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Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Saratoga Springs Public Library , Town of Sweden , Town of Tyrone and the Town of West Union . “In today’s fiscal … reconciliations and accountability analyses. Town of Tyrone – Financial Management (Schuyler County) Town … Saratoga Springs Public Library Town of Sweden Town of Tyrone and the Town of West Union …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Opinion 2004-8
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. INSURANCE -- Health Insurance (reserve fund for) LOCAL LAWS -- Municipal Funds (reserve fund for health care benefits) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW §§6-n, 6-p; 92-a; …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2004-8State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audit
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the following school district audit was … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced the following school district audit was issued …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditFailing To Adhere to Policy and Proper Procedures – Travel and Conference Expense Management
… policy should specifically state what will occur in the case of improper claims for travel and conference expenses, … policy should specifically state what will occur in the case of improper claims for travel and conference expenses …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/travel-conference-expense/failing-adhere-policy-and-proper-proceduresPlymouth Fire District – Controls Over Financial Activity (2014M-211)
… Board does not review bank statements or reconciliations on a monthly basis and does not compare canceled check images …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/10/03/plymouth-fire-district-controls-over-financial-activity-2014m-211Town of Junius – Supervisor’s Records and Reports (2017M-168)
… assess the Supervisor’s maintenance of financial records and reports for the period January 1, 2016 through July 21, … Background The Town of Junius is located in Seneca County and has a population of approximately 1,500. The Town is … $1.26 million. Key Findings The financial records and reports are incomplete and not up-to-date. The Supervisor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/09/22/town-junius-supervisors-records-and-reports-2017m-168DiNapoli: January Tax Collections Fall Short
… and use tax collections totaled $13 billion through Jan. 31, an increase of 1.9 percent from the previous year … projections. All Funds spending of $112.2 billion through Jan. 31 was $264.7 million lower than updated projections. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-january-tax-collections-fall-shortDiNapoli: Former Riverside Treasurer Embezzles $80K
… District Attorney Baker for working with my staff to hold this individual responsible for her actions.” From … These policies and procedures should segregate duties, hold individual employees accountable for collections made, … to provide monthly financial reports that include a list of all moneys received and disbursed, budget-to-actual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/dinapoli-former-riverside-treasurer-embezzles-80kComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Public Library , Port Washington Fire Department , Roosevelt Fire District , Town of Sidney , Stony Creek … expenditures with one-shot uses of accumulated net assets. Roosevelt Fire District – Fire Station Project (Dutchess … 2 Lockport Public Library Port Washington Fire Dept Roosevelt Fire District Town of Sidney Stony Creek Volunteer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… establish, fund or use reserve funds. Fund balances and real property tax levies were higher than needed to fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsVII.3 AP Adjustment Voucher Overview – VII. State Revenues and Appropriated Loan Receivables
… appropriate types of transactions and required Vendor ID to be used on each AP Adjustment Voucher. New York State often receives … a return of a full or partial payment previously made to them. These returns of payments are called “Refunds of … appropriate types of transactions and required Vendor ID to be used on each AP Adjustment Voucher …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vii/vii3-ap-adjustment-voucher-overviewIX.12.A Key Provisions – IX. Federal Grants
… agencies and states must minimize the time from: the date on which funds are transferred between the Federal Government …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix12a-key-provisionsExamples from GASB Statement 34 - Statement of Fiduciary Net Assets
… by permission. Sample City Statement of Fiduciary Net Assets Fiduciary Funds December 31, 2002 Employee … liabilities 1,358 1,234 $ 228,050 NET ASSETS: Held in trust for pension benefits and … Examples from GASB Statement 34 Statement of Fiduciary Net Assets …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/examples-gasb-statement-34-statement-fiduciary-net-assetsTown of Adams – Justice Court Operations (2020M-163)
… None of the Justices prepared monthly accountabilities or bank reconciliations. Cash in a retired Justice’s bank account exceeded known liabilities by a total of $1,104. … Key Recommendations Perform monthly accountabilities and bank reconciliations and promptly investigate and resolve any …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2021/02/26/town-adams-justice-court-operations-2020m-163Andes Joint Fire District – Financial Activities (2020M-158)
… officials established adequate controls over cash receipts and disbursements. Key Findings The Board of Fire … (Board) did not establish adequate controls over cash receipts and disbursements. The Board did not: Segregate duties or provide additional oversight over receipts and disbursements to ensure the Treasurer recorded …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/03/12/andes-joint-fire-district-financial-activities-2020m-158Town of North Greenbush – Town Clerk (2017M-132)
… in cash was deposited but not recorded. Remittances to the Supervisor were late ranging from one to four months after due. The Clerk did not perform monthly accountabilities to ensure sufficient assets to cover liabilities. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/04/15/town-north-greenbush-town-clerk-2017m-132Town of Dayton - Fund Balance Management (2019M-221)
… fund balance as the town-wide (TW) general fund and TW highway fund had deficit unrestricted fund balances during … the financial activity in the TW general fund and TW highway fund and establish a plan to eliminate deficit fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/01/31/town-dayton-fund-balance-management-2019m-221Wyoming County – Selected Financial Activities (2015M-94)
… period January 1, 2013 through April 15, 2015. Background Wyoming County is located in western New York State and has a … Wyoming County Selected Financial Activities 2015M94 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2015/11/20/wyoming-county-selected-financial-activities-2015m-94Saranac Central School District – Investment Program (2023M-89)
… million in operating and debt service funds available for investing, and earned $154,099 in investment earnings. Had … program - legality, safety, liquidity and yield - when investing available funds. District officials were given an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/12/22/saranac-central-school-district-investment-program-2023m-89Village of Corinth – Investment Program (2023M-146)
… period, the Village earned $1,516 from money on deposit in the Village’s two checking accounts, which had an average … the Village may have earned an additional $148,755 in interest earnings. Village officials did not: Solicit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/04/05/village-corinth-investment-program-2023m-146