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Town of Ballston - Water Fund Financial Operations (2023M-60)
… rates were applied consistently, and meters were accounted for. The water clerk (clerk) inaccurately relevied all 25 accounts we reviewed because she included $3,784 that … or delivered with water used and could not account for water totaling $300,000. To meet minimum purchase …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/12/15/town-ballston-water-fund-financial-operations-2023m-60Village of Homer – Purchasing and Credit Cards (2017M-112)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess controls over purchasing and credit cards for the … by the Mayor and a Trustee, or by two Trustees, prior to the purchases being made. The Board did not adopt a policy … Key Recommendations Distribute the procurement policy to all department heads and applicable staff to ensure they …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2017/09/08/village-homer-purchasing-and-credit-cards-2017m-112Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on the Passing of Alfred DelBello
… When New Yorkers chose Al DelBello to represent them as the Mayor of Yonkers, as Westchester County Executive and as the … Governor, he returned their trust with dedication to public service that helped improve their lives. Over the … When New Yorkers chose Al DelBello to represent them as the Mayor of Yonkers as Westchester …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/comptroller-dinapoli-statement-passing-alfred-delbelloOversight and Enforcement of the Rechargeable Battery Law (Follow-Up)
… of single-use and rechargeable batteries are bought, used, and recycled or disposed of in the trash. The increased demand for batteries can be traced largely to the rapid increase in the use of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/03/21/oversight-and-enforcement-rechargeable-battery-law-followTown of Southold-Peconic Bay Community Preservation Fund (P7-23-24
… the Peconic Bay Community Preservation Fund (CPF) to ensure that all collections were properly supported, … Of the 103 deposits totaling $28 million made to the CPF bank account during the audit period, we reviewed … disbursements were adequately supported and approved prior to payment. We reviewed all 12 debt service payments totaling …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2024/02/23/town-southold-peconic-bay-community-preservation-fund-p7-23-24Town of Southampton-Peconic Bay Community Preservation Fund (P7-23-21
… [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether Town of … receipted, deposited timely and intact, and accounted for. Of the 558 disbursements totaling $52.2 million paid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2024/02/23/town-southampton-peconic-bay-community-preservation-fund-p7-23-21NY State Comptroller Announces Appointment of Emerging Managers Director
… State Common Retirement Fund’s (Fund) Emerging Manager Program. He was appointed Interim Director of the Program in February 2023. “Sylvester McClearn has a long and … he will help expand our successful Emerging Manager Program and uphold its role as a pathway to growth for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/ny-state-comptroller-announces-appointment-emerging-managers-directorCity of Salamanca – City Comptroller’s Financial Reports (2023M-97)
… Discontinue the improper accounting practices put in place by the former Comptroller and accurately record …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2023/11/22/city-salamanca-city-comptrollers-financial-reports-2023m-97Village of Lindenhurst – Sexual Harassment Prevention Training (S9-23-13)
… officials completed annual sexual harassment prevention training (SHP Training). Key Findings None of the Village’s 240 total … employees and six elected officials were provided SHP Training during the 2021 annual training period. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2023/09/22/village-lindenhurst-sexual-harassment-prevention-training-s9-23-13Town of Amherst – Sexual Harassment Prevention Training (S9-23-9)
… sexual harassment prevention training (SHP Training). Key Findings SHP Training was provided to employees and … officials did not complete the annual SHP Training. Key Recommendation Town officials should monitor the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/09/22/town-amherst-sexual-harassment-prevention-training-s9-23-9DiNapoli: Number of Domestic Violence Victims Rises in 2022
… The number of domestic violence victims increased in 2022 by 8.5% in New York City and 8.7% in the rest of New York state when compared to 2019, according to an analysis by State Comptroller Thomas … The number of domestic violence victims increased in 2022 by 85 in New York City and 87 in the rest of New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/dinapoli-number-domestic-violence-victims-rises-2022Audit of the Tuition Assistance Program at Dowling College
… eligible students. Schools receiving TAP payments certify student eligibility. For the three academic years ended June … TAP awards totaling $8.1 million that were paid to the school for 2,152 students. We reviewed a sample of 125 … We determined that Dowling was overpaid $191,020 because school officials incorrectly certified students as eligible …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/11/05/audit-tuition-assistance-program-dowling-collegeVillage of Dolgeville – Treasurer’s Records and Reports (2024M-28)
… manage Village finances. The Treasurer did not: Properly account for fund balance within each Village fund or establish capital projects funds to separately account for the financial activity of projects undertaken. … Periodically reconcile water and sewer receivable control account balances to the total of the individual customer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/07/03/village-dolgeville-treasurers-records-and-reports-2024m-28State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on End of Legislative Session
… and prevent corruption. Enhancing independent oversight of state contracting, especially with regard to economic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-end-legislative-sessionVillage of Sleepy Hollow – Parking Ticket Collections (2016M-408)
… cash receipts from parking violations for the period June 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016. Background The Village of Sleepy Hollow is located in the Town of Mount Pleasant in Westchester County and has … Court. During our audit period, the Village issued 6,005 tickets and collected approximately $255,690 in fines, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2017/02/03/village-sleepy-hollow-parking-ticket-collections-2016m-408Town of Edmeston – Supervisor's Records and Reports (2017M-13)
… 13, 2016. Background The Town of Edmeston is located in Otsego County and has a population of approximately 1,800. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/21/town-edmeston-supervisors-records-and-reports-2017m-13Review of Credit Card Expenses at Finger Lakes DDSO
… (collectively, New York State procurement requirements) for the purchase of food and household items. Background Finger Lakes DDSO is … counties. Employees at each group home routinely purchase food and household items necessary to keep the homes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/06/12/review-credit-card-expenses-finger-lakes-ddsoTown of Kent – Procurement and Information Technology (2017M-85)
… (IT) for the period January 1, 2016 through January 25, 2017. Background The Town of Kent is located in Putnam … for the protection of equipment and private essential data against damage, loss or destruction. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/21/town-kent-procurement-and-information-technology-2017m-85Town of Somerset – Budgeting for Sales Tax (2016M-419)
… 18, 2016. Background The Town of Somerset is located in Niagara County and has a population of approximately … an elected five-member Town Board. Budgeted appropriations in the general and highway funds for 2016 totaled $2 million. … Town officials improperly budgeted sales tax revenue in the refuse district. Key Recommendations Allocate sales …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/22/town-somerset-budgeting-sales-tax-2016m-419Village of Port Dickinson – Capital Asset Accountability (2023M-68)
… action. Appendix B includes our comment on an issue raised in the Village’s response letter. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2023/08/18/village-port-dickinson-capital-asset-accountability-2023m-68