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Town of Homer – Non-Payroll Disbursements (2023M-63)
… report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Town of Homer (Town) Board (Board) and Town Supervisor (Supervisor) provided adequate oversight of non-payroll disbursements. Key Findings The Board and Supervisor did not provide adequate oversight of non-payroll disbursements. As a result, Town officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/08/11/town-homer-non-payroll-disbursements-2023m-63Implementation of the Security Guard Act (Follow-Up)
… Objective To assess the extent of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report, Implementation of the Security … card applicants in New York State. Between January 1, 2021 and December 31, 2022, the Division received a total …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/09/29/implementation-security-guard-act-followCompliance With Freedom of Information Law Requirements
… of Transportation (DOT) has policies, procedures, and processes in place to fulfill its responsibilities under … any State agency, public authority, and local government entity, with the exception of the Judiciary and State … available for public inspection or copying. Within 5 business days of receiving a FOIL request, DOT must make the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/09/29/compliance-freedom-information-law-requirementsOversight of Adult Protective Services Programs (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the three recommendations … included in our initial audit report, Oversight of Adult Protective Services Programs ( 2020-S-2 ). About the … exploitation, or other harm; and have no one available who is willing and able to assist them responsibly. Services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/08/10/oversight-adult-protective-services-programs-followVillage of Canaseraga – Claims Audit (2023M-48)
… audited and approved before payment. Key Findings Although the 300 claims reviewed were for appropriate Village … could have been made and not detected and corrected. Of the 300 claims we reviewed totaling approximately $758,000, … were paid without evidence of being audited or reviewed by the Village Board (Board). 64 claims totaling approximately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2023/07/28/village-canaseraga-claims-audit-2023m-48Town of Lake Luzerne – Payroll (2022M-98)
… complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Town of Lake Luzerne (Town) Town Supervisor (Supervisor) … and in accordance with Town policies. Key Findings The Supervisor did not ensure payroll payments were accurate … in compliance with the Town’s policy. Ensure overtime is paid in accordance with the Town’s policy. Ensure the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/07/21/town-lake-luzerne-payroll-2022m-98Town of Lake Luzerne – Procurement (2022M-95)
… methods when procuring goods and services. Key Findings The Town Board (Board) did not enforce the provisions of the Town’s procurement policy (Policy). As a result, Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/07/21/town-lake-luzerne-procurement-2022m-95City of Amsterdam – Recreation Department (2023M-29)
… collection records and staff did not issue receipts for collections or maintain inventory records for the beverage events . As a result, there is a … all collections were remitted to the Treasurer’s office . For example: The total projected fees for the six-week summer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2023/07/21/city-amsterdam-recreation-department-2023m-29IT Security: Key 12 Areas of Concern – Information Technology Governance
… Area #4 – Contracts and Service Level Agreements for IT Services Area #5 – Malware Protection Area #6 – Patch …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/it-security-key-12-areas-concernCity of Lockport – Budget Review (B23-1-7)
… requires the City to submit to the State Comptroller each year, beginning January 1, 2015, and for each subsequent fiscal year during which the debt incurred to finance the deficit is … the proposed budget for the next succeeding fiscal year. Key Findings Based on the results of our review, except …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2023/11/03/city-lockport-budget-review-b23-1-7Department of Transportation Bulletin No. DOT-43
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agency instructions for … the CSEA Operational Service Unit – BU03 in the Department of Transportation are affected. Background: Pursuant to Article 51 of the 2021-2026 Operational Services Unit Agreement between …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/transportation/dot-43-fy2023-2024-shift-lump-sum-payment-winter-maintenance-seasonVillage of Solvay – Financial Management (2023M-49)
… (Board) and officials monitored budgets and managed the electric fund’s financial condition. Key Findings The Board … and Village officials did not develop a budget for the electric fund and adequately manage its financial condition. From 2016-17 through 2020-21, the electric fund’s total net assets declined by approximately $9 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2023/07/14/village-solvay-financial-management-2023m-49City of Yonkers – Budget Review (B23-6-6)
… and $698.2 million for the City. The 2023-24 budget is $52.1 million more than the City’s budget for 2022-23, an … settlements in the 2023-24 fiscal year. Tax certiorari is the legal process by which a property owner can challenge … agreements are reached. The City’s contingency reserve is less than 1 percent of the City’s general fund budgeted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2023/07/07/city-yonkers-budget-review-b23-6-6Oversight of Chemical Dependence Residential Services (Follow-Up)
To determine the extent of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report Oversight of Chemical Dependence Residential Services 2020S49
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/10/30/oversight-chemical-dependence-residential-services-followOversight of the Nourish New York Program
… Objective To determine if the Department of Agriculture and Markets (Ag&Mkts) and the … and DOH actions related to the program through May 2023. About the Program The COVID-19 pandemic revealed weaknesses … little guidance to food relief organizations establishing what constitutes an allowable administrative cost, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/09/21/oversight-nourish-new-york-programTown of Wayne – Justice Court (2013M-52)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the financial activity of the Justice for the period January 1, 2010, to August 31, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/05/24/town-wayne-justice-court-2013m-52Village of Lindenhurst – Claims Processing (2016M-345)
… fund budgeted appropriations for the 2016-17 fiscal year total approximately $12.6 million. Key Findings The Board delegated its claims …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2016/12/16/village-lindenhurst-claims-processing-2016m-345City of Newburgh – Budget Review (B22-6-10)
… [read complete report – pdf] Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to … the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the City’s 2023 proposed budget were reasonable. Background The … expenditures in their 2023 adopted budget for the New York State Touring Route Program because there is no …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2022/11/18/city-newburgh-budget-review-b22-6-10Village of Brookville – Board Oversight (2015M-45)
… was to examine the Board’s oversight of Village activities for the period June 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014. Background … five-member Board of Trustees. Budgeted appropriations for the 2014-15 fiscal year totaled approximately $4.4 … funds totaling $2.4 million without a long-term plan for its use. The Board has not annually audited, or provided …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2015/06/12/village-brookville-board-oversight-2015m-45Village of Endicott – Budget Review (B4-16-7)
… expenditure projections in the Village’s tentative budget for the 2016-17 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The … fund operating deficits to submit their tentative budgets for the next fiscal year to the State Comptroller for review while the deficit obligations are outstanding. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2016/04/15/village-endicott-budget-review-b4-16-7