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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Fire Company , Town of Ithaca and the Town of Smithtown . "In today's fiscal climate, budget transparency and … and file an annual report of foreign fire insurance funds. In addition, the board did not establish and implement … However, auditors found improvement opportunities in some areas were still needed. Town of Smithtown – …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0State Agencies Bulletin No. 1080
… and Did not receive a refund previously in paychecks dated March 10, 2011 (Institution) or March 16, 2011 (Administration). Effective Date(s) Paychecks … and were excluded from the initial refunds processed in March in order to allow time for OSC to conduct a review of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1080-final-refunds-deduction-code-101-bondsTown of Pittsfield – Disbursements (2013M-82)
… Findings We performed certain tests to ensure that 35 non-payroll disbursements totaling $66,400 were properly approved … $6,900 were never approved by the Board. We also tested 21 payroll disbursements totaling a gross amount of $13,600 to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/06/07/town-pittsfield-disbursements-2013m-82Town of Northampton – Financial Management and Internal Controls Over Town Clerk Receipts (2012M-233)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Town’s financial management and the internal controls over the Clerk’s receipts for the … Town ambulance service and related personnel, as well as how and if the Board wishes to continue providing ambulance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/05/03/town-northampton-financial-management-and-internal-controls-over-town-clerk-receiptsVillage of Mastic Beach – Treasurer’s Office and Credit Cards (2014M-150)
… Mayor. Operating expenditures for the 2012-13 fiscal year were $3.7 million. Key Findings The Treasurer did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/08/08/village-mastic-beach-treasurers-office-and-credit-cards-2014m-150Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… records. Islip Terrace Fire District – Claims Audit and Payroll (Suffolk County) The entire board did not authorize … commissioners. The board needs to improve controls over payroll to ensure that pay rates are properly authorized and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1DiNapoli: Under New Tax Cap Calculation, School District Tax Levy Growth Near Zero
… current levels for the 2016-17 fiscal year, according to data released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … including the “Big Four” cities of Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse and Yonkers. “The nearly zero growth in the tax cap … some local governments can rely on available reserve funds to bridge the gap, others may need to take a hard look at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/dinapoli-under-new-tax-cap-calculation-school-district-tax-levy-growth-near-zeroVillage of Red Creek – Board Oversight of the Clerk-Treasurer and Water Operations (2014M-173)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Board’s oversight … audit of the Clerk-Treasurer’s records. Village officials do not have procedures for reconciling the water produced by … of their water distribution system, enhance the financial health of the Village’s water fund and preserve water …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/10/24/village-red-creek-board-oversight-clerk-treasurer-and-water-operations-2014m-173VI.3.C Budget Transfers Between Business Units (Interunit Budget Transfers) – VI. Budgets
… Interunit Budget Transfer is the budget entry component that is used to move budget authority between two or more Business Units in a single entry. Each budget entry in the Interunit Budget Transfer Component must have a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vi/vi3c-budget-transfers-between-business-units-interunit-budget-transfersChild Development Center of the Hamptons Charter School – Financial Management (2013M-98)
… paid each month – documentation that supports information in the financial reports. Key Recommendations Follow the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/07/05/child-development-center-hamptons-charter-school-financial-managementVillage of Aurora – Treasurer’s Duties and Information Technology (2014M-107)
… Village of Aurora, the home of Wells College, is located in the Town of Ledyard in Cayuga County and has approximately … Board did not audit the Treasurer’s records and reports during our audit period. As a result, there is an increased … Lastly, the Board has not adopted comprehensive data back-up policies and procedures. Key Recommendations Implement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/08/29/village-aurora-treasurers-duties-and-information-technology-2014m-107Village of Scotia – Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Operations (2012M-148)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Village’s internal controls … June 1, 2010, to October 31, 2011. Background The Village of Scotia is located in the Town of Glenville in Schenectady …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/01/11/village-scotia-internal-controls-over-selected-financial-operations-2012m-148Village of Maybrook – Water Operations (2013M-121)
… for such adjustments. Ensure that all advances between funds are repaid no later than the close of the fiscal year …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/08/16/village-maybrook-water-operations-2013m-121Town of Dunkirk – Justice Court (2013M-106)
… operations for the period January 1, 2012, through March 15, 2013. Background The Town of Dunkirk is located in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/06/28/town-dunkirk-justice-court-2013m-106State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on New State Budget
… COVID-19. More than a year into the pandemic, the number of cases remains high in New York but the accelerated pace of vaccinations and job growth in many sectors indicate an improving economic outlook. We are not out of the woods, and we must remain cautious as there is still …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-new-state-budgetFranklin Square Water District – Life Insurance Policies (2013M-127)
… Background The Franklin Square Water District is located in the Town of Hempstead in Nassau County and serves the communities of Franklin … cash surrender value of $155,717 as of December 31, 2012. In addition to individual life insurance policies not being …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2013/07/19/franklin-square-water-district-life-insurance-policies-2013m-127City of Long Beach – Budget Review (B22-7-4)
… recommendations from our budget review issued in May 2021. Background The City of Long Beach, located in Nassau … in the City’s general fund and certain other funds as of June 30, 2012. Local Finance Law requires all municipalities … implemented the recommendations provided in our May 2021 budget review letter. Key Recommendations Be mindful of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2022/05/13/city-long-beach-budget-review-b22-7-4City of Lockport – Fiscal Stress (2013M-330)
… in its financial statements, which provided City officials with an inaccurate representation of the City’s financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/12/20/city-lockport-fiscal-stress-2013m-330Town of Coeymans – Recordkeeping and Cash Disbursements (2013M-186)
… fund balance of $451 in the sewer district fund. The payroll clerk’s duties are not properly segregated. The payroll clerk’s duties include making changes to salaries and … is also capable of submitting data changes directly to the payroll-processing contractor without approval, and there is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/10/04/town-coeymans-recordkeeping-and-cash-disbursements-2013m-186Newark School District Public Library – Board Oversight (2014M-54)
… allowed Library moneys (totaling nearly $1.2 million as of June 30, 2013) to be improperly deposited in types of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2014/06/20/newark-school-district-public-library-board-oversight-2014m-54