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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Treatment Facility , Town of Saratoga and the Vischer Ferry Volunteer Fire Company . “In today’s fiscal climate, … funds that appropriately segregate these duties. Vischer Ferry Volunteer Fire Company – Cash Disbursements (Saratoga … Treatment Facility Town of Saratoga and the Vischer Ferry Volunteer Fire Company …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsAbout the Retirement System – What Every Employer Should Know
… and Fire Retirement System (PFRS), created in 1966. NYSLRS is one of the largest public retirement systems in the world. The New York State Comptroller is the administrative head of NYSLRS. The New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/partnership/about-retirement-systemMandatory Contributions – Enhanced Reporting
… 15; PFRS Tier 5 members covered under RSSL Article 22; ERS Tier 6 members covered under RSSL Article 15, as modified … There are some exceptions to mandatory contributions. ERS members in Tiers 3 and 4 have reached their cessation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/enhanced-reporting/mandatory-contributionsExamination of Island Peer Review Organization
… C027596. These expenses included more than $112,000 in administrative charges and nearly $180,000 in out-of-pocket expenses. Our objective was to determine … contract and its amendments were not subject to approval by the Comptroller’s Office pursuant to Section 365-l of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/14/examination-island-peer-review-organizationOtselic Valley Central School District – Capital Project (2015M-263)
… Board’s involvement in the District’s $17 million capital project for the period June 1, 2011 through September 10, … change orders. Key Recommendations Ensure that all capital project purchases are competitively bid as required by … the life of the projects. Review and approve all project change orders in accordance with New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/01/08/otselic-valley-central-school-district-capital-project-2015m-263Greene Central School District – Financial Condition (2016M-17)
… through December 3, 2015. Background The Greene Central School District is located in the Towns of Coventry, German, … Greene Central School District Financial Condition 2016M17 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/03/greene-central-school-district-financial-condition-2016m-17Portville Central School District – Financial Condition (2013M-384)
… our audit was to review the District’s financial condition for the period of July 1, 2012 through November 13, 2013. … Board of Education. Budgeted general fund expenditures for the 2013-14 fiscal year are approximately $16 million. … Real Property Tax Law statutory limits and develop a plan for the use of excess fund balance. Develop a policy for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/04/18/portville-central-school-district-financial-condition-2013m-384Cambria Housing Authority – Financial Management (2015M-316)
… August 24, 2015. Background The Cambria Housing Authority is located in the Town of Cambria in Niagara County. The … established pursuant to New York State Public Housing Law, is governed by an appointed five-member Board of Directors. … all claims prior to payment and ensure that each claim is properly itemized and supported by invoices or receipts. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2016/02/12/cambria-housing-authority-financial-management-2015m-316Town of Marilla – Town Supervisor’s Activities (2015M-27)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Supervisor’s financial records and reports for … relied on a certified public accounting firm (CPA) to maintain the accounting records without oversight, … funds. The Board did not annually audit, or cause to be audited, the Supervisor’s records, as required by law. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/05/22/town-marilla-town-supervisors-activities-2015m-27Town of Dix – Supervisor’s Control of Cash (2022M-57)
… bookkeepers, who performed all financial duties, including online banking. The Town Board (Board) did not adopt written … and procedures for cash receipts and disbursements and online banking. In 2020, the former bookkeeper received … and procedures for cash receipts and disbursements and online banking. Town officials agreed with our findings and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/06/02/town-dix-supervisors-control-cash-2022m-57Addison Central School District – Procurement of Professional Services (2023M-6)
… Central School District (District) officials sought competition for the procurement of professional services. Key Findings District officials did not seek competition for most professional services in accordance with … 14 professional service providers without seeking competition. Did not solicit a request for proposal (RFP) for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/07/07/addison-central-school-district-procurement-professional-services-2023m-6Poland Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. - Financial Activities (2019M-218)
… were properly authorized, recorded and reported and that money was safeguarded. Key Findings The Board did not ensure … receipts, and require two members to count the money and certify the amounts submitted to the Treasurer. … were properly authorized recorded and reported and that money was safeguarded …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2020/02/14/poland-volunteer-fire-company-inc-financial-activities-2019mDiNapoli: Wall St. Profits on Pace to Beat 2017
… rise in profits has carried into 2018 and the industry is on track for another good year absent a setback later in the year," DiNapoli said. "The securities industry is a major source of revenue for New York City and New York State, and is an important part of the city's economy. Ten years after …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-wall-st-profits-pace-beat-2017DiNapoli Calls for Reforms to State Fiscal Practices
… Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today called for changes to the state’s fiscal practices, including limiting … a constitutional limit on state debt, among other reforms, to bring increased transparency and accountability to state finances. DiNapoli released his recommendations in a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/dinapoli-calls-reforms-state-fiscal-practicesState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced his … at Open Book New York . Track municipal spending, the state's 145,000 contracts, billions in state payments and public authority data. Visit the Reading … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced his …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority," said DiNapoli. "By auditing municipal … to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being spent appropriately and effectively." Burnt Hills – … authorized to collect water and sewer payments, but there is only one cash drawer, which limits the ability to identify …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… Services , Fabius-Pompey Central School District Indian River Central School District , Jamesville – Dewitt … of the potential consequences of unauthorized access. Indian River Central School District – Financial Condition …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Beacon City School District , Brookfield Central … District and Westport Central School District . "In an era of limited resources and increased accountability, it’s … The 2014-15 preliminary budget includes the appropriation of $3.5 million of fund balance to help finance operations. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being … timely accounting records, which caused the general ledger to be out of balance by nearly $7 million. In addition, the … the district’s computer network. While computer policies do not guarantee the safety of an entity’s computer system, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… eligibility. Some exemptions lacked proper applications, renewal forms or supporting documentation. Auditors also …
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