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Orleans Niagara Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Financial Management (2016M-72)
… have improperly restricted more than $5 million of surplus funds for a purpose not statutorily allowed and had …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2016/08/18/orleans-niagara-board-cooperative-educational-services-financial-management-2016mCopiague Fire District– Mechanic Shop Operations (2021M-93)
… vehicles during normal business hours; he earned overtime on some of these days. Over a 34-month period, the senior … least $5,365 of District funds to purchase auto parts to repair vehicles not owned by the District or municipalities … and District officials adequately monitored the mechanic shops Shops financial condition and safeguarded District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2022/09/02/copiague-fire-district-mechanic-shop-operations-2021m-93New York One of Only Seven States to Owe Money to Federal Unemployment Trust Fund
… insurance (UI) funds that are in debt to the federal government, and the $8.1 billion owed in the outstanding loan balance is second only to California, according to a new analysis by State Comptroller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/new-york-one-only-seven-states-owe-money-federal-unemployment-trust-fundRochester Land Bank Corporation – Monitoring Subcontractor Performance (2016M-373)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Land Bank’s monitoring of the Subcontractor’s performance for … adequately monitor cash disbursements or profits from the sale of rehabilitated homes. There is no formal process to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2017/04/07/rochester-land-bank-corporation-monitoring-subcontractor-performanceTupper Lake Central School District – Records and Reports (2021M-14)
… pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether complete, accurate and timely accounting records and reports were maintained to allow Tupper Lake Central School District (District) officials to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/06/25/tupper-lake-central-school-district-records-and-reports-2021m-14Village of Albion – Water and Sewer Rents (2013M-108)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine internal controls over the billing and collection of water and sewer rents for the period January 1, 2010, to March 15, 2013. Background The Village of Albion is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/06/21/village-albion-water-and-sewer-rents-2013m-108Conclusion – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… The claims auditing process is known as a "super control" because, when conducted effectively, it can …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/conclusionState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… County) The board did not ensure that certain credit card charges were supported, for appropriate purposes or paid timely. In addition, the board approved credit card charges totaling $18,124 without adequate supporting … documentation. The district also incurred penalty charges totaling approximately $390 for late payments and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Introduction – Travel and Conference Expense Management
… Officers and employees often travel as part of their official duties, whether it is to attend conferences, training sessions or to perform … expenses are generally not a significant budgetary item, the opportunities for improper or even fraudulent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/travel-conference-expense/introductionDiNapoli: Feds Must Step Up or NYC Metro Region Faces End of Public Transit As We Know It
… to the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s release of its November budget and financial plan: “Our regional transit system is on the edge of a precipice. Without a significant infusion of federal … MTA this year, forcing it to borrow almost $3 billion to get through 2020 and saddling it with even more debt in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/11/dinapoli-feds-must-step-or-nyc-metro-region-faces-end-public-transit-we-know-itTown of Benson – Financial Condition (2013M-77)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Town’s … 31, 2012. Background The Town of Benson is located in Hamilton County and has a population of approximately 190 people. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/07/19/town-benson-financial-condition-2013m-77State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… by sufficient documentation. Officials used public funds to make donations or impermissible gifts totaling …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsVillage of Suffern – Budget Review (B21-6-2)
… of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to provide an independent evaluation of the Village's … sewer and capital projects funds as of May 31, 2015. New York State Local Finance Law Section 10.10 requires local … make adjustments to the budget as needed throughout the coming year. In adopting the 2021-22 budget, the Village …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2021/04/16/village-suffern-budget-review-b21-6-2State Comptroller Releases Municipal Audits
… government audits have been issued. Town of Delhi – Pool Project Donations and Disbursements (Delaware County) The board did not properly manage pool project donations or disbursements. The board also … member signed them. Village of Little Valley – Capital Project Management (Cattaraugus County) The board properly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/01/state-comptroller-releases-municipal-auditsControls Over Cash Advance Accounts
… advances are issued to State agencies for purposes such as petty cash, travel, and other funding needs (e.g., … for travel advances and infrequently issues checks for petty cash expenses. SED does not routinely resolve old … are detected. Key Recommendations Consolidate the petty cash and travel categories into the “other “category …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/08/controls-over-cash-advance-accountsCampbell-Savona Central School District -- Budget Review (B2-14-11)
… Purpose of Audit Our purpose of our budget review was determine whether the significant revenue and … for the next fiscal year to the State Comptroller for review while the deficit obligations are outstanding. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/04/24/campbell-savona-central-school-district-budget-review-b2-14-11Elwood Union Free School District – Electronic Transfers (2014M-133)
… Union Free School District is located in the Town of Huntington, Suffolk County, and is governed by a Board of … of transactions. We found no evidence that two people from the District were involved in the processing of any of … for 47 of 98 transfers processed, totaling $12.8 million, from two of the four banks that processed electronic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/07/11/elwood-union-free-school-district-electronic-transfers-2014m-133Woodbourne Fire District – Board Oversight (2023M-98)
… whether the Woodbourne Fire District (District) Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) provided adequate oversight of … operations, including controls for wire transfers, online banking, investments, procurement, travel and … on issues that were raised in the District’s response letter. … Determine whether the Woodbourne Fire District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2023/12/29/woodbourne-fire-district-board-oversight-2023m-98City of Salamanca – Employee Benefits (2023M-96)
… consult with the City attorney to seek recovery of these funds, as appropriate. City officials agreed with our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2023/11/22/city-salamanca-employee-benefits-2023m-96Falconer Central School District – Financial Management (2016M-146)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the District’s financial … Falconer Central School District is located in the Towns of Carroll, Ellicott, Ellington, Gerry and Poland in … students, is governed by an elected seven-member Board of Education. Budgeted appropriations for the 2015-16 fiscal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/15/falconer-central-school-district-financial-management-2016m-146