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DiNapoli Releases City of Troy Budget Review

… be monitored to ensure the declining trends are reversed. In addition, the city’s 2015 proposed budget does not … was created by Comptroller DiNapoli to promote openness in government and provide taxpayers with better access to the …

Town of Stratford – Supervisor’s Records (2013M-11)

… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Supervisor’s accounting … January 1, 2011, to May 31, 2012. Background The Town of Stratford is located in Fulton County and has a population …

Town of Stanford – Financial Condition (2013M-225)

… of our audit was to examine the Town’s financial condition for the period January 1, 2012, to January 31, 2013. … Board members. The Town’s general fund appropriations for the 2013 fiscal year totaled $1.2 million. Key Findings … Further, the Board has not developed a multiyear plan for the use of fund balance. Key Recommendations Adopt …

Town of Somers – Justice Court (2013M-198)

… and recordkeeping duties, or that compensating controls are implemented. Ensure that the clerks deposit all moneys …

Town of Sidney – Budget Review (B4-13-19)

… are reasonable. The Town is currently reporting accounts payable in the Hospital fund that are related to the hospital … fund is primarily responsible for the $1.9 million payable, the fund only has approximately $536,000 in current …

Town of Shelby – Financial Management (2012M-206)

… internal controls over the Court’s financial operations for the period January 1, 2010, through September 7, 2012. Background The Town of Shelby is located in Orleans County and has a population of approximately 5,300 … guidance to correct the errors totaling $560 identified in this report. Continue reviewing Court records in an effort to …

Town of Salina – Information Technology (2013M-256)

… Town’s internal controls over information technology (IT) for the period January 1, 2011, to March 31, 2013. Background … Board members. The Town’s budgeted operating expenditures for the 2013 fiscal year were approximately $14 million. Key … concerning the duties, records and procedures required for protecting the Town’s inventory of electronic equipment. …

Town of Pittstown – Records and Reports (2013M-5)

… The Town of Pittstown is located in Rensselaer County and has a population of approximately 5,700 residents. The Town Board is the legislative body and has overall responsibility for managing operations. The Board comprises four elected Board members, and an elected Town Supervisor. The Town’s budgeted …

Town of Carroll – Town Clerk (2022M-20)

… (Supervisor) or to the appropriate State agencies by the 15th of each month. For example, a former Clerk held water …

XIV.3 Investment of State Funds/Interest Earnings Distribution – XIV. Special Procedures

Town of Rensselaerville – Financial Operations (2012M-168)

… of our audit was to review the Town’s financial operations for the period January 1, 2011, through April 30, 2012. … The Town Board (Board) is the legislative body responsible for managing Town operations. The Town’s operating funds’ appropriations for the 2012 fiscal year are approximately $2.1 million. Key …

Town of Putnam Valley – Purchasing (2013M-193)

… internal controls over the Town’s purchasing practices for the period January 1, 2012 to March 6, 2013. Background … members and the Town Supervisor. Budgeted appropriations for the 2013 fiscal year were approximately $5.09 million for the general fund and $4.35 million for the highway fund. …

Village of Hagaman – Claims Auditing (2022M-11)

… audit and approval of the Board other than claims approved by resolution to be paid prior to audit. Ensure a resolution …

Village of Washingtonville – Budget Review (B24-6-1)

… Findings The scope of our review was significantly limited by the lack of complete, accurate, and current accounting records maintained by the Village. Specifically, the Village does not maintain …

Compliance With Freedom of Information Law Requirements

… ensure its customers – those who live, work, and travel in New York – have a safe, efficient, balanced, and … statutory requirement to provide an appeal to Committee on Open Government (COOG) upon receipt for any of the 49 … and respond to FOIL requests and appeals within the time frames required by law. Grant or deny access to FOIL requests …

Village of Mexico – Financial Management (2023M-170)

… balance. As a result, more taxes were levied than needed to fund operations. For the four fiscal years reviewed … Appropriated fund balance of $216,780 that was not needed to fund operations due to operating surpluses. This practice contributed to the …

Village of Deposit – Claims Auditing (2023M-173)

… approved the use of taxpayer funds without having support to show funds were being expended for legitimate Village … agreed with our recommendations and indicated they planned to initiate corrective action. … Determine whether the …

IT Security: Key 12 Areas of Concern – Information Technology Governance

… Area #4 – Contracts and Service Level Agreements for IT Services Area #5 – Malware Protection Area #6 – Patch …

City of Lockport – Budget Review (B23-1-7)

… [read complete report – pdf] Purpose The purpose of our budget review was to provide an independent evaluation of the City’s proposed budget for 2024. Background Chapter 332 of the Laws of 2014, as amended by Chapter 147 of the Laws of …

Village of Greene – Investment Program (2023M-112)

… (Village) officials developed and managed a comprehensive investment program. Key Findings Village officials developed a comprehensive investment program but did not effectively manage the … Had officials considered other legally permissible investment options, the Village may have earned approximately …