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Town of Elizabethtown – Supervisor’s Records and Reports (2015M-346)
… purpose of our audit was to review the Town’s accounting records and reports for the period January 1, 2014 through … did not maintain complete and accurate accounting records or provide adequate oversight of the clerk to ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/05/06/town-elizabethtown-supervisors-records-and-reports-2015m-346Town of East Greenbush – Justice Court Operations (2016M-60)
… 30, 2015. Background The Town of East Greenbush is located in Rensselaer County and has a population of approximately … two elected Justices. The Justices’ combined collections in 2014 totaled approximately $598,000 for fines, fees and … cash are prepared and reviewed. Report and send the amount of the overage to OSC’s Justice Court Fund. Provide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2016/05/06/town-east-greenbush-justice-court-operations-2016m-60Maintenance, Inspection, and Testing of the Event Recorder System
… One of six MTA constituent agencies, the LIRR, founded in 1834, has grown to become the largest commuter railroad in North America. The LIRR has 124 stations on ten branches … to be equipped with ERS. Under FRA regulation, as stated in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), periodic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/11/07/maintenance-inspection-and-testing-event-recorder-systemJanuary 2001: Accounting & Reporting of Expendable and Non-expendable Trusts
… GASB Statement No. 34 makes significant changes to the accounting and reporting requirements for expendable and … Both of these funds will use the modified accrual basis of accounting. Trusts which exist to benefit individuals, … USA effective for fiscal years starting on or after July 1, 2001: Trusts that benefit your municipality or school …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/january-2001-accounting-reporting-expendable-and-non-expendable-trustsTuition Assistance Program – New York College of Health Professions
… full-time status. Key Recommendations The Higher Education Services Corporation should recover $298,224 plus applicable … The State Education Department and the Higher Education Services Corporation should work with school officials to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/10/31/tuition-assistance-program-new-york-college-health-professionsUse of Electronic Benefit Cards at Prohibited Locations (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report, Use of Electronic Benefit Cards … the Office was not including out-of-state transactions in its monthly reviews nor notifying other states where … has made progress with addressing the issues identified in our original audit. Of the three recommendations contained …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/05/use-electronic-benefit-cards-prohibited-locations-followManagement of Unexpected Delays and Events During Winter 2017-18
… to assess whether the plans adequately addressed the needs of its passengers. This audit covered events that occurred … (MTA) is a State public authority created under Article 5, Title 11 of the Public Authorities Law. One of six MTA constituent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/08/07/management-unexpected-delays-and-events-during-winter-2017-18Town of Holland - Real Property Tax Exemptions (2018M-232)
… Determine whether select real property tax exemptions are properly supported by adequate documentation. Key … were not properly supported by adequate documentation. The Assessor allowed what appear to be ineligible agricultural woodland exemptions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/03/15/town-holland-real-property-tax-exemptions-2018m-232Town of Elba - Real Property Tax Exemptions (2018M-261)
… $6 million, on properties with a total assessed value of $15.5 million. The Assessor: Granted or subsequently …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/03/15/town-elba-real-property-tax-exemptions-2018m-261Town of Eden - Real Property Tax Exemptions (2018M-231)
… - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether select real property tax exemptions are properly supported by adequate … Town’s response letter. … Determine whether select real property tax exemptions are properly supported by adequate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/03/15/town-eden-real-property-tax-exemptions-2018m-231Town of Stamford - Annual and Claims Auditing (2018M-227)
… complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Board ensured that audits of records and claims were performed. Key Findings The Board did not: Annually audit the records of the Supervisor and Town Clerk. Perform a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/03/01/town-stamford-annual-and-claims-auditing-2018m-227DiNapoli: Former Treasurer Arrested in Village of Millport Theft
… Former Village of Millport Treasurer Dawn Haverley was arrested for felony … Thomas P. DiNapoli. "Ms. Haverley took advantage of her position and abused the public's trust by pocketing … helping us hold Ms. Haverley accountable." Haverley, 65, of Horseheads, was charged with third degree grand larceny, a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/dinapoli-former-treasurer-arrested-village-millport-theftState Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Anniversary of 9/11 Attacks
… never win. Our strength is in our resilience and our love of freedom. Today, with our nation seeming more divided than … been in decades, we should strive to reclaim that sense of unity and shared purpose we held in the aftermath of 9/11. I can think of no better way to honor the men and women who …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-anniversary-911-attacksTown of Moreau – Budgeting and Multiyear Planning (2017M-185)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Board adopted realistic and structurally balanced budgets … action to maintain a reasonable amount of fund balance for the period January 1, 2015 through March 31, 2017. Background …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/04/13/town-moreau-budgeting-and-multiyear-planning-2017m-185Village of Dansville – Water and Sewer Operations (2017M-273)
… the Board effectively managed water and sewer operations for the period June 1, 2013 through November 8, 2017. … that ensure an adequate segregation of duties or provide for mitigating controls. The Board should investigate and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/04/13/village-dansville-water-and-sewer-operations-2017m-273Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on 15th Anniversary of 9/11
… the lives of more than 2,750 people in Lower Manhattan on September 11, 2001. New York and the nation have come a long way. Our mourning for those who lost their lives will never end, but there is strength and resilience in knowing that the terrorists failed that day. We remain defiantly freedom loving and Lower Manhattan embodies …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/09/comptroller-dinapoli-statement-15th-anniversary-911Town of Chester – Time and Attendance Records (2017M-287)
… through October 2, 2017. Background The Town of Chester is located in Orange County. The Town is governed by an elected five-member Town Board. Budgeted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/03/02/town-chester-time-and-attendance-records-2017m-287Town of Carlton – Town Supervisor’s Fiscal Responsibilities (2017M-263)
… adequately performed the duties as chief financial officer for the period January 1, 2015 through October 2, 2017. … an elected five-member Town Board. Budgeted appropriations for 2017 totaled approximately $2.5 million. Key Findings The … has not submitted an annual accounting to the Board for fiscal years 2015 and 2016 and has not provided the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/02/16/town-carlton-town-supervisors-fiscal-responsibilities-2017m-263Town of Schroon - Town Hall Expansion Project (2018M-128)
… officials provided sufficient oversight and management of the Town Hall expansion project. Key Findings An itemized … and maintained in a timely manner. Ensure the balance of outstanding interfund advances from the general fund that … they planned to initiate corrective action. … Town of Schroon Town Hall Expansion Project 2018M128 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/10/05/town-schroon-town-hall-expansion-project-2018m-128DiNapoli Releases Review of First Quarter State Revenue Collections
… Total state tax collections through the first quarter of the … income tax (PIT) receipts in June, according to a report on state finances issued today by New York State Comptroller … have increased 2.7 percent. Collections in other taxes have increased 9.9 percent and miscellaneous receipts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/dinapoli-releases-review-first-quarter-state-revenue-collections