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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… manage the town’s financial condition, which resulted in the town-wide general fund having unassigned fund balance … December 31, 2019, or 79 percent of actual expenditures. In addition, the board did not develop multiyear financial … did not maintain up-to-date records and reports. In addition, the town supervisor did not make deposits and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Waterford Volunteer Fire Department – Cash Disbursements (2015M-78)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review internal controls over the Department’s cash … organization that provides fire protection services to the Village of Waterford, Saratoga County. The Village … contracts with the Town of Waterford, Saratoga County, to provide services to portions of the Town located outside …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/06/19/waterford-volunteer-fire-department-cash-disbursements-2015mPrattsburgh Central School District – Tax Collection (2016M-122)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to verify the accuracy of the District’s tax collection for … did not provide the Tax Collector with a warrant prior to the start of the tax collection process. Key … The Board should prepare and present a warrant to the Tax Collector prior to the start of the collection …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/17/prattsburgh-central-school-district-tax-collection-2016m-122Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School and Municipal Audits
… reviewed, totaling $783,400, the supervisor paid $124,000 in claims (16 percent) that were either not presented to the … recently implemented by the superintendent and board. In addition, the district has no available unrestricted fund … customer meters to ensure customers are accurately billed. In addition, the clerk-treasurer used an inconsistent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-and-municipal-auditsAttica Central School District – Financial Management (2016M-127)
… transferred more than $1.7 million of surplus funds from the general fund to the debt service fund from July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2013 to reduce the general … The District has not developed a comprehensive written plan that communicates the need for maintaining certain …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/08/attica-central-school-district-financial-management-2016m-127Saratoga Youth Recreation – Financial Activities (2016M-258)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether controls were adequate to ensure that the Program’s financial activity was properly … and the Town of Saratoga through intermunicipal agreements to operate youth development programs for children residing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/joint-activity/2016/10/28/saratoga-youth-recreation-financial-activities-2016m-258State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… balance policy, multiyear financial plan or capital plan. Monsey Fire District – Board Oversight (Rockland County) The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Grow by 1.5% in April Compared to Last Year
… in New York state increased by 1.5% in April compared to the same month in 2022, according to an analysis released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … DiNapoli said. “April collections were likely affected by a number of factors, including lower gas prices and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-grow-1.5-percent-in-april-compared-last-yearDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Grew by 14% in October
… in New York state increased by 14.1% in October compared to the same month in 2021, according to an analysis released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … totaled $1.75 billion, up $217 million compared to the same time last year. “October’s sales tax collections …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-grew-14-octoberHoneoye Central School District – Payroll (2015M-277)
… The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s payroll process for the period July 1, 2014 through October … Finding District officials did not adequately segregate payroll duties or establish sufficient compensating controls. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/01/15/honeoye-central-school-district-payroll-2015m-277Fayetteville-Manlius Central School District – Claims Audit Process (2016M-196)
… of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s claims audit process for the period July 1, 2014 … 31, 2015. Background The Fayetteville-Manlius Central School District is located in the Towns of Manlius, DeWitt …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/15/fayetteville-manlius-central-school-district-claims-audit-process-2016mWatkins Glen Central School District – Health Insurance Cost Savings (2016M-144)
… insurance costs by offering employees a buyout incentive for the period July 1, 2013 through March 31, 2016. … Board of Education. The District’s operating budget for the 2015-16 fiscal year totaled approximately $25.5 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/24/watkins-glen-central-school-district-health-insurance-cost-savings-2016mIthaca City School District – Financial Condition (2015M-318)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s financial activities for the period … Background The Ithaca City School District is located in the City of Ithaca and encompasses eight towns in Tompkins … their use of fund balance as a financing source could not continue. The District did achieve some cost savings that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/02/26/ithaca-city-school-district-financial-condition-2015m-318State Agencies Bulletin No. 787
… agencies of OSC’s automatic processing and to introduce new Time Entry earn codes and procedures. Affected Employees … Laws of 2008 implementing agreements between the State of New York and the Civil Service Employees Association provides …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/787-april-1-2007-increases-overtime-meal-hazardous-duty-standby-pay-winterState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… today announced the following local government and school audits were issued. Town of Lincoln – Disbursements (Madison … today announced the following local government and school audits were issued …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-0Mohawk Valley Faces Challenges But Bright Spots Exist
… in health care and some manufacturing sectors, and efforts to revitalize downtown districts are positive developments, … Valley. With 432,612 residents, the largely rural area is home to just over 2 percent of New York state's … growing sector in the region, up 7.6 percent since 2010. It includes jobs from major distribution centers in Fulton, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/mohawk-valley-faces-challenges-bright-spots-existState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… State Aid (Essex County) District officials did not apply for all transportation aid in a timely manner and were at risk of losing $20,513 for new bus acquisitions. The district also did not properly file for transportation aid for seven buses. However, after …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… manner. As a result, the district had an increased risk of unauthorized access to and use of the network. In addition to sensitive IT control … or disabling nonstudent network user accounts. Town of Albion – Supervisor’s Records and Reports (Oswego County) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsImproper Payments Related to the Medicare Buy-In Program (Follow-Up)
… Medicaid claim processing controls to ensure accurate payment of Medicare expenses for individuals enrolled in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/11/18/improper-payments-related-medicare-buy-program-followTax Data Verification Form
… The tax data verification form is used by counties (and by cities and towns within Westchester County) to report real property tax information for towns and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/required-reporting/tax-data-verification-form