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Opinion 2009-1
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … -- Codes of Ethics (requiring disclosure and recusal by fire district commissioner whose spouse is to be appointed treasurer) -- …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2009-1DiNapoli: NYC Secure Juvenile Detention Centers Need To Improve Safety and Access to Services for Youth
… for Children Services (ACS) must improve its oversight and monitoring of youth services at New York City’s two … do more to prevent contraband from entering the facilities and improve access to health, mental health and educational services, according to an audit released …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-nyc-secure-juvenile-detention-centers-need-improve-safety-and-access-services-youthVillage of Schoharie - Board Oversight (2018M-184)
… perform all cash receipts and disbursements duties with little oversight from the Board. The Board has not audited, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/12/21/village-schoharie-board-oversight-2018m-184Plattekill Library – Budgeting Practices (2017M-95)
… The Plattekill Library is a public library located in the Town of Plattekill in Ulster County. The Library, which provides library … for revenues and expenditures based on all information available at the time. Use surplus funds as a financing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2017/09/08/plattekill-library-budgeting-practices-2017m-95Ithaca Area Wastewater Treatment Facility – Energy Cost Savings (2016M-234)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if Facility officials achieved energy cost … additional cost savings through expansion of waste stream collections and system upgrades. Address weaknesses in the current flaring system and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/joint-activity/2016/10/28/ithaca-area-wastewater-treatment-facility-energy-cost-savings-2016m-234Town of Thompson - Board Oversight (2018M-69)
… and accurately, which ultimately cost the Town $7,955 in late fees and uncollected amounts. The Board did not … Comptroller’s duties and ensure that proper controls were in place over cash receipts and disbursements. The … agreed with our recommendations and indicated they are in the process of implementing corrective action. … Town of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/07/13/town-thompson-board-oversight-2018m-69Village of Granville - Financial Condition of the Sewer Fund (2018M-49)
… overestimated revenues and underestimated appropriations in the sewer fund budgets for fiscal years 2014-15 through 2016-17, resulting in operating deficits and a deficit fund balance of $36,539 … to govern the level of fund balance to be maintained in each of the Village’s funds. Village officials generally …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/06/29/village-granville-financial-condition-sewer-fund-2018m-49Hudson Valley Community College – Tuition and Fees (2016M-348)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the College’s processes for billing, collecting and recording … the State University of New York system, is located in the City of Troy in Rensselaer County. The College is governed by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/community-college/2017/02/03/hudson-valley-community-college-tuition-and-fees-2016m-348Sullivan County – Time and Attendance (2017M-55)
… appropriate ETS access rights and prohibit employees from modifying their own time records. … Sullivan County Time and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2017/11/22/sullivan-county-time-and-attendance-2017m-55Village of New Paltz – Internal Controls Over Building Department Operations (2017M-201)
Village of New Paltz Internal Controls Over Building Department Operations 2017M201
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2017/12/15/village-new-paltz-internal-controls-over-building-department-operations-2017m-201Village of Walden – Financial Condition (2017M-255)
… 19, 2017. Background The Village of Walden is located in the Town of Montgomery in Orange County and has a population of approximately 7,000. … The sewer fund has not repaid the general fund $400,000 in interfund transfers from 2014 through 2016. The Village …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/02/02/village-walden-financial-condition-2017m-255State Police Bulletin No. SP-151
… Association (NYSPIA). Affected Employees Members of NYSPIA in Bargaining Unit 62 Background In reference to the Laws of New York, 2013, Chapter 544, the … information, contact Shannon Sitcer at 518-436-0120 or e-mail at [email protected] . Questions regarding this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-151-new-deduction-code-482-nyspia-emergency-assistance-fundMiller Place Union Free School District – Check Signing (2017M-76)
… Treasurer does not maintain custody of his signature flash drive. While the Board has authorized the District Clerk to … the District Clerk does not have her own signature flash drive. Key Recommendations Amend the authorized signature … the Treasurer to maintain custody of his signature flash drive. Ensure that anyone authorized to sign checks in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/06/09/miller-place-union-free-school-district-check-signing-2017m-76Lansing Central School District – Financial Management (2015M-256)
… Background The Lansing Central School District is located in the Towns of Dryden, Groton and Lansing in Tompkins County. The District, which operates three … limits and reduce the amount of surplus fund balance in a manner that benefits District taxpayers. Develop more …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/01/15/lansing-central-school-district-financial-management-2015m-256Arkport Central School District – Payroll (2016M-338)
… Background The Arkport Central School District is located in the Towns of Almond, Birdsall and Burns in Allegany County and the Towns of Fremont, Hornellsville and Dansville in Steuben County. The District, which operates one school …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/11/10/arkport-central-school-district-payroll-2016m-338Cornwall Central School District – Financial Condition (2015M-148)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s financial condition for the period … closely monitor the level of unrestricted fund balance to stay within the maximum allowable by law, while continuing to evaluate and explore ways to reduce expenditures. … …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/08/28/cornwall-central-school-district-financial-condition-2015m-148South Country Central School District – Procurement (2013M-91)
… period July 1, 2011, to January 31, 2013. Background The South Country Central School District (District) is located … There are no recommendations for this report. … South Country Central School District Procurement 2013M91 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/06/28/south-country-central-school-district-procurement-2013m-91Liberty Central School District – Financial Operations (2016M-25)
… July 1, 2014 through November 30, 2015. Background The Liberty Central School District is located in the Towns of … Liberty, Neversink, Rockland and Thompson in Sullivan County. The District, which operates two schools with … of participation in the National School Lunch Program Community Eligibility Provision and make changes to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/04/01/liberty-central-school-district-financial-operations-2016m-25Utica Academy of Science Charter School – Purchasing (2015M-71)
… of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the School’s purchasing procedures for the period July 1, 2013 through September 30, 2014. Background The Utica Academy of Science Charter School is a public school, located …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2015/06/26/utica-academy-science-charter-school-purchasing-2015m-71Wheatland-Chili Central School District – Procurement of Professional Services (2016M-12)
… District is located in the Towns of Chili, Wheatland and Brighton in Monroe County and the Town of Caledonia in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/05/27/wheatland-chili-central-school-district-procurement-professional-services