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North Greenbush Common School District – Budgeting (2016M-112)
… The North Greenbush Common School District is located in the Town of North Greenbush, Rensselaer County. The … incurred operating surpluses totaling more than $900,000 in these three years and did not use any of the $500,000 … Discontinue the practice of adopting budgets that result in the appropriation of fund balance that is not used to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/24/north-greenbush-common-school-district-budgeting-2016m-112DiNapoli: State Pension Fund Valued at $259.9 Billion at End of Third Quarter
… State Common Retirement Fund (Fund) was $259.9 billion at the end of the third quarter of state fiscal year 2023-24. … York State Common Retirement Fund Fund was $2599 billion at the end of the third quarter of state fiscal year 202324 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-valued-259.9-billion-end-third-quarterShelter Island Union Free School District –Financial Condition (2014M-132)
… than the allowed 4 percent maximum. The District’s reserve policy does not define how reserve funds should be used. In … officials were not following the policy. The unemployment insurance reserve was funded at an excessive level that was … and when reserves will be used. Review the unemployment insurance reserve and determine if the amount reserved is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/08/08/shelter-island-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-2014m-132Amsterdam Housing Authority – Claims Processing and Related Not-for-Profit Corporations (2013M-126)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine internal controls over selected Authority … financial operations for the period January 1, 2011, to November 30, 2012. Background The Amsterdam Housing … Montgomery County. The Authority was established pursuant to Section 428 of the Public Housing Law to provide low-rent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/08/23/amsterdam-housing-authority-claims-processing-and-related-not-profit-corporationsSyracuse Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring and Administration of the Development Fund (2015M-240)
… benefit corporation established by a special act of the New York State Legislature in 1979 for the benefit of the City of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2016/01/08/syracuse-industrial-development-agency-project-approval-andNiagara Falls Housing Authority – Compensation-Related Payments to the Executive Director (2012M-199)
… formed for the purpose of providing housing services in the City of Niagara Falls in accordance with the rules and regulations prescribed by … Key Findings The Executive Director received $6,400 in improper stipends and sold more unused vacation leave than …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/01/18/niagara-falls-housing-authority-compensation-related-payments-executive-directorState University of New York Upstate Medical Center – Selected Travel Expenses
… To determine whether the use of travel monies by the State University of New York (SUNY) Upstate Medical Center … April 1, 2008 to March 31, 2011. Background New York State’s executive agencies spend between $100 million and … travel expenses for the highest-cost travelers in the State, each of whom incurred over $100,000 in travel expenses …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/06/26/state-university-new-york-upstate-medical-center-selected-travel-expensesTupper Lake Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. – Misappropriation of Funds and Board Oversight (2014M-229)
… and procedures for credit card usage. Key Recommendations Amend the bylaws to contain adequate guidance and procedures …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2016/02/24/tupper-lake-volunteer-fire-department-inc-misappropriation-funds-and-boardHeadstart of Rockland, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Purpose To determine whether the costs reported by Head Start of … York. HSOR provides preschool special education services to children with disabilities who are between three and five … financial information, including costs, that HSOR reports to SED on its annual CFR. To be eligible for reimbursement, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/27/headstart-rockland-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualVillage of Aurora – Treasurer’s Duties and Information Technology (2014M-107)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Village’s financial and … 1, 2012 through October 28, 2013. Background The Village of Aurora, the home of Wells College, is located in the Town … Village of Aurora Treasurers Duties and Information Technology …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/08/29/village-aurora-treasurers-duties-and-information-technology-2014m-107Village of Upper Brookville – Justice Court (2013M-160)
… adequate review procedures and oversight over the court clerk for the period June 1, 2011, to September 30, … The Justices did not provide sufficient oversight of the court clerk to ensure that deposits were made within 72 hours of receipt. The court clerk usually prepares and makes bank deposits only …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/08/30/village-upper-brookville-justice-court-2013m-160Village of Maybrook – Water Operations (2013M-121)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine internal controls over the … 2010, through September 25, 2012. Background The Village of Maybrook is located in Orange County in the Town of … Village of Maybrook Water Operations 2013M121 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/08/16/village-maybrook-water-operations-2013m-121Town of Mansfield – Financial Management and Claims Processing (2012M-241)
… funds experienced significant declines in fund balance from the 2009 to the 2011 fiscal years. For 2013 Town … supported and audited prior to payment. Require that all claims contain adequate supporting documentation and are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/03/08/town-mansfield-financial-management-and-claims-processing-2012m-241State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Impact of a Late State Budget
… “The economic effects of the pandemic on the state’s finances are widespread and some sectors of our economy may take years to recover. The state Legislature and Governor are in the process of … he economic effects of the pandemic on the states finances are widespread and some …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-impact-late-state-budget2018 Annual Audit
… In April 2018, the Board fully transitioned its claims payment process to the SFS. Key Findings Our office … more than $4.4 million were identified as a part of our daily audit. In addition to our daily audit, we identified 6,725 processing errors totaling …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/02/21/2018-annual-auditComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Department , Islip Terrace Fire District , Town of Minden and the Village of Owego . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top … priority,” said DiNapoli. “By auditing municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Town of Newfield – Selected Financial Activities (2013M-2)
… of our audit was to review selected financial activities for the period January 1, 2011, to June 11, 2012. Background … consists of the Town Supervisor and four council members. For the 2012 fiscal year, the Town had budgeted … not be produced for our review. No one can be sure that all moneys received were actually recorded and deposited, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/04/26/town-newfield-selected-financial-activities-2013m-2III.6 SFS Reporting – III. Statewide Financial System (SFS)
… custom queries against a set of core financial data and to pull out desired information in a format that best meets …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-iii/iii6-sfs-reportingTown of Westerlo – Selected Financial Activities (2013M-323)
… the year. Develop a comprehensive plan to ensure that all outstanding interfund advances are repaid. Develop a … for comparison with available cash. Ensure that all bail received and disbursed is properly accounted for. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/03/28/town-westerlo-selected-financial-activities-2013m-323Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… million. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal spending, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-1