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City of Amsterdam – Recreation Department (2023M-29)
… a substantial risk that not all collections were remitted to the Treasurer’s office . For example: The total projected … in a vehicle’s glove compartment until it was brought to the Director’s home, over the weekend, before being … Craft Beer Fest the day of the event . Tickets cost $45 to drink beer and $5 for designated drivers . Officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2023/07/21/city-amsterdam-recreation-department-2023m-29Town of Jay – Records and Reports (2023M-22)
… financial reports were provided to the Board. As a result, the Board lacked reliable records and reports to … and liability accounts we reviewed as of December 31, 2021 and October 31, 2022, five accounts were overstated by a … Of the 10 revenue accounts we reviewed as of December 31, 2021 and October 31, 2022, two accounts were overstated by a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/06/30/town-jay-records-and-reports-2023m-22State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… the following local government audits were issued. Town of Carroll – Town Clerk (Chautauqua County) Auditors could not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Town of Shandaken – Payroll (2013M-201)
… to receive and paid her husband, a Highway Department employee, $1,800 that he was not authorized to receive. We … authorities so that they could take appropriate action. Employee healthcare contribution rates were miscalculated, … their healthcare benefits. We found errors in general fund employee payroll payments aggregating $2,484: $1,273 in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/10/02/town-shandaken-payroll-2013m-201Town of Hempstead Sanitary District No. 1 – Selected Financial Activities (2015M-206)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate selected District financial … 1, 2014 through December 31, 2014. Background The Town of Hempstead Sanitary District No. 1 is located in the Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2016/03/18/town-hempstead-sanitary-district-no-1-selected-financial-activities-2015m-206Clarence Central School District – Financial Condition Management (2022M-46)
… manage the District’s financial condition. As a result, the District levied more taxes than needed to fund … $6.4 million when it had operating surpluses totaling $7.3 million, or a swing in operational results of $13.7 million. As of June 30, 2021, surplus fund balance totaled $9.2 million, or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/07/01/clarence-central-school-district-financial-condition-management-2022m-46XIII.4.B Travel Advance – XIII. Employee Expense Reimbursement
… must return advances. Travel advances can be issued in SFS in two different ways, either through an agency’s petty …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiii/xiii4b-travel-advanceElmwood Village Charter School – Student Enrollment and Billing (2013M-174)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the student enrollment and … expenses for the 2011-12 fiscal year were approximately $2.7 million. These expenses were funded with revenues of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2013/08/23/elmwood-village-charter-school-student-enrollment-and-billing-2013m-174VII.10.A Cash Advance Overview – VII. State Revenues and Appropriated Loan Receivables
… Section 115 of the State Finance Law authorizes the establishment of cash … under these sections are operated and maintained on the imprest basis, i.e. the fund is replenished for the … sections of this guide. It is the policy of OSC that all State agencies obtain the most economical and beneficial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vii/vii10a-cash-advance-overviewNew York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on State Executive Budget Proposal
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli released the following … search millions of state and local government financial records, track state contracts, and find commonly requested …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-state-executive-budget-proposalAccounts Payable Advisory No. 71
… 1099-MISC and 1099-NEC forms for tax year 2020 using the withholding data provided by agencies in the Statewide … online agencies will be able to start using the new withholding codes. After implementation, the SFS will contact … a plan for transitioning their systems to send SFS the new withholding codes. Prior to implementation, OSC will release …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/71-processing-payments-subject-federal-reportingDraft a DRO Using the NYSLRS Template – Divorce and Your Benefits
… may be prepared using the Domestic Relations Order (DRO) template, which has been developed by NYSLRS with guidance from the NYSLRS legal counsel. The template will generate a customized proposal based on a … agreements reached between parties concerning the division of the pension benefits. While it’s use is not required, DRO …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/draft-dro-using-nyslrs-templateCollege of Nanoscale Science and Engineering – Network Security Controls
… whether the network security controls at the College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering (College) are sufficient … resource dedicated to preparing the next generation of scientists and researchers in nanotechnology. The College is … of the four University Centers of the State University of New York (SUNY). It maintains the most advanced research …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/04/25/college-nanoscale-science-and-engineering-network-security-controlsVillage of Gowanda – Procurement (2013M-175)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Village’s purchasing practices … 1, 2011, through April 26, 2013. Background The Village of Gowanda is located in Cattaraugus and Erie Counties and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/09/13/village-gowanda-procurement-2013m-175Village of Castleton-on-Hudson – Internal Controls Over Information Technology and Online Banking (2013M-59)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Village’s internal controls over information … and online banking for the period of June 1, 2011, to September 30, 2012. Background The Village of … a breach notification policy, and implement procedures to effectively safeguard the Village’s IT resources. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/05/24/village-castleton-hudson-internal-controls-over-information-technology-and-onlineTown of Covington – Town Supervisor (2013M-371)
… The Town’s highway fund does not have sufficient fund balance to cover its operations if it pays back a $139,000 interfund loan to the general fund. Key Recommendations Maintain …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/03/07/town-covington-town-supervisor-2013m-371Oversight of Hazardous Materials and Waste (Follow-Up)
… These weaknesses prevent proper monitoring and accounting for hazardous materials, compliance with legal requirements, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/01/30/oversight-hazardous-materials-and-waste-followTown of New Baltimore – Procurement Practices (2013M-203)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Town’s procurement practices for the period January 1, 2012, to March 1, 2013. Background The Town of New Baltimore is … contract pricing and did not have documentation to that effect. Our comparisons of items and prices against …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/11/15/town-new-baltimore-procurement-practices-2013m-203Inspecting Highway Bridges and Repairing Defects
… NYSTA must notify the New York State Department of Transportation (DOT) within one week. NYSTA has six weeks … must be approved by a licensed professional engineer. As of July 2012, NYSTA records show it owns 792 bridges. Between … with flagged conditions and DOT was not always notified of red flags within one week, as required. The initial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/04/26/inspecting-highway-bridges-and-repairing-defectsCity of Cortland – Non-Contractual Employees’ Payroll Benefits (2020M-161)
… report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether the City of Cortland’s (City) non-contractual (NC) employees’ payroll benefits … off, and the Council did not approve all leave drawdown payments. The Director of Administration and Finance and City …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2021/08/27/city-cortland-non-contractual-employees-payroll-benefits-2020m-161