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Opinion 97-16
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State … rates of compensation for time expended in court or before a magistrate, judge or justice, and for time … for compensation and reimbursement shall be supported by a sworn statement specifying the time expended, services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-16Opinion 2000-22
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST -- Exceptions (contracts entered into prior to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-22Orange County Department of Social Services – Contract Monitoring and Payments (2014M-80)
… internal controls over service provider agreements for the period of January 1, 2012 through October 7, 2013. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/06/06/orange-county-department-social-services-contract-monitoring-and-payments-2014m-80Village of Milford – Board Oversight (2018M-25)
… adequate oversight of the Clerk-Treasurer’s duties for the period June 1, 2016 through October 16, 2017. … three-member Village Board. Budgeted appropriations for the 2017-18 fiscal year total $407,115. Key Findings …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/04/20/village-milford-board-oversight-2018m-25Lake View Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Activity (2014M-342)
… 2013 through September 30, 2014. Background The Lake View Fire District is a district corporation of the State, … District is governed by an elected five-member Board of Fire Commissioners. The District’s general fund 2014 budget … Lake View Fire District Internal Controls Over Financial Activity …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/02/27/lake-view-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-activity-2014m-342Woodgate Volunteer Fire Department – Financial Controls (2014M-120)
… Department, Inc. is located in the Town of Forestport, Oneida County, and is governed by an elected five-member …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/07/03/woodgate-volunteer-fire-department-financial-controls-2014mLittle Flower Union Free School District – Tuition (2015M-233)
… was to review tuition billing and collection procedures for the period July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015. Background … an appointed nine-member Board of Education. Expenditures for the 2014-15 fiscal year totaled approximately $6.8 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/11/20/little-flower-union-free-school-district-tuition-2015m-233Herkimer Central School District – Financial Condition (2016M-68)
… did not adopt structurally balanced budgets or properly manage fund balance. The Board does not have a long-term plan …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/05/27/herkimer-central-school-district-financial-condition-2016m-68City of Gloversville – Parking Violation Operations (2016M-231)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the City’s parking violation operations for the period January 1, 2014 through April 30, 2016. Background The City of Gloversville is located in Fulton County and has approximately 15,000 residents. The City is governed by an elected eight-member City Council. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2016/09/30/city-gloversville-parking-violation-operations-2016m-231Village of Ellicottville – Procurement (2016M-426)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Village’s purchasing practices for the period … The procurement policy does not address the procedures to be followed for obtaining competitive pricing for … policy. Consider revising the procurement policy to prescribe the methods for soliciting competition for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2017/04/07/village-ellicottville-procurement-2016m-426Gold Coast Public Library District – Claims Audit (2014M-237)
… Public Library District is located in the Towns of Oyster Bay and North Hempstead in Nassau County. The District was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2014/10/08/gold-coast-public-library-district-claims-audit-2014m-237Cheektowaga Public Library – Treasurer’s Reports (2015M-136)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Board’s oversight of the … the Treasurer’s duties in the bylaws. The Treasurer does not prepare monthly financial reports for distribution …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2015/09/04/cheektowaga-public-library-treasurers-reports-2015m-136Town of Brandon - Financial Condition (2019M-239)
… (2017-2019), resulting in operating deficits. The Board does not have a policy to maintain a reasonable level of fund … and capital plan. Town officials generally agreed with our recommendations and indicated they planned to initiate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/04/24/town-brandon-financial-condition-2019m-239State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… today announced his office completed audits of the East Meadow Public Library , Town of Erwin , Town of New … their money is being spent appropriately and effectively." East Meadow Public Library – Claims Auditing (Nassau County) … today announced his office completed audits of the East Meadow Public Library Town of Erwin Town of New Hartford …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Town of Ausable , Fishers Island Waste Management District , Town of Guilderland , Plattsburgh Housing Authority , Town of … P DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Town of Ausable Fishers Island Waste Management …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsSullivan County – County Jail Operations (2013M-33)
… of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine County jail operations and related costs for the period January 1, … In addition, the County reported a net cost to operate the jail of $10.5 million for the 2011 fiscal year, or 5.5 … 2011. Every county in NYS is required by law to maintain a jail. The County’s jail was constructed in 1909 with 37 cells …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/06/14/sullivan-county-county-jail-operations-2013m-33Syracuse Academy of Science Charter School – Purchases from Selected Vendors and Enrollment and Billing (2012M-219)
… that were affiliated with one another. The required number of quotes was not always obtained, quotes were … items were resold to the School after an affiliated vendor purchased the items online and marked up the price. … items either directly from the original vendor or through State contract, they could have saved $5,220 on total …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2013/07/05/syracuse-academy-science-charter-school-purchases-selected-vendors-andComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Baldwinsville Public Library – Private Funds and Employee Leave Accruals (Onondaga County) The board does not report … and monitor employee leave accruals, including vacation, sick, personal and compensatory leave. City of Lockport – … the CPA firm’s work. Auditors also found the city’s accounting records contained significant discrepancies. Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Brighter Choice Charter Middle School for Boys – Financial Operations (2013M-348)
… Background The Brighter Choice Charter Middle School for Boys is located in the City of Albany, and is governed by a … Brighter Choice Charter Middle School for Boys Financial Operations 2013M348 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/02/07/brighter-choice-charter-middle-school-boys-financial-operations-2013m-348Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… today announced his office completed audits of the Town of Burke , Town of Deerpark , City of Newburgh and Rockland … is being spent appropriately and effectively.” Town of Burke – Fiscal Oversight (Franklin County) The board did not … today announced his office completed audits of the Town of Burke Town of Deerpark City of Newburgh and Rockland County …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0