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Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Library , Town of North Norwich and the Town of Phelps . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and … number of points to volunteers for participation in department responses nor accurately record volunteer … the library’s checking account before payments were made. In addition, the director had sole access to the library …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsBecoming a Participating Employer – What Every Employer Should Know
… allows municipal employers to offer workers retirement benefits related to years of service and final average … benefits. The process of becoming a participating employer in NYSLRS begins with you providing us with a roster … and reporting their salary and service to us. Once an employer becomes a participant in NYSLRS, by law, that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/partnership/becoming-participating-employerTown of Pulteney – Financial Management and Information Technology (2012M-177)
… May 30, 2012. Background The Town of Pulteney is located in Steuben County and has a population of 1,285. The Town is … or that sufficient review and oversight procedures are in place. The Board also did not perform an audit of the … notification, or disaster recovery. There is no system in place for monitoring IT activity or changes in the system, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/04/26/town-pulteney-financial-management-and-information-technology-2012m-177State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… board did not ensure that goods and services were procured in accordance with the procurement policy and that all claims … not have assurance that goods and services are purchased in the most economical manner. Seven claims and 44 debit card … paid prior to board audit and approval, which could result in the district making improper or inappropriate payments. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsCenter for Disability Services – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… services to children with disabilities between the ages of three and five years. CFDS is reimbursed for preschool … included: $64,954 in personal service costs that consisted of ineligible bonuses and executive compensation above the … reimbursement rates, as appropriate. Remind CFDS officials of the pertinent SED guidelines that relate to the …
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
… year ended June 30, 2013. Background Summit provides a wide range of services to children with disabilities from … districts in three counties in western New York. Summit is reimbursed for preschool special education services through rates set by …
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)
… The Eugenio Maria de Hostos Charter School, located in the City of Rochester in Monroe County, is governed by a Board of Trustees which is … it is questionable whether the leases and contracts were in the best interest of the School. The School paid for use …
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
… organization’s payroll system to defraud the organization of over $5,500. Thurber altered the payroll system to … chose to abuse this power and steal from the organization. My thanks to the Steuben County District Attorney’s Office … found that Thurber, 56, altered her employment anniversary date, allowing her to receive 29 hours of additional personal …
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
… for-profit special education provider located in Westbury. Kids First provides preschool special education … reported on the CFR must comply fully with the guidelines in SED’s RCM regarding eligibility and documentation … year ended June 30, 2015, Kids First reported $488,182 in reimbursable costs for its Special Education Itinerant …
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
… when they are actually received or paid (cash basis). Each statement breaks down the activities of State government into … that are partially or fully supported by user fees. Statement of Net Position This statement reports: Assets; Deferred outflows of resources …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2021-fcr/government-wide-financial-dataState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… (Franklin County) Inadequate budgetary practices resulted in the highway fund balance declining from $58,241 on January … overspent three consecutive years (2017-2019), resulting in operating deficits. Auditors determined that the board … a policy to maintain a reasonable level of fund balance. In addition, the board has not adopted a long-term financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsComptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… The board also did not always approve change orders. In addition, monthly financial reporting to the board did not … demonstrate the need to retain approximately $2.1 million in four reserves. District officials have developed a plan to … which they were not established. The plan was not adopted in the board’s meeting minutes. Medina Central School …
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
… in reimbursable costs for its Special Education Itinerant Teacher Program (Program), and provided these services to 18 …
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 … $6,000 in inappropriate health insurance buyout payments for 2017 and 2018 while the town paid for her health insurance coverage totaling $30,876 from April …
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
… credit card bills directly from the fire department’s account and writing unauthorized checks to himself. Gaylor … card, most of which funded his private HVAC business, Amazon purchases and payments to Verizon Wireless. He also … Jr. allegedly deposited these checks into his personal account, which he then used to withdraw cash and pay for …
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)
… if the Village Clerk-Treasurer properly accounted for the Village’s cash receipts and disbursements during the period June 1, 2009 to May 31, … checks, processing payrolls, maintaining the Village’s accounting records, and receiving unopened monthly bank …
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)
… needs to improve internal controls over IT. We found that copies of back-up data are not stored in a secure off-site … to sign in before collecting cash. Ensure that back-up copies of data are stored at a secure off-site location for …
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)
… 18, 2013. Background The Village of Kenmore is located in the Town of Tonawanda in Erie County and has a population … of wastewater treatment processes and costs. The Town bills the Village for its share of all wastewater processing … from the Town for accuracy. Our review of the sewer camera log maintained by the Village DPW from July 5, 2011, through …
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)
… financial and information technology (IT) operations for the period June 1, 2010, to May 31, 2012. Background The … and six Trustees. The Village’s budgeted appropriations for 2012-13 are approximately $3.2 million. Key Findings The … adopted policies establishing responsibilities and duties for the Treasurer for handling cash and maintaining …
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
There are several steps entities can take to improve their ability to quickly restore electronic data
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-contingency-planning/best-practices-0