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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… the following local government audits were issued. Village of Asharoken – Claims Audit and Treasurer’s Duties (Suffolk … found the board did not always conduct a thorough audit of individual claims for non-payroll disbursements because … consistently included with claims submitted for review. Of the 232 disbursements totaling $877,625 reviewed, 51 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsEast Aurora Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. – Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-247)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review whether the Department’s controls were adequate to ensure that financial activity was properly recorded and … in the Village of East Aurora in Erie County. According to the bylaws, a 13-member Fire Council is responsible for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/11/07/east-aurora-volunteer-fire-department-inc-controls-over-financialKenmore Housing Authority – Selected Financial Operations (2017M-157)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Authority’s recovery fund and … Board of Commissioners, was established in 1970 to provide low-income housing for qualified individuals. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2018/01/26/kenmore-housing-authority-selected-financial-operations-2017m-157Village of Blasdell – Purchasing (2017M-195)
… The Village of Blasdell is located in the Town of Hamburg in Erie County. The Village is governed by an elected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/01/19/village-blasdell-purchasing-2017m-195Keeseville Volunteer Fire Department – Financial Operations (2017M-100)
… and canceled check images. Ensure that all collections are supported by adequate documentation and deposited. Review …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2017/09/15/keeseville-volunteer-fire-department-financial-operationsBolton Fire District – Credit Cards (2017M-180)
… purpose of our audit was to determine if claims for credit card bills were audited and paid timely and the purchases … Key Findings The Board approved payment for five credit card purchases totaling $3,519 despite not having adequate … The Secretary-Treasurer did not reconcile monthly credit card statements to individual receipts. The District incurred …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/11/10/bolton-fire-district-credit-cards-2017m-180Accounts Payable Advisory No. 47
… agency intends to pay the vendor with a check, electronic payment (ACH) or with the PCard. It is a best practice for … less than $500.00 when a vendor accepts the PCard for payment. However, agencies may not use the PCard to purchase …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/47-purchase-orders-and-procurement-card-useDalton-Nunda Central School District – Separation Payments (2015M-142)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s calculation of separation payments … have not developed written policies or procedures to formalize the separation payment process. Key … was underpaid is compensated properly. Develop procedures to govern separation payments. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/09/18/dalton-nunda-central-school-district-separation-payments-2015m-142Town of Chazy – Water and Sewer District Financial Operations (2017M-42)
… Delinquent customer accounts did not always include late payment penalties in accordance with Board policy. Key … Board-established water and sewer rates. Ensure that late payment penalties are applied to all delinquent customer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/20/town-chazy-water-and-sewer-district-financial-operations-2017m-42Newark Central School District – Employee Benefits (2024M-40)
… payments and did not ensure an independent review of separation payment calculations was performed. Therefore, … undetected and resulted in erroneous and missed payments. Of the 41 employees we reviewed, 14 separation payments … Seven employees’ separation payments were overpaid a total of $3,770. Three other employees’ separation payments were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/07/19/newark-central-school-district-employee-benefits-2024m-40Upper Jay Volunteer Fire Department – Financial Activities (2023M-30)
… report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Upper Jay Volunteer Fire Department (Department) officials ensured … audit fire department Upper Jay financial activities …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2023/05/26/upper-jay-volunteer-fire-department-financial-activities-2023mIX.2.A Acronyms – IX. Federal Grants
… ALN Assistance Listing Number (formerly Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance or CFDA) ASAP Automated … Payments CCR Central Contractor Registration CFDA Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (currently Assistance Listing Number or ALN) CFR Code of Federal Regulations CMIA Cash Management Improvement Act …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix2a-acronymsTruxton Fire District – Board Oversight (2022M-123)
… of District financial activities and did not complete mandatory fiscal oversight training. The Board did not: … years 2015 through 2021. Had Board members attended the mandatory training, they would have better positioned … requirements were in place. Key Recommendations Complete mandatory fiscal oversight training, file the required AUD in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2022/11/04/truxton-fire-district-board-oversight-2022m-123Brasher-Winthrop Consolidated Fire District – Board Oversight (2021M-47)
… payment. File the required annual financial report within 60 days of the close of the fiscal year. District officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/06/11/brasher-winthrop-consolidated-fire-district-board-oversight-2021m-47Village of Whitney Point – Cash Disbursements (2013M-69)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Village’s internal controls over cash …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/04/26/village-whitney-point-cash-disbursements-2013m-69Unified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-138
… Automatic Retroactive Processing OSC will automatically calculate adjustments resulting from the retroactive SOS payments. Adjustments will be paid … ( SOS – Senior Officer Differential Series), Grade, Salary Plan, Bargaining Unit, Part Time Percentage and Updated Max …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-138-retroactive-adjustment-senior-officer-series-sos-differentialState Agencies Bulletin No. 1746
… in effect as listed on the Hourly Wage Rate Schedule that is attached to the Division of Budget Bulletin D-1139, or two …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1746-april-2019-lifeguard-2-salary-increase-state-university-professionalState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… approximately $4,400 were not mathematically accurate when paid. In addition, board members did not know what their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-218
… Background The 2011-2016 Agreements between the State of New York Unified Court System (UCS) and the above referenced … Court System). Since the 2011-2016 Agreements contained new October 1, 2014 and April 1, 2015 salary schedules, … (NYS Unified Court System) was created and linked to the new salary schedules. Therefore, prior to processing the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-218-october-2014-and-april-2015-salary-increases-bargaining-unitsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1025
… and is mailed at the current first class rate of $0.44. Canada/Mexico Mail – Mail addressed to either Canada or … and are required to maintain a cash balance with OSC. Payments will be due on the following schedule: December 1 … Deposit Direct Mail program. OSC Actions - The Bureau of State Payroll Services will determine the amount required for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1025-direct-mailing-direct-deposit-advice-statements