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Village of Horseheads – Claims Auditing and Disbursements (2023M-134)
… report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether Village of Horseheads (Village) officials properly audited claims and … disbursements. Key Findings Based on our sample of $1.1 million in claims and disbursements reviewed, Village … Village officials did not: Ensure an independent review of Parks and Recreation Department (Department) claims …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/05/10/village-horseheads-claims-auditing-and-disbursements-2023m-134IX.6.C Automated Standard Application for Payments (ASAP) – IX. Federal Grants
… Financial Management Service (FMS) and the Federal Reserve Bank. The latter, in its capacity as Treasury's fiscal agent, … please provide your full name, agency, e-mail address and phone number. Guide to Financial Operations REV. 02/01/2022 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix6c-automated-standard-application-payments-asapWatertown Housing Authority – Internal Controls Over Claims Processing (2012M-221)
… Accordingly, the weekend trips could be considered as gifts of public funds, which are impermissible. Key Recommendation Refrain from making gifts of public funds to employees or retirees. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/02/01/watertown-housing-authority-internal-controls-over-claims-processing-2012m-221Pember Library and Museum – Board Oversight of Financial Activities (2013M-285)
… Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if Library/Museum officials provided adequate oversight of the Library/Museum’s financial activities for the period June 1, 2011 … through April 26, 2013. Background The Pember Library and Museum is located in the Village of Granville. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2014/01/03/pember-library-and-museum-board-oversight-financial-activities-2013m-285Rombout Fire District – Board Oversight of Financial Activities (2017M-88)
… a financial advisor to act as custodian of the District’s funds, instead of a bank or trust company as required by … Board borrowed $100,000 each year from District reserve funds to fund operating expenses, which is not in compliance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/07/28/rombout-fire-district-board-oversight-financial-activities-2017m-88Richland Fire District – Board Oversight (2016M-374)
… money, was placed in the District’s general fund checking account and commingled with the District’s other funds. An … Deposit foreign fire insurance money in a separate bank account so it will not be commingled with other District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/01/27/richland-fire-district-board-oversight-2016m-374XIII.4.B Travel Advance – XIII. Employee Expense Reimbursement
… salary or other monies due him/her. Travelers must account for a travel advance upon completion of the travel … two different ways, either through an agency’s petty cash account or through the Travel and Expense module. For …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiii/xiii4b-travel-advanceTown of Riverhead – Allocation of Administrative Costs (2012M-247)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Town’s methodology for … 1, 2011, to September 30, 2012. Background The Town of Riverhead is located in Suffolk County and has a population of approximately 33,500. The Town is governed by a Town Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/03/01/town-riverhead-allocation-administrative-costs-2012m-247Chautauqua County Soil and Water Conservation District - Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2017M-199)
… [read complete report - pdf] Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the District’s cash receipts and … issues. The District is governed by a five-member Board of Directors (Board): one Board member is appointed by the … The purpose of our audit was to review the Districts cash receipts and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2019/08/09/chautauqua-county-soil-and-water-conservation-district-cash-receipts-andTown of Candor – Fund Balances (2014M-157)
… funded primarily with real property taxes, sales tax and State aid. The Town is governed by an elected Town Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/08/01/town-candor-fund-balances-2014m-157DiNapoli: Perry Ambulance Service Manager Charged With Embezzlement
… Service Business Manager Darcy J. Conaway was charged this week with grand larceny in the third degree for allegedly … Service Business Manager Darcy J Conaway was charged this week with grand larceny in the third degree for allegedly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/11/dinapoli-perry-ambulance-service-manager-charged-embezzlementDiNapoli: Special Education Providers Shortchanging Special Needs Children
… of mismanagement that cost taxpayers nearly $42 million in the last decade, including $20 million in 2014 alone, … for staff which are prohibited uses of public funds. In Brooklyn, DiNapoli identified $800,000 in inappropriate … for personal use, including spending on vehicles, travel, apartment rentals, jewelry, entertainment and cell phones. In …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/dinapoli-special-education-providers-shortchanging-special-needs-childrenState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… tax proceeds in accordance with insurance law and relevant case law because the bookkeeper miscalculated the allocation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsDiNapoli Releases Executive Budget Report
… is proposed. Collectively, these and other actions in recent budgets have rendered the state’s current debt limits …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-releases-executive-budget-reportVII.10.D Cash Advance Payment Types – VII. State Revenues and Appropriated Loan Receivables
… and implement small dollar payment procedures using one of the following preferred payment methods for small dollar … This section describes the guidelines concerning the use of a cash advance and the required documentation. Petty Cash … Purchase materials, supplies or services where the amount of a single purchase does not exceed $250. Separate invoices …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vii/vii10d-cash-advance-payment-typesNY ABLE Program Helps New Yorkers With Disabilities and Their Families Cover Costs
… designed to help individuals with disabilities maintain their health, independence and quality of life. New York State Comptroller Thomas P. … way to save and invest funds without jeopardizing their eligibility for many important disability-related … designed to help individuals with disabilities maintain their health independence and quality of life …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/ny-able-program-helps-new-yorkers-disabilities-and-their-families-cover-costsNY State Comptroller DiNapoli Calls on Corporate America To Address Lack of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
… in 2020, and the public outcry over the killings of other Black men and women, many publicly traded corporations spoke … year, but over time, by comparing how representation of Black women, for example, has changed in a given job category … failed to adequately respond to DiNapoli’s August 2020 letter requesting information on diversity, equity and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/ny-state-comptroller-dinapoli-calls-corporate-america-address-lack-diversity-equity-inclusionNondiscretionary Spending and Budgetary Management
Nondiscretionary spending as a share of total funds spending has declined from a peak of 43 percent in FY 2014 to 38 percent as of FY 2022.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-8-2024.pdfProgress Report on Climate Action Plan - July 2023
The Climate Action Plan Progress Report for the New York State Common Retirement Fund highlights the Fund’s recent efforts to address climate risks and opportunities.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/progress-report-climate-action-plan-2023.pdfProgress Report on Climate Action Plan – July 2024
The Climate Action Plan Progress Report for the New York State Common Retirement Fund highlights the Fund’s recent efforts to address climate risks and opportunities.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/progress-report-climate-action-plan-2024.pdf