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Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. … County) The village justices did not properly account for all court fines, fees and surcharges. Auditors found, … over the department’s revenue collections. Billings for inspection fees and fines totaling $4,490 were not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Town of Pulteney – Financial Management and Information Technology (2012M-177)
… County and has a population of 1,285. The Town is governed by an elected Town Board (Board), which comprises the … development and monitoring of the annual budgets adopted by the Board. The Board has not adopted formal policies, and … deletions and changes made in the financial software used by the bookkeeper. Require that an inventory of the Town’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/04/26/town-pulteney-financial-management-and-information-technology-2012m-177State Comptroller Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal year budgets. Below are the findings of some of the communities reviewed: Adequacy of 2021 Budgets – Town of … of soliciting competition. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/state-comptroller-releases-municipal-auditsAdequacy of 2021 Budgets - Town of Riverhead (S9-21-13)
… [ read complete report - pdf ] Purpose The purpose of our budget review was to provide an independent evaluation of the Town’s … The purpose of our budget review was to provide an independent evaluation of the Towns adopted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2021/06/04/adequacy-2021-budgets-town-riverhead-s9-21-13Adequacy of 2021 Budgets - City of Rome (S9-21-3)
… [ read complete report - pdf ] Purpose The purpose of our budget review was to provide an independent evaluation of the City’s … The purpose of our budget review was to provide an independent evaluation of the Citys adopted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2021/06/04/adequacy-2021-budgets-city-rome-s9-21-3Adequacy of 2021 Budgets - Town of Smithtown (S9-21-14)
… [ read complete report - pdf ] Purpose The purpose of our budget review was to provide an independent evaluation of the Town’s adopted budget for the 2021 fiscal year. … The purpose of our budget review was to provide an independent evaluation of the Towns adopted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2021/06/04/adequacy-2021-budgets-town-smithtown-s9-21-14Adequacy of 2021 Budgets - City of Canandaigua (S9-21-18)
… [ read complete report - pdf ] Purpose The purpose of our budget review was to provide an independent evaluation of the City’s … The purpose of our budget review was to provide an independent evaluation of the Citys adopted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2021/05/28/adequacy-2021-budgets-city-canandaigua-s9-21-18Adequacy of 2021 Budgets - Steuben County (S9-21-19)
… and temporarily or permanently reduce staff positions. In addition, some local officials have decided to delay capital projects, which could result in future delays to other projects to maintain and improve … County (County) is one of the local governments included in our review. The County is located in the southern tier …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2021/05/28/adequacy-2021-budgets-steuben-county-s9-21-19DiNapoli: Former Non-Profit Executive Pleads Guilty to Falsifying Business Records
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced that former Family Service Society (FSS) Chief Operating … insurance premiums, giving herself $5,518.77 in benefits that she was not entitled to. "Today, Jennifer Thurber is … with overseeing key business functions for an organization that does vital work with youth, but chose to abuse this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/dinapoli-former-non-profit-executive-pleads-guilty-falsifying-business-recordsVillage 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)
… audit was to review the Village’s internal controls over cash receipts from recreational activities and information … Findings The Board has not adopted written policies for cash receipts, segregated critical duties so that one … so that someone is reconciling and reviewing the daily cash list to properly safeguard Village assets. The …
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 … from the Town for accuracy. Our review of the sewer camera log maintained by the Village DPW from July 5, 2011, through … The IT vendor can access the Village’s computers at any time, without restriction or monitoring. Key Recommendations …
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
… There are several steps entities can take to improve their ability to quickly restore electronic data. Adopt a Data Backup … for backing up and any other important details relating to the process (e.g., file-naming conventions, method of … 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-0Adequacy of 2021 Budgets - City of Norwich (S9-21-16)
… The COVID-19 pandemic (pandemic) has had various levels of impact on the financial operations of local governments across New York … local governments have seen little to no impact on their financial operations, while others have seen more significant …
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)
… and temporarily or permanently reduce staff positions. In addition, some local officials have decided to delay capital projects, which could result in future delays to other projects to maintain and improve … Herkimer (Town) is one of the local governments included in our review. The Town is located in Herkimer County. Key …
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)
… and temporarily or permanently reduce staff positions. In addition, some local officials have decided to delay … government infrastructures. The pandemic has also created a difficult environment for officials to develop annual … and villages across the State. Genesee County (County) is one of the local governments included in our review. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2021/05/14/adequacy-2021-budgets-genesee-county-s9-21-7Adequacy of 2021 Budgets - Town of Elma (S9-21-8)
… [ read complete report - pdf ] Purpose The purpose of our budget review was to provide an independent evaluation of the Town’s adopted budget for the 2021 fiscal year. … The purpose of our budget review was to provide an independent evaluation of the Towns adopted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2021/05/07/adequacy-2021-budgets-town-elma-s9-21-8Adequacy of 2021 Budgets - Essex County (S9-21-9)
… and temporarily or permanently reduce staff positions. In addition, some local officials have decided to delay capital projects, which could result in future delays to other projects to maintain and improve … County (County) is one of the local governments included in our review. The County is located in northeastern New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2021/05/07/adequacy-2021-budgets-essex-county-s9-21-9Adequacy of 2021 Budgets - City of Jamestown (S9-21-6)
… and temporarily or permanently reduce staff positions. In addition, some local officials have decided to delay … government infrastructures. The pandemic has also created a difficult environment for officials to develop annual … villages across the State. The City of Jamestown (City) is one of the local governments included in our review. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2021/05/07/adequacy-2021-budgets-city-jamestown-s9-21-6