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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… today announced the following school district audits have been issued. Broadalbin-Perth Central School District – … the audit period. However, auditors determined they could have earned another $159,100 had officials used other … today announced the following school district audits have been issued …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-0Town of Ellicott – Justice Court (2015M-111)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Court’s financial activity … 1, 2011 through April 21, 2015. Background The Town of Ellicott is located in Chautauqua County and has a … The purpose of our audit was to examine the Courts financial activity for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2015/11/13/town-ellicott-justice-court-2015m-111Service Credit Purchase Payments – Legacy Reporting
… payroll deductions. The easiest way for members to manage and make additional payments is through their Retirement … by the amount of each deduction taken. For Social Security and State and local income taxes, use the full earnings before the … including their earnings the number of days they worked and more …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/legacy-reporting/service-credit-purchase-paymentsPawling Central School District – Selected Financial Activities (2012M-185)
… 3, 2012. Background The Pawling Central School District is located in the Town of Pawling in Dutchess and Putnam … duties over cash disbursements. Key Recommendations Adopt a formal process for capital projects that includes a … Limit the Audit Committee’s activities to the scope of what is included in its charter. Amend the District’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/02/08/pawling-central-school-district-selected-financial-activities-2012m-185DiNapoli: Pharma Company Agrees To Bar Its Drugs From Use In State Executions
… led several states to review their policies and put the manufacturers of drugs used in executions in a harsh …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-pharma-company-agrees-bar-its-drugs-use-state-executionsAudit of the Tuition Assistance Program at Plaza College
… To determine whether Plaza College complied with the Education Law and the Commissioner of Education’s Rules and Regulations when certifying students for State-funded Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) awards. … To determine whether Plaza College complied with the Education Law and the Commissioner of Educations Rules and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/11/05/audit-tuition-assistance-program-plaza-collegeDiNapoli: Number of New Yorkers Behind on Utility Bills Soared During Pandemic
… increase in the number of residential customers owing money to their utility companies, with one in eight customers … increase in the number of residential customers owing money to their utility companies with one in eight customers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-number-new-yorkers-behind-utility-bills-soared-during-pandemicDiNapoli: Tax Cap Set at 2% in 2023
… Property tax levy growth will again be capped at 2% for 2023 for local governments that operate on a calendar-based … to adhere to the tax cap as they prepare their budgets for 2023.” DiNapoli said given this year’s inflation factor … municipalities to override the tax cap. The 2% cap for the 2023 fiscal year is the fourth time since 2019 that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-tax-cap-set-2-percent-2023Town of Fremont – Operating Budget and Cash Disbursements (2013M-85)
… 15, 2012. Background The Town of Fremont is located in Sullivan County and has approximately 1,400 residents. The … end of 2012 the Town had a fund balance deficit of $3,586. In June 2012, the current Supervisor recognized the reduction in the general fund’s fund balance. As a result, he developed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/07/05/town-fremont-operating-budget-and-cash-disbursements-2013m-85City of Lockport – Budget Review (B24-1-8)
… City to issue debt to liquidate the accumulated deficits in the City’s general, water, sewer and refuse funds as of … the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the proposed budget appear reasonable. We expect 2024 fire … overtime appropriations. The overtime appropriations in the proposed 2025 budget were reasonable. In October 2024, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2024/11/08/city-lockport-budget-review-b24-1-8Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… totaling $39,891,644. Auditors compared the balances for each reserve to its historical expenditures and planned … school district has paid out tax certiorari settlements for the past five fiscal years, auditors found the tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsOversight of Obesity and Diabetes Prevention Programs
… Purpose To determine whether the Department of Health (Department) measured the effectiveness of the obesity and diabetes prevention programs in meeting … their goals and whether it provided effective oversight of its service provider contracts to ensure claimed expenses …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/17/oversight-obesity-and-diabetes-prevention-programsLe Roy Fire Department Inc. – Oversight of Fire Department Finances (2014M-025)
… Inc. provides fire protection services to the Village and Town of Le Roy in Genesee County. The Board of Directors … of five members, with one person from each fire company and two at-large members. The Department’s revenue for the … fiscal years 2011 through 2013 averaged about $3,400, and the average expenditures for the three years were $2,400. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/10/06/le-roy-fire-department-inc-oversight-fire-department-finances-2014m-025Warsaw Fire Department – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-347)
… of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether Company controls are adequate to ensure that financial … activity is properly recorded and reported and that Company moneys are safeguarded for the period June 1, 2011 … Background The Warsaw Fire Department comprises one fire company, Cry-Res Corporation (Company). The Company provides …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/01/31/warsaw-fire-department-internal-controls-over-financialWest Seneca Fire District #6 – Financial Management (2013M-14)
… January 1, 2009, through November 28, 2012. Background The West Seneca Fire District #6 is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from the Town of West Seneca and the County of Erie in which it is located. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/09/27/west-seneca-fire-district-6-financial-management-2013m-14Endwell Fire District – Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-277)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the District’s controls over financial operations … The Board did not audit and approve 63 disbursements prior to payment, totaling $149,505. We reviewed 64 disbursements … expenses for mutual aid. The payroll vendor has access to a District bank account with a significant amount of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/01/31/endwell-fire-district-controls-over-financial-operations-2013m-277County of Rockland – Budget Review (B6-15-21)
… the 2016 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The County of Rockland, located in the downstate area and bordered by … County of Rockland Budget Review B61521 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2015/11/10/county-rockland-budget-review-b6-15-21DiNapoli: Former Pulaski Assistant Village Clerk Charged in Theft of Fees
… Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by calling the toll-free Fraud Hotline at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/08/dinapoli-former-pulaski-assistant-village-clerk-charged-theft-feesVillage of Suffern – Budget Review (B18-6-4)
… review was to determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the Village’s tentative budget … deficits in the Village’s general, water, sewer and capital projects funds as of May 31, 2015. New York State … are outstanding. Key Findings Significant revenue and expenditure projections in the tentative budget are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/04/13/village-suffern-budget-review-b18-6-4State Comptroller DiNapoli and District Attorney Scarpino Announce Arrest in $60K Pension Payments
… Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by calling the toll-free Fraud Hotline at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-district-attorney-scarpino-announce-arrest-60k-pension-payments