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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… today announced his office completed audits of the Amherst Central School District , Friendship Central School … Butry at 518-474-4015 or email: [email protected] . Amherst Central School District – Financial Condition (Erie …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsTown of Altona – Apparent Misappropriations of Cash Receipts and Supervisor’s Records and Reports (2013M-282)
… May 31, 2013. Background The Town of Altona is located in Clinton County and has a population of approximately 2,900 … and manage Town operations. These serious deficiencies in the Town’s recordkeeping, reporting and management … the bookkeeper’s failure to record and deposit revenues in a timely manner and may have identified her apparent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/05/15/town-altona-apparent-misappropriations-cash-receipts-and-supervisors-records-andComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… , Willsboro Fire District and the Town of Wilson . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and … making payment on the claims creates a deficiency in the district’s internal controls over claims processing. … The treasurer does not maintain running cash balances in the check book registers, maintain accounting records with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… or monitored. Town officials did not adequately segregate online banking duties and did not dedicate a separate computer for online transactions to limit access to online bank accounts. In addition, auditors found the town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsHughsonville Fire Company – Financial Activities (2014M-201)
… Board’s oversight over the Company’s financial activities for the period January 1, 2013 through February 28, 2014. … Fire District. Gross receipts and disbursements for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2013 totaled $60,520 … Board has not developed adequate policies and procedures for the procurement of goods and services, credit card use, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/01/02/hughsonville-fire-company-financial-activities-2014m-201DiNapoli: Former Morley Fire Company Treasurer Ordered to Pay $50,000 for Theft of Public Funds
… restitution and sentenced to serve five years of probation for stealing from the fire company. Perkins, 58, previously … During the last three years that she was treasurer for the fire company, from 2016 to 2019, investigators found … amounts that had been paid to the fire company. She paid for groceries and other personal expenses with the money. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-former-morley-fire-company-treasurer-ordered-pay-50000-theft-public-fundsTown of Dover – Financial Activities (2013M-139)
… October 22, 2012. Background The Town of Dover is located in Dutchess County and has a population of approximately … monthly to compare bank balances to balances in their respective ledger or general ledger cash accounts. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/08/30/town-dover-financial-activities-2013m-139City of Oneonta – Departmental Collections (2013M-13)
… our audit was to review selected cash receipts processes for the period January 1, 2011, to November 15, 2012. … collected fees totaling approximately $700,000 for bus fares, passes and advertising sales. The Water Department collected fees for water quality tests totaling approximately $36,000 in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/04/12/city-oneonta-departmental-collections-2013m-13Travel/Conference Claim Requirements – Travel and Conference Expense Management
… travel, an itemized claim or voucher 8 must be submitted for audit. The claim should be submitted in a timely manner and include sufficient information for the auditing body or official to determine whether it … and other elected officers. The required documentation for travel claims/vouchers generally should include: A copy …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/travel-conference-expense/travelconference-claim-requirementsII.3 Overview – II. New York State Financial Accounting
… and expenditures necessary to carry out programs, along with estimates of cash receipts and revenues expected to be … branches of the government. It is an on-going process with each step supporting the financial condition of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ii/ii3-overviewTown of Potsdam – Justice Court (2014M-014)
… our audit was to examine the Court’s records and reports for the period January 1, 2009 through August 5, 2013. … should use pre-numbered duplicate receipts and account for them in a consecutive numerical sequence. Periodically … of our audit was to examine the Courts records and reports for the period January 1 2009 through August 5 2013 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2014/04/10/town-potsdam-justice-court-2014m-014DiNapoli: June Tax Receipts Down 17.3% From Last Year
… State tax receipts in June were down $1.5 billion or 17.3 … percent from the previous year, according to the monthly state cash report released by State Comptroller Thomas P. … compared to $135.6 million a year earlier. The General Fund ended the month with a balance of $6.9 billion, $5.1 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/dinapoli-june-tax-receipts-down-173-last-yearDiNapoli: Alexandria Clerk Charged In Theft of Town Fees
… by residents for fines, fees and surcharges, according to State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Ellen S. Peck, 64, of … office at the town’s request, in partnership with the New York State Police. The audit and investigation revealed that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/dinapoli-alexandria-clerk-charged-theft-town-feesCost-Saving Ideas: Containing Employee Health Insurance Costs
… As an employer, you should always look for ways to contain health insurance costs without cutting … achieve cost savings and still provide the right coverage for your employees. Offer Cash Payment In Lieu of Health … New York State Insurance Department NGA Center for Best Practices: State Employee Wellness Initiatives …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-containing-employee-health-insurance-costsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… and other matters should be reviewed by the mayor and council. In addition, city officials did not implement all of … the mayor submitted the 2023-24 proposed budget to the council on April 19, 2023, or 18 days after the … which is $5.5 million above the legal limit and the city council has adopted a local law authorizing an override of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Police Bulletin No. SP-88
… Non-Commissioned Officers who are on a Military Stipend ( MLS ) or a Leave Without Pay on the effective date of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-88-state-police-benevolent-association-nys-troopers-inc-bargaining-unit-17Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… written cash receipts and disbursements policies. Town of Guilford – Justice Court Accountability (Chenango County) … to identify outstanding balances. The Court has a shortage of $370 and unidentified funds of $8,207. Town of Lloyd – Financial Condition (Ulster …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… maintained for activities performed under the LOSAP point system were accurate and complete. In addition, three …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-2Chautauqua County Asst. Treasurer Guilty in $4,100 Theft
… Office for their efforts in bringing this case to my office for prosecution. We value our relationship with all … 14th Floor, 110 State St., Albany, NY 12236. Review prior cases at http://www.osc.state.ny.us/investigations . … The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/05/chautauqua-county-asst-treasurer-guilty-4100-theftStanley Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-259)
… 20, 2013. Background The Stanley Fire District, located in Ontario County, is a district corporation of the State, … Board members did not complete their required training in legal, fiduciary, financial, procurement and ethical …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/11/22/stanley-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2013m-259