018M-97)
… agreed with our recommendations and indicated they planned to initiate corrective action. … Village of Kaser Refuse User …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/09/26/village-kaser-refuse-user-fees-and-records-2018m-97Village of Rushville - Board Oversight and Information Technology (2018M-118)
… records and report or conduct a thorough audit of claims. Ensure investments were made in compliance with … (GML). 1 As a result, the cemetery fund incurred a loss of approximately $62,000. Designate an official to certify … records and report. Conduct a thorough audit of claims. Complete payroll certifications. Invest money as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/08/24/village-rushville-board-oversight-and-information-technology-2018m-118Town of Manchester - Board Oversight and Information Technology (2018M-39)
… adopt information technology (IT) policies and procedures for breach notification, access rights, disaster recovery and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/08/17/town-manchester-board-oversight-and-information-technology-2018m-39Westfield Academy and Central School District - Financial Management (2018M-67)
… limit. Adopt budgets that include realistic estimates for expenditures. Adopt a more comprehensive reserve policy …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/08/03/westfield-academy-and-central-school-district-financial-management-2018mVillage of Owego - Board Oversight and Financial Operations (2018M-101)
… Village officials implemented adequate internal controls to safeguard money in the custody of the Clerk-Treasurer’s … office. Key Findings The Board was unable to sufficiently oversee the Clerk-Treasurer’s duties. The Clerk-Treasurer failed to provide the Board with accurate budget-to-actual reports …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/09/21/village-owego-board-oversight-and-financial-operations-2018m-101Laurens Central School District - Cafeteria Operations and Reserves (2018M-111)
… B includes our comment on an issue that was raised in the District’s response letter. … Laurens Central School …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/08/31/laurens-central-school-district-cafeteria-operations-and-reserves-2018mDiNapoli: SUNY Downstate Paid Consultant's Questionable Hotel and Dining Tabs
… travel expenses, including a prohibition on reimbursement for alcohol. In addition, the then president charged his … Hamilton Princess hotel to his state-issued credit card for a six-day birthday bash for PMA’s chairman, prompting a … $13,629, including free meals for Downstate staff, which is prohibited for state employees; A non-itemized $2,039 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/dinapoli-suny-downstate-paid-consultants-questionable-hotel-and-dining-tabsDrug and Alcohol Treatment Program – Provider Claiming of Depreciation Expenses
… program contracts to ensure provider claims do not include State reimbursement for depreciation expenses. The audit … January 1, 2010 through June 30, 2014. Background The New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/06/08/drug-and-alcohol-treatment-program-provider-claiming-depreciation-expensesFiscal Oversight and Monitoring of AIDS Institute Service Provider Contracts
… Purpose To determine if the Department of Health’s AIDS Institute (Institute) has provided effective oversight of its service provider contracts to ensure claimed expenses … stated mission is to protect and promote the health of New York State’s diverse population through disease …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/05/22/fiscal-oversight-and-monitoring-aids-institute-service-provider-contractsDiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for July 2016
… information about state contracts and payments, and builds on his commitment to transparency via his Open Book New York … services at the 2016 State Fair in Syracuse. Council on the Arts $3.9 million for 25 grants, including $768,000 to … for Medicaid transportation management. Joint Commission on Public Ethics (JCOPE) $300,000 with Winston & Strawn LLP …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-july-2016