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Non-Revenue Service Vehicles and On-Rail Equipment (2020-S-29)
To determine whether the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s (MTA) Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) maintains an inventory and consistently retires/disposes of its non-revenue service Highway Fleet Vehicles, and whether LIRR performs preventive maintenance on these vehicles and on-rail equipment ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-20s29.pdfKids First Evaluation & Advocacy Center - Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual (2021-S-12) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the costs reported by Kids First Evaluation & Advocacy Center on its Consolidated Fiscal Report (CFR) were properly calculated, adequately documented, and allowable under the State Education Department’s (SED) guidelines, including the Reimbursable Cost Manual (RCM).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-21s12-response.pdfEast Syracuse Minoa Central School District – Information Technology (2020M-174)
Determine whether East Syracuse Minoa Central School District (District) officials established adequate information technology (IT) controls to ensure employees’ personal, private and sensitive information (PPSI) on the financial server was adequately protected from unauthorized access, use and loss
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2021/pdf/east-syracuse-minoa-2020-174.pdfCantalician Center for Learning – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual (2022-S-7)
To determine whether the costs reported by Cantalician Center for Learning on its Consolidated Fiscal Reports (CFRs) were properly calculated, adequately documented, and allowable under the State Education Department’s (SED) guidelines, including the Reimbursable Cost Manual (RCM) and ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-22s7.pdfThe Arc Erie County New York – Compliance with the Reimbursable Cost Manual (2022-S-10)
To determine whether the costs reported by The Arc Erie County New York on its Consolidated Fiscal Reports were properly calculated, adequately documented, and allowable under the State Education Department’s guidelines, including the Reimbursable Cost Manual and the ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-22s10.pdfQuogue Union Free School District – Financial Condition Management (2017M-196)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Board and District officials … The Quogue Union Free School District is located in the Town of Southampton in Suffolk County. The District, … budgeting practices included appropriating fund balance not needed to fund operations and adopting budgets that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/12/01/quogue-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-management-2017mTravel Advisory No. 12
… Subject : To clarify how to claim reimbursement for mileage using the SFS Mileage Detail page in lieu of form AC 160-S. Guidance : The Office of the State … travelers who enter expense reports directly into SFS are not required to complete and attach the AC 160-S to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/travel-advisory/12-gfo-update-xiii3-xiii4-ac-160-ssfs-mileage-detail-pageErie 1 Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Special Aid Fund (2016M-188)
… with its component districts for the operation of adult and continuing education programs. During the 2013-14 and 2014-15 fiscal years, 22 of the 23 adult education programs realized an operating surplus. Key … agreements with component districts for self-sustaining adult education programs. Contact the State Education …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2016/11/04/erie-1-board-cooperative-educational-services-special-aid-fund-2016m-188Morris Central School District – Financial Operations (2015M-251)
… claims processing procedures and fund balance management for the period July 1, 2014 through August 31, 2015. … five-member Board of Education. Budgeted appropriations for the 2015-16 fiscal year total approximately $9.5 million. … liabilities. Key Recommendations Ensure that BOCES’ claims for goods and services are audited and approved by someone …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/01/08/morris-central-school-district-financial-operations-2015m-251Town of Alexandria - Justice Court Time and Attendance and Court Operations (2017M-284)
… Court (Court) money is properly recorded, deposited and reported. Key Findings Sixty-three of the 67 time sheets … by the Clerk showed no evidence of supervisory review and approval. The Clerk reported 405 hours on her Town time … The Clerk did not allow for travel time between the Town and another municipal employer. As a result, we estimate she …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2018/10/23/town-alexandria-justice-court-time-and-attendance-and-court-operationsPlattsburgh Housing Authority – Tenant Rents (2015M-260)
… review the Authority’s internal controls over tenant rents for the period July 1, 2014 through July 31, 2015. Background … County. The Authority, which provides low-income housing for qualified individuals, is governed by an appointed … Board of Commissioners. Budgeted appropriations for the 2015-16 fiscal year total approximately $3.8 million. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2016/01/29/plattsburgh-housing-authority-tenant-rents-2015m-260Town of Otselic – Selected Financial Operations (2012M-220)
… the Board’s oversight of selected financial activities for the period January 1, 2011, through June 4, 2012. … community development moneys is prepared, and procedures for outstanding loan collection are enforced. Establish … and in a timely manner. Ensure that all disbursements are for approved Town purposes and based on a supported and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/03/08/town-otselic-selected-financial-operations-2012m-220Lyon Mountain Fire District – Cash Disbursements (2017M-2)
… from the Towns of Dannemora, Ellenburg and Saranac in Clinton County. The District is governed by an elected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/03/17/lyon-mountain-fire-district-cash-disbursements-2017m-2Real Estate Advisory Committee
… the consent of the Investment Advisory Committee, pursuant to Section 423 of the Retirement and Social Security Law. The … reviews proposed mortgage and real estate investments. In the event the Real Estate Advisory Committee disapproves … mortgage or real estate investment, the investment will not be presented to the Comptroller and cannot be made by the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/common-retirement-fund/resources/real-estate-advisory-committeeWayne Central School District – Financial Management (2012M-229)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the District’s financial operations for the … Background The Wayne Central School District is located in Wayne County and Monroe County. The District is governed … appropriated $4.6 million in fund balance that was not needed to fund the budget, created fake encumbrances (by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/03/22/wayne-central-school-district-financial-management-2012m-229Liverpool Public Library - Board Oversight and Leave Accruals (2018M-126)
… [read complete report - pdf] Audit Objective To determine whether: The Board of Trustees provided adequate … claims auditor. Compensatory time and vacation leave was not always accrued and paid in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2018/12/07/liverpool-public-library-board-oversight-and-leave-accruals-2018m-126Valley Stream 24 Union Free School District – New Hire Paperwork (2022M-189)
… – pdf] Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether District officials ensured that new … Background The District serves the Town of Hempstead in Nassau County. The District is governed by a seven-member … which we discussed with District officials, we did not identify any material concerns or weaknesses with the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/03/17/valley-stream-24-union-free-school-district-new-hire-paperwork-2022m-189Sullivan County Industrial Development Agency – PILOT Program (2013M-161)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Sullivan County Industrial Development Agency (SCIDA) Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) Program for the period January 1, … detailing any business interests; however, the County does not unseal and review the financial disclosure forms or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2013/08/30/sullivan-county-industrial-development-agency-pilot-programCity of Amsterdam – Records and Reports (2013M-266)
… the City’s accounting records and financial condition for the period June 1, 2011 to March 31, 2013. Background The … audit, or filed the annual update document (AUD) for the 2011-12 and 2012-13 fiscal year. The annual financial … statements prepared by the City’s independent auditor for the 2009-10 and 2010-11 fiscal years and found in both …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/01/03/city-amsterdam-records-and-reports-2013m-266South Farmingdale Fire District - Financial Condition and Leave Benefits (2018M-29)
… paid $15,747 for 635 hours of leave benefits that were not authorized by the Board. Key Recommendations Use surplus … collective bargaining agreement (CBA). Except as specified in Appendix A, District officials generally agreed with our recommendations and indicated they planned to initiate corrective action. Appendix B includes our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2018/05/25/south-farmingdale-fire-district-financial-condition-and-leave-benefits