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Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… in the first year of operation. Town of Busti – Taxpayer Equity (Chautauqua County) Town officials did not properly … County officials have established a cash management policy and related procedures that addresses the collection, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Selected Employee Travel Expenses
… Purpose To determine whether the use of travel monies by selected … waste and abuse. The audit covers the period April 1, 2008 to March 31, 2011. Background New York State's agencies spend … cards, and $13,520,915 (80 percent), was for reimbursement to employees for travel expenses not charged to a travel …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/09/04/selected-employee-travel-expensesArgyle Central School District – Internal Controls Over Payroll (2014M-051)
… The Argyle Central School District (District) is located in several towns in Washington County. The District is governed by the Board … five elected members. The District has one school in operation with approximately 600 students and 110 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/07/25/argyle-central-school-district-internal-controls-over-payroll-2014m-051Eugenio Maria de Hostos Charter School – Procurements and Information Technology (2013M-136)
… for one of the service contracts. These findings are of particular concern because the leases and contracts … relationships with members of the Board or their family or friends. Under these circumstances, it is questionable … that the terms and conditions of the lease agreements are in the School’s best interest. Develop policies and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2014/01/17/eugenio-maria-de-hostos-charter-school-procurements-and-informationCayuga County – County Bridge Maintenance (S9-13-4)
… Key Findings The County does not have a written plan for bridge maintenance or replacement. The County does not track maintenance and repairs by bridge, which could make it more difficult to determine when it is more economical to replace rather than repair a bridge. Further, for the nine available and completed fiscal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/07/19/cayuga-county-county-bridge-maintenance-s9-13-4Town of Sodus – Financial Management and Professional Services (2013M-99)
… February 14, 2013. Background The Town of Sodus is located in Wayne County and has a population of approximately 8,400. … and for maintaining an appropriate level of fund balance in each fund. Develop realistic, structurally balanced …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/09/13/town-sodus-financial-management-and-professional-services-2013m-99Town of Rossie – Records and Reports and Cash Disbursements (2013M-168)
… of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Town’s financial operations for the period January 1, 2011, … computerized accounting records and reports. Balance sheet amounts did not agree with general ledger amounts and … Officer, or have an independent public accountant do so. Establish policies and procedures to ensure that all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/10/04/town-rossie-records-and-reports-and-cash-disbursements-2013m-168State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced … Track state and local government spending at Open Book New York . Under State Comptroller DiNapoli’s open data … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0DiNapoli Orders Divestment of Russia Holdings
… and continued his prohibition of any further investments in them. On March 1, following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, … announced the Fund would freeze all new investments in Russian companies and review the Fund’s current holdings … investments there and restricting any further investments in Russian companies.” Securities covered by the restriction …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/dinapoli-orders-divestment-russia-holdingsSubmitting Payments for NYSLRS Members – Enhanced Reporting
… must send NYSLRS member payments by direct debit. We will withdraw the funds electronically through the automated … Electronic Debit Authorization form with your name, bank, account number and the name of the person to be … upcoming debit from your account by email. NYSLRS can only withdraw funds from the account you designate on your …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/enhanced-reporting/submitting-payments-nyslrs-membersNYS Comptroller DiNapoli Prohibits New Russian Investments and Directs Investment Review
… has directed staff to prohibit all new investments in Russian companies and to review the New York State Common … “While American sanctions already prohibit investments in many Russian companies, I believe it is prudent to freeze purchases in all Russian companies due to the situation’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-prohibits-new-russian-investments-and-directs-investment-reviewCUNY Bulletin No. CU-735
… additional bargaining units being added for the NYS Paid Family Leave program. Affected Employees All employees in the … of New York (CUNY) agreed to implement the NYS Paid Family Leave program (PFL) beginning January 1, 2021. CUNY … requirements will be covered under the New York State Paid Family Leave program (PFL). The New York State Department of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-735-cuny-nys-paid-family-leave-additional-bargaining-unitsTown of Deerfield – Financial Management and Fuel Inventory (2012M-253)
… Town. The Town's budgeted expenditures for the 2012 fiscal year were approximately $823,000 for the general fund, $1.1 … highway fund, $141,000 for the water districts (six) and $16,000 for the sewer districts (three). Key Findings The … for appropriation. Develop and adopt a comprehensive multi-year financial and capital plan to establish the goals and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/03/15/town-deerfield-financial-management-and-fuel-inventory-2012m-253NYS Comptroller DiNapoli: Beware Text Message Scam Targeting Retirees
… to trick recipients into making a payment for “an upgrade” in exchange for reduced taxes, additional money added to … Retirement Fund is the third largest public pension fund in the United States with estimated assets of $254.8 billion … ranked as one of the best managed and best funded plans in the nation. The Fund's fiscal year ends March 31. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-beware-text-message-scam-targeting-retireesCity of North Tonawanda – Financial Operations (2012M-203)
… company fundraisers that operated at a loss and provided free alcohol to participants. City officials did not maintain … the sale of alcoholic beverages, confer with the City’s legal counsel as to the City’s potential liability to third …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/02/08/city-north-tonawanda-financial-operations-2012m-203Elmont Public Library – Board Oversight and Professional Services (2014M-060)
… Union Free School District voters. For the 2012-13 fiscal year, the Library’s budgeted appropriations totaled …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2014/07/11/elmont-public-library-board-oversight-and-professional-services-2014m-060Town of York – Budgeting and Financial Oversight (2014M-181)
… received or disbursed moneys during the preceding fiscal year, or retain the services of an independent auditor to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/10/17/town-york-budgeting-and-financial-oversight-2014m-181Town of Clarence – Controls Over Fuel and Vehicle Fleet Management (2013M-312)
… controls over fuel and the management of the Town’s vehicle fleet for the period January 1, 2012 through … not being used to its fullest capabilities. Employee and vehicle information are not identified within the system and … providing the best total price. Establish a comprehensive vehicle fleet policy. Ensure that a needs assessment is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/02/14/town-clarence-controls-over-fuel-and-vehicle-fleet-management-2013m-312College at Buffalo – Selected Employee Travel Expenses
… in the State and had outliers in the areas of lodging and air fare. This employee's travel expenses totaled $139,424. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/07/31/college-buffalo-selected-employee-travel-expensesVillage of Altmar – Apparent Misappropriation of Funds (2013M-331)
… consisting of a Mayor and two trustees. For the fiscal year ended May 31, 2013, the Village’s budgeted … them into Village accounts. This occurred over a four-year period without detection by the Mayor or the Board. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/03/19/village-altmar-apparent-misappropriation-funds-2013m-331