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Town of Wright – Financial Operations (2014M-277)
… of our audit was to review the Town’s budget planning and financial management for the period January 1, 2013 … The Town of Wright is located in Schoharie County and has a population of approximately 1,540. The Town is … Board did not ensure that purchases were at the best price and that all disbursements were for proper Town purposes. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/04/10/town-wright-financial-operations-2014m-277Shelter Rock Public Library District – Bank Reconciliations (2015M-249)
… was to examine whether Library officials ensured that bank reconciliations were accurately performed and reviewed … duties related to the preparation and review of review bank reconciliations. Key Recommendation Ensure that bank reconciliations are performed by someone who is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2015/12/18/shelter-rock-public-library-district-bank-reconciliations-2015m-249Town of Kiantone – Town Clerk (2014M-273)
… August 1, 2014. Background The Town of Kiantone is located in Chautauqua County and has a population of approximately … The Clerk did not record or deposit collections in a timely manner. The Clerk did not prepare monthly bank … the 2013 and 2014 collection periods. Deposit all money in the bank in a timely manner. Prepare monthly bank …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/02/20/town-kiantone-town-clerk-2014m-273Town of Niskayuna – Water Operations (2013M-328)
… officials provided little oversight of the Receiver of Taxes and Assessments’ water function duties. The Comptroller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/05/23/town-niskayuna-water-operations-2013m-328Town of Batavia – Water and Sewer Operations (2018M-12)
… and expenditures associated with improvement areas in the general fund as required by New York State Town Law. … account for Article 12-C improvement financial activity in the general fund. Properly account for intermunicipal agreement financial activity in a separate fund. Town officials generally agreed with our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/05/11/town-batavia-water-and-sewer-operations-2018m-12State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audit
… public authority data. Visit the Reading Room for contract FOIL requests, bid protest decisions and commonly requested …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditDiNapoli Statement on His Placement Agent Ban Becoming Law
… the previous administration's wrongdoing. It was clear to me that placement agents were corrosive and unnecessary," …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/08/dinapoli-statement-his-placement-agent-ban-becoming-lawState Agencies Bulletin No. 298
… following changes to Deferred Compensation rules, rates, and limits effective 01-01-2002. The yearly regular … additional deferment is now available to employees age 50 and over. These employees can defer up to $1000 in addition … of $12,000 in 2002. Employees cannot have both "Catch Up" and "50 and over" additional amounts deferred in the same …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/298-changes-processing-deferred-compensation-calendar-year-2002DiNapoli: State Pension Fund Valued at $273.4 Billion at End of Third Quarter
New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced that the estimated value of the New York State Common Retirement Fund Fund was $2734 billion at the end of the third quarter of State Fiscal Year 202425
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-valued-2734-billion-end-third-quarterDiNapoli Announces Robin Lois to Oversee Local Government Division
… the appointment of former Dutchess County Comptroller Robin Lois as the Deputy Comptroller of Local Government & … reporting on issues facing local governments and schools. “Robin Lois has first-hand knowledge of the challenges faced … the appointment of former Dutchess County Comptroller Robin Lois as the Deputy Comptroller of Local Government …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-announces-robin-lois-oversee-local-government-divisionWhat Is a Claim? – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… Basically, a claim is a demand presented for the payment of money due for goods … by the local government or school district, so long as it is properly itemized and provides all the information, … for audit. Using a standard claim form as a cover sheet is desirable because required information is presented in a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/what-claimXII.7.C Reprocessing an OSC Denied Voucher – XII. Expenditures
… Section Overview and Policies: Prior to reprocessing a voucher that has been rejected by the Office of the State … the Business Unit should address all of the reasons the voucher was rejected. Process and Document Preparation: BULKLOAD BUSINESS UNITS When rejecting a voucher, OSC will reject and delete the voucher, which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii7c-reprocessing-osc-denied-voucherDiNapoli: Former Riverside Village Clerk Sentenced to Jail for $50K Theft
… clerk-treasurer Kristina Johnson was sentenced to jail time for repeatedly stealing village funds to cover her … announced today. Johnson was sentenced to 60 days in jail, five years probation and ordered to pay full … District Attorney Brooks Baker, Ms. Johnson is going to jail and will repay taxpayers.” Johnson pleaded guilty to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-former-riverside-village-clerk-sentenced-jail-50k-theftReview of Credit Card Expenses at Finger Lakes DDSO
… York State procurement requirements) for the purchase of food and household items. Background Finger Lakes DDSO is … counties. Employees at each group home routinely purchase food and household items necessary to keep the homes … price for the items until a formal contract is in place. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/06/12/review-credit-card-expenses-finger-lakes-ddsoMiddle Island Fire District – Budgeting Practices (2013M-93)
… audit was to examine the District’s budgeting practices for the period January 1, 2011, to November 30, 2012. … Fire Commissioners. The District’s budgeted expenditures for 2012 were $3,417,000. Key Findings During the four-year … did not calculate its statutory spending limits correctly for 2009 through 2013, resulting in budgeted appropriations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/07/05/middle-island-fire-district-budgeting-practices-2013m-93Bloomingburg Fire Company #1 – Disbursements (2013M-83)
… Company officers consist of a President, Vice-President, Secretary, and Treasurer. The President is the chief executive officer of the Company, and the Treasurer is the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/06/28/bloomingburg-fire-company-1-disbursements-2013m-83Red Hook Central School District – Financial Management (2016M-105)
… each year, excess fund balance levels increased and more property taxes were levied than necessary. The District has … funding needed reserves and reducing District property taxes. Review reserves to determine if the amounts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/03/red-hook-central-school-district-financial-management-2016m-105Williamsville Central School District – Financial Management (2016M-274)
… in the Towns of Amherst, Clarence and Cheektowaga in Erie County. The District, which operates 13 schools with … how reserves would be funded and used. The District’s insurance reserve has been used for self-insurance for dental and other claims, which is not an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/12/02/williamsville-central-school-district-financial-management-2016m-274Sandy Creek Central School District – Cafeteria Operations (2016M-354)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to analyze the school lunch fund’s financial condition for … average annual operating deficit would have increased to almost $179,000. Key Recommendations Complete a … for increasing revenues and decreasing expenditures to a level that allows the school lunch fund to be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/12/30/sandy-creek-central-school-district-cafeteria-operations-2016m-354Orleans Niagara Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Financial Management (2016M-72)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the BOCES’ management of financial activities for the period July 1, 2011 through … Orleans Niagara Board of Cooperative Educational Services Financial Management …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2016/08/18/orleans-niagara-board-cooperative-educational-services-financial-management-2016m