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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-0Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Niskayuna No. 2 Fire District , Northville Public Library , Town of North Norwich and the Town of Phelps . “In today’s fiscal … DiNapoli. “By auditing municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that …
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)
… not maintain adequate documentation of its audit of the records and reports of the Supervisor, Town Clerk, or Town … controls are in place. Conduct an annual audit of the records of the Town Clerk, Supervisor, Town Justice, and …
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
… calculated, adequately documented and allowable under the State Education Department’s (SED’s) guidelines, including … from 38 school districts in three counties in western New York. Summit is reimbursed for preschool special education …
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
… calculated, adequately documented, and allowable under the State Education Department’s (SED) guidelines, including the … costs that were not fully supported by employee time records. $4,191 on other than personal service costs, … calculated adequately documented and allowable under the State Education Departments guidelines including the …
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
… whether reported costs submitted by Behavior Analysts of New York, LLC (BANY) on its Consolidated Fiscal Report (CFR) were … applicable State Education Department (SED) requirements. The audit covered costs reported on BANY’s CFR for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/01/31/behavior-analysts-new-york-llc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualOlean 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)
… 1, 2009 to May 31, 2013. Background The Village, located in Oswego County, was first incorporated in 1876 and had a population of approximately 400 residents. In July 2010, voters in the Village presented a petition to …
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)
… 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