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Town of Almond – Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Activities (2013M-209)
… fund balance was 69 percent of budgeted appropriations for 2013, the general fund town- outside-the-village’s was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/11/15/town-almond-internal-controls-over-selected-financial-activities-2013m-209Town of Alexandria – Non-payroll Cash Disbursements and Fuel Inventory (2013M-129)
… inventories also need to be improved. Our review of fuel records from June 2011 through December 2011 disclosed that … has a prohibited interest. Maintain perpetual inventory records that identify the beginning inventory, and the … of fuel purchased/delivered, dispensed, and on hand. These records should be periodically reconciled to physical …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/08/02/town-alexandria-non-payroll-cash-disbursements-and-fuel-inventory-2013m-129Town of Alexander – Internal Controls Over Justice Court Operations (2013M-195)
… Court operations for the period January 1, 2012, through June 12, 2013. Background The Town of Alexander (Town) is … Court operations for the period January 1 2012 through June 12 2013 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/10/04/town-alexander-internal-controls-over-justice-court-operations-2013m-195City of Cohoes Industrial Development Agency - Legislative Reform Compliance (2019M-106)
… report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the City of Cohoes Industrial Development Agency (CCIDA) complied with … were submitted in a timely manner. Annual assessments of progress toward achieving project goals were performed. … submitted in a timely manner. Annually assess the progress of projects toward achieving project goals. CCIDA officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2019/08/23/city-cohoes-industrial-development-agency-legislativeTown of Seneca Falls - Credit Card and Travel Expenditures (2018M-144)
… card and travel expenditures were adequately supported and for legitimate purposes. Key Findings The Board approved payment for 236 credit card purchases totaling $24,416 without … card to make 160 personal purchases totaling $12,938, for which the Town incurred approximately $3,774 in interest …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/09/13/town-seneca-falls-credit-card-and-travel-expenditures-2018m-144Eastport-South Manor Central School District - Procurement of Professional Services (2019M-156)
… Determine whether the District sought competition for its professional service providers. Key Findings District … million during the audit period. Have written agreements for four professional service providers who were paid … the audit period. Key Recommendations Seek competition for all professional services. Enter into written agreements …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/10/18/eastport-south-manor-central-school-district-procurement-professionalCity of Long Beach - Payments for Unused Leave Accruals (2019M-68)
… whether payments to certain City officers and employees for unused leave accruals were authorized and accurately … agreements (CBAs). The City approved drawdown payments for unused leave accruals, totaling $229,494 to eight City … from service. In the absence of specific authorization for such payments, we question the appropriateness of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2019/12/11/city-long-beach-payments-unused-leave-accruals-2019m-68Town of Alexandria - Water and Sewer District Financial Condition (2019M-116)
… Town officials effectively managed the financial condition of the water and sewer districts by reasonably estimating … did not effectively manage the financial condition of the water and sewer districts. We found the following: … incurring unplanned operating deficits annually. Five of the seven water and sewer districts had deficit fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/12/13/town-alexandria-water-and-sewer-district-financial-condition-2019m-116Town of Alexandria - Redwood Water and Sewer District Charges (2019M-90)
Determine whether the Town billed charges in the Redwood Water and Sewer Districts in accordance with Town ordinances
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/12/13/town-alexandria-redwood-water-and-sewer-district-charges-2019m-90Town of Cayuta – Board Oversight and Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2015M-6)
… and the Town’s cash receipts and disbursements processes for the period January 1, 2012 through December 10, 2014. … five-member Town Board. The Town’s budgeted appropriations for all funds were $357,927 for 2015. Key Findings The 2012 through 2014 Board-adopted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/08/28/town-cayuta-board-oversight-and-cash-receipts-and-disbursements-2015m-6Kenmore-Town of Tonawanda Union Free School District – Financial Management (2015M-155)
… to examine the District’s financial management practices for the period July 1, 2013 through May 12, 2015. Background … five-member Board of Education. Budgeted appropriations for the 2014-15 fiscal year were approximately $151.8 … Recommendations Ensure that estimates in the annual budget for the planned use of fund balance are accurate and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/11/06/kenmore-town-tonawanda-union-free-school-district-financial-managementWhite Plains City School District – Procurement of Professional Services (2014M-240)
… audit was to review the District’s process and procedures for procurement of professional services for the period July 1, 2012 through April 30, 2014. … seven-member Board of Education. Budgeted appropriations for the 2013-14 fiscal year were approximately $193 million. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/10/31/white-plains-city-school-district-procurement-professional-services-2014mUse of New York State Snowmobile Trail Development and Maintenance Funds
… Snowmobile Trail Development and Maintenance Fund is used for its intended purpose. Background In 1985, the New York … (Program) administered by Parks. Parks is responsible for authorizing payments, monitoring the Program, and planning for the development and maintenance of safe snowmobile trails …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/01/02/use-new-york-state-snowmobile-trail-development-and-maintenance-funds-0U. S. Steel and DiNapoli Agree on Enhanced Disclosure of Corporate Political Contributions
… the Fund withdrew a shareholder proposal it had filed for consideration at the Fortune 500 company’s annual … politics,” DiNapoli said. “U. S. Steel is to be commended for agreeing to voluntarily disclose its political … political spending. The Fund’s proposal asks companies for a comprehensive and public report that lists their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/u-s-steel-and-dinapoli-agree-enhanced-disclosure-corporate-political-contributionsDiNapoli: ESD Falls Short in Reporting Results of Economic Development Programs
… to meet more than half of the reporting requirements for tax credit and job creation programs, diminishing … many of the programs it supervises. Reporting requirements for specific programs vary and some of the requirements are … auditors were not provided an explanation by ESD officials for why they had not completed required reports. Auditors …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/dinapoli-esd-falls-short-reporting-results-economic-development-programsDiNapoli: Prior Justice Clerk Sentenced in $63,000 Theft of Court Fines
… The former Ellery Justice Court Clerk, who was fired for stealing court fines, was sentenced today to five years … “Ms. Thompson pocketed 10 percent of the court’s fees for years,” DiNapoli said. “This was a crime that was easily … Acting District Attorney Patrick Swanson and his staff for their diligent work on this case.” “I’d like to thank the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/dinapoli-prior-justice-clerk-sentenced-63000-theft-court-finesDiNapoli:Two Fortune 500 Retailers Agree to Increased Use of Renewable Energy
… DiNapoli said. “These companies are to be commended for protecting their long term value by committing to diverse … proposals that asked the companies to set measurable goals for increased use or production of renewable energy by … A growing coalition of companies, called RE100, has called for 100 percent renewable energy use and includes Johnson & …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/dinapolitwo-fortune-500-retailers-agree-increased-use-renewable-energyRenaissance Academy Charter School of the Arts – Non-Payroll Disbursements (2024M-23)
… were properly reviewed and approved, supported and for appropriate School purposes. Key Findings School … what was purchased or whether the disbursements were for appropriate School purposes. During the period reviewed, … and the CEO signs checks. The lack of adequate controls increases the risk for disbursements to be made for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2024/06/28/renaissance-academy-charter-school-arts-non-payroll-disbursements-2024m-23State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on the Passing of Cardinal Egan
… individuals who brought people of vastly different beliefs and backgrounds together. He gave comfort to so many during the difficult days following 9/11 and countless others struggling with personal challenges. Simply put, he made a difference and his legacy will live on." … New York has lost one of our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-passing-cardinal-eganAudit of the Tuition Assistance Program at CUNY Medgar Evers College
… Education's Rules and Regulations when certifying students for State-funded Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) awards. … It serves approximately 6,000 students, and tuition for full-time study is about $5,000 per year. TAP is an entitlement program designed to provide funds for paying tuition costs to eligible students. Schools …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/05/16/audit-tuition-assistance-program-cuny-medgar-evers-college