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City of North Tonawanda – Financial Operations (2012M-203)
… did not maintain records indicating they sought written or verbal quotes, as required by the purchasing policy. We … supervisors did not maintain a record of the verbal or written quotes required by the procurement. Key … Verify that department heads obtain the required verbal or written quotes for the procurement of goods not subject to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/02/08/city-north-tonawanda-financial-operations-2012m-203City of Yonkers – Budget Review (B20-6-6)
… [ read complete report - pdf ] Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to identify issues which impact the City of Yonkers’ financial condition in the current and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2020/06/24/city-yonkers-budget-review-b20-6-6Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the … collector did not maintain complete, accurate and timely records. In addition, the board and district officials did …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-0Medicaid Program – Multiple Same-Day Procedures on Ambulatory Patient Groups Claims
… of Health (Department) in an effort to more accurately pay providers for services rendered. Accordingly, APG claims … processed without sufficient scrutiny of the propriety or frequency of the services billed. We concluded the Department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/08/12/medicaid-program-multiple-same-day-procedures-ambulatory-patient-groups-claimsSelected Aspects of Discretionary Spending
… transportation systems in the central region of New York State, including Onondaga, Oswego, Cayuga, and Oneida … thresholds for each. In addition, the policies should state what type of supporting documentation and formal … Spending (2012-S-158) State University Construction Fund: Selected Aspects of Discretionary Spending (2013-S-14) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/30/selected-aspects-discretionary-spending-1Holley Central School District – Financial Condition (2013M-342
… the last five fiscal years ending June 30, 2013, the Board and District officials consistently underestimated revenues by a total of $7.2 million and overestimated expenditures by a total of $4.4 million. … fund’s excess unexpended surplus funds in a manner that benefits District taxpayers. … Holley Central School District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/02/07/holley-central-school-district-financial-condition-2013m-342Mattituck-Cutchogue Union Free School District – Financial Condition (2013M-322)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the District’s financial operations and use of … generated more than $5 million in budget surpluses. To reduce fund balance and stay within the year-end statutory … unrestricted funds, District officials transferred moneys to the District’s reserves and repeatedly appropriated fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/01/24/mattituck-cutchogue-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-2013mIntroduction to IT Governance – Information Technology Governance
… (IT) systems including, but not limited to, costs for computers and related hardware equipment, software, … and personnel training. They rely on IT systems for storing and processing important financial and … Management, including the governing board, is responsible for ensuring that the right IT internal controls are in place …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/introduction-it-governanceDiNapoli: Former Alexandria Town Clerk Pleads Guilty in Theft
… Clerk Ellen Peck pleaded guilty yesterday in Jefferson County Court to stealing $26,285 in public funds. Peck … in 2014. To read the audit, visit: http://www.osc.state.ny.us/localgov/audits/towns/2016/alexandria.pdf Since taking … Division of Investigations, 14th Floor, 110 State St., Albany, NY 12236. Review prior cases at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/dinapoli-former-alexandria-town-clerk-pleads-guilty-theftAllocation, Billing, and Collection of Expenses of Administering the Motor Vehicle Financial Security Act and the Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility Act
… Objective To determine if the Department of Motor Vehicles (Department) is appropriately allocating, … ensure that the operators of motor vehicles registered in New York possess adequate insurance coverage, or are financially …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/13/allocation-billing-and-collection-expenses-administering-motor-vehicle-financial-securityMedicaid Payments to Medicare Advantage Plan Providers (Follow-Up)
… enrolled in Medicare, the federal health insurance program for people age 65 and older and people under 65 who have … plans) tailored to the specific needs of beneficiaries. For individuals enrolled in Medicaid and Medicare, providers bill Medicaid for the enrollee’s Part C cost-sharing liabilities …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/10/15/medicaid-payments-medicare-advantage-plan-providers-followTown of Ontario - Information Technology, Financial Management and Procurement (2017M-137)
… enforced or monitored. The Board has not reduced excessive fund balance; adopted a comprehensive multiyear financial or capital plan, or an adequate fund balance policy; or developed policies and procedures to … estimates of revenues, expenditures and the amount of fund balance to be used to fund operations. Revise the Town's …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/07/06/town-ontario-information-technology-financial-management-and-procurement-2017m-137Delaware County – Assigned Counsel (2016M-384)
… OILS criteria by April 1, 2023 Key Recommendations In consultation with legal counsel, continue efforts to work …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2017/08/18/delaware-county-assigned-counsel-2016m-384Hamburg Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2015M-32)
… purpose of our audit was to review the Agency’s process for evaluating, approving and monitoring projects for the period January 1, 2013 through December 23, 2014. … Verify that the employment data that businesses report annually is accurate, evaluate performance and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2015/06/19/hamburg-industrial-development-agency-project-approval-andCost-Saving Ideas: School District Auditing – External Auditor
… statement that the individual or firm is independent of the district as defined by Generally Accepted Government … firm or individual whose hiring would result in a conflict of interest (see Avoiding conflict of interest ) Resources "External Audit Guidance for School …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-school-district-auditing-external-auditorState Police Bulletin No. SP-132
… is identified as PBA, NY Insurance on employee paycheck stubs and advice statements. PBA requested OSC to provide a … Questions regarding this bulletin may be directed to the Payroll Deduction mailbox. … To notify the agency of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-132-separation-insurance-deduction-code-309-pba-ny-insuranceState Police Bulletin No. SP-147
… Unit 62 Background Chapter 70 of the Laws of 2009 provides for an annual Expertise Payment to employees in Bargaining … Date(s) Payments will be processed in Pay Period 17L for paychecks dated 12/04/13 Payment Information and … Pay in the amount of $1,200 annually. To be eligible for the payment, employees must be in Active, Paid Leave of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-147-2013-state-police-expertise-payState Police Bulletin No. SP-143
… OSC’s automatic processing of State Police Hazardous Duty Pay. Affected Employees Troopers in Bargaining Unit 07 and … Unit 17 Background Chapter 69 of the Laws of 2009 provides for an annual Hazardous Duty Payment to Troopers in … Duty Pay is pensionable and included in the calculation of overtime. OSC Actions For eligible employees who are in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-143-2012-state-police-hazardous-duty-payState Police Bulletin No. SP-138
… Purpose To explain OSC’s automatic processing of State Police Expertise Pay. Affected Employees Division of State Police employees in Bargaining Unit 62 Background Chapter 70 of the Laws of 2010 provides for an annual Expertise Payment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-138-2011-state-police-expertise-payRidgeway Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-196)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if Company controls were adequate to ensure that financial activity is properly recorded and … was required to obtain an independent audit, but did not do so. The Company has not filed Form 990 with the IRS since …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/08/28/ridgeway-volunteer-fire-company-inc-internal-controls-over-financial