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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… not always properly audit claims prior to approving them for payment. Auditors reviewed 173 claims totaling $338,876 … 2021, identifying certain conditions and opportunities for town management’s review and consideration included recommendations for the following findings: monthly financial reports, bank …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsCenter for Disability Services – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… To determine whether the costs reported by the Center for Disability Services (CFDS) on its Consolidated Fiscal … December 31, 2013. Background CFDS is an SED-approved not-for-profit special education provider located in Albany, New … the ages of three and five years. CFDS is reimbursed for preschool special education program services through …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/05/13/center-disability-services-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualSummit Educational Resources – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… three counties in western New York. Summit is reimbursed for preschool special education services through rates set by … Summit reports to SED on its annual CFR. To be eligible for reimbursement, reported costs must comply with RCM requirements. For the fiscal year ended June 30, 2013, Summit reported …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/07/22/summit-educational-resources-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualEugenio Maria de Hostos Charter School – Procurements and Information Technology (2013M-136)
… and internal controls over information technology for the period July 1, 2011 through December 31, 2012. … the School entered into the leases without any process for determining the fair rental value of the buildings. … required, we found that the School only sought competition for one of the service contracts. These findings are of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2014/01/17/eugenio-maria-de-hostos-charter-school-procurements-and-informationDiNapoli: Former Non-Profit Executive Pleads Guilty to Falsifying Business Records
… to. "Today, Jennifer Thurber is being held accountable for her actions,” DiNapoli said. “She was entrusted with overseeing key business functions for an organization that does vital work with youth, but … Attorney’s Office and the Corning Police Department for their ongoing partnership in ensuring we uncover …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/dinapoli-former-non-profit-executive-pleads-guilty-falsifying-business-recordsKids First Evaluation & Advocacy Center – Compliance with the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Objective To determine whether the costs reported by Kids First Evaluation & Advocacy Center (Kids First) on its … July 2014 through June 2015. About the Program Kids First is an SED-approved, for-profit special education provider … special education services to children with disabilities who are between 3 and 4 years of age. SED sets the special …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/03/02/kids-first-evaluation-advocacy-center-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualGovernment-Wide Financial Data – 2021 Financial Condition Report
… Program revenues include: Charges to customers or others for services related to the program; Grants and contributions that can only be used to pay for the operations of a particular function or segment; and … and other items not included as program revenues. For prior years’ comparative government-wide data, please see …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2021-fcr/government-wide-financial-dataState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… did not perform an annual audit of the treasurer’s records for 2017 and 2018. The treasurer did not file required annual … payments and public authority data. Visit the Reading Room for contract FOIL requests, bid protest decisions and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsComptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… claims paid during the audit period and found that for the claims reviewed, procedures were followed and claims were adequately documented, for appropriate purposes and properly audited and approved … pricing or obtain alternative proposals or quotations for project purchases. The board also did not always approve …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-0Behavior Analysts of New York, LLC – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… The audit covered costs reported on BANY’s CFR for the reporting year ended June 30, 2015. About the Program BANY is an SED-approved, for-profit provider of preschool special education services … between three and five years of age. BANY is reimbursed for these services through rates set by SED, which are based …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/01/31/behavior-analysts-new-york-llc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… did not enter into a written agreement with the IT vendor for services provided to the village. Auditors also found … training to employees. Town of Geddes – Account Clerk’s Salary and Benefits and Cash Disbursements (Onondaga County) … from her pay, totaling $2,875 and received an unauthorized retroactive buyout payment of $2,000 for 2016. Madison County …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Olean Firefighter Charged With Stealing Over $116,000 From City's Fire Department
… State Police announced the arrest of Terry Gaylor Jr., for allegedly stealing over $116,000 from the City of Olean … the New York State Police, he will face the consequences for his actions.” Gaylor Jr., 41, of Olean, was charged with … account, which he then used to withdraw cash and pay for personal expenses. Gaylor Jr. is due back in court on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/olean-firefighter-charged-stealing-over-116000-citys-fire-departmentVillage of Altmar – Apparent Misappropriation of Funds (2013M-331)
… Purpose of Examination The purpose of our examination was to determine if the Village … appropriations totaled $204,045. Key Finding Based on our examination, it appears that the Clerk-Treasurer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/03/19/village-altmar-apparent-misappropriation-funds-2013m-331Village of Rockville Centre – Cash Receipts from Recreational Activities and Information Technology (2013M-63)
… from recreational activities and information technology for the period June 1, 2011, to May 31, 2012. Background The … and four Trustees. The Village’s general fund expenditures for the 2010-11 fiscal year were approximately $34.1 million and for the 2011-12 fiscal year were approximately $38.1 million. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/05/31/village-rockville-centre-cash-receipts-recreational-activities-and-informationVillage of Kenmore – Wastewater Processing Costs and Information Technology (2013M-73)
… and internal controls over the Village’s IT operations for the period January 1, 2011, through January 18, 2013. … general, water, and sewer funds’ budgeted expenditures for the 2012-13 fiscal year totaled approximately $15.5 … treatment processes and costs. The Town bills the Village for its share of all wastewater processing costs. Retirees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/06/14/village-kenmore-wastewater-processing-costs-and-information-technology-2013m-73Village of Hoosick Falls – Internal Controls Over Selected Operations (2013M-1)
… 2012. Background The Village of Hoosick Falls is located in the Town of Hoosick in Rensselaer County. The Village is governed by a Village … of 221 days past the due date for the fiscal years ending in 2008 through 2011. The Board has not implemented …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/03/29/village-hoosick-falls-internal-controls-over-selected-operations-2013m-1Best Practices – Information Technology Contingency Planning
… the location of stored backup data, the specific method for backing up and any other important details relating to … unusable. Some organizations contract with a third party for backing up data, applications and/or operating systems. … with the vendor that clearly describes the expectations for safeguarding the data, especially if it contains …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-contingency-planning/best-practices-0Adequacy of 2021 Budgets - City of Norwich (S9-21-16)
… report - pdf] Purpose The purpose of our budget review was to provide an independent evaluation of the City’s adopted … New York State. Some local governments have seen little to no impact on their financial operations, while others have … improve local government infrastructures. The pandemic has also created a difficult environment for officials to develop …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2021/05/14/adequacy-2021-budgets-city-norwich-s9-21-16Adequacy of 2021 Budgets - Town of Herkimer (S9-21-4)
… - pdf ] Purpose The purpose of our budget review was to provide an independent evaluation of the Town’s adopted … New York State. Some local governments have seen little to no impact on their financial operations, while others have … improve local government infrastructures. The pandemic has also created a difficult environment for officials to develop …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2021/05/14/adequacy-2021-budgets-town-herkimer-s9-21-4Adequacy of 2021 Budgets - Genesee County (S9-21-7)
… - pdf ] Purpose The purpose of our budget review was to provide an independent evaluation of the County’s adopted … New York State. Some local governments have seen little to no impact on their financial operations, while others have … improve local government infrastructures. The pandemic has also created a difficult environment for officials to develop …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2021/05/14/adequacy-2021-budgets-genesee-county-s9-21-7