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DiNapoli: Better Monitoring of "Leandra’s Law" Enforcement Needed
… occurring on or after Aug. 15, 2010, must install an IID in any vehicle they own or operate for a certain period … the .025 allowable level preset into the IID. The law is named after Leandra Rosado, an 11-year-old who was killed … tampering with the courtordered ignition interlock device IID in their vehicles according to an audit issued today by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapoli-better-monitoring-leandras-law-enforcement-neededCity of Long Beach – Budget Review (B7-15-14)
… review was to determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the City’s tentative budget … accumulated deficit in the City’s general, water, sewer and risk retention funds as of June 30, 2012. Local Finance … budget includes revenue estimates for metered water sales and sewer rents of $4.4 million each. These estimates include …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2015/05/08/city-long-beach-budget-review-b7-15-14City of Glen Cove – Budget Review (B7-15-17)
… in revenue in the 2016 proposed budget from the sale of waterfront property and City officials were unable to provide … documentation that the sale will take place during the upcoming year. The 2016 proposed budget contains an … million in revenues associated with the property sale and waterfront development project, it should avoid using …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2015/10/16/city-glen-cove-budget-review-b7-15-17Implementation of the Dignity for All Students Act
… Purpose To determine whether the New York City Department of Education (DOE) is ensuring that Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) … when students were asked on the 2016-17 school year survey how often they were harassed, bullied, or intimidated by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/03/13/implementation-dignity-all-students-actVillage of New Hempstead - Clerk-Treasurer's Duties (2018M-202)
… complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Village Clerk-Treasurer (Clerk-Treasurer) properly … her duties in accordance with statutes. Key Finding The Board engaged the services of a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2019/01/18/village-new-hempstead-clerk-treasurers-duties-2018m-202Town of Hancock – Transfer Station Operations (2016M-255)
… transfer station self-sufficient, the price of transfer stickers would have to increase. Key Recommendations Consider …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/10/28/town-hancock-transfer-station-operations-2016m-255Town of Freetown - Records and Reports (2018M-213)
… reports. The bookkeeper did not record all expenditures in the general and highway funds in a timely manner. The annual update document (AUD) was not filed in a timely manner for the 2017 fiscal year. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/01/18/town-freetown-records-and-reports-2018m-213Town of Westford - Financial Operations Oversight (2018M-196)
… the Supervisor and the Board provided adequate oversight of financial operations. Key Findings The Supervisor and Board did not properly oversee the processing of the Town’s financial transactions. As a result, the Town … excess costs. The Board has not performed an annual audit of the Supervisor’s records. The Supervisor did not maintain …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/01/11/town-westford-financial-operations-oversight-2018m-196DiNapoli: Town of Bennington Audit Leads to Arrest
… in the Wyoming County town of Bennington was arrested today after auditors and investigators discovered a shortage … misconduct. DiNapoli’s audit of the town was issued today and details how Metz deposited portions of the missing … found in a filing cabinet in town hall. “It raises a red flag when we discover cash missing and suddenly the clerk is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/dinapoli-town-bennington-audit-leads-arrestDiNapoli Announces $114 Million of G.O. Bonds Awarded
… Quality (1986), Clean Water/Clean Air (1996), Rebuild and Renew New York Transportation (2005) and Smart Schools …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/dinapoli-announces-114-million-go-bonds-awardedCounty of Ulster – Property Tax Exemptions (2016M-333)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the County’s procedures for … July 22, 2016. Background Ulster County is composed of 20 towns, three villages and one city and has a population …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2016/12/02/county-ulster-property-tax-exemptions-2016m-333Otsego County – Cost of Temporary Housing (2015M-97)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the County’s administration of … temporary housing costs per capita and average cost per night are higher than in four neighboring counties. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2016/01/22/otsego-county-cost-temporary-housing-2015m-97DiNapoli: City of Troy's Finances in Precarious Position
… the Troy Supervisory Board, such operating deficits can risk triggering increased oversight of city finances by the Board. “City officials were repeatedly cautioned by my office about adopting unbalanced and unrealistic budgets,” … a means to finance routine expenditures. Moving forward, I urge the mayor and city council to develop a sound …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/dinapoli-city-troys-finances-precarious-positionPutnam County – Probation Department Collection of Revenue (2014M-5)
… process for the period January 1, 2012 through October 16, 2013. Background Putnam County consists of six towns and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/04/04/putnam-county-probation-department-collection-revenue-2014m-5Town of Alabama – Town Clerk Operations (2013M-369)
… Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the processes and procedures for the Clerk’s fiscal operations for the … 8, 2013. Background The Town is located in Genesee County and is governed by a five-member Town Board. The Town’s 2013 general, highway, fire protection and water fund appropriations totaled approximately $1.65 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/03/14/town-alabama-town-clerk-operations-2013m-369Operational Training and Medical Assessments of Train Crews
… whether the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s New York City Transit established and implemented training and retraining programs for train crews to ensure safe train operations; ensured that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/03/01/operational-training-and-medical-assessments-train-crewsFinancial Oversight of the Advantage After School Program
… community organizations is spent in accordance with program guidelines and whether these controls are functioning … New York State created the Advantage After School Program (Program) in 2000 to provide high-quality youth development …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/02/13/financial-oversight-advantage-after-school-programCollection and Use of Oil Spill Funds (Follow-Up)
… Fund (Oil Spill Fund or Fund) to pay for the cleanup and removal of petroleum spills. The statute assigns the State … technical assistance and oversight for cleanup and removal activities and ensuring that only allowable costs are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/12/07/collection-and-use-oil-spill-funds-followDepartment of Taxation and Finance: Personal Income Tax
… personal income tax refunds approved by the Department of Taxation and Finance (Department) for payment were appropriate and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/07/26/department-taxation-and-finance-personal-income-taxTown of East Hampton – Budget Review (B18-7-9)
… of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure … of East Hampton, located in Suffolk County, is authorized to issue debt not to exceed $30 million to liquidate the accumulated deficit in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/10/29/town-east-hampton-budget-review-b18-7-9