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Delaware-Chenango-Madison-Otsego Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Fixed Assets (2021M-207)
… (BOCES) officials properly monitored and accounted for fixed assets. Key Findings BOCES officials did not properly monitor and account for fixed assets. Thirty-two (64 percent) of the assets … tested and valued at $64,300 were not properly accounted for. We found: 28 assets (computers, electrostatic sprayers, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2022/04/08/delaware-chenango-madison-otsego-board-cooperative-educational-services-fixedTown of Urbana – Supervisor’s Financial Records and Reports (2022M-14)
… former and current Supervisors did not provide oversight of the bookkeepers and bank reconciliations were not … AUDs have not been filed with the New York State Office of the State Comptroller since 2013. Key Recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/05/13/town-urbana-supervisors-financial-records-and-reports-2022m-14XIII.6 Potential Tax Consequences of Assigning an Incorrect Official Station – XIII. Employee Expense Reimbursement
… is not the same as the employee’s tax home, there may be adverse tax consequences to the employee from the … (found at 2 NYCRR § 8.2), OSC will take appropriate action. The official station should, in virtually all cases, … the employee’s principal place of employment, there may be adverse tax consequences to the employee from the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiii/xiii6-potential-tax-consequences-assigning-incorrect-official-stationDivision of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-118
… contact OSC using the Payroll Earnings mailbox to request assistance in determining the appropriate action. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-118-april-2022-district-council-37-dc-37-rent-regulationTown of Ontario – Board Oversight and Information Technology (2013M-105)
… 19, 2012. Background The Town of Ontario is located in Wayne County and has a population of 10,135. The Town is … properly accounted for them and repaid them timely in accordance with law. The Board consistently adopted … led to the accumulation of significant fund balances in the general and water funds and, conversely, dangerously …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/08/16/town-ontario-board-oversight-and-information-technology-2013m-105Town of Olive – Claims Processing and Information Technology (2012M-223)
… 1, 2011, to August 28, 2012. Background The Town of Olive is located in Ulster County and has a population of 4,419. The Town is governed by a Town Board, which comprises four elected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/02/01/town-olive-claims-processing-and-information-technology-2012m-223Town of Deerfield – Financial Management and Fuel Inventory (2012M-253)
… of our audit was to assess the Town's financial management and fuel inventory records for the period January 1, 2011, to … The Town of Deerfield is located in Oneida County and has a population of 4,273 residents. An elected … five-member Town Board which comprises the Town Supervisor and four Board members governs the Town. The Town's budgeted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/03/15/town-deerfield-financial-management-and-fuel-inventory-2012m-253DiNapoli: Former Town Supervisor Pleads Guilty to Embezzlement of $240,000
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Cortland County … consequences for his crimes. My thanks to the New York State Police and to Cortland County DA Perfetti for … which he has already paid $125,000, and faces a potential state prison term at his sentencing, which is scheduled for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/dinapoli-former-town-supervisor-pleads-guilty-embezzlement-240000Recent Trends and Impact of COVID-19 in the Bronx
… Stadium. Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Bronx was on a trajectory of growth. It attracted new residents, … high crime rates. Using resources supplied by the federal, State and local governments and the private sector since the … there have been many anecdotal reports of firms going out of business as a result of economic hardship from the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/recent-trends-and-impact-covid-19-bronxCollection and Use of the Motor Vehicle Law Enforcement Fee
… accounted for and distributed all Fee revenue due to the State and whether the Division of Criminal Justice Services (Division) and the Division of State Police (State Police) have ensured that such revenue was spent … accounted for and distributed all Fee revenue due to the State and whether …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/07/12/collection-and-use-motor-vehicle-law-enforcement-feeVillage of Dresden – Clerk-Treasurer’s Duties and Multiyear Financial Planning (2013M-3)
… governed by an elected Board of Trustees which comprises a Mayor, who is the chief executive officer, and two Trustees. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/04/26/village-dresden-clerk-treasurers-duties-and-multiyear-financial-planning-2013m-3Village of Castile – Water Billing for Letchworth State Park (2021M-1)
… they overbilled State Parks by $7,577. Charged $12,000 in late fees that were not authorized by the contract or … Appendix B includes our comments on issues raised in the Village’s response letter. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2021/05/28/village-castile-water-billing-letchworth-state-park-2021m-1Division of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-113
… contact OSC using the Payroll Earnings mailbox to request assistance in determining the appropriate action. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-113-april-2021-district-council-37-dc-37-rent-regulationSelected Aspects of Collecting Outstanding Amounts Due for Parking Violations
… 1, 2019, the outstanding balances due from New York State respondents (outside of NYC) totaled about $67.6 … outside of New York State, the address information DOF had on file differed from the Department of Motor Vehicles … for vehicles registered in New York State but with out-of-state addresses that have not been referred to the NYC …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/03/23/selected-aspects-collecting-outstanding-amounts-due-parking-violationsRoosevelt Public Library – Board Oversight of Library Operations (2014M-297)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Board's oversight of Library operations for the period January 1, 2013 through … Roosevelt Public Library Board Oversight of Library Operations 2014M297 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2015/01/30/roosevelt-public-library-board-oversight-library-operations-2014m-297Town of Delhi – Pool Project Donations and Disbursements (2020M-105)
… Town of Delhi (Town) Board (Board) properly managed pool project donations and disbursements. Key Findings The Board did not properly manage pool project donations or disbursements. For example, the Board: … the Town of Delhi Town Board Board properly managed pool project donations and disbursements …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/01/15/town-delhi-pool-project-donations-and-disbursements-2020m-105Village of Fairport Industrial Development Agency – Board Governance (2015M-195)
… The Agency, which was created by State legislation in 1976, is governed by a five-member Board of Directors, … records. Consider amending the Agency’s lease and payment in lieu of taxes agreements from the 1980s to distribute …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2016/03/31/village-fairport-industrial-development-agency-boardRombout Fire District – Board Oversight of Financial Activities (2017M-88)
… a financial advisor to act as custodian of the District’s funds, instead of a bank or trust company as required by General Municipal Law. The Board … related documents. The Board also should adopt a plan and trust document, engage an actuary and enter into contracts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/07/28/rombout-fire-district-board-oversight-financial-activities-2017m-88Town of Owasco – Real Property Tax Exemptions Administration (2020M-102)
… (Assessor) properly administered select real property tax exemptions. Key Finding The Assessor did not properly administer select real property tax exemptions. Granted property exemptions were not always properly applied for or supported. 99 property tax exemptions were reviewed; 75 of the exemptions totaling …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/01/29/town-owasco-real-property-tax-exemptions-administration-2020m-102Town of North Collins – Supervisor’s Records and Reports (2015M-99)
… financial reports. The bookkeeper did not prepare bank reconciliations for the health savings checking account. The current Supervisor made … annual and monthly financial reports. Ensure that proper bank reconciliations are prepared for each Town bank account. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/09/04/town-north-collins-supervisors-records-and-reports-2015m-99