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SUNY System Administration Office – Selected Employee Travel Expenses
… and under the control of agency management, include car rentals, meals, lodging, transportation, fuel, and … we audited travel expenses for the highest-cost travelers in the State, each of whom incurred over $100,000 in travel … most reasonable and economical method of travel ($4,821 in car service charges). Key Recommendation Recover the $200 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/07/31/suny-system-administration-office-selected-employee-travel-expensesAm I Required to Have an Audit?
… A local government that expends $1,000,000 or more in federally awarded funds in its fiscal year is also required to have an audit, conducted by an external auditor, in accordance with the provisions of the federal "single …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/am-i-required-have-auditUse of Federal Funding for Election Technology and Security
… responsible for administering and enforcing election laws in the State. To fulfill these responsibilities, the BOE … the U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC) to aid in the administration of federal elections. The EAC provides … these standards and secure and improve election systems. In 2018, the EAC made the HAVA Election Security Grant (HAVA …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/09/17/use-federal-funding-election-technology-and-securityMarch 2000: Handicapped Parking Education Program
… Issued To: County, City, Town and Village Chief Fiscal Officers … the Vehicle and Traffic Law effective onApril 1, 2000 to provide that every county and the City of New York shall … increased public awareness of handicapped parking laws. In order to fund this program the statute provides for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/march-2000-handicapped-parking-education-programFund Financial Data – 2023 Financial Condition Report
… required to be accounted for in another separate fund. In New York State, significant sources of funds that normally would … Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balances in the ACFR . * The State’s governmental funds include the General …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2023-fcr/fund-financial-dataLakeland Fire District – Travel and Conference Costs (2013M-145)
… 30, 2012. Background The Lakeland Fire District is located in the Town of Islip in Suffolk County. The District is governed by an elected … that expenditures were properly supported. This resulted in: The payment of $15,041 in questionable travel costs which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/08/23/lakeland-fire-district-travel-and-conference-costs-2013m-145City of Yonkers – Budget Review (B6-15-16)
… which impact the City of Yonkers' financial condition in the current and future years. Background The Office of the … year 2015-16 and the related justification documents are in compliance with the requirements of the Fiscal Agent Act … funding of $14 million which will not be available in future years. The City continues to rely on fund balance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2015/07/10/city-yonkers-budget-review-b6-15-16Wainscott Common School District – Financial Condition (2013M-268)
… Background The Wainscott Common School District is located in the Towns of East Hampton and Southampton, in Suffolk County. The District is governed by the Board of … under-estimated revenues and over-estimated expenditures in the Board adopted budgets by a total of more than $1.7 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/12/20/wainscott-common-school-district-financial-condition-2013m-268Roosevelt Fire District – Length of Service Award Program (2025M-40)
… Board did not ensure that the LOSAP was annually audited in accordance with New York State General Municipal Law (GML) Section 181-b, or in the alternative, ensure LOSAP disclosure notes were included in the District’s annual audit. During the audit period, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/07/18/roosevelt-fire-district-length-service-award-program-2025m-40Lily Dale Volunteer Fire Company – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-336)
… controls are adequate to ensure that financial activity is properly recorded and reported and that Company moneys are safeguarded for the period April 1, 2012 through October 10, 2013. … for fundraising and soda sales was deposited on July 26, 2013, but not included in the July monthly report. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/01/31/lily-dale-volunteer-fire-company-internal-controls-over-financialAlmond Volunteer Fire Department – Cash Shortage (2014M-113)
… the cash disbursements process. While Department bylaws state that the Treasurer is responsible for all financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/08/08/almond-volunteer-fire-department-cash-shortage-2014m-113Albany County Probation Department – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-340)
… through June 30, 2013. Background Albany County is located in eastern New York State and has a population of … Probation Department collected $464,508 and $542,187 in restitution, fines and fees during 2011 and 2012, … policies for disbursing restitution money retained in a victims’ trust fund, Department officials have not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/02/07/albany-county-probation-department-internal-controls-over-financial-operationsTown of Lindley – Financial Management (2012M-226)
… August 15, 2012. Background The Town of Lindley is located in Steuben County and has a population of approximately … $309,369 and $399,024 of unrestricted surplus funds in the general and highway funds, respectively. These amounts are excessive in comparison to the Town’s expenditure levels, representing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/02/22/town-lindley-financial-management-2012m-226Town of Lincoln – Financial Management (2013M-245)
… 31, 2012. Background The Town of Lincoln is located in Madison County and has a population of approximately … 31, 2012, the Board accumulated unexpended surplus funds in the general fund totaling $458,698, which were excessive … occurred because the Board underestimated budget revenues in previous years and did not adopt a policy to govern the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/11/15/town-lincoln-financial-management-2013m-245Village of Spencerport – Financial Management (2013M-134)
… 25, 2013. Background The Village of Spencerport is located in the Town of Ogden in Monroe County and has a population of approximately 3,600. … As a result, although the Board appropriated $3.73 million in fund balance for the general and sewer funds, over $2.9 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/09/13/village-spencerport-financial-management-2013m-134Town of Northampton – Financial Management and Internal Controls Over Town Clerk Receipts (2012M-233)
… 29, 2012. Background The Town of Northampton is located in Fulton County and has a population of approximately 2,670. … and four council members. Appropriations for all funds in the 2012 budget totaled approximately $1.9 million. Key … estimates of revenues and expenditures. Activity in established reserves has not, in all cases, been in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/05/03/town-northampton-financial-management-and-internal-controls-over-town-clerk-receiptsAkron Fire Department – Financial Activities (2014M-196)
… 16, 2014. Background The Akron Fire Department is located in the Village of Akron in Erie County. The Department provides fire protection … have original receipts attached to the monthly statement. In July 2019, a Fire Department member, Richard A. Lobur, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2020/04/10/akron-fire-department-financial-activities-2014m-196Town of Amherst – Recording Financial Activity and Fleet Management (2013M-199)
… to May 8, 2013. Background The Town of Amherst is located in Erie County with a population of 122,366 residents. An … The Town Comptroller does not record reserve activity in the financial system, instead she accounts for certain reserves separately and in some cases does not maintain any record of the reserves. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/10/04/town-amherst-recording-financial-activity-and-fleet-management-2013m-199NYS Common Retirement Fund Announces Third Quarter Results
… estimated rate of return for the third quarter ending Dec. 31, 2013 was 5.14 percent, increasing the Fund's value … Fund estimated rate of return for the third quarter ending Dec 31 2013 was 514 percent increasing the Funds value to an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/nys-common-retirement-fund-announces-third-quarter-resultsDiNapoli: State Pension Fund Valued at $242.3 Billion at End of Third Quarter
… 4.51%. “The equity markets had some difficult times in 2022, but the Fund posted positive results for the … quarter,” DiNapoli said. “Market volatility may persist in 2023, but the Fund remains well-diversified and built to … As of Dec. 31, the Fund had 43.49% of its assets invested in publicly traded equities. The remaining Fund assets by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-valued-2423-billion-end-third-quarter