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Town of Westport – Internal Controls Over Water and Sewer Charges (2015M-128)
… was to review the Town’s internal controls over water and sewer charges for the period January 1, 2014 through … Background The Town of Westport is located Essex County and has a population of approximately 1,310. The Town is … Key Findings The Town lacked comprehensive policies and procedures over water and sewer charges. The Town was not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/09/18/town-westport-internal-controls-over-water-and-sewer-charges-2015m-128Ballston Spa Public Library – Donations and Circulation Desk Cash Receipts (2015M-101)
… to examine the Library’s internal controls over donations and circulation desk cash receipts for the period June 1, … located in the Village of Ballston Spa, Saratoga County, and is governed by a five-member Board of Trustees, each of … not established procedures for the Library’s collection and disbursement of donated funds. The Treasurer has not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2015/08/21/ballston-spa-public-library-donations-and-circulation-desk-cash-receipts-2015mTown of Ripley – Water District Financial Condition and Legal Services (2014M-15)
… to evaluate the financial condition of Water District 1 and determine if the Board complied with adopted resolutions … The Town of Ripley is located in Chautauqua County and had a population of approximately 2,400 as of the 2010 … operating costs between the Town’s two water districts, and adopted budgets for one district were unreasonable, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/09/05/town-ripley-water-district-financial-condition-and-legal-services-2014m-15Town of Clarence – Controls Over Fuel and Vehicle Fleet Management (2013M-312)
… purpose of our audit was to evaluate controls over fuel and the management of the Town’s vehicle fleet for the period … Background The Town of Clarence is located in Erie County and has a population of approximately 30,000 residents. The … by a five-member elected Board comprised of a Supervisor and four Council members. For the 2013 fiscal year, budgeted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/02/14/town-clarence-controls-over-fuel-and-vehicle-fleet-management-2013m-312Town of Austerlitz – Internal Controls Over Payroll and Fuel Inventory (2014M-365)
… purpose of our audit was to examine controls over payroll and fuel inventory for the period January 1, 2013 through … The Town of Austerlitz is located in Columbia County and has a population of approximately 1,600. The Town is … creating checks, making adjustments to the payroll system and reconciling the payroll bank account. Department heads …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/03/06/town-austerlitz-internal-controls-over-payroll-and-fuel-inventory-2014m-365Newburgh Enlarged City School District - Financial Management and Information Technology (2017M-169)
… information technology (IT) system was adequately secured and protected against unauthorized use, access and loss. Key Findings Appropriations were overestimated … million in 2015-16. Reserves were not used as intended and were overfunded by $7.3 million as of June 30, 2016. IT …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/06/07/newburgh-enlarged-city-school-district-financial-management-andWestern New York Maritime Charter School - Student Enrollment and Billing (2019M-176)
… pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether student enrollment and billings to school districts of residence are accurate and supported. Key Findings School officials did not review … have been calculated correctly. Adopt a written policy and prepare and enforce written procedures for students’ …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2019/11/22/western-new-york-maritime-charter-school-student-enrollment-and-billingPoughkeepsie City School District - Extra-Classroom Activities and Information Technology Assets (2019M-15)
… oversight of extra-classroom activity (ECA) finances and properly safeguarded and secured the District’s information technology (IT) assets. Key Findings Student treasurers and faculty advisors did not maintain adequate supporting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/09/27/poughkeepsie-city-school-district-extra-classroom-activities-andOnondaga Central School District - Financial Condition Management and Fuel Records (2018M-181)
… report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Board and District officials: Effectively managed the District’s … Ensured that the District’s fuel records were accurate and all fuel was accounted for. Key Findings The Board has … Recommendations Closely monitor unrestricted fund balance and reserves to ensure balances remain reasonable. Adopt …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/12/07/onondaga-central-school-district-financial-condition-management-and-fuelJamestown Board of Public Utilities - Energy Efficiency and Recycling Programs (2018M-155)
… - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether energy efficiency and recycling rebates and credits were issued in accordance with program … did not adopt adequate written policies or procedures, and management did not provide sufficient oversight. … Determine whether energy efficiency and recycling rebates and credits were issued in accordance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2018/12/14/jamestown-board-public-utilities-energy-efficiency-and-recycling-programs-2018m-155Scotia-Glenville Central School District - Financial Condition Management and Extra-Classroom Activities (2017M-288)
… financial condition. Determine whether the central and student treasurers properly accounted for extra-classroom activity (ECA) fund collections and disbursements. Key Findings Appropriations were unrealistic and appropriated fund balance was not used. Appropriations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/06/01/scotia-glenville-central-school-district-financial-condition-managementVillage of Deposit - Nonpayroll Disbursements and Real Property Tax Enforcement (2018M-99)
… provided adequate oversight of nonpayroll disbursements and effectively enforced collection of delinquent real … not ensure all disbursements were approved before payment and listed on an approved abstract. Did not ensure all disbursements were supported and for proper purposes. Began to effectively enforce the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/08/03/village-deposit-nonpayroll-disbursements-and-real-property-tax-enforcement-2018mCity of Albany Industrial Development Agency - Project Approval and Monitoring (2018M-65)
… that provide for net tax exemptions with appropriate and measurable goals. Officials monitored projects to ensure goals were met and the Board took action when goals were not met. Key … of the 15 projects met or exceeded their job creation and/or retention goals. These 13 projects had 2015 and 2016 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2018/09/21/city-albany-industrial-development-agency-project-approval-and-monitoring-2018m-65Town of German Flatts - Financial Condition and Conflict of Interest (2019M-222)
… Board: Adequately managed the Town’s financial condition, and Ensured that Town officials did not have prohibited … end of 2018. The Board has not adopted multiyear financial and capital plans. A Board member had a prohibited interest … approximately $782,100. Key Recommendations Develop and adopt budgets with realistic estimates of revenues and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/02/14/town-german-flatts-financial-condition-and-conflict-interest-2019m-222DiNapoli and Heather Briccetti Mulligan Op-Ed: NY's Tax Base Dips with Population
… op-ed from New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and President and CEO of the Business Council of New York State Heather … population loss. This loss has accelerated since 2020, and has important implications for the economy, the tax base … an oped from New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli and President and CEO of the Business Council of New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-and-heather-briccetti-mulligan-op-ed-nys-tax-base-dips-populationNYS Comptroller DiNapoli Appoints First Director of Sustainable Investments and Climate Solutions
… as its first-ever director of Sustainable Investments and Climate Solutions to support the implementation of the … Plan. “We are fortunate to have Andrew Siwo’s experience and expertise to help advance the Fund’s ongoing pursuit of … is an increasingly urgent risk facing all investors, and I am determined to protect New York State’s pension fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-appoints-first-director-sustainable-investments-and-climate-solutionsDiNapoli: NYC’s Restaurant, Retail and Recreation Sectors Continue to Struggle During Pandemic
… New York City’s restaurant, retail and recreation (RRR) sectors continued to struggle during the … the impacts of the pandemic on their restaurant, retail and recreation sectors, New York City was hit especially … returns, foot traffic in key corridors should improve and reinvigorate market demand, but policy makers should …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-nycs-restaurant-retail-and-recreation-sectors-continue-struggle-during-pandemicDiNapoli Announces Nominee for the Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government
… of Nancy G. Groenwegen to the Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government. Groenwegen previously served as … from 2010 to 2019. “Nancy is well known for her integrity and independence,” DiNapoli said. “New York is facing challenging times and needs an ethics commission that is committed to openness …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-announces-nominee-commission-ethics-and-lobbying-governmentDiNapoli: NYC FY 2025 Budget Balanced With Strong Revenues and Cost Savings
… Higher-than-projected revenue and cost-saving initiatives have helped New York City’s … of adding to reserves now while revenues are strong and formalizing a policy for managing reserves in the future. … faced last year thanks to better-than-projected revenues and the identification of substantial costs savings,” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-nyc-fy-2025-budget-balanced-strong-revenues-and-cost-savingsDiNapoli: State Department of AG and Markets Should Improve Pollinator Protection Program
… New York State has more than 7 million acres of farmland, and many of its crops are dependent on pollination by bees and other pollinators. To address a drastic decline in the … Plan. The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets should step up efforts to ensure honey bee …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/dinapoli-state-department-ag-and-markets-should-improve-pollinator-protection-program