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Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… ensure that annual project status reports were submitted in a timely manner. In addition, the board did not ensure annual assessments of … and do not maintain an inventory of software or data. In addition, town employees were not provided with IT …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… deposited and recorded cash receipts and prepared and signed checks without adequate review or approval by the … policy. Town of Palermo – Timeliness of the Supervisor’s Records and Reports (Oswego County) The town supervisor did … Comptroller’s office in a timely manner. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Otsego County – Court and Trust Funds (2025-C&T-4)
… and trust funds for the period January 1, 2023 through July 31, 2025. Background Pursuant to a court order, certain assets … County Surrogate’s Court and the State Comptroller in July 2025 for guidance on the appropriate handling of … and trust funds for the period January 1 2023 through July 31 2025 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2025/12/05/otsego-county-court-and-trust-funds-2025-ct-4CUNY Bulletin No. CU-442
… Purpose To explain the procedures for processing the June 2012 Uniform Allowance Payment Affected Employees CUNY … Payments may be submitted in Pay Period 6C, checks dated June 28, 2012 Background The Uniform Allowance Payment for … Uniform Allowance for CUNY Campus Security Titles for June 2012 Title Eligibility Requirements Amount Campus …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-442-june-2012-city-university-new-york-uniform-allowanceCUNY Bulletin No. CU-424
… Affected Employees CUNY employees in the following titles: Campus Security Officer Campus Peace Officer Campus Public Safety Sergeant Campus Security Assistant …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-424-june-2011-city-university-new-york-uniform-allowanceNewstead Fire Company –Internal Controls (2014M-92)
… did not properly disclose their interests in a written disclosure to the Board, as required by the code of ethics. … reconciliations. Ensure Company members submit a written disclosure to the Board when they have any direct or indirect …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/06/27/newstead-fire-company-internal-controls-2014m-92Seneca County Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2015M-207)
… project applications in a consistent manner; ensure the approval process for each project is adequately documented, and any analysis in arriving at an approval decision is based on verified information. Review … update the UTEP to include specific criteria for project approval and recapture of benefits. Include detailed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2015/12/24/seneca-county-industrial-development-agency-projectBrentwood Volunteer Fire Department – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-79)
… controls over the financial operations of the Brentwood Volunteer Fire Department for the period April 1, 2010 to March 31, 2012. Background The Brentwood Volunteer Fire Department is located in the Town of Islip in … controls over the financial operations of the Brentwood Volunteer Fire Department for the period April 1 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2013/06/14/brentwood-volunteer-fire-department-internal-controls-overAllegany County – County Jail Payroll and Inmate Prescription Medications (2013M-218)
… cost-savings opportunities for the period January 1, 2012 to June 5, 2013. Background Allegany County is located … $4.4 million in wages for correctional staff during the 2012 calendar year. Approximately $977,000, or 22 percent, … pre-approval and proper supporting documentation. During 2012, the County purchased over 2,100 prescription …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/01/24/allegany-county-county-jail-payroll-and-inmate-prescription-medications-2013m-218St. Lawrence County – Financial Condition (2013M-46)
… Key Findings Due to the consistent appropriation of fund balance as a budgetary funding source, the County’s fund … relied on short-term debt issuances in recent years for cash flow, which will cost the County $260,742 in interest … reliance on short-term borrowing. Develop a long-range plan to ensure that sufficient resources will be available to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/05/02/st-lawrence-county-financial-condition-2013m-46Liberty Central School District – Budget Review (B4-13-4)
… the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the District’s tentative budget for the 2013-14 fiscal … Background The Liberty Central School District, located in Sullivan County, issued debt totaling $1.3 million to liquidate the accumulated deficit in the District’s general fund as of June 30, 2002. Local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/03/25/liberty-central-school-district-budget-review-b4-13-4Canajoharie Central School District – Financial Condition and Extra-Classroom Activity Fund (2015M-339)
… The Canajoharie Central School District is located in the Towns of Canajoharie, Charleston, Minden, Mohawk, Palatine and Root in Montgomery County and the Towns of Carlisle and Sharon in Schoharie County. The District, which operates three …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/04/01/canajoharie-central-school-district-financial-condition-and-extraAlbany City School District – Separation Payments and Information Technology (2012M-251)
… tested the plan to ensure that it can be implemented in emergency situations and that management and staff understand … and provide for the payment for all applicable unused leave time. Review the disaster recovery plan and modify it …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/02/22/albany-city-school-district-separation-payments-and-informationVillage of Parish – Board Oversight (2012M-240)
… of Parish is located in Oswego County with a population of 450. The Village Board of Trustees is the legislative body …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/02/15/village-parish-board-oversight-2012m-240Town of Forestport – Financial Management (2013M-184)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Town’s financial condition for the period January 1, 2012, to December 31, 2012. Background The Town of Forestport is … $44,158 for the sewer fund. Key Findings The Board needs to improve its budgeting practices and enhance its oversight …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/09/06/town-forestport-financial-management-2013m-184Village of Brightwaters – Financial Operations, Conflict of Interest and Information Technology (2012M-190)
… and procedures regarding standards for computer use, remote access, breach notification, data backup, and disaster … use of equipment and systems, user access rights, remote access, breach notification, data backup and disaster …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/02/22/village-brightwaters-financial-operations-conflict-interest-and-informationVillage of Scotia – Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Operations (2012M-148)
… Findings We identified weaknesses in the controls over the collection, recording, reconciliation, and enforcement of … Recommendations Establish policies and procedures for the collection of parking tickets that include the segregation of … Establish policies and procedures for enforcing the collection of fines and late fees for parking violations. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/01/11/village-scotia-internal-controls-over-selected-financial-operations-2012m-148Town of Middlebury – Purchasing (2013M-212)
… bid as required by the policy. We compared the price that the Town paid with the State contract price and noted that the Town could have saved approximately … price. In 2012, the Highway Superintendent purchased air, oil and hydraulic filters totaling $2,213 but did not obtain …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/10/04/town-middlebury-purchasing-2013m-212Lockport Housing Authority – Executive Director’s Compensation (2015M-329)
… that the Council approved the specific terms of the Executive Director’s compensation for the 2014-15 fiscal … its approval. The Board did not periodically compare the Executive Director’s compensation with what it had authorized or monitor the Executive Director’s accrual and use of leave time. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2016/05/06/lockport-housing-authority-executive-directors-compensation-2015m-329Town of Dannemora – Town Hall/Highway Garage Capital Project (2013M-230)
… May 31, 2013. Background The Town of Dannemora is located in Clinton County. The Town is governed by an elected … appropriations were approximately $2 million. Key Finding In 2008, the Town Board approved a five-year capital plan to … at an estimated cost of $602,620. Construction began in the spring of 2010. Between 2009 and 2013, the Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/12/13/town-dannemora-town-hallhighway-garage-capital-project-2013m-230