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Payments Allowed in Advance of Audit – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… district generally may, by resolution, authorize payment in advance for public utility services, postage, freight and … electric, gas, water, sewer and telephone services. 10 In addition, the governing board may generally establish … petty cash funds and authorize petty cash payments in advance of audit. Most petty cash payments will involve …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/payments-allowed-advance-auditVillage of Whitney Point – Cash Disbursements (2013M-69)
… thorough and deliberate audit of the claims presented for payment and therefore, did not ensure that disbursements were … Perform an audit of all claims presented for payment and verify that all payments are appropriate. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/04/26/village-whitney-point-cash-disbursements-2013m-69Glenham Fire District – Cash Disbursements (2016M-380)
… if claims were supported by adequate documentation, for appropriate purposes and audited and approved prior to payment for the period January 1, 2015 through August 31, 2016. … Fire Commissioners. General fund budgeted appropriations for 2015 totaled approximately $320,000. Key Findings Claims …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/02/03/glenham-fire-district-cash-disbursements-2016m-380Accounts Payable Advisory No. 47
… any vendor that has a classification as a “procurement supplier” in the NYS vendor file. This policy, subject … 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-useGrand Gorge Fire District – Conflict of Interest and Claims Auditing (2020M-151)
… whether the Grand Gorge Fire District’s (District) Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) ensured officials did not have … Board did not ensure there were no prohibited conflicts of interest and allowed claims to be paid prior to audit and approval. The Board did not adopt a code of ethics, as required by law. A Commissioner had a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/04/01/grand-gorge-fire-district-conflict-interest-and-claims-auditing-2020m-151Upper 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-2023mNewark Central School District – Employee Benefits (2024M-40)
… Therefore, calculation errors went undetected and resulted in erroneous and missed payments. Of the 41 employees we … $66,036 were not calculated correctly, which resulted in separation payment calculation errors totaling $20,157. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/07/19/newark-central-school-district-employee-benefits-2024m-40East Aurora Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. – Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-247)
… January 1, 2013 through June 6, 2014. Background The East Aurora Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. is located in the Village of East Aurora in Erie County. According to the bylaws, a 13-member … East Aurora Volunteer Fire Department Inc Controls Over Financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/11/07/east-aurora-volunteer-fire-department-inc-controls-over-financialKeeseville Volunteer Fire Department – Financial Operations (2017M-100)
… The Keeseville Volunteer Fire Department is located in the Town of Ausable in Clinton County. The Department, which provides fire …
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)
… The purpose of our audit was to determine if claims for credit card bills were audited and paid timely and the … $467,810. Key Findings The Board approved payment for five credit card purchases totaling $3,519 despite not having … The Secretary-Treasurer did not reconcile monthly credit card statements to individual receipts. The District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/11/10/bolton-fire-district-credit-cards-2017m-180Kenmore Housing Authority – Selected Financial Operations (2017M-157)
… to review the Authority’s recovery fund and credit/charge card activities for the period July 1, 2015 through March 22, … the Authority’s purpose or was not properly approved for payment. The Board did not establish adequate controls to … reviewed and approved in a proper claims audit prior to payment. Provide oversight to ensure that all charges are …
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)
… policy contains inconsistent requirements for quotes and does not address professional services or quotes above … but below competitive bidding thresholds. The Board does not consistently audit claims prior to payment. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/01/19/village-blasdell-purchasing-2017m-195NYC Finances Remain Strong But Out-Year Budget Gaps Have Grown
… percent, the lowest level in 42 years, but financial risks for the city persist, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "New York City's … health insurance savings. While the potential budget gap for FY 2020 is sizable, the city has a year to close it. In …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/nyc-finances-remain-strong-out-year-budget-gaps-have-grownDiNapoli: Pandemic Necessity and Opportunity Fuel Business Growth in New York City
… job losses during the COVID-19 pandemic took a toll on the city’s economy, but resilient New Yorkers fueled small … in the city, as they accounted for more than 71% of all businesses citywide. During the second half of the … 2021 to the first quarter of 2023. These firms grew in the construction, information, and professional and business …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-pandemic-necessity-and-opportunity-fuel-business-growth-new-york-cityDiNapoli Op-Ed in the NY Daily News Explains His Audit of the Former Governor's COVID Performance
… recent audit examines how the state Department of Health (DOH) collected and used data from nursing homes to … after 9/11 and during the COVID pandemic. Our appreciation for one another is deeper in stressful times. We applauded … facilities. Since most residents of nursing homes are seniors, this also highlights shortcomings with how society …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/dinapoli-op-ed-ny-daily-news-explains-his-audit-former-governors-covid-performanceDiNapoli: NYC Put Federal Funds to Work Quickly To Shore Up Budget and Drive Recovery
… out of 10) chose to allocate more than 80% of their funds towards general operating expenses to offset revenue losses, … Jose) devoted less than 40% of their obligations to date towards revenue replacement. More than half of New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/dinapoli-nyc-put-federal-funds-work-quickly-shore-budget-and-drive-recoveryDiNapoli: New York City Workforce Down Over 19,000, Largest Decline Since Great Recession
… vacancy rates of more than 20%. This means services for child support, early childhood education, park facility …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/dinapoli-new-york-city-workforce-down-over-19000-largest-decline-great-recessionOversight of New York State Forest Tax Programs
… is adequately monitoring the 480 and 480a private forest programs to ensure forest land is appropriately enrolled and … that received tax exemptions under the 480 and 480a programs for the period January 2017 through December 2019 … enrolled, eligible, and benefiting from the 480a and 480 Programs; and that management plans are followed, adequate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/04/20/oversight-new-york-state-forest-tax-programsDiNapoli: State Needs to Improve Oversight of Child Care Grants
… Services (OCFS) failed to adequately oversee the use of child care stabilization grant funds received during the … today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. To help child care service providers stabilize their operations and … response to the detrimental impact of the pandemic on the child care sector, federal grants provided essential funding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-state-needs-improve-oversight-child-care-grantsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… Housing Trust Fund Corporation – Oversight of the Rural Rental Assistance Program (2023-S-53) The Housing Trust Fund Corporation (HTFC), a component of Homes and Community Renewal, administers the … Agriculture (USDA). The program provides rental subsidies for low-income elderly and family tenants residing in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-audits