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Controls Over Vehicle Use and Transportation-Related Expenses (Follow-Up)
… 11 regional offices across the State, of which 10 operate repair shops responsible for the maintenance of Department … the Office of General Services, for fleet management and repair services, administered by the Contractor. The Contractor provides a network of authorized private repair shops across the State for routine maintenance, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/05/11/controls-over-vehicle-use-and-transportation-related-expenses-followMonitoring of Air Quality (Facility Permits and Registrations)
… Program (Program) under Title 6, Part 201, of the New York Codes, Rules and Regulations (Regulation). The … registered with the Department: Title V Facilities (Title Vs), Air State Facilities (ASFs), and Air Facility …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/09/20/monitoring-air-quality-facility-permits-and-registrationsOversight of Afterschool and Summer Youth Employment Contracts
… To determine whether the New York City Department of Youth & Community Development (Department) effectively oversees its afterschool and summer employment programs operated by the Greater Ridgewood Youth Council, Inc. (Ridgewood); whether program participants …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/06/28/oversight-afterschool-and-summer-youth-employment-contractsAdministration and Collection of Real Estate Transfer Taxes
… and practices in place to allow it to effectively collect Real Estate Transfer Taxes (RETT), as required by relevant … 1968 under Tax Law Article 31 as a tax on the transfer of real property, and applies to sales or conveyances of real property or interests in real property when the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/01/08/administration-and-collection-real-estate-transfer-taxesOversight of Information Technology Consultants and Contract Staffing
… deficiencies for the International Business Machines (IBM) Service Desk contract as compared to the others in our … that also had monitoring deficiencies. ITS did not require IBM to submit summary reports that contained all the … which eliminated the opportunity to reduce payments to IBM if certain performance metrics were not met. ITS did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/09/16/oversight-information-technology-consultants-and-contract-staffingOversight of Obesity and Diabetes Prevention Programs (Follow-Up)
… with contract requirements. We identified opportunities for improved oversight, particularly regarding contractor … are outcome-based and correlate to Department expectations for the individual programs it is funding and to ensure that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/10/oversight-obesity-and-diabetes-prevention-programs-followCost-Saving Ideas: Managing Your Travel and Conference Expenses
… for reimbursement, you can cut costs and mitigate the risk of fraud. Understand the Risks Your governing board should … tax on hotel occupancy and should provide an exemption certificate, known as Form ST-129, at registration. This form … Original receipts for all actual and necessary expenses A certificate of attendance or completion if travel was for a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-managing-your-travel-and-conference-expensesIX.11.C Single Audit Act and Uniform Guidance – IX. Federal Grants
… Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS) if the entity received $25,000 or more in Federal awards; Cover all of the … Equal to or exceeds $750,000 but less than or equal to $25 million $750,000 Exceeds $25 million but less than or equal to $100 million Total Federal awards expended times .03 Exceeds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix11c-single-audit-act-1984Village of Monticello – Records and Reports (2020M-104)
… accounting records or properly reconcile bank accounts in a timely manner. About $5 million of real property tax … were generally performed two to three months after the statement date. Periodic financial reports were not prepared for the Board of Trustees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2020/12/23/village-monticello-records-and-reports-2020m-104Brooktondale Fire District – Purchases and Disbursements (2021M-18)
… Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) ensured purchases and disbursements were proper and supported. Audit Results District officials ensured the purchases and disbursements we examined were proper and supported. We … Board of Fire Commissioners Board ensured purchases and disbursements were proper and supported …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/05/14/brooktondale-fire-district-purchases-and-disbursements-2021m-18Town of Jay – Records and Reports (2023M-22)
… accurate and timely accounting records and reports to allow the Town Board (Board) to effectively manage the Town’s financial operations. Key … records, and inadequate financial reports were provided to the Board. As a result, the Board lacked reliable records …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/06/30/town-jay-records-and-reports-2023m-22Cattaraugus County – Court and Trust Funds (2014M-85)
… Purpose of Review The purpose of our review was to examine the County’s controls to safeguard and account for court and trust funds for the … 1, 2011 through January 1, 2014. Background Pursuant to a court order, certain assets may be provided to the court … The purpose of our review was to examine the Countys controls to safeguard and account for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/04/11/cattaraugus-county-court-and-trust-funds-2014m-85Orleans County – Court and Trust Funds (2014M-043)
… to ensure that financial activity is properly recorded and reported and that Court moneys are safeguarded for the period January … a court order, certain assets may be provided to the court and then delivered to the County Treasurer for safekeeping. … to ensure that financial activity is properly recorded and reported and that Court moneys are safeguarded for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/02/14/orleans-county-court-and-trust-funds-2014m-043Greene County – Court and Trust Funds (2014M-294)
… established appropriate controls to safeguard and account for court and trust funds for the period January 1, 2013 through January 1, 2014. Background County officials are responsible for safeguarding court and trust funds in their care. … established appropriate controls to safeguard and account for court and trust funds for the period January 1 2013 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/12/12/greene-county-court-and-trust-funds-2014m-294Genesee County – Court and Trust Funds (2014M-322)
… Purpose of Review The purpose of our review was to determine whether County officials have established appropriate controls to safeguard and account for court and trust funds for the … safeguarding court and trust funds in their care. Pursuant to a court order, certain assets may be provided to the court …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/12/12/genesee-county-court-and-trust-funds-2014m-322Dutchess County – Court and Trust Funds (2014M-293)
… are responsible for safeguarding court and trust funds in their care. Pursuant to a court order, certain assets may … such as surplus moneys from foreclosures. Also, in certain circumstances, funds from estates are entrusted to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/12/12/dutchess-county-court-and-trust-funds-2014m-293Niagara County – Court and Trust Funds (2015M-228)
… been turned over to the State Comptroller as abandoned property. Key Recommendation The Treasurer should ensure that all moneys deemed abandoned property are turned over to the State Comptroller in a timely …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2015/11/13/niagara-county-court-and-trust-funds-2015m-228Columbia County – Court and Trust Funds (2014M-353)
… turned over to the State Comptroller. The County Clerk’s register of moneys and securities paid, transferred or … Court Clerk has not kept the required Surrogate’s register. Key Recommendations Ensure that all moneys deemed … in a timely manner. Maintain an up-to-date County Clerk’s register as required by law. Ensure that all court and trust …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2015/01/16/columbia-county-court-and-trust-funds-2014m-353Town of Morehouse – Records and Reports (2021M-182)
… did not maintain the Town’s accounting records and reports in a complete, accurate, up-to-date or timely manner. The Town’s accounting records were not reliable. $2,082,924 in revenues and $673,497 in disbursements were not recorded. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/03/18/town-morehouse-records-and-reports-2021m-182Town of Wells – Records and Reports (2024M-59)
… complete, accurate and timely accounting records and reports to allow the Town Board (Board) to effectively manage … and timely accounting records, and inadequate financial reports were provided to the Board. As a result, the Board lacked reliable records and reports to manage the Town’s financial operations. All nine …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/08/23/town-wells-records-and-reports-2024m-59