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DiNapoli: Town of Bennington Audit Leads to Arrest
… The clerk in the Wyoming County town of Bennington was arrested today … permits, fees and town tax collections but not deposited in the town’s bank accounts, according to New York State … back into town accounts using cash she claimed to have in her home and that was found in a filing cabinet in town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/dinapoli-town-bennington-audit-leads-arrestDiNapoli Announces $114 Million of G.O. Bonds Awarded
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today awarded $114.04 million of New York State Series 2019A Tax-Exempt General Obligation Bonds to Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, which submitted … (2014). The Series 2019A Bonds will mature over 9 years. A summary of bids received for the Series 2019A Bonds can be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/dinapoli-announces-114-million-go-bonds-awardedCounty of Ulster – Property Tax Exemptions (2016M-333)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the County’s procedures for handling property tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2016/12/02/county-ulster-property-tax-exemptions-2016m-333Otsego County – Cost of Temporary Housing (2015M-97)
… totaled almost $1.9 million. Key Findings County officials have not taken steps to effectively manage costs. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2016/01/22/otsego-county-cost-temporary-housing-2015m-97DiNapoli: City of Troy's Finances in Precarious Position
… for capital costs, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. DiNapoli applauded the … have approached 1 percent of combined expenditures. Based on legislation establishing the Troy Supervisory Board, such … fund budget included revenues for payments in lieu of taxes, mortgage taxes, and interest and penalties on real …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/dinapoli-city-troys-finances-precarious-positionPutnam County – Probation Department Collection of Revenue (2014M-5)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Probation Department’s revenue collection …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/04/04/putnam-county-probation-department-collection-revenue-2014m-5Town of Alabama – Town Clerk Operations (2013M-369)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the processes and procedures for the Clerk’s fiscal … Annually audit, or retain an independent auditor to audit, the Clerk’s and Tax Collector’s books and records. … The purpose of our audit was to assess the processes and procedures for the Clerks fiscal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/03/14/town-alabama-town-clerk-operations-2013m-369Operational Training and Medical Assessments of Train Crews
… whether the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s New York City Transit established and implemented training and retraining programs for train crews to ensure safe train operations; ensured that train crews are medically …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/03/01/operational-training-and-medical-assessments-train-crewsFinancial Oversight of the Advantage After School Program
… 17,000 children and youth across the State. State funding for the Program was $19.3 million and $22.3 million in State … serving significantly fewer children than their MADA. For contracts with increased risk, implement steps to monitor … the entire population.” OCFS’ objections are baseless for two reasons. First, selecting samples based on assessed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/02/13/financial-oversight-advantage-after-school-programCollection and Use of Oil Spill Funds (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To assess the extent of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report, Collection and Use of Oil Spill Funds ( 2014-S-59 ). Background Chapter 845 of the Laws of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/12/07/collection-and-use-oil-spill-funds-followDepartment of Taxation and Finance: Personal Income Tax
… our examination was to determine whether personal income tax refunds approved by the Department of Taxation and … and processed in accordance with applicable New York State tax laws and regulations. We examined refunds processed … of dependents or understated income 7,992 $25,039,648 Tax preparer submitted returns with refundable credits based …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/07/26/department-taxation-and-finance-personal-income-taxTown of East Hampton – Budget Review (B18-7-9)
… are reasonable. The Town’s 2019 tentative budget complies with the tax levy limit. Key Recommendations The budget …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/10/29/town-east-hampton-budget-review-b18-7-9Village of Tuxedo Park - Board Oversight (2018M-66)
… (Board) provided adequate oversight of Village operations to safeguard resources. Key Findings Incompatible duties are … the Clerk/Treasurer and Deputy Clerk/Treasurer with little to no oversight by the Board. Competition was not sought for … (IT) control weaknesses were communicated confidentially to Village officials. Key Recommendations Segregate the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/11/02/village-tuxedo-park-board-oversight-2018m-66Town of Red Hook - Financial Condition (2018M-171)
… a fund balance policy that allowed for unexpended surplus funds of up to 70 percent of annual expenditures. The policy … the Town’s objectives and goals for use of accumulated funds. Key Recommendations Consider reducing unrestricted fund balance and using the excess funds as a financing source in a manner that benefits …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/11/02/town-red-hook-financial-condition-2018m-171Village of Trumansburg - Ambulance Fund Accountability (2018M-168)
… owed by municipalities and disburse any amounts due to municipalities. Village officials generally agreed with our recommendations and indicated they planned to initiate corrective action. … Determine whether Village …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/11/30/village-trumansburg-ambulance-fund-accountability-2018m-168City of Binghamton - Water System Cybersecurity (2018M-152)
… City officials adequately safeguarded electronic access to the water system. Key Findings City officials did not: Adequately safeguard the electronic access to the water system. Implement a formal process to stay updated on system cybersecurity threats. Prevent or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2018/11/30/city-binghamton-water-system-cybersecurity-2018m-152Town of East Otto - Information Technology (2018M-156)
… IT control weaknesses were communicated confidentially to Town officials. Key Recommendations Adopt an acceptable … agreed with our recommendations and indicated they planned to initiate corrective action. … Town of East Otto …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/10/19/town-east-otto-information-technology-2018m-156Village of Ballston Spa - Financial Condition (2017M-256)
… and failed to file required annual financial reports for the last four fiscal years. The Board did not adequately … Key Recommendations Maintain adequate accounting records in a timely manner. Monitor the Village’s financial condition … indicated that they plan to implement the recommendations in this report. … Village of Ballston Spa Financial Condition …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/10/05/village-ballston-spa-financial-condition-2017m-256Town of Clarkson - Justice Court Operations (2018M-57)
… Determine whether the Justices provided adequate oversight to ensure receipts were collected, deposited, recorded, … tickets. As a result, 283 (23 percent) were not submitted to the Department of Motor Vehicle (DMV) scofflaw program or not reported or incorrectly reported to the DMV. Key Recommendations Provide adequate oversight of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2018/09/28/town-clarkson-justice-court-operations-2018m-57Reporting and Utilization of Bias Incident Data (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the four … whether NYPD officers receive sufficient training to enable them to identify and handle all possible bias …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/08/12/reporting-and-utilization-bias-incident-data-follow