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Town of Olive – Claims Processing and Information Technology (2012M-223)
… $1,694,561 for the highway fund. Key Findings The Board does not adequately audit claims presented for payment. The Board does not require documents such as receiving reports, quotes, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/02/01/town-olive-claims-processing-and-information-technology-2012m-223SUNY Bulletin No. SU-357
… and exchange visitors must pay the I-901 SEVIS Fee, which funds SEVP and SEVIS. As part of a negotiated agreement this … must be kept demonstrating that qualified scholarship funds were expended for qualified tuition and required fees. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-357-suny-nra-sevis-fee-reimbursementNew Customer-Focused Subway Metrics
… the goals, easily understood, and straightforward. Transit does not disclose the significant assumptions made during its … However, Transit’s automated fare collection system does not require customers to swipe out of the system, so Transit does not know where and when each customer’s trip ends. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/01/17/new-customer-focused-subway-metricsCompliance With Navigation Law
… risks and proactively mitigate them. For example: Parks does not have a structured process for communicating and … resources – and other areas inadequately covered. Parks does not verify Activity Report data submitted by local law enforcement, nor does it ensure that all entities consistently submit Activity …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/07/01/compliance-navigation-lawCity and Town of Poughkeepsie Joint Water Project – Board Oversight (2014M-236)
… were approximately $3.3 million. Key Findings The Board does not require the City to make its quarterly estimated … 22, 2014, instead of March 1, 2014 as required. The City does not deposit Project funds into the Project’s bank …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/12/12/city-and-town-poughkeepsie-joint-water-project-board-oversight-2014m-236Jefferson Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-101)
… for the 2012 fiscal year. Key Findings The District does not have adequate financial policies and procedures. … report as of fiscal year 2011 with the OSC. The Board does authorize each claim for payment and indicates its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/07/12/jefferson-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2013mCounty of Rockland – Budget Review (B6-14-24)
… The County may have a $2.9 million revenue shortage if it does not renew its law establishing a County mortgage recording tax. If the Legislature does not renew the law, County officials will have to find …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/11/12/county-rockland-budget-review-b6-14-24True North Rochester Preparatory Charter School – Contract Management (2014M-073)
… Without clear and concise contract language, the School does not have a firm agreement detailing what services are … and an additional $300,000 for expenses. This contract does not clearly define each party’s responsibilities for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2014/07/11/true-north-rochester-preparatory-charter-school-contract-management-2014mTown of Galen – Financial Management (2014M-341)
… reserves within the operating funds that financed them and does not budget to fund reserves, and several reserves have … audit the books and records of the Supervisor. The Board does not adequately oversee and monitor the operations and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/06/05/town-galen-financial-management-2014m-341DiNapoli: Lack of Oversight Hinders Home Meal Delivery Program for Vulnerable Seniors
… 4.6 million meals to over 31,000 homebound seniors. DFTA does this by working with community-based organizations and … a plan to DFTA to correct the problems. However, DFTA does not compare one year’s assessment to the next, so … client. However, the system that tracks DFTA’s clients does not interface with the systems that track their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-lack-oversight-hinders-home-meal-delivery-program-vulnerable-seniorsCustodial Service Contract Procurement and Oversight
To determine whether the selected New York City Department of Education contracting practice was effective in procuring the custodial service contracts it has in effect for the 20172020 and 20212028 fiscal years at the lowest available price while maintaining the quality of service
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/04/08/custodial-service-contract-procurement-and-oversightMental Health Education, Supports, and Services in Schools
… mental health instruction to students as required by law. In addition, we also sought to determine the extent to which … pandemic since then, not to mention traumatic societal events, the mental health crisis for youth has reached a … State, the Mental Health Association in New York State, Inc., a non-profit organization, led a call to action for a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/08/18/mental-health-education-supports-and-services-schoolsState Agencies Bulletin No. 865
… for the review of employees who claim exempt from Federal and/or State tax withholding for the current tax year Affected Employees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/865-claiming-exempt-federal-andor-state-tax-withholdingCompliance With School Safety Planning Requirements (Follow-Up)
To determine the extent of implementation of the 19 recommendations included in our initial audit report Compliance With School Safety Planning Requirements Report 2018N2
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/01/11/compliance-school-safety-planning-requirements-followState Agencies Bulletin No. 2134
… paid on the Institution pay cycle may be affected. *This does not apply to employees of the State University of New … Insurance Fund (00640, 00650) since their fiscal year does not expire until the end of June. However, although …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2134-paycheck-distribution-may-4-2023-institution-cycle-paychecksState Agencies Bulletin No. 2133
… on the Administration pay cycle may be affected. *This does not apply to employees of the State University of New … Insurance Fund (00640, 00650) since their fiscal year does not expire until the end of June. However, although …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2133-paycheck-distribution-april-26-2023-administration-cycle-paychecksState Agencies Bulletin No. 2130
… paid on the Institution pay cycle may be affected. *This does not apply to employees of the State University of New … Insurance Fund (00640, 00650) since their fiscal year does not expire until the end of June. However, although …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2130-paycheck-distribution-april-20-2023-institution-cycle-paychecksState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… purchases not subject to bidding requirements, the policy does not clearly establish procedures for procuring … compares invoices against only the purchase orders, which does not always provide adequate documentation about the vendors’ prices. The claims auditor does not compare invoices against quotes, bids or government …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-1Mitchell-Lama Vacancies
… to ensure compliance with requirements. Key Findings HPD does not adequately monitor developments to ensure their … 15 apartments had been vacant for as long as 30 years. HPD does not enforce the requirement for developments to submit … of action for apartments vacant for over 120 days, nor does it have evidence that it follows up with developments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/07/13/mitchell-lama-vacanciesWestford Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-270)
… were developed. While we found that the Treasurer does submit monthly financial reports to the Board, the … performs all duties with no Board oversight. The Board does not conduct an annual audit of the Treasurer’s records …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/11/22/westford-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2013m