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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… No. 2 – Financial Activities (Erie County) The board does not provide sufficient oversight over the treasurer, … reconciliations. The board reviews the check register, but does not review the bank reconciliations or canceled check … to adequately account for the unsold inventory and sale of bags or ensure that collections were deposited intact and in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsFairport Central School District - Payroll and Employee Benefits (2023-118)
… [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether Fairport … retired prior to the end of the school year, a requirement for this incentive. Key Recommendations Consult with legal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/12/15/fairport-central-school-district-payroll-and-employee-benefits-2023-118Lewiston-Porter Central School District - Payroll (2018M-246)
Determine if the District accurately compensated employees
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/02/15/lewiston-porter-central-school-district-payroll-2018m-246Town of Queensbury - Information Technology (2018M-224)
… officials ensured the Town’s information technology (IT) systems were adequately secured and protected against … a formal disaster recovery plan. In addition, sensitive IT control weaknesses were communicated confidentially to … Determine whether officials ensured the Towns IT systems were adequately secured and protected against …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/03/22/town-queensbury-information-technology-2018m-224Town of Queensbury - Water System Cybersecurity (2018M-268)
… officials did not prevent or monitor public disclosure of information on the Town’s water system. In addition, … to Water plant employees. Prohibit the public disclosure of sensitive water system information. Local officials agreed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/03/22/town-queensbury-water-system-cybersecurity-2018m-268Portville Central School District - Cafeteria Collections (2018M-244)
… Findings The Board did not adopt written cafeteria cash receipt policies, cash receipt duties were not properly segregated and the Cafeteria Manager did not adequately oversee the cash receipt function. Cafeteria collections totaling $7,200 were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/03/29/portville-central-school-district-cafeteria-collections-2018m-244Town of Bovina - Records and Reports (2019M-200)
… whether the Supervisor maintained complete, accurate and timely accounting records and reports. Key Findings The Supervisor did not maintain complete, accurate or timely accounting records and reports. The Board has not received financial reports … whether the Supervisor maintained complete accurate and timely accounting records and reports …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/12/20/town-bovina-records-and-reports-2019m-200Town of Moriah - Cash Management (2019M-169)
… The Board did not develop and manage a comprehensive investment program to ensure interest earnings were … cash flow forecasts that estimate available funds for investment. Ensure available funds are invested in a manner, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/11/27/town-moriah-cash-management-2019m-169Taconic Hills Central School District – Financial Management (2019M-155)
… realistic budgets to maintain fund balance within the statutory required limit. Key Findings The Board … balance totaled approximately $6.5 million, exceeding the statutory limit by 13 percentage points. Key Recommendations … the amount of surplus fund balance to comply with the statutory limit and use the excess funds in a manner more …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/10/25/taconic-hills-central-school-district-financial-management-2019m-155Town of East Otto - Information Technology (2018M-156)
… technology (IT) assets are properly safeguarded and accessed for appropriate Town purposes. Key Findings The Board has … officials agreed with our recommendations and indicated they planned to initiate corrective action. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/10/19/town-east-otto-information-technology-2018m-156Village of Greenwich - Cash Management (2019M-230)
… officials maximized interest earnings. Key Findings The Board did not develop and manage a comprehensive … could have been increased by approximately $42,200 during the audit period. Key Recommendations Periodically solicit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2020/04/17/village-greenwich-cash-management-2019m-230City of Cohoes Industrial Development Agency - Legislative Reform Compliance (2019M-106)
… whether the City of Cohoes Industrial Development Agency (CCIDA) complied with the 2015 industrial development agency (IDA) legislative reform. Key Findings The Board did … Determine whether the City of Cohoes Industrial Development Agency CCIDA complied with the 2015 industrial development …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2019/08/23/city-cohoes-industrial-development-agency-legislativeRed Hook Central School District – Follow Up (2007M-66-F)
… in July 2007. Background The Red Hook School District is located in Dutchess and Columbia counties. The District is governed by the Board of Education which comprises five …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/10/10/red-hook-central-school-district-follow-2007m-66-fCentereach Fire District – Procurement (2016M-342)
… of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s procurement practices for the period January 1, … 2015 through June 30, 2016. Background The Centereach Fire District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from … Centereach Fire District Procurement 2016M342 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2016/11/18/centereach-fire-district-procurement-2016m-342Industrial Development Agency Board Governance (2017-MS-1)
… and economic welfare of the people of the State. An IDA’s Board is responsible for the IDA’s general management and … 1 Chapter 563 of the Laws of 2015. Key Findings Orange’s Board acted outside of its authority when it accepted and … Industrial Development Agency Board Governance 2017MS1 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2017/09/22/industrial-development-agency-board-governance-2017-ms-1Reporting of Billboard Income
… Property Income Expense Statements filed with NYC Dept of Fin …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/08/15/reporting-billboard-incomeDiNapoli: State Faces Potential Budget Gaps
… DiNapoli. The budget gaps result from spending increases and tax reductions enacted this year, and the use of temporary resources to pay for recurring costs. “New York is facing the prospect of outyear budget gaps,” DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/dinapoli-state-faces-potential-budget-gapsState Agencies Bulletin No. 2228
The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of the Fiscal Year 20232024 Increase to Seasonal Location Pay and Seasonal Location Pay MidHudson
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2228-fiscal-year-2023-2024-increase-seasonal-location-pay-and-seasonalVillage of Red Hook - Procurement and Claims Auditing (2019M-100)
Determine whether Village officials procured goods and services in compliance with the procurement policy
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2019/10/11/village-red-hook-procurement-and-claims-auditing-2019m-100Poughkeepsie City School District - Extra-Classroom Activities and Information Technology Assets (2019M-15)
… treasurer did not prepare timely reports for the Board or the auditor. IT assets valued at $11,397 were not included … agreed with our recommendations and have initiated or indicated they planned to initiate corrective action. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/09/27/poughkeepsie-city-school-district-extra-classroom-activities-and