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DiNapoli Audit Finds MTA Needs to Strengthen Extreme Weather Preparations
… emergency.” Superstorm Sandy caused roughly $5 billion in damages to MTA assets, including serious damage to the … Tunnel, the Hugh L. Carey Tunnel, and six bus depots in 2012. In its aftermath, B&T and MTA’s bus operating units – Transit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-audit-finds-mta-needs-strengthen-extreme-weather-preparationsTown of Clayton - Justice Court Time and Attendance (2017M-286)
… whether the Court Clerk (Clerk) reported hours on her Town of Clayton (Town) time sheets that coincided with hours worked at other municipalities. Key Findings Seventy of the 77 time sheets (approximately 91 percent) completed by the Clerk showed no evidence of supervisory review and approval. The Clerk reported 384 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2018/10/23/town-clayton-justice-court-time-and-attendance-2017m-286Contract Advisory No. 24
… Subject: Early Pay Discounts for Procurement Contract Purchases Guidance: As referenced in … (GFO), Chapter XI, Section 11.H - Early Pay Discounts for Procurement Contract Purchases , the Office of the State … flow. GFO, Chapter XI, Section 11.H - Early Pay Discounts for Procurement Contract Purchases , provides sample language …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/contract-advisory/24-early-pay-discounts-procurement-contract-purchasesBrookfield Central School District – Claims Audit Process (2018M-6)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether claims were adequately … Brookfield Central School District is located in the towns of Bridgewater, Brookfield, Columbus, Hamilton, Madison and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/03/16/brookfield-central-school-district-claims-audit-process-2018m-6Greenville Fire District – Investment Program (2023M-106)
… money market accounts, which had average available funds for investing of $845,365. Had officials considered other … investment procedures to convey management’s expectations for managing the District’s investment program, Solicit … options. Key Recommendations Develop written procedures for the investment program’s operation consistent with the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2023/12/29/greenville-fire-district-investment-program-2023m-106Village of Fayetteville – Information Technology Policies (2017M-47)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if the Board established policies and procedures to adequately safeguard electronic data and computer … Department personnel had active user accounts and access to the Department network. Village officials did not provide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2017/05/26/village-fayetteville-information-technology-policies-2017m-47Sidney Central School District – Expenditure Control and Student Achievement (2014M-163)
… $613,000 annually by moving students in special education classes at BOCES to in-house classes. District officials obtained more than $1.6 million …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/08/29/sidney-central-school-district-expenditure-control-and-studentTown of Orangetown – Overtime (2017M-48)
… through July 19, 2016. Background The Town of Orangetown is located in Rockland County and has a population of approximately 50,500. The Town is governed by an elected five-member Town Board. Budgeted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/22/town-orangetown-overtime-2017m-48Fishers Island Union Free School District – Website Transparency (2023M-28)
… and recommended information on the District’s website in a transparent and comprehensive manner. District officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/06/09/fishers-island-union-free-school-district-website-transparency-2023m-28Town of Southold – Sexual Harassment Prevention Training (S9-23-10)
… (SHP Training). Key Findings SHP Training was not provided to all employees and elected officials. Of the 45 total individuals we tested (26 selected employees and … annual SHP Training and encourage elected officials to complete the training. Town officials generally agreed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/09/08/town-southold-sexual-harassment-prevention-training-s9-23-10City of Niagara Falls – Sexual Harassment Prevention Training (S9-23-2)
… its uniformed personnel, including six of the 14 employees in our testing that did not complete the annual SHP Training. … B includes our comment on an issue that was raised in the City’s response letter. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2023/09/01/city-niagara-falls-sexual-harassment-prevention-training-s9-23-2Village of Port Dickinson – Financial Condition (2014M-154)
… of Port Dickinson is located in Broome County and has a population of approximately 1,700. The Village is governed … cover appropriations. Village officials have not developed a long-term financial plan. Key Recommendations Do not continually rely on one-time revenue sources, such as surplus fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/08/29/village-port-dickinson-financial-condition-2014m-154State Agencies Bulletin No. 1876
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies of the maximum salary limit for Tier 6 members of NYCTRS (7S), NYCBERS (7T), NYCERS (7U), … NYSTRS or ERS are affected. Background In accordance with Senate Resolution No. 958 of Bill No. C00243, approved on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1876-maximum-salary-limit-tier-6-members-following-retirement-systemsMassena Central School District - Selected Non-Payroll Disbursements (2019M-71)
… whether District officials properly disbursed payments for dental benefits, third-party administrative fees and … vendors, who disbursed $488,545 during the audit period (for dental plan benefits, administrative fees and utilities), … to disburse funds. Transfer money to the administrator for the total amount payable in satisfaction of dental claims …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/06/21/massena-central-school-district-selected-non-payroll-disbursements-2019mCity of Batavia – Physical Accessibility to Programs and Services (S9-24-43)
… of Batavia (City) officials could take additional steps to increase physical accessibility to programs and services provided at selected City … City officials could consider taking additional steps to increase physical accessibility at selected facilities. … City of Batavia City officials could take additional steps to increase physical accessibility to programs and services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2025/02/21/city-batavia-physical-accessibility-programs-and-services-s9-24-43Parking Structures (2017-MS-3)
… parking structures were regularly inspected and repaired for the period January 1, 2015 through January 31, 2017. We … Background Municipalities face substantial challenges in properly maintaining parking structures to be safe and … parking garages. New York State Property Maintenance Code requires that all elevators be maintained to safely …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2017/12/29/parking-structures-2017-ms-3Annual Financial Report Filing Deadlines
… for all counties, cities, towns and villages. Class of Local Government Filing Deadline Extension to Filing … OSC from the municipal chief fiscal officer before the end of original filing period. Villages: Population 5,000 - … OSC from the municipal chief fiscal officer before the end of original filing period. Villages: Population < 5,000 Fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/required-reporting/annual-financial-report-filing-deadlinesTown of Alexandria - Justice Court Time and Attendance and Court Operations (2017M-284)
… reported hours on her Town of Alexandria (Town) time sheets that coincided with hours worked at other … and reported. Key Findings Sixty-three of the 67 time sheets (approximately 94 percent) completed by the Clerk … approval. The Clerk reported 405 hours on her Town time sheets totaling $5,868 that coincided with hours worked at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2018/10/23/town-alexandria-justice-court-time-and-attendance-and-court-operationsOrchard Park Central School District - Financial Management and Payroll (2018M-89)
… the tax levy by a total of $4.4 million from 2014-15 to 2017-18. Three teachers were paid stipends at rates not … appropriations and fund balance that will be used to fund operations. Adopt a more comprehensive reserve policy and review reserve fund balances to determine whether the amounts are necessary and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/08/17/orchard-park-central-school-district-financial-management-and-payrollRensselaer County – Public Health Department Receipts (2013M-18)
… receipts to determine whether they were properly accounted for and deposited for the period January 1, 2007, to August 30, 2012. … safety, public health, social services, and public works. For the fiscal year ending December 31, 2012, the County …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/03/26/rensselaer-county-public-health-department-receipts-2013m-18