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Town of Red Hook - Financial Condition (2018M-171)
… balance policy that allowed for unexpended surplus funds of up to 70 percent of annual expenditures. The policy did not define the time … plans specifying the Town’s objectives and goals for use of accumulated funds. Key Recommendations Consider reducing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/11/02/town-red-hook-financial-condition-2018m-171Village of Trumansburg - Ambulance Fund Accountability (2018M-168)
… properly accounted for ambulance funds. Key Findings As of May 31, 2018, the ambulance fund had an unidentified cash balance of $16,100. The Village’s general fund and the Town of Hector were overpaid $12,231. The ambulance fund owes the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/11/30/village-trumansburg-ambulance-fund-accountability-2018m-168City of Binghamton - Water System Cybersecurity (2018M-152)
… threats. Prevent or monitor public disclosure of information that could jeopardize the water system. … better safeguard the water system. Prohibit the disclosure of information that can jeopardize the system and monitor for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2018/11/30/city-binghamton-water-system-cybersecurity-2018m-152Town of East Otto - Information Technology (2018M-156)
… not: Adopted an acceptable use policy; we found evidence of personal use on four of the six computers examined. Adopted a disaster recovery … they planned to initiate corrective action. … Town of East Otto Information Technology 2018M156 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/10/19/town-east-otto-information-technology-2018m-156Village of Ballston Spa - Financial Condition (2017M-256)
… unrestricted fund balance decreased from $213,327 as of fiscal year-end 2014 to $30,487 as of fiscal year-end 2018. Key Recommendations Maintain … to implement the recommendations in this report. … Village of Ballston Spa Financial Condition 2018M256 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/10/05/village-ballston-spa-financial-condition-2017m-256Town of Clarkson - Justice Court Operations (2018M-57)
… complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Justices provided adequate oversight to ensure receipts … As a result, 283 (23 percent) were not submitted to the Department of Motor Vehicle (DMV) scofflaw program or not reported or incorrectly reported to the DMV. Key Recommendations Provide adequate oversight of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2018/09/28/town-clarkson-justice-court-operations-2018m-57Reporting and Utilization of Bias Incident Data (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report, Reporting and Utilization of Bias Incident Data, issued September 25, 2014 ( 2014-N-2 ) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/08/12/reporting-and-utilization-bias-incident-data-followUse of Electronic Benefit Cards at Prohibited Locations
… electronic benefit transfer (EBT) card transactions at prohibited locations, and thereby comply with applicable … or withdraw cash from a portion of their monthly benefits at participating automated teller machines (ATMs) and point … TANF funding from being used in any EBT transaction at a liquor store, gaming establishment, or adult-oriented …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/07/10/use-electronic-benefit-cards-prohibited-locationsSelected Aspects of the Paratransit Call Center Operations
… Paratransit Call Center was in compliance with the terms of its contract, and if not, whether the Paratransit Division … actions. Our audit covers the period from the beginning of the contract, April 2013, through November 2015. … in and around the New York City metropolitan area. One of the MTA’s six constituent agencies, New York City Transit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/11/03/selected-aspects-paratransit-call-center-operationsAdministration of the Article 8-A Loan Program (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the recommendations in our initial audit … We found that HPD does not verify the accuracy of building owner affidavits submitted to support their Program … contractual requirements. Finally, we found one building owner appeared to receive favorable treatment from HPD which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/04/12/administration-article-8-loan-program-followMonitoring of Prevailing Wage Compliance on Construction Contracts
… Purpose To determine whether the Dormitory Authority of the State of New York (Authority) monitors the contractors and sub-contractors on its projects to ensure they pay employees at the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/04/04/monitoring-prevailing-wage-compliance-construction-contractsContract Participation of Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprises
… is accurately reporting these results to the Department of Economic Development. The audit covers the period April 1, … a State Public Authority created under Sections 3300-3321 of the Public Authorities Law, with eight of its 15 directors appointed by the Governor. The primary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/11/04/contract-participation-minority-and-women-owned-business-enterprisesSelected Aspects of the Pay for Success Program
… the Pay for Success employment training and job placement program, and whether the employment and recidivism rates are … and receive such services. Success is measured based upon achievement differences in three factors: employment, … effect on the results and should not impact measurement of achievement differences between the treatment and control …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/03/21/selected-aspects-pay-success-programAwarding and Oversight of Statewide Interoperable Communications Grants
… through March 29, 2017, the Division awarded 137 grants in five rounds of funding totaling $292 million. For Rounds 1 … to counties that applied but did not receive any funding in the previous rounds. For Round 5, the Division determined awards using a formula-based system. In Round 5 of funding, issued in March 2017 and totaling $45 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/07/18/awarding-and-oversight-statewide-interoperable-communications-grantsImplementation of the Dignity for All Students Act
… Act (DASA); and school districts report material incidents of discrimination and harassment, as required, to the … Also, we limited the audit to school districts outside of New York City. Background DASA seeks to provide students … Officials at most schools we visited were not aware of DASA record retention requirements, and some officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/10/13/implementation-dignity-all-students-actOversight and Monitoring of the Universal Pre-Kindergarten Program
… (UPK) programs’ compliance with applicable health, safety, and financial reporting requirements. Our audit scope covered … suitable for children. In January 2014, the New York City (NYC) Administration released an implementation plan to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/06/07/oversight-and-monitoring-universal-pre-kindergarten-programDiNapoli: Former Town of Minerva Clerk Pleads Guilty
… Essex County District Attorney Kristy Sprague and the New York State Police for their work and partnership in combatting public corruption." Green, … Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at [email protected] , or by mailing a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/dinapoli-former-town-minerva-clerk-pleads-guiltyTown of East Hampton – Budget Review (B17-7-15)
… The Town’s 2018 tentative budget complies with the tax levy limit. Key Recommendations The budget review did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/02/town-east-hampton-budget-review-b17-7-15City of Glen Cove -- Budget Review (B17-7-12)
… review was to determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the City’s preliminary budget for the 2018 fiscal year are reasonable, and whether the City took appropriate action on … are outstanding. Key Findings The significant revenue and expenditure projections in the proposed budget are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2017/10/13/city-glen-cove-budget-review-b17-7-12Town of Frankfort – Supervisor’s Fiscal Responsibilities (2017M-192)
… the State Comptroller. The Board did not initiate annual audits of the Supervisor’s records. Key Recommendations The … or consider resigning from office. Initiate annual audits of the Supervisor’s records as required by Law. … Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/09/22/town-frankfort-supervisors-fiscal-responsibilities-2017m-192