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Westchester County - Financial Condition (2018M-151)
… County's financial condition to ensure the sustainability of current and future operations. Key Findings The County … decline in 2017 when it experienced an operating deficit of $32.2 million in the general fund. Cash balances that have … 2013 to $83.7 million in 2017. A debt service obligation of $159.8 million in 2017 (7.6 percent of the budget), an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2018/10/23/westchester-county-financial-condition-2018m-151Orchard Park Central School District - Financial Management and Payroll (2018M-89)
… reserve fund balances to determine whether the amounts are necessary and reasonable. Ensure that all payments, pay rates and stipends are paid at rates established by a CBA, employment contract …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/08/17/orchard-park-central-school-district-financial-management-and-payrollSexual Offender and Management Treatment Act Program
… Background In April 2007, the Legislature enacted the Sex Offender Management and Treatment Act (Act), which … SOMTA program is designed to closely supervise and treat sex offenders who are near release from prison or parole, and … abnormalities, pose a substantial risk to commit new sex crimes. Since the Act’s inception, the Office has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/09/23/sexual-offender-and-management-treatment-act-programVillage of Stamford – Claims Audit (2022M-197)
… Board of Trustees (Board) effectively audited claims prior to payment. Key Findings The Board did not effectively audit claims prior to payment. As a result, disbursements were made for unsupported and/or improper claims and were not in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2023/04/07/village-stamford-claims-audit-2022m-197State Agencies Bulletin No. 297
… must change the dues amount if the employee's percentage of time worked changes to part-time, goes on sick leave at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/297-csea-dues-and-agency-shop-fee-increase-deduction-codes-201-and-212Chenango Valley Central School District – Network User Accounts and Information Technology Contingency Planning (2022M-162)
… user accounts or develop and adopt an IT contingency plan. In addition to finding sensitive IT control weaknesses, which … network user accounts are additional entry points into a network and, if accessed by attackers, could be used to … the District has an increased risk that it could suffer a serious interruption to operations since the District’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/06/16/chenango-valley-central-school-district-network-user-accounts-andTown of German – Supervisor’s Records and Reports (2023M-54)
… of fire protection fund revenues in the general fund for the 2020 through 2022 fiscal years. Did not provide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/07/14/town-german-supervisors-records-and-reports-2023m-54Town of Tompkins Fire District – Board Oversight (2023M-33)
… in the District’s accounting records.The CDs date back to at least 2014 and were automatically renewed each year. … financial duties or provide increased oversight to mitigate the risk. Annually audit the Treasurer’s records. … our findings and have initiated or indicated they plan to initiate corrective action. … town tomplkins fire district …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2023/06/23/town-tompkins-fire-district-board-oversight-2023m-33Town of Frankfort – Justice Court Operations (2022M-16)
Determine whether the Town of Frankfort Town Justices provided adequate oversight of Justice Court Court financial activities and ensured collections were properly deposited reported and remitted
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2022/05/20/town-frankfort-justice-court-operations-2022m-16City of Poughkeepsie Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2021M-168)
Determine whether the City of Poughkeepsie Industrial Development Agency CPIDA Board properly evaluated and awarded projects and monitored the performance of the businesses that received financial benefits
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2022/07/08/city-poughkeepsie-industrial-development-agency-projectTown of Webb Union Free School District – Financial Management (2022M-53)
… fund balance and invalid encumbrances are added back to surplus fund balance, surplus fund balance increased to approximately 26 percent, as of June 30, 2021, exceeding … fund balance when needed and ensure encumbrances are for valid commitments. Comply with the statutory surplus fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/07/08/town-webb-union-free-school-district-financial-management-2022m-53XI.14.B Publication of Grants Opportunities – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… Article 4-C of the Economic Development Law requires publication of grant … To comply with these publication requirements, the Department of Economic Development (DED) will publish … agency's responsibility to ensure adequate competition for all competitive grants. As with any procurement, the failure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi14b-publication-grants-opportunitiesWilson Central School District - Financial Management (2022M-22)
… not properly manage fund balance and reserves. As of June 30, 2021: The recalculated surplus fund balance was $3.3 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/04/01/wilson-central-school-district-financial-management-2022m-22Hancock Central School District - Non-Resident Student Tuition (2021M-208)
… officials established non-resident tuition (NRT) rates in the best interest of District taxpayers. Key Findings Officials did not establish NRT rates in the best interest of District … officials did not inform taxpayers whether the costs to educate non-resident students are recovered by the revenue …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/04/01/hancock-central-school-district-non-resident-student-tuition-2021m-208Chenango County Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2022M-10)
… and document its evaluation and approval process. In addition, the Board did not properly monitor the … to ensure they were not exceeded. Track payments in lieu of taxes (PILOTs) to ensure they were billed and paid … and retention goals. Track PILOT payments to ensure that all bills are accurately prepared and paid timely. CCIDA …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2022/04/22/chenango-county-industrial-development-agency-project-approval-and-monitoringCanajoharie Central School District – Fuel Purchasing (2021M-170)
… the District was unaware its fuel card vendor began to assess a high-credit risk fee in March 2019. While the … with the purchasing policy. Thoroughly audit claims to ensure they reconcile to fuel receipts and do not include taxes and unnecessary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/01/07/canajoharie-central-school-district-fuel-purchasing-2021m-170State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… user accounts with unnecessary administrative permissions. In addition, sensitive IT control weaknesses were … with the computer acceptable use policy or maintain a current authorized user list. Sullivan County Board of … Education approval to waive certain employment terms. As a result, seven of the 21 separation payments we reviewed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsNew York State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Former Orange County IDA Officials Guilty Plea
… light and recover their ill-gotten gains.” Press Release DA Hoovler Announces Felony Guilty Pleas In Orange County …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-former-orange-county-ida-officials-guilty-pleaWhitesboro Central School District – Separation Payments (2020M-146)
… he otherwise would not have been eligible for based on the collective bargaining agreement (CBA). Key … individual employment contracts to ensure they reflect all compensation and benefits employees are authorized to … calculated, supported and disbursed in accordance with the terms of CBAs and individual employment contracts. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/03/05/whitesboro-central-school-district-separation-payments-2020m-146Town of Wappinger – Recreation Department Cash Receipts (2020M-130)
… report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether Town of Wappinger (Town) officials developed adequate controls to … timely. Officials did not provide adequate oversight of the Department cash receipts process and the duties of the Recreation Director (Director), and Department staff …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/03/05/town-wappinger-recreation-department-cash-receipts-2020m-130