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DiNapoli's Auditors Halt $25.3 Million in Suspicious Tax Refunds
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today his … DiNapoli's office has audited and approved 5.1 million state refunds totaling $4.7 billion. More than 368,000 … getting a fair deal.” DiNapoli’s office audits New York state bills prior to payment, including personal income tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/dinapolis-auditors-halt-253-million-suspicious-tax-refundsNorth Shore Central School District – Fuel Inventory (2017M-89)
… showing the total gallons dispensed to date, officials do not have sufficient information to ensure that the log is … inventory, and fuel purchased, delivered, dispensed and on hand. Ensure that the fuel supplies are periodically …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/07/21/north-shore-central-school-district-fuel-inventory-2017m-89Vertus Charter School – Conflict of Interest and Information Technology (2016M-344)
… Purpose of Audit The objectives of our audit were to evaluate the School’s financial activities for conflicts of interest and to assess the controls over information technology the period July 1, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/12/23/vertus-charter-school-conflict-interest-and-information-technology-2016mTown of Shelby – Financial Management (2012M-206)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Town’s accounting records … 1, 2010, through September 7, 2012. Background The Town of Shelby is located in Orleans County and has a population … Town of Shelby Financial Management 2012M206 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/01/04/town-shelby-financial-management-2012m-206XII.7.A Responding to Voucher and Expense Report Audit Questions – XII. Expenditures
… SECTION OVERVIEW AND POLICIES The Bureau of State Expenditures’ (Bureau) auditors may need additional … response to the Bureau’s request may cause New York State to incur unnecessary interest costs. Guide to Financial … The Bureau of State Expenditures Bureau auditors may need additional …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii7a-responding-voucher-and-expense-report-audit-questionsVII.10.A Cash Advance Overview – VII. State Revenues and Appropriated Loan Receivables
… the State Finance Law authorizes the establishment of cash advance accounts. The moneys are to be used in accordance … a complete system of internal controls governing advance accounts; Proper documentation for all advance account disbursements; Monthly reconciliation of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vii/vii10a-cash-advance-overviewAccounts Payable Advisory No. 71
… OSC and SFS will provide a class on this topic at the Fall Conference on October 26, 2021. Please refer to the Guide to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/71-processing-payments-subject-federal-reportingOswego School District Public Library – Selected Cash Receipts (2013M-397)
… property taxes are received. The Library Fiscal Officer or Treasurer should periodically reconcile tax receipts to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2014/03/21/oswego-school-district-public-library-selected-cash-receipts-2013m-397City of Niagara Falls – Financial Management and Information Technology (2013M-47)
… 9, 2013. Background The City of Niagara Falls is located in Niagara County and encompasses approximately 17 square …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/06/04/city-niagara-falls-financial-management-and-information-technology-2013m-47Use of Vendor-Supported Technology
… Metro Bus and Rail System, Buffalo Niagara International Airport, and Niagara Falls International Airport. NFTA has approximately 1,500 employees, including an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/12/use-vendor-supported-technologyTown of Lebanon – Justice Court (2013M-247)
… was to determine if the Justice was properly accounting for all Court moneys and to review the Court’s internal controls over financial operations for the period January 1, 2011, to March 31, 2013. Background … four council members, is the legislative body responsible for managing Town operations. During the audit period, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/10/17/town-lebanon-justice-court-2013m-247Village of Castleton-on-Hudson – Internal Controls Over Information Technology and Online Banking (2013M-59)
… logs to monitor user activity, including the potential threat of unauthorized access by third parties. Establish a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/05/24/village-castleton-hudson-internal-controls-over-information-technology-and-onlineVillage of Dannemora – Internal Controls Over Cash Receipts (2013M-7)
… for four-year terms. The Village’s general, water, and sewer funds’ total budgeted appropriations for the 2012-13 … over the collection of cash receipts for water and sewer rents and property taxes. Village officials have … Key Recommendation Establish procedures for the water, sewer, and property tax billing and collection processes that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/03/29/village-dannemora-internal-controls-over-cash-receipts-2013m-7Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Industrial Development Agency , Middle Country Public Library and Otsego County . “In today’s fiscal climate, … incentives provided to businesses. Middle Country Public Library – Treasurer (Suffolk County) The treasurer does not … board. In addition, the treasurer’s status, as either a library officer or independent contractor, is unclear. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-2Inspecting Highway Bridges and Repairing Defects
… Purpose To determine if the New York State Thruway Authority (NYSTA) inspects its highway … is identified during an inspection, NYSTA must notify the New York State Department of Transportation (DOT) within one … To determine if the New York State Thruway Authority NYSTA inspects its highway …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/04/26/inspecting-highway-bridges-and-repairing-defectsHuman Resource Practices (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report, Human Resource Practices (Report 2018-S-57 ). About the Program A … According to Upstate officials, each year, Upstate’s Human Resource Department (HR) receives over 30,000 employment … applied policies and procedures related to select human resource functions. Our audit covered the period from January …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/07/16/human-resource-practices-followOversight of Nurse Licensing (Follow-Up)
… Our initial audit report, which was issued on September 29, 2017, determined whether the State Education Department … implemented. Key Recommendation Officials are given 30 days after the issuance of the follow-up review to provide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/10/15/oversight-nurse-licensing-followComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… fund balance remaining as of June 30, 2013. Given the size of district operations this is a dangerously low level. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsTown of Lincoln - Town Clerk (2023M-31)
… Clerk (Clerk) properly accounted for, deposited, reported and remitted collections. Key Findings The former Clerk did … or remit collections. When receipts are not accurately and promptly recorded or deposited, officials do not have assurance that all collections are accounted for, and money could be lost or misappropriated. For example, as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/04/12/town-lincoln-town-clerk-2023m-31Putnam County – Court and Trust Funds (2024-C&T-2)
… read complete report – pdf] Purpose of Review The purpose of our review was … Finance Law, county treasurers are required to submit a report on an annual basis to the State Comptroller accounting for all money, securities and other properties deposited to courts and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/court-and-trust/2024/03/29/putnam-county-court-and-trust-funds-2024-ct-2