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Town of Stephentown – Records and Reports (2012M-209)
… and up-to-date accounting records, nor have monthly bank reconciliations been performed during our entire audit … in a timely manner. Perform complete and accurate monthly bank reconciliations and ensure that any differences …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/04/12/town-stephentown-records-and-reports-2012m-209XII.6.Q Paying and Reconciling State Credit Card Charges – XII. Expenditures
… field of the voucher, the agency must enter the full PCard billing account number followed by the two - digit billing month and the two - digit billing year . There should not be any letters, special …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii6q-paying-and-reconciling-state-credit-card-chargesXIV.9 Statewide Financial System Imaging and Attachment Guidance – XIV. Special Procedures
… in SFS as the sole document repository for their official records after ensuring compliance with the … The State General Schedule, issued by the New York State Archives, includes requirements for agencies on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv9-statewide-financial-system-imaging-and-attachment-guidanceXII.5.C Selecting the Appropriate Vendor and Address Sequence – XII. Expenditures
… and result in unintentional service interruption. The Office of the State Comptroller has worked with certain … payment request will meet the processing needs of both New York State and the vendor. Section 6.Z - Processing Payments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii5c-selecting-appropriate-vendor-and-address-sequenceXVI.4 Accounting Policies and Principles Applicable to Agencies – XVI. Financial Reporting
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xvi/xvi4-accounting-policies-and-principles-applicable-agenciesEnforcement of Commission Orders and Other Agreements (Follow-Up)
… 650 utilities operating in New York State. Through its Department of Public Service (Department), the Commission … access to electric, gas, steam, telecommunications, and water services for New York’s residential and business … to Public Service Law. Between January 1, 2019 and February 28, 2021, the Department reported six settlements …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/09/01/enforcement-commission-orders-and-other-agreements-followTown of Mohawk – Records and Reports (2013M-113)
… totaled $1.5 million. Key Findings The Supervisor did not maintain accurate and complete accounting records to properly document assets, liabilities, fund balances, results of operations, or … transactions (including adjusting journal entries) are accurately recorded in the accounting records, within the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/09/13/town-mohawk-records-and-reports-2013m-113Brooktondale Fire District – Purchases and Disbursements (2021M-18)
… ] Audit Objective Determine whether the Brooktondale Fire District (District) Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) ensured … of this audit. … Determine whether the Brooktondale Fire District District Board of Fire Commissioners Board ensured …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/05/14/brooktondale-fire-district-purchases-and-disbursements-2021m-18Village of Monticello – Records and Reports (2020M-104)
… accounting records or properly reconcile bank accounts in a timely manner. About $5 million of real property tax … tax limit (CTL) forms and adopted budgets were not filed in a timely manner. AUDs were typically filed over 200 days …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2020/12/23/village-monticello-records-and-reports-2020m-104Patient Safety Center Activities and Handling of Revenues
… the collection of penalties and the allocation of funds into the account. Key Findings The Department has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/03/10/patient-safety-center-activities-and-handling-revenuesDiNapoli: NYC Faces Unprecedented Fiscal and Economic Challenges
… New York City, New York state and the Metropolitan Transportation … shot up to 20.4 percent in June, the highest level in 44 years. The loss represented one-fifth of the jobs in the city …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/08/dinapoli-nyc-faces-unprecedented-fiscal-and-economic-challengesCity of Mechanicville – Records and Reports (2012M-162)
… audit was to review the City’s financial management system for the period January 1, 2010, through February 29, 2012. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/02/01/city-mechanicville-records-and-reports-2012m-162Failing To Adhere to Policy and Proper Procedures – Travel and Conference Expense Management
… Your policy should specifically state what will occur in the case of improper claims for travel and conference … incurred sufficient to enable the proper audit of the claim for reimbursement. Denial of reimbursement for expenses … incurred that are not actual and necessary and incurred in connection with the properly authorized official travel. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/travel-conference-expense/failing-adhere-policy-and-proper-proceduresTown of Canton - Compensation and Benefits (2018M-159)
Determine whether compensation and benefits were paid in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement CBA or Board authorized amounts
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/01/10/town-canton-compensation-and-benefits-2018m-159City of Hudson - Payroll and Accrued Leave (2020-14)
… Key Findings City officials did not segregate the duties of the clerks inputting payroll or implement compensating … to verify accrual balances prior to approving the use of leave accruals. Key Recommendations Ensure compensating controls are implemented to address the lack of segregation of duties within the payroll process. Adopt …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2020/03/13/city-hudson-payroll-and-accrued-leave-2020-14DiNapoli: Trouble Ahead for Local Governments and Schools
… municipalities’ finances, according to a report released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. As …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/dinapoli-trouble-ahead-local-governments-and-schoolsTown of Amsterdam – Supervisor’s Records and Reports (2013M-8)
… was to review the Town’s accounting records and reports for the period January 1, 2010, through July 31, 2012. … and four Council members. The Town’s budgeted expenditures for 2012 were approximately $3.7 million and were funded … fund. Provide the Board with a monthly Supervisor’s report including all receipts and disbursements, and cash …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/04/05/town-amsterdam-supervisors-records-and-reports-2013m-8Cortland County - Financial Management and Reporting (2019M-162)
… complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Legislature ensured County officials had accurate and … information with which to manage operations. Key Findings The Legislature failed to adequately oversee the County’s … the State Comptroller’s Office (OSC) 519 days late because of the condition of the records. Key Recommendations Fill key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2019/11/27/cortland-county-financial-management-and-reporting-2019m-162Town of Bovina - Records and Reports (2019M-200)
… and other financial reports to the Board. File AUDs in a timely manner. Town officials generally agreed with our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/12/20/town-bovina-records-and-reports-2019m-200University at Albany – Sabbatical and Other Paid Leave
… purposes consistent with the needs and interests of the school. There are several specific guidelines and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/07/30/university-albany-sabbatical-and-other-paid-leave