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St. Lawrence County – Financial Condition (2013M-46)
… our audit was to examine the County’s financial condition for the period January 1, 2011, to December 31, 2012. Background St. Lawrence County, located in northern New York, has a population of approximately … serves as the Chair. The County’s budgeted expenditures for fiscal year 2012 totaled approximately $204.9 million for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/05/02/st-lawrence-county-financial-condition-2013m-46Tuition Assistance Program – College of Westchester
… Education’s Rules and Regulations when certifying students for State financial aid. Background The College of … for full-time students is $8,900 per semester and the school’s student enrollment as of the fall 2015 semester was … eligible students. Schools receiving State financial aid awards certify student eligibility. For the three academic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/06/30/tuition-assistance-program-college-westchesterViolations of Law, Conflicts of Interest and Other Improprieties at the Department of Correctional Services' Food Production Center (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the two recommendations included in our original report, Violations of Law, Conflicts of … with State laws relating to ethics and procurement. In that report, we cited ethical violations regarding … vendors for annual picnics and parties, which resulted in his staff improperly attending these events free of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/06/04/violations-law-conflicts-interest-and-other-improprieties-department-correctional-servicesCity of Corning – Misappropriation of Finance Department Cash Receipts (2014M-140)
… evaluate the Department’s cash receipt collection process for the period July 1, 2012 through March 27, 2014. Background The City of Corning is located in Steuben County and has a population of approximately … in collecting, recording and depositing the fees for code enforcement, parking permits, water and sewer services, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/08/13/city-corning-misappropriation-finance-department-cash-receipts-2014m-140Saugerties Central School District – Extra-Classroom Activities (2017M-77)
… Recommendations Ensure that central treasurers, faculty advisors and student treasurers are adequately informed about …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/07/14/saugerties-central-school-district-extra-classroom-activities-2017m-77Canajoharie Central School District – Financial Condition and Extra-Classroom Activity Fund (2015M-339)
… officials properly managed extra-classroom activity funds for the period July 1, 2014 through August 31, 2015. … five-member Board of Education. Budgeted appropriations for the 2015-16 fiscal year total approximately $21 million. … Key Recommendations Adopt budgets with realistic estimates for expenditures to finance operations. Ensure the balance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/04/01/canajoharie-central-school-district-financial-condition-and-extraTapestry Charter School – Internal Controls Over Credit and Debit Cards (2013M-271)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the School’s internal controls … The Tapestry Charter School, located in the City of Buffalo, Erie County, is governed by a Board of Trustees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/11/22/tapestry-charter-school-internal-controls-over-credit-and-debit-cardsLiberty Central School District – Budget Review (B4-13-4)
… for the 2013-14 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The Liberty Central School District, located in Sullivan County, issued debt … Liberty Central School District Budget Review B4134 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/03/25/liberty-central-school-district-budget-review-b4-13-4DiNapoli: Former Potsdam Court Clerk Sentenced to Jail; $117,000 Restitution
… for their work on this case.” “By working with the town of Potsdam’s judges, the diligent work of the Comptroller’s investigators provided substantial … municipal reports or notify the state Justice Court Fund of the income. Auditors also identified a cash shortage of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-former-potsdam-court-clerk-sentenced-jail-117000-restitutionState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… City officials could not provide reasonable explanations for their lack of corrective action. Scio Central School … village finances. The treasurer did not: properly account for fund balance within each village fund or establish capital projects funds to separately account for the financial activity of projects undertaken; …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-0State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… DiNapoli. "By auditing municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0State Agencies Bulletin No. 1080
… Purpose To notify agencies that OSC will process a final refund file for employees that are due a bond deduction refund as identified by National Bond and … the initial refunds processed in March in order to allow time for OSC to conduct a review of employee records and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1080-final-refunds-deduction-code-101-bondsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority," said DiNapoli. "By auditing municipal … to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being spent appropriately and effectively." Claryville … District – Budgeting Practices (Sullivan County) The board is not adopting realistic budgets or ensuring the prudent use …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-2Town of Rensselaerville – Financial Operations (2012M-168)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Town’s financial operations … 1, 2011, through April 30, 2012. Background The Town of Rensselaerville is located in Albany County and has a … Town of Rensselaerville Financial Operations 2012M168 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/01/11/town-rensselaerville-financial-operations-2012m-168Town of Pittsfield – Disbursements (2013M-82)
… and highway funds’ adopted budgets for the 2013 fiscal year are $173,604 and $383,966, respectively. Key Findings We … Town expenditures and found 17 discrepancies totaling $8,450. Specifically, 10 checks totaling approximately $6,900 … audit of the Supervisor’s records for the 2011 fiscal year. Key Recommendations Periodically compare the approved …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/06/07/town-pittsfield-disbursements-2013m-82Franklin Square Water District – Life Insurance Policies (2013M-127)
… if the Board appropriately provided individual life insurance policies to the District’s Commissioners and … has inappropriately provided individual whole life insurance policies to its Commissioners and employees. The … temporary and seasonal, will be provided with a life insurance policy that, after 10 years, will be transferred to …
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)
… the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the City's proposed budget for the 2022-23 fiscal year are … or resolve recommendations from our budget review issued in May 2021. Background The City of Long Beach, located in Nassau County, has been authorized to issue debt not to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2022/05/13/city-long-beach-budget-review-b22-7-4Village 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 of the Clerk-Treasurer and established internal controls over … Village of Red Creek Board Oversight of the ClerkTreasurer and Water Operations 2014M173 …
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
… funds or accounts (e.g. between Aid to Localities and State Operations type accounts). The transfer amount can be … Transfers must be specifically authorized in State statute, either within the budget bill language, or in another piece of State law. Consolidation Transfer – Special designation for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vi/vi3c-budget-transfers-between-business-units-interunit-budget-transfersTown of Coeymans – Recordkeeping and Cash Disbursements (2013M-186)
… to September 30, 2012. Background The Town of Coeymans is located in Albany County and has a population of approximately 7,400 residents. The Town is governed by an elected five-member Town Board which … include making changes to salaries and wages but she is also capable of submitting data changes directly to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/10/04/town-coeymans-recordkeeping-and-cash-disbursements-2013m-186