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Failing To Adhere to Policy and Proper Procedures – Travel and Conference Expense Management
… these requirements. Your policy should specifically state what will occur in the case of improper claims for travel and conference … Your policy should specifically state what will occur in the case of improper claims for travel and conference …
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)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s oversight of financial activity for … a monthly basis and does not compare canceled check images to approved abstracts. The Board does not conduct an annual … reconciliations monthly and compare canceled check images to approved monthly abstracts. Conduct an annual audit of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/10/03/plymouth-fire-district-controls-over-financial-activity-2014m-211Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… DiNapoli. “By auditing municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Opinion 2004-8
… LOCAL LAWS -- Municipal Funds (reserve fund for health care benefits) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW §§6-n, 6-p; 92-a; … for direct cash reimbursements by the village for health care benefits of its officers and employees. This is in … to your inquiry concerning a village that provides health care benefits for its employees and their families through …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2004-8REACH Academy Charter School - Cash Disbursements (2019M-130)
Determine if cash disbursements were properly accounted for, supported and approved.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/reach-academy-charter-2019-130.pdfCity of Yonkers - Internal Controls Over Cash Collections (2018M-14)
Determine whether City officials effectively managed the City’s cash collection function.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/yonkers-2018-14.pdfTown of Amity - Town Clerk (2018M-183)
Determine whether the Town Clerk (Clerk) properly accounted for cash receipts.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/amity.pdfDiNapoli: January Tax Collections Fall Short
… million higher than initial projections in April 2014. All Funds receipts totaled $120.7 billion through January, … billion were $117.5 million below the latest projections. All Funds spending of $112.2 billion through Jan. 31 was … easily accessible on his transparency website, Open Book New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-january-tax-collections-fall-shortDiNapoli: Former Riverside Treasurer Embezzles $80K
… The former treasurer in the village of Riverside, located in Steuben County, stole more than $80,000 in taxpayer funds through extra pay, pocketing cash and using … The former treasurer in the village of Riverside located in Steuben County stole more than $80000 in taxpayer funds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/dinapoli-former-riverside-treasurer-embezzles-80kComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being … Housing authority officials have worked effectively to maintain a strong financial position by controlling … The board did not routinely audit and approve claims prior to payment. Instead, claims were audited and approved for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… and remit all collections to the appropriate parties in a timely and accurate manner. Auditors identified a cash … receipts, or retain receipts for all collections. In addition, the town board did not annually audit the … subsequent investigation, the former clerk was arrested in November of 2020 . The matter is still pending in court. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsMcLean Fire Department - Financial Operations (2018M-40)
… Released: May 25, 2018 -- [read complete report - pdf] Audit Objective …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2018/05/25/mclean-fire-department-financial-operations-2018m-40Wyoming County – Selected Financial Activities (2015M-94)
… to examine selected County financial management activities for the period January 1, 2013 through April 15, 2015. … a 16-member Board of Supervisors. Budgeted appropriations for 2015 total approximately $125 million. Key Findings The … sites or options prior to entering into a 17.5 year lease for office space with a private developer. The procurement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2015/11/20/wyoming-county-selected-financial-activities-2015m-94Village of Afton – Board Oversight (2018M-28)
… determine whether the Board properly managed fund balance, cash receipts and disbursements, and water rents for the … did not provide proper oversight of the Clerk-Treasurer’s cash receipts and disbursements responsibilities. The Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/05/04/village-afton-board-oversight-2018m-28Saranac Central School District – Investment Program (2023M-89)
… manage a comprehensive investment program. During the 22-month audit period, the District had an average of $12.4 … of a comprehensive investment program - legality, safety, liquidity and yield - when investing available …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/12/22/saranac-central-school-district-investment-program-2023m-89Cambridge Central School District – Internal Controls Over Extra-Classroom Activity Funds (2014M-63)
… internal controls over extra-classroom activity funds for the period of July 1, 2012 through October 31, 2013. … with approximately 885 students. Budgeted appropriations for the 2013-14 fiscal year total $18.8 million. Key Findings … The District lacks appropriate policies and procedures for the extra-classroom activity fund. A faculty auditor had …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/06/13/cambridge-central-school-district-internal-controls-over-extra-classroomTown of North Greenbush – Town Clerk (2017M-132)
… Key Findings The Clerk did not record, deposit, disburse or report all money collected in a timely and accurate … manner. Collections were not deposited in a timely manner or intact. As of December 31, 2015, more than $16,000 in cash …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/04/15/town-north-greenbush-town-clerk-2017m-132Town of Adams – Justice Court Operations (2020M-163)
… resolve any differences. Contact the Justice Court Fund for guidance on reporting the unidentified cash balance … of the Court’s records or retain an independent public accountant to perform the audit. Town officials generally …
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)
… (District) officials established adequate controls over cash receipts and disbursements. Key Findings The Board of … (Board) did not establish adequate controls over cash receipts and disbursements. The Board did not: Segregate … District officials established adequate controls over cash receipts and disbursements …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/03/12/andes-joint-fire-district-financial-activities-2020m-158Town of Dayton - Fund Balance Management (2019M-221)
… the budget development process. Outstanding interfund cash advances from 2016 have not been repaid as required. Key … balance and reserve fund policies. Repay the interfund cash advances as required. Town officials generally agreed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/01/31/town-dayton-fund-balance-management-2019m-221