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Oversight of Pupil Transportation Services (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report, Oversight of Pupil … Key Finding Department officials made limited progress in addressing the issues we identified in the initial audit report. Of the initial report’s four …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/06/22/oversight-pupil-transportation-services-followEnforcement of Commission Orders and Other Agreements (Follow-Up)
… Agreements (Report 2018-S-27 ). About the Program The Public Service Commission (Commission) regulates 650 … operating in New York State. Through its Department of Public Service (Department), the Commission seeks to ensure … to pursue penalties against utilities pursuant to Public Service Law. Between January 1, 2019 and February 28, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/09/01/enforcement-commission-orders-and-other-agreements-followTown of Bethlehem – Information Technology (2025M-25)
Town employees and officials use the IT systems for Internet access email receiving online payments and to maintain various records such as financial and personnel records and evidence files for the Police Department The Towns Management of Information Services MIS Department consists of the
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/06/13/town-bethlehem-information-technology-2025m-25Town of Cohocton – Procurement (2025M-13)
… practices? Audit Period January 1, 2023 – January 31, 2025 Understanding the Program Generally, municipal purchases … extravagance and fraud, while allowing interested vendors a fair and equal opportunity to compete. Whether … solicitation effort is needed to reach as many qualified vendors as possible. The Town purchased approximately $3.7 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/07/03/town-cohocton-procurement-2025m-13Accounts Payable Advisory No. 62
… at a dollar amount within the agency’s authority as set in law or by contract. The PO communicates critical … POs, including selecting the unit of measure that is in accordance with the contract or most closely associated to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/62-purchase-ordersState Agencies Bulletin No. 779
… increase. Affected Employees Pensioners and beneficiaries in Agency 01130, Division of Veterans' Affairs - Blind … section shall be the same amount as the annuity payable in the preceding year plus a percentage adjustment equal to … administered by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in the previous year. The 2008 increase is 2.3 percent per …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/779-2008-blind-veterans-annuity-increaseTown of Deerpark – Budget Review (B6-14-17)
… the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the Town’s preliminary budget for the 2015 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The Town of Deerpark, located in Orange County, issued debt totaling $868,000 to liquidate the accumulated deficit in the Town’s general and highway funds as of December 31, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/10/31/town-deerpark-budget-review-b6-14-17Poland Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. - Financial Activities (2019M-218)
… by the membership for payment each month. Adopt a code of ethics and ensure officers comply with the disclosure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2020/02/14/poland-volunteer-fire-company-inc-financial-activities-2019mAssessable Expenses of Administering the Motor Vehicle Financial Security Act and Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility Act for the Four State Fiscal Years Ended March 31, 2018
… Vehicle Safety Responsibility Act (collectively, Acts) for the four State Fiscal Years ended March 31, 2018. About … to Vehicle and Traffic Law, the Department is responsible for tracking its expenses of administering the Acts, and … the expenses it incurred in administering the Acts for the four State Fiscal Years ended March 31, 2018. On …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/09/11/assessable-expenses-administering-motor-vehicle-financial-security-act-and-motor-vehicleAssessment of Costs to Administer the Workers’ Compensation Program for the Three State Fiscal Years Ended March 31, 2023
… administering the Workers’ Compensation Program (Program) for the 3 State Fiscal Years ended March 31, 2023. About the … and non-occupational disability and sickness. Coverage for these benefits, with limited exception, is to be provided … ascertain the Board’s expenses to administer the Program for the 3 State Fiscal Years ended March 31, 2023. Annual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/10/09/assessment-costs-administer-workers-compensation-program-three-state-fiscal-years-endedTown of Gaines – Town Clerk/Tax Collector (2021M-172)
… to help ensure all money is properly accounted for. Except as specified in Appendix A, Town officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/03/18/town-gaines-town-clerktax-collector-2021m-172Town of Deposit - Budget Review (B4-14-22)
… the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the Town’s proposed budget for the 2015 fiscal year are … was categorized as being "susceptible to fiscal stress" in a report issued in September 2104 as part of the Comptroller’s Fiscal Stress …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/11/07/town-deposit-budget-review-b4-14-22Bond Anticipation Notes (BANs) Renewals Issued 2015 Through 2020
… and its aftermath, by: (1) extending the "rollover" period for bond anticipation notes issued in calendar years 2015 … to spend or temporarily transfer moneys in reserve funds for COVID-19 pandemic-related expenses; and (3) permitting the repayment of inter-fund advances made for COVID-19 pandemic-related expenses by the end of the next …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/bond-anticipation-notes-bans-renewals-issued-2015-through-2020Delaware County – Assigned Counsel (2016M-384)
… June 9, 2016. Background Delaware County is located in eastern New York, consists of 19 towns and 10 villages and … guidance for determining assigned counsel eligibility in April of 2016 County Law and State Executive Law were amended in April 2017 and now require counties to implement OILS …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2017/08/18/delaware-county-assigned-counsel-2016m-384Village of Hewlett Neck – Treasurer’s Duties (2022M-159)
… internal control deficiencies identified by the certified public accountant (CPA) firm retained for the 2019-20 and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2023/03/31/village-hewlett-neck-treasurers-duties-2022m-159Village of Suffern – Budget Review (B21-6-2)
… evaluation of the Village's tentative budget for the 2021-22 fiscal year. Background The Village of Suffern, … deficits in the Village’s general, water, sewer and capital projects funds as of May 31, 2015. New York State … are outstanding. Key Findings Significant revenue and expenditure estimates in the tentative budget are reasonable. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2021/04/16/village-suffern-budget-review-b21-6-2Wyandanch Union Free School District – Budget Review (B21-7-1)
… Wyandanch Union Free School District (District) is located in Suffolk County. Chapter 18 of the Laws of 2020, as amended … of 2020, authorized the District to issue serial bonds in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $4.5 million, to liquidate the accumulated deficit in the District’s general fund as of June 30, 2019. Under …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/04/09/wyandanch-union-free-school-district-budget-review-b21-7-1Village of Suffern – Budget Review (B25-6-4)
… budget. Background The Village of Suffern is located in Orange County. Chapter 99 of the Laws of 2015 authorizes … to exceed $5 million to liquidate the accumulated deficits in the Village ’s general, water, sewer and capital projects … that the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the proposed budget are reasonable. The Village’s proposed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2025/04/11/village-suffern-budget-review-b25-6-4Town of Alden – Town Clerk/Tax Collector (2024M-106)
… collections were at greater risk for theft or loss. In addition, the Clerk accumulated unremitted funds totaling $138,050 in the tax collection bank accounts. The funds should have … Properly deposit all real property tax collections in accordance with New York State Town Law (Town Law) Section …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/05/30/town-alden-town-clerktax-collector-2024m-106II.3.A Planning – II. New York State Financial Accounting
… as May or June, the formal budget cycle begins when the State Budget Director issues a policy memorandum – the “call … to continue agency programs at current levels in the new fiscal year. In November, the State Budget Director … provided in the State Constitution, representatives of the Legislature also participate in the hearings. Pursuant to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ii/ii3a-planning