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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… prices. The rules do not require competitive bidding for contracts that are less than $100,000 or for purchases made without a contract, regardless of dollar … steps to determine the reasonableness of prices. Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD): Oversight …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… otherwise monitor investments to estimate funds available for investment. As a result, the county maintained most of its available-for-investment funds (monthly average of $112 million) in a … District officials did not properly record and account for all of the district’s capital assets. As a result, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-1DiNapoli Statement on NYC's 2025 Budget Modification
… are virtually unchanged, the city anticipates lower costs for asylum seekers due to a steadily declining population, as … and cost savings will allow the city to restore funding for two police classes that were canceled last year and make up for cost overruns on cash and rental assistance, which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-statement-nycs-2025-budget-modificationMember Outreach and Presentations
… will provide an interactive 1-2 hour presentation for members who are within 5 years of retirement to learn … information and conduct business with NYSLRS; Applying for retirement and what to expect after submitting their … such as returning to work and when they will be eligible for a cost-of-living adjustment. We encourage your employees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/member-outreach-and-presentationsDiNapoli Statement on the Passing of His Father Nicholas DiNapoli
… in the world. My brother James and I are grateful for the expressions of support offered by so many and for the many kindnesses shown to our father over the years. Please continue to keep him in your prayers. For those who have asked, visiting hours will be held on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/dinapoli-statement-passing-his-father-nicholas-dinapoliIX.10.A Federal Treasury Offset Program (TOP) Purpose and Scope – IX. Federal Grants
… to an agency of the federal government that remains unpaid for a period of 180 days shall be referred to the U.S. Department of Treasury for appropriate action. The Department of Treasury is … empowered to withhold or reduce certain federal payments for the purpose of collecting delinquent non-tax debts owed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix10a-federal-treasury-offset-program-top-purpose-and-scopePayments Allowed in Advance of Audit – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… by resolution, authorize payment in advance for public utility services, postage, freight and express charges. 9 … included on the next abstract as prepaid amounts. Public utility services generally include electric, gas, water, … request in the same manner as other claims. 9 County Law section 369(5), Education Law sections 1724(3) and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/payments-allowed-advance-auditCanaseraga Central School District - Financial Management (2019M-104)
… reserve fund policy and could not demonstrate a plan for the need for certain reserves that have not been used for three years. Key Recommendations Adopt budgets that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/08/09/canaseraga-central-school-district-financial-management-2019m-104Town of Middleburgh – Claims Audit Process (2023M-56)
… did not properly audit claims prior to approving them for payment. As a result, the risk is increased that claims could have been paid for inappropriate purposes. From our review of 184 claims … and deliberate audit of all claims prior to approving them for payment. Adequately document the justification for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/07/07/town-middleburgh-claims-audit-process-2023m-56City of Jamestown – Financial Condition (2016M-298)
… of our audit was to review the City’s financial condition for the period January 1, 2012 through August 19, 2016. … City Council. General fund budgeted appropriations for the 2016 fiscal year total approximately $35.1 million. … and Director of Financial Services did not properly budget for, and the Mayor did not ensure that the Comptroller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2016/09/30/city-jamestown-financial-condition-2016m-298Remsen Central School District – Fund Balance and Reserves (2015M-306)
… to review the District’s general fund balance and reserves for the period July 1, 2014 through July 31, 2015. Background … five-member Board of Education. Budgeted appropriations for the 2015-16 fiscal year total approximately $11 million. … Findings The District’s fund balance exceeded legal limits for all three fiscal years we reviewed. District officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/02/26/remsen-central-school-district-fund-balance-and-reserves-2015m-306West Genesee Central School District – Segregation of Duties (2016M-303)
… controls over certain cash receipts were adequate for the period July 1, 2014 through March 31, 2016. … nine-member Board of Education. Budgeted appropriations for the 2015-16 fiscal year totaled approximately $78.6 … has not established written policies or procedures for the cash receipts process at the District’s Business …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/12/09/west-genesee-central-school-district-segregation-duties-2016m-303Tully Central School District – Network Access Controls (2021M-138)
… were secure. Officials did not develop written procedures for granting, changing and revoking access rights. Officials … network user accounts, including 24 that were created for former employees or third-party consultants who no longer work for the District. Unneeded network user accounts can be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/12/03/tully-central-school-district-network-access-controls-2021m-138Niagara County Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2015M-93)
… The purpose of our audit was to review the IDA’s process for evaluating, approving and monitoring projects for the period January 1, 2013 through January 30, 2015. … nine members who are appointed by the County Legislature. For our audit period, the IDA reported 142 active projects …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2015/09/11/niagara-county-industrial-development-agency-projectEast Aurora Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. – Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-247)
… and reported and that Department money was safeguarded for the period January 1, 2013 through June 6, 2014. … to the bylaws, a 13-member Fire Council is responsible for the Department’s overall financial management. The Department’s expenses for 2013 totaled $115,144. Key Findings The Council does not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/11/07/east-aurora-volunteer-fire-department-inc-controls-over-financialHolland Patent Central School District – Access to the Student Information System (2016M-326)
… information (PPSI) in the student information system (SIS) for the period July 1, 2015 through July 31, 2016. Background … five-member Board of Education. Budgeted appropriations for the 2015-16 fiscal year totaled approximately $31 … District officials granted unnecessary permissions for changing student grades, assuming accounts and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/01/13/holland-patent-central-school-district-access-student-information-systemVillage of Candor – Fund Balance (2017M-148)
… was to evaluate the Village’s fund balance management for the period June 1, 2015 through May 31, 2017. Background … elected five-member Village Board. Budgeted appropriations for the 2017-18 fiscal year for the general fund are $297,735 and for the water fund are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2017/10/27/village-candor-fund-balance-2017m-148East Islip Public Library – Cash Receipts (2017M-223)
… properly collected, recorded and deposited cash receipts for the period July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2017. Background … five-member Board of Trustees. Budgeted appropriations for the 2017-18 fiscal year total approximately $4 million. … Key Findings Library staff did not issue adequate receipts for all collections. Library staff did not properly account …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2017/12/22/east-islip-public-library-cash-receipts-2017m-223Poughkeepsie Housing Authority – Procurement and Information Technology Controls (2017M-222)
… and protected against unauthorized use, access and loss for the period April 1, 2016 through July 18, 2017. … County. The Authority, which provides low-rent housing for qualified individuals, is governed by a seven-member Board of Commissioners. Expenditures for the 2016-17 fiscal year totaled approximately $5.9 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2018/02/16/poughkeepsie-housing-authority-procurement-and-information-technologyClymer Central School District – Financial Management (2016M-187)
… to review the District’s financial management practices for the period July 1, 2012 through April 1, 2016. Background … five-member Board of Education. Budgeted appropriations for the 2015-16 fiscal year totaled approximately $10.2 … Unrestricted fund balance exceeded the statutory limit for the 2012-13 through 2014-15 fiscal years. Two of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/08/12/clymer-central-school-district-financial-management-2016m-187