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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the following local government audits have been issued. … Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal spending, the state's 180,000 … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Seymour Public Library District – Over-the-Counter Cash Receipts (2015M-102)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine and evaluate the Library’s … The Seymour Public Library District is located in the City of Auburn, Cayuga County and serves the City of Auburn, Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2015/07/24/seymour-public-library-district-over-counter-cash-receipts-2015m-102Plattsburgh Public Library – Circulation Desk Cash Receipts (2015M-8)
… cash receipts recorded in the system or the cash register and stated that one employee was required to count the cash … Recommendations Establish comprehensive written policies and procedures that provide adequate guidance and internal controls over collecting and remitting cash …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2015/04/03/plattsburgh-public-library-circulation-desk-cash-receipts-2015m-8Personal Income Tax and Property Tax
… whether personal income tax refunds (refunds) and property tax credits (i.e., School Tax Relief and Property Tax Relief, collectively referred to as credits) … determine whether personal income tax refunds refunds and property tax credits ie School Tax Relief and Property Tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/12/30/personal-income-tax-and-property-taxCohoes Housing Authority – Internal Controls Over Payroll (2013M-373)
… of our audit was to assess the Authority’s payroll process for the period October 1, 2012 through September 30, 2013. … County and was established to provide low-rent housing for qualified individuals. The Authority’s 2013 fiscal year … is comprised of seven Commissioners and is responsible for the general management and control of the Authority’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/03/07/cohoes-housing-authority-internal-controls-over-payroll-2013m-373State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… services totaling approximately $4.3 million (93 percent) of those reviewed. The district had written agreements with 18 of 19 professional service providers and payments were made in accordance with the terms of the agreements. Tioga Central School District – Cash …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-1Operational Advisory No. 31
… State Comptroller (OSC) removed agency dollar thresholds and streamlined the GLJE workflow process. Once a GLJE passes through Agency Approval and Budget Check, it runs against the Bureau of State … the transaction has been: Auto Approved (Generic GL User) and posted during the next batch process, Routed to OSC BSAO …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/operational-advisory/31-general-ledger-journal-entries-workflow-changeChestertown Volunteer Fire Company – Financial Operations (2017M-1)
… was to assess the adequacy of the Treasurer’s records and reports and evaluate the internal controls over collections and disbursements for the period April 1, 2015 through August …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2017/06/16/chestertown-volunteer-fire-company-financial-operations-2017mTown of Lisbon – Financial Condition (2012M-202)
… The Town of Lisbon is located in St. Lawrence County and has a population of approximately 4,100 residents. The … a Town Board which consists of four elected Board members and an elected Town Supervisor. The Town’s 2011 operating … $15,553 for the water fund, $66,088 for the sewer fund, and $37,879 for the library fund. Key Findings The Board did …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/01/04/town-lisbon-financial-condition-2012m-202Village of Penn Yan – Water Operations (2013M-104)
… our audit was to evaluate the Village’s water operations for the period June 1, 2010, to October 11, 2012. Background … and the Mayor. The budgeted general fund appropriations for 2012-13 are approximately $4.4 million and water fund … regulations to define and allocate water plant costs for municipal customers. The Village is inappropriately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/07/26/village-penn-yan-water-operations-2013m-104Motor Vehicle Financial Security and Safety Responsibility Acts Statement of Assessable Expenses for the Three Fiscal Years Ended March 31, 2011
… an opinion on the fair presentation of the Report of Motor Vehicle Financial Security and Safety Responsibility … and Traffic Law (Law) stipulate that the Commissioner of Motor Vehicles and the Office of the State Comptroller shall … ascertain the total amount of expenses the Department of Motor Vehicles incurs in its administration of the Motor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/03/25/motor-vehicle-financial-security-and-safety-responsibility-acts-statement-assessableVillage of Lewiston – Purchasing (2013M-45)
… in Niagara County and has a population of approximately 2,700 residents. The Village is governed by a five-member … fiscal year, budgeted appropriations total approximately $2.4 million in the general fund and $.9 million for the water and sewer funds combined. Key Findings We tested 36 claims totaling …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/05/03/village-lewiston-purchasing-2013m-45DiNapoli: Former Director Allegedly Stole $1,700 From Hornell Partners for Growth
… to hold accountable those who misuse or abuse the public trust." Since taking office in 2007, DiNapoli has committed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/dinapoli-former-director-allegedly-stole-1700-hornell-partners-growthWestern Regional Off-Track Betting Corporation – Marketing and Promotional Program (2021M-65)
… report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether the Western Regional Off-Track Betting Corporation (Corporation) … Determine whether the Western Regional OffTrack Betting Corporation Corporation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/off-track-betting/2021/09/23/western-regional-off-track-betting-corporation-marketing-andErie County Probation Department – Restitution Payments (S9-20-11)
… the court when a probationer violated the court order and disbursed victim restitution payments promptly and appropriately. Key Findings Department officials did not … entitled. Officials did not establish adequate policies and procedures to enforce and monitor restitution …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2021/12/14/erie-county-probation-department-restitution-payments-s9-20-11Rome City School District – Multiyear Planning (2021M-144)
… to develop the plans, additional information and analysis is needed. For example, officials: Reviewed historical trends …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/12/03/rome-city-school-district-multiyear-planning-2021m-144Wayne County Probation Department – Restitution Payments (S9-20-6)
… never receive the payments to which they are entitled. 24 of the 26 restitution orders reviewed had uncollected … In addition, officials did not maintain a complete list of unsatisfied restitution orders or maintain sufficient … legal basis, the Department removed victims from its list of unsatisfied restitution orders. Key Recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2021/12/14/wayne-county-probation-department-restitution-payments-s9-20-6Suffolk County Probation Department – Restitution Payments (S9-20-9)
… to pay victims with unsatisfied restitution orders. Some of this money was collected in the 1980’s. Officials did not … procedures to enforce and monitor restitution orders. 22 of the 44 restitution orders we reviewed had uncollected … officials did not maintain a complete and accurate list of unsatisfied restitution orders, distribute all available …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2021/12/14/suffolk-county-probation-department-restitution-payments-s9-20-9City of Mount Vernon – Financial Reporting and Oversight (2020M-96)
… information was made available to the City Council and City officials for the effective management of operations. Key Findings The City Council and officials did not have adequate financial information for the effective management of operations and, as a result, the City lost its credit rating. The City …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2020/09/17/city-mount-vernon-financial-reporting-and-oversight-2020m-96Town of Perrysburg – Supervisor’s Fiscal Responsibilities (2014M-169)
… to evaluate the Supervisor’s financial records and reports for the period January 1, 2013 through March 21, 2014. … an elected five-member Town Board. Operating expenditures for 2013 totaled approximately $2.1 million. Key Findings The … reports that include cash receipts and disbursements for the month and cash balances at month end. The Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/10/10/town-perrysburg-supervisors-fiscal-responsibilities-2014m-169