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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Fire District – Length of Service Awards Program Service Credit (Saratoga County) The district did not award the … when required. The board approved the treasurer's use of a debit card to purchase office supplies and postage. The use of a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0City of Little Falls – Financial Condition (2021M-54)
… officials adopted realistic budgets that were structurally balanced, routinely monitored financial operations and took … The Council and City officials did not adopt structurally balanced budgets, properly monitor the City’s financial … or capital plan. Key Recommendations Adopt structurally balanced budgets and closely monitor City finances. Correct …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2021/06/25/city-little-falls-financial-condition-2021m-54Town of Western - Supervisor’s Records and Reports (2022M-184)
… reports. As a result, the Town Board’s (Board’s) ability to monitor the Town’s financial operations and make sound … not have accurate financial records and has been unable to obtain bonding for a capital project. In addition, the … records. Provide reliable monthly financial reports to the Board and file AUDs, as required. Town officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/02/10/town-western-supervisors-records-and-reports-2022m-184Forms and Templates
… on Tax Anticipation Notes to be Purchased [pdf] Model Custodial Agreement for Use with Collateral Pools [pdf] Model Code of Ethics for Local Governments [docx] Model Code of Ethics for Fire Districts [docx] Model RFP for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/required-reporting/forms-and-templatesWalton Central School District – Financial Condition (2014M-118)
… Background The Walton Central School District is located in the Towns of Walton, Franklin, Hamden, Masonville, Sidney and Tompkins in Delaware County. The District is governed by an elected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/08/29/walton-central-school-district-financial-condition-2014m-118Rochester City School District - 2020-21 Budget Review (B20-2-5)
Provide an independent evaluation of the Rochester City School District’s (District) proposed budget for the 2020-21 fiscal year.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/rochester-br-20-2-5.pdfPort Chester-Rye Union Free School District – Financial Condition (2015M-147)
… The Port Chester-Rye Union Free Central School District is located in the Village of Port Chester and part of the … operates six schools with approximately 4,500 students, is governed by an elected five-member Board of Education. … expenditures that do not appropriate fund balance that is not needed to fund operations. Discontinue the practice of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/09/25/port-chester-rye-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-2015m-147Village of Hempstead -- Budget Review (B7-15-7)
… independent evaluation of the Village’s preliminary budget for the 2015-16 fiscal year. Background Chapter 646 of the … local government is authorized to issue obligations and for each subsequent fiscal year during which the deficit obligations are outstanding, their proposed budget for the next succeeding fiscal year. Key Findings Based on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2015/04/10/village-hempstead-budget-review-b7-15-7Opinion 93-9
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … Volunteer Firemen's Benevolent Association (disposition of interest on investment of tax moneys); (need to be member … tax moneys or the interest earned thereon for the purpose of providing college scholarships to high school seniors …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-9Chenango Valley Central School District – Budget Review (B4-13-11)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant … deficit obligations are outstanding. Key Findings Based on the results of our review, in general, we found that the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/04/19/chenango-valley-central-school-district-budget-review-b4-13-11East Hampton Union Free School District – Financial Software User Access (2016M-340)
… March 31, 2016. Background The East Hampton Union Free School District is located in the Town of East Hampton in … East Hampton Union Free School District Financial Software User Access 2016M340 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/12/30/east-hampton-union-free-school-district-financial-software-user-accessEllenville Central School District – Financial Condition (2015M-330)
Ellenville Central School District Financial Condition 2015M330
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/03/18/ellenville-central-school-district-financial-condition-2015m-330XVI.3.K Interim Reporting – XVI. Financial Reporting
… to this policy are required due to the shorter time frame in which interim statements must be prepared. Exceptions are … prepared. Prior Period Adjustment - The effect of a change in an accounting estimate will be reflected in the interim period in which the revision is made and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xvi/xvi3k-interim-reportingSchool for Language and Communication Development – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… provider located in Nassau County, New York. SLCD provides preschool special education services to children with … three and five years of age. SLCD is reimbursed for preschool special education services through rates set by … to direct care preschool employees; $7,152 in costs for a teacher assistant that was incorrectly charged to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/04/16/school-language-and-communication-development-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualSaratoga Springs Public Library – Claims Processing (2014M-351)
… claims included signatures from the Director or department heads to indicate that goods and services were actually … claims contain the signature of the Director or department heads to indicate that the goods and services being billed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2015/02/20/saratoga-springs-public-library-claims-processing-2014m-351DiNapoli: Westchester Sisters Sentenced for Stealing Deceased Mother's Pension
… office for aggressively pursuing this case.” “Our office is committed to pursuing wrongdoing in Westchester, whether the victim is a person or an entity like the state retirement system,” … Rocah said. “Theft like this from the pension system is ultimately stealing from New York taxpayers, and we are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-westchester-sisters-sentenced-stealing-deceased-mothers-pensionBallston Spa Central School District - Separation Payments (2018M-132)
… Ballston Spa Central School District Separation Payments 2018M132 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/09/21/ballston-spa-central-school-district-separation-payments-2018m-132East Ramapo Central School District – Audit Follow-Up (2013M-141-F, 2011M-52-F)
East Ramapo Central School District Audit FollowUp 2013M141F 2011M52F
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/21/east-ramapo-central-school-district-audit-follow-2013m-141-f-2011m-52-fOversight of Hotels and Motels Used for Homeless and Mixed-Use Temporary Residency
… Purpose To determine if the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) and the Department of Health (DOH) are adequately ensuring that hotels and … To determine if the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance and the Department of Health are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/06/27/oversight-hotels-and-motels-used-homeless-and-mixed-use-temporary-residencyBallston Spa Public Library – Donations and Circulation Desk Cash Receipts (2015M-101)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Library’s internal controls … the State in 1893. The Library is located in the Village of Ballston Spa, Saratoga County, and is governed by a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2015/08/21/ballston-spa-public-library-donations-and-circulation-desk-cash-receipts-2015m