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DiNapoli Statement on His Placement Agent Ban Becoming Law
… a comprehensive review of the state pension fund's operations to restore its reputation after the previous … DiNapoli legislation: prohibits the Fund from engaging, hiring, investing with or committing to an investment manager … by the Fund; and prohibits the Fund from engaging, hiring, investing with or committing to an investment manager …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/08/dinapoli-statement-his-placement-agent-ban-becoming-lawRidgeway Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-196)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if Company controls were adequate to ensure that financial activity is properly recorded and … moneys are safeguarded for the period January 1, 2011, to June 11, 2013. Background The Ridgeway Volunteer Fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/08/28/ridgeway-volunteer-fire-company-inc-internal-controls-over-financialKillawog Fire District – Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-111)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the … the current unrestricted, unappropriated fund balance is still excessive at 44 percent of next year’s budgeted appropriations. The Board does not conduct an annual audit of the Treasurer’s records …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/06/28/killawog-fire-district-controls-over-financial-operations-2013m-111County of Rockland – Budget Review (B6-16-19)
… the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the County’s proposed budget for the 2017 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The County of Rockland, located in the downstate area and bordered by Orange, Putnam and … totaling $96 million to liquidate the accumulated deficit in the County’s general fund as of December 31, 2012. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2016/11/14/county-rockland-budget-review-b6-16-19Kendall Central School District – Capital Project (2017M-194)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the District’s use of capital project resources for … District residents were not properly informed prior to voting on a proposition for a District-wide capital … in significantly lower than anticipated, the Board decided to expand the original scope and spend the remaining …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/01/05/kendall-central-school-district-capital-project-2017m-194Jericho Union Free School District – Financial Management (2016M-328)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s financial management practices for … officials overestimated budgeted appropriations by 9 to 12 percent– ranging from $9.8 to $12.4 million – for three of the four years in our audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/12/30/jericho-union-free-school-district-financial-management-2016m-328Credit for Previous or Military Service – Career Plan
… able to obtain credit for your previous public employment or military service. It is very important that you claim all … you may have. For reinstatement to Tier 1 or Tier 2, or to an earlier membership date within Tier 2, send us a … Bureau. … Career Plan information for PFRS Tier 1 2 3 Article 11 5 and 6 members covered by Article 11 Sections …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1642/credit-previous-or-military-serviceCredit for Previous or Military Service – New Career Plan
… able to obtain credit for your previous public employment or military service. It is very important that you claim all … any questions you may have. For reinstatement to Tier 1 or 2, or to an earlier membership date within Tier 2, send us a … Bureau. … New Career Plan information for PFRS Tier 1 2 3 Article 11 5 and 6 members under Sections 375h and 375i …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1515/credit-previous-or-military-serviceKenmore-Town of Tonawanda Union Free School District – Change Orders (2022M-41)
… (Board) and District officials properly managed capital project (Project) change orders. Key Findings The Board and District officials … we question whether the change orders may have been split to avoid having to seek competitive bids for the additional …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/08/05/kenmore-town-tonawanda-union-free-school-district-change-orders-2022m-41Conclusion – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… deliberate audit of claims is conducted, a message is sent to all officers and employees that this oversight function is … local government or school district. Allocating resources to improve the effectiveness of your claims auditing process … environment of your organization. OSC will be pleased to assist you with any questions you have regarding the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/conclusionTown of Livonia – Justice Court (2015M-76)
… March 17, 2015. Background The Town of Livonia is located in Livingston County and has a population of approximately … not remit more than $151,000 collected to the Supervisor in a timely manner. Neither the Justices nor the Court clerk … so that appropriate action can be taken to enforce payment in a timely manner. Annually audit the Justices’ books and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2015/07/24/town-livonia-justice-court-2015m-76Town of Caroga – Supervisor’s Records and Reports (2015M-182)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the completeness and accuracy of the Town’s records … the Board with sufficient monthly financial reports to allow it to adequately monitor and manage the Town’s financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/11/20/town-caroga-supervisors-records-and-reports-2015m-182City of Long Beach - Payments for Unused Leave Accruals (2019M-68)
… were authorized and accurately calculated. Key Findings The City approved $6 million in separation payments to 43 … in payments to 10 individuals appear inconsistent with the City’s code of ordinances (City Code) and/or collective … payments, we question the appropriateness of $224,852, or 98 percent of such payments. The City failed to take adequate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2019/12/11/city-long-beach-payments-unused-leave-accruals-2019m-68Town of Keene – Records and Reports (2024M-27)
… report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Town of Keene (Town) Supervisor maintained complete, accurate and timely accounting records and reports to allow the Town Board (Board) to effectively manage the … were not reported in the annual financial report (AFR). Of the 20 journal entries we reviewed, six (30 percent) were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/06/14/town-keene-records-and-reports-2024m-27Gates Fire District – Board Oversight of Long-Term Planning (2024M-10)
… Commissioners (Board) and officials properly planned for long-term financial and capital needs. Key Findings The … not have a written multiyear (long-term) financial plan or an adequate capital plan. Officials were unable to … Commissioners Board and officials properly planned for longterm financial and capital needs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2024/06/07/gates-fire-district-board-oversight-long-term-planning-2024m-10Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… Brighter Choice Charter Middle School for Girls , Elmira City School District and Patchogue-Medord Union Free School District . “In an era of limited resources … plan is inadequate and not sustainable. Patchogue-Medford Union Free School District – Budget Review (Suffolk County) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsDiscovery Charter School – Network and Financial Software Access Controls (2022M-156)
… complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether Discovery Charter School (School) officials ensured network … and indicated they will initiate corrective action. … discovery charter school network financial software access …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2023/02/17/discovery-charter-school-network-and-financial-software-access-controlsStamford Central School District – Fund Balance Management (2022M-199)
… fund balance exceeded the 4 percent statutory limit in two of the last three fiscal years by approximately … balance to comply with the statutory limit, and use it in a manner that benefits taxpayers. Adopt a written reserve … B includes our comment on an issue that was raised in the District’s response letter. … audit school Stamford …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/04/14/stamford-central-school-district-fund-balance-management-2022m-199Central Square Central School District – Fund Balance (2022M-196)
… statutory limit and maintained reserve funds at reasonable levels. Key Findings District officials did not accurately … limit or maintain all reserve funds at reasonable levels. As a result, officials reduced the transparency of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/03/10/central-square-central-school-district-fund-balance-2022m-196Thousand Islands Central School District – Financial Management (2022M-201)
… fiscal years and appropriated fund balance totaling $6.1 million that was not needed. Reported fiscal year-end … period), which exceeded the 4 percent statutory limit by $1.4 to $2.1 million. Improperly funded a tax certiorari reserve by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/06/09/thousand-islands-central-school-district-financial-management-2022m-201