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Town of Altona – Apparent Misappropriations of Cash Receipts and Supervisor’s Records and Reports (2013M-282)
… special districts. Key Findings The Board did not have the information needed to properly monitor and manage … the apparent misappropriation of funds. The Town does not have complete, accurate and up-to-date accounting records. … timely manner, and that bank reconciliations are performed on a monthly basis. Conduct an annual audit of the records …
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
… (Niagara County) The board did not ensure that the highway superintendent complied with competitive bidding requirements … the town’s procurement policy when making purchases. The superintendent did not consistently solicit written quotes or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… announced his office completed audits of the Amherst Central School District , Friendship Central School District , Harrisville Central School District , Oswego County Board of Cooperative …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsCity of Dunkirk – Budget Review (B25-1-8)
… [read complete report – pdf] Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our review was to provide an independent evaluation of the City’s proposed budget for 2026. Background Chapter 56 of the Laws of 2024, Part DD (the … The purpose of our review was to provide an independent evaluation of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2025/11/21/city-dunkirk-budget-review-b25-1-8State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced … Track state and local government spending at Open Book New York . Under State Comptroller DiNapoli’s open data … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsCost-Saving Ideas: Containing Employee Health Insurance Costs
… you should always look for ways to contain health insurance costs without cutting current benefit levels. … of health benefits for retirees. Self-Fund Your Health Insurance Instead of continually paying premiums to an insurance company, consider self-funding a health insurance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-containing-employee-health-insurance-costsState Police Bulletin No. SP-88
… using the Action/Reason codes of Pay Rt Chg/SAC (Pay Rate Change/Salary Increase) and increase salaries for all … using the Action/Reason codes of Pay Rt Chg/CSL (Pay Rate Change/Correct Salary) where the bargaining unit is BU17. … after 4/7/05, the agency must submit the appropriate Pay Change, effective the date of the return. The Action/Reason …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-88-state-police-benevolent-association-nys-troopers-inc-bargaining-unit-17Essex County Probation Department – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-38)
… Essex County is located in northeastern New York State and has a population of approximately 39,000. The … the Chairman of the Board. The County’s budgeted general fund expenditures for the 2012 fiscal year were $73.9 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/04/19/essex-county-probation-department-internal-controls-over-financial-operationsSt. Lawrence County – Financial Condition (2013M-46)
… million for the general fund, $19 million for the County road fund, and $3.1 million for the road machinery fund. Key Findings Due to the consistent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/05/02/st-lawrence-county-financial-condition-2013m-46County of Franklin Solid Waste Management Authority – Solid Waste and Recycling Charges and Host Community Fees (2016M-418)
… was to evaluate the Authority’s procedures over solid waste and recycling charges and determine if host community … August 31, 2016. Background The County of Franklin Solid Waste Management Authority is an independent public benefit … established to plan, develop and construct solid waste management facilities and to contract with Franklin …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2017/12/29/county-franklin-solid-waste-management-authority-solid-waste-andState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of Global Concepts Charter School , Sherrill City … Thomas P DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of Global Concepts Charter School Sherrill City School …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0Tapestry Charter School – Internal Controls Over Credit and Debit Cards (2013M-271)
… the School’s internal controls over credit and debit card use for the period July 1, 2011, to August 16, 2013. … $10 million. Key Findings While the School’s credit card policy adequately addresses many control procedures, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/11/22/tapestry-charter-school-internal-controls-over-credit-and-debit-cardsDiNapoli: State Tax Receipts Higher Than Updated Projections Through the First Half of the Year
… year,” DiNapoli said. “Continued job gains, wage growth, and easing inflation were all contributing factors to … tax receipts. However, global unrest, labor strikes, and a potential federal government shutdown could slow the … personal income tax (PIT) receipts totaled $26 billion and were $49 million below DOB’s updated financial plan …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/dinapoli-state-tax-receipts-higher-updated-projections-through-first-half-yearUtica City School District – Financial Condition (2013M-341)
… District has very little cushion for managing unforeseen events. To meet short-term cash flow needs, the District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/02/28/utica-city-school-district-financial-condition-2013m-341DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Grow by 1.5% in April Compared to Last Year
… Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 1.5% in … compared to the same time last year. “Year-over-year sales tax growth has slowed from its recent inflation-fueled … including lower gas prices and moderating inflation. Sales tax collections typically fluctuate month to month, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-grow-1.5-percent-in-april-compared-last-yearFranklin Square Water District – Life Insurance Policies (2013M-127)
… determine if the Board appropriately provided individual life insurance policies to the District’s Commissioners and … The District has inappropriately provided individual whole life insurance policies to its Commissioners and employees. … except temporary and seasonal, will be provided with a life insurance policy that, after 10 years, will be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2013/07/19/franklin-square-water-district-life-insurance-policies-2013m-127Newark School District Public Library – Board Oversight (2014M-54)
… $614,000. Key Findings Although the Board had adopted an investment policy pursuant to statutory requirements, it did … to disburse payroll by accessing the Library’s bank account and withdrawing enough funds to cover payroll, … Adhere to and enforce all provisions of its investment policy, divest from all improper investments and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2014/06/20/newark-school-district-public-library-board-oversight-2014m-54Tupper Lake Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. – Misappropriation of Funds and Board Oversight (2014M-229)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate internal controls over the Department’s financial operations for the period April 1, 2009 through December 31, 2013. … The purpose of our audit was to evaluate internal controls over the Departments financial operations for the period April 1 2009 through December 31 2013 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2016/02/24/tupper-lake-volunteer-fire-department-inc-misappropriation-funds-and-boardTown of Cayuta – Board Oversight and Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2015M-6)
… 10, 2014. Background The Town of Cayuta is located in Schuyler County and has a population of approximately 600 … could purchase equipment and make capital improvements. In each of the fiscal years 2012 through 2014, the general … Recommendations Establish reserves and include a provision in the budget for their funding, instead of inflating budget …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/08/28/town-cayuta-board-oversight-and-cash-receipts-and-disbursements-2015m-6Village of Upper Brookville – Justice Court (2013M-160)
… adequate review procedures and oversight over the court clerk for the period June 1, 2011, to September 30, … The Justices did not provide sufficient oversight of the court clerk to ensure that deposits were made within 72 hours of receipt. The court clerk usually prepares and makes bank deposits only …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/08/30/village-upper-brookville-justice-court-2013m-160