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Uncollected Penalties (Follow-Up) (2015-F-8)
The objective of our follow-up was to assess the extent of implementation, as of April 30, 2015, of the eight recommendations included in our initial audit report, Uncollected Penalties (Report 2012-S-69).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2015-15f8.pdfAssessable Expenses of Administering the Motor Vehicle Financial Security Act and the Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility Act for the State Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2024 (2024-M-2)
To ascertain the total expenses incurred in administering the Motor Vehicle Financial Security Act and the Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility Act (collectively, Acts) for the State Fiscal Year ended March 31, 2024.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2025-24m2.pdfSelected Employee Travel Expenses
… Purpose To determine whether the use of travel monies by selected … and abuse. The audit covers the period April 1, 2008 to March 31, 2011. Background New York State’s executive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/04/10/selected-employee-travel-expensesAccounts Payable Advisory No. 59
… Interest Calculator tool has been updated for agencies to input the payment method (i.e., check, ACH). Agencies should use this updated version going forward to accurately calculate prompt payment interest. Reference : Guide to Financial Operations (GFO), Chapter XII, Section 5.I – …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/59-prompt-payment-interest-calculator-toolSelected Aspects of Leasing Practices for Real Estate Services Department and Port Commerce
… (PANYNJ) was established in 1921 and was the first bi-state agency ever created under a clause of the Constitution … by private enterprise or would not be attempted by either state alone. These include the development of major …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/05/16/selected-aspects-leasing-practices-real-estate-services-department-and-port-commerceDiNapoli Audit Highlights Need for Better Compliance with School Violence Reporting Law
… its enforcement of the Safe Schools Against Violence in Education Act (SAVE Act) after a state audit found schools … today. “The SAVE Act was passed by the state Legislature in 2000 to boost school safety and address violence in our public schools,” DiNapoli said. “Unfortunately, it …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/dinapoli-audit-highlights-need-better-compliance-school-violence-reporting-lawRoosevelt Fire District – Fire Station Project (2015M-163)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine internal controls over the … that the Board does not need to solicit multiple quotes when procuring professional services. The Board did not enter …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/10/23/roosevelt-fire-district-fire-station-project-2015m-163Compliance With Payment Card Industry Standards (Follow-Up)
… Authority directly handles in-person credit card payments for E-ZPass tags at its administrative headquarters in Albany … credit card payments over the phone, online, and in person for other costs (e.g., unpaid tolls, accident reports, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/09/27/compliance-payment-card-industry-standards-followTown of Sidney – Budget Review (B4-16-13)
… the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the Town’s preliminary budget for the 2017 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The Town of Sidney, located in Delaware County, issued debt totaling $2.5 million to … review, we found that revenue and expenditure projections in the proposed budget are reasonable. The Town’s preliminary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/10/25/town-sidney-budget-review-b4-16-13Town of Rotterdam – Water Rents (2016M-347)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Town’s water rent billing and collection … Town officials designed appropriate internal controls to ensure that water fees were properly billed, collected, … as a result of this audit. … The purpose of our audit was to review the Towns water rent billing and collection …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/12/23/town-rotterdam-water-rents-2016m-347Town of Plainfield – Road and Equipment Maintenance (2016M-307)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether Town officials properly maintained Town … total $594,605. Key Finding Officials have taken steps to improve road repairs and maintenance to roads and equipment. However, they need to develop more …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/12/23/town-plainfield-road-and-equipment-maintenance-2016m-307Town of Glenville – Justice Court Collections (2016M-246)
… the Court’s operations over the collection, recording and reporting of receipts for the period January 1, 2015 through April 30, 2016. … collections in 2015 totaled approximately $390,600 for fines, fees and surcharges and $48,000 for bail. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2016/10/21/town-glenville-justice-court-collections-2016m-246Town of East Hampton – Budget Review (B7-16-14)
… review was to determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the Town’s preliminary budget for the 2017 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The Town … operating deficits to submit their preliminary budgets for the next fiscal year to the State Comptroller for review …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/11/02/town-east-hampton-budget-review-b7-16-14Town of Deerpark – Budget Review (B6-16-18)
… of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure … located in Orange County, issued debt totaling $868,000 to liquidate the accumulated deficit in the Town’s general … requires all local governments that have been authorized to issue obligations to fund operating deficits to submit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/11/10/town-deerpark-budget-review-b6-16-18Town of Ausable – Water and Sewer District Financial Operations (2015M-274)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the financial operations of Ausable Water District … The Town of Chesterfield did not assess penalties to delinquent accounts. Key Recommendations Develop … on all delinquent accounts. … The purpose of our audit was to review the financial operations of Ausable Water District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/01/29/town-ausable-water-and-sewer-district-financial-operations-2015m-274Town of Alabama – Town Clerk Operations (2013M-369)
… through November 8, 2013. Background The Town is located in Genesee County and is governed by a five-member Town … did not deposit or remit real property taxes received in a timely manner. The Board did not conduct the required … Deposit and remit all moneys on a timely basis in compliance with statutory requirements. Annually audit, or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/03/14/town-alabama-town-clerk-operations-2013m-369Property Tax Credits
… Purpose The objective of our examination was to determine whether Property Tax Freeze, Property Tax … in levy year 2014. Each of these credits are intended to offset the cost of property or school taxes on a … through June 30, 2017. Key Findings Using data analytics to examine high risk transactions, we identified and returned …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/04/12/property-tax-creditsCollection and Use of Oil Spill Funds (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report, Collection and Use of Oil Spill … on August 13, 2015 determined that there were weaknesses in the Department’s oversight of Major Oil Storage Facilities … Department officials have made significant progress in correcting the problems we identified in the initial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/12/07/collection-and-use-oil-spill-funds-followAnnual Audit
… totaling nearly $720 million for four sole custody funds in 2017 – the Uninsured Employers Fund, the Special Fund for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/07/26/annual-auditExamination of Center for Economic Growth, Inc.
… Purpose The objective of our examination was to determine if the Center for Economic Growth, Inc.’s (CEG) … program that provides financial and technical assistance to create and support Regional Centers for the Transfer of … into a $2.9 million contract with CEG in October 2011 to provide MEP program services, most often consisting of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/08/14/examination-center-economic-growth-inc