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Jamesville-Dewitt Central School District – Claims Auditing (2022M-149)
… not independent. The Board of Education (Board) appointed a new claims auditor in July 2022 to correct this internal control deficiency. … totaling $20,936 had at least one exception, such as a lack of purchasing agent approval prior to purchase, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/12/02/jamesville-dewitt-central-school-district-claims-auditing-2022m-149DiNapoli: School District and Big City Tax Levy Cap at 2% for Second Straight Year
… first applied to local governments and school districts in 2012, limits annual tax levy increases to the lesser of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/dinapoli-school-district-and-big-city-tax-levy-cap-2-percent-second-straight-yearBenefit Eligibility Assessment Process (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report, Benefit Eligibility Assessment … assessment process when determining client eligibility in compliance with governing policies and procedures. We also … number of overturned HRA determinations and costly, and in some cases unnecessary, OTDA Fair Hearings. These hearings …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/06/16/benefit-eligibility-assessment-process-followVillage of Walton – Bio-Digester Capital Plan (2016M-378)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if Village officials adequately … 1, 2015 through August 16, 2016. Background The Village of Walton is located in the Town of Walton in Delaware County …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2017/04/07/village-walton-bio-digester-capital-plan-2016m-378Review of Growe Technologies Inc.
The objective of our examination was to determine whether Downstate conducted an appropriate procurement under contract TQ00015 for the services provided by Gro
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/02/19/review-growe-technologies-incXII.7.C Reprocessing an OSC Denied Voucher – XII. Expenditures
Prior to reprocessing a voucher that has been rejected by the Office of the State Comptroller OSC the Business Unit should address all of the reasons the voucher was rejected
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii7c-reprocessing-osc-denied-voucherTown of Berne – Board Oversight (2021M-77)
… funds, as required. Town officials generally agreed with our recommendations and have initiated or indicated they …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/09/17/town-berne-board-oversight-2021m-77DiNapoli: Former Riverside Village Clerk Sentenced to Jail for $50K Theft
… was sentenced to jail time for repeatedly stealing village funds to cover her household expenses, State Comptroller … investigation found that for more than four years, Johnson cut herself extra paychecks, pocketed water and sewer … made unsupported payments to her husband and used village funds to date on Match.com. She was able to do so because …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-former-riverside-village-clerk-sentenced-jail-50k-theftTown of Butternuts – Highway Facility Capital Project (2021M-94)
Determine whether the Town of Butternuts Town Board transparently planned and monitored the highway garage and salt shed capital project Project
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/01/07/town-butternuts-highway-facility-capital-project-2021m-94Buffalo Academy of Science Charter School – School Building Lease (2013M-138)
… The Buffalo Academy of Science Charter School is located in the City of Buffalo and was established in 2004. The Buffalo Academy of Science Charter School is … Ensure that all proceedings are properly documented in the minutes and all such records maintained by the Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/07/26/buffalo-academy-science-charter-school-school-building-lease-2013m-138Village of Suffern – Budget Review (B21-6-2)
… [ read complete report - pdf ] Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to provide … an independent evaluation of the Village's tentative budget for the 2021-22 fiscal year. Background The Village of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2021/04/16/village-suffern-budget-review-b21-6-2Village of Albion – Water and Sewer Rents (2013M-108)
Village of Albion Water and Sewer Rents 2013M108
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/06/21/village-albion-water-and-sewer-rents-2013m-108What Tier Are You In?
… on your date of membership. To find out what tier you are in, sign in to Retirement Online and look under 'My Account Summary.' There are six tiers in the Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) and five in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/what-tier-are-youLockport City School District - Procurement (2021M-198)
… $240,000 pursuant to the exception to GML Section 103[16] known as “piggybacking.” Officials did not seek …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/04/13/lockport-city-school-district-procurement-2021m-198DiNapoli: State Tax Revenues Down $767 Million in May
… State tax receipts in May were down $766.9 million or 19.7% from … said. “We are now clearly seeing the recession’s impact on tax receipts. As we continue to slowly re-open the economy, … aid.” Other items of note in the report: Personal income tax withholding revenues were $291.8 million below May 2019, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/06/dinapoli-state-tax-revenues-down-767-million-mayTompkins County Industrial Development Agency – Board Oversight (2015M-33)
… is an independent public benefit corporation created under New York State General Municipal Law. The IDA is governed by … a not-for-profit development organization, to perform all TCIDA’s administrative and financial services based on a … the Board could not be certain if TCAD staff submitted all IDA projects for its approval and projects could have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2015/09/11/tompkins-county-industrial-development-agency-boardIntroduction – Travel and Conference Expense Management
… Officers and employees often travel as part of their official duties, whether it is to attend … that creates the need for diligent oversight. A long line of audit findings have emphasized the need to provide guidance regarding the management of travel and conference expenses. Some examples of our audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/travel-conference-expense/introductionDiNapoli: Buffalo City Schools Technician Worked Second Job Simultaneously
… City School District technician pleaded guilty today in Erie County Court after admitting he worked for a second … was arrested and pleaded guilty to scheming to defraud in the first degree, an E felony, and paid $18,229 in restitution, according to an agreement with Erie County …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/dinapoli-buffalo-city-schools-technician-worked-second-job-simultaneouslyBelfast Central School District – Procurement (2016M-317)
… audit was to examine the District’s procurement procedures for the period July 1, 2014 through August 16, 2016. Background The Belfast Central School District is located in the Towns of Allen, Angelica, Belfast, Caneadea … which operates one school with approximately 340 students, is governed by an elected seven-member Board of Education. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/12/16/belfast-central-school-district-procurement-2016m-317Highland Central School District – Financial Condition (2013M-358)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the District’s financial condition for the period of July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2013. Background The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/03/07/highland-central-school-district-financial-condition-2013m-358