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Beacon City School District - School District Website (S9-19-27)
… complete report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether the Beacon City School District (District) used its resources to maintain a website that provided the public with transparent and comprehensive financial … to make informed decisions. Officials did not post: The final annual budget. Budget-to-actual results, all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/03/23/beacon-city-school-district-school-district-website-s9-19-27Town of Carmel – Selected Financial Activities (2015M-201)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine selected Town financial activities for the period … investigate the unaccounted for gasoline and take action to resolve the gasoline shortage. Ensure that staff members … purchase orders and having them preapproved prior to making purchases. Require the recreation department to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/11/27/town-carmel-selected-financial-activities-2015m-201East Irondequoit Central School District - Financial Management (2019M-28)
… District officials disagreed with certain aspects of our findings and recommendations, but indicated they planned to implement some of our recommendations. Appendix B includes our comments on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/10/18/east-irondequoit-central-school-district-financial-management-2019m-28DiNapoli: Clerk Admits Writing Nearly $5,000 in Village Checks for Herself
… personal costs,” DiNapoli said, “I thank Troop C of the New York State Police and Delaware County Special Prosecutor … former clerk to justice.” Barnes was initially arrested on Sept. 30 and released on her own recognizance. Since taking … and encourages the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/dinapoli-clerk-admits-writing-nearly-5000-village-checks-herselfComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… following local government audits have been issued. Town of East Hampton – Budget Review (Suffolk County) Auditors … fund balance as a financing source in the 2020 general, water and sewer or refuse fund budgets. County of Rockland – … fees that the city has not previously assessed. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/11/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsWallkill Hook, Ladder and Hose Company – Financial Activities (2016M-223)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Board’s oversight of the Company’s financial activities for the period January …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2016/09/23/wallkill-hook-ladder-and-hose-company-financial-activitiesLaFargeville Central School District – Information Technology (2021M-192)
… adequate information technology (IT) controls over physical IT assets and nonstudent network user account … officials did not establish adequate IT controls over physical IT assets and non-student user account access to the … components that cost $9,266 could not be found. No physical access or environmental controls over the server …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/03/18/lafargeville-central-school-district-information-technology-2021m-192Owego-Apalachin Central School District – Special Education Services and Medicaid Reimbursements (2020M-21)
… missed sessions. The District was not reimbursed for 427 of 729 eligible services (59 percent) totaling $12,170. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/09/18/owego-apalachin-central-school-district-special-education-services-andDiNapoli: MTA's Future Unthinkable Without Aid From Washington
… if it does not receive needed federal assistance: “The MTA is facing an unprecedented challenge – a completely … a quarter of every dollar of revenue. “Washington must act. The MTA needs federal support to manage this crisis. The … drastic cuts and fare hikes that won’t come near what it needs, and in fact will extend the problems we face, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/08/dinapoli-mtas-future-unthinkable-without-aid-washingtonHealth and Safety of Children in Foster Care (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report, Health and Safety of Children in Foster Care (Report 2016-N-2 ). About the Program Our initial … of the critical functions required to protect the health and safety of foster children. For example, we found that ACS … included in our initial audit report Health and Safety of Children in Foster Care Report 2016N2 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/18/health-and-safety-children-foster-care-followTown of Amsterdam – Supervisor’s Records and Reports (2013M-8)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Town’s accounting records and reports for the … bank reconciliations are prepared by the bookkeeper to balance with the Town's cumulative cash balance versus the cash attributable to each individual fund. The Board does not receive all the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/04/05/town-amsterdam-supervisors-records-and-reports-2013m-8New York State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Former Orange County IDA Officials Guilty Plea
… P. DiNapoli issued the following statement on three former Orange County Industrial Development Agency(IDA) officials … the officials running them. The defendants corrupted the Orange County IDA through a web of conflicts of interest, … for public corruption. Thanks to our partnership with Orange County District Attorney David M. Hoovler and the New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-former-orange-county-ida-officials-guilty-pleaTown of Wolcott – Financial Management (2020M-131)
… bases and did not have an understanding of the finances for the closed landfill. In addition, the Board: Did not treat taxpayers equitably when budgeting for and allocating certain revenues and expenditures in the … and capital plan including a formal detailed plan for reserves. Town officials agreed with our findings and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/06/11/town-wolcott-financial-management-2020m-131Whitesboro Central School District – Separation Payments (2020M-146)
… were properly supported and accurately calculated in accordance with Board-approved agreements. Key Findings … are accurately calculated, supported and disbursed in accordance with the terms of CBAs and individual … action. Appendix B includes our comment on an issue raised in the District’s response letter. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/03/05/whitesboro-central-school-district-separation-payments-2020m-146State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… not effectively manage financial condition. The practice of overestimating appropriations each year and annually …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-0Van Hornesville-Owen D. Young Central School District – Financial Management (2020M-125)
… annually appropriating fund balance that was not needed to finance operations contributed to the District maintaining a surplus fund balance that … limit and use the excess funds in a manner beneficial to taxpayers. Adopt a multiyear financial plan. District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/01/22/van-hornesville-owen-d-young-central-school-district-financial-managementState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on New York City’s Preliminary Budget
… largest and most stable resource, but weaknesses in the real estate market could impact this revenue for years to come. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/01/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-new-york-citys-preliminary-budgetState Agencies Bulletin No. 1877
… enrolled in the New York State Deferred Compensation Plan for calendar year 2021: The regular yearly contribution … to their regular contribution. The Deferred Compensation “Retirement Catch-Up” provision, available to employees in … by calling the Nationwide Helpline at 1-800-422-8463. Representatives are available Monday – Friday, 8am – 11pm and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1877-deferred-compensation-maximum-contribution-limits-calendar-year-2021Who Is Responsible? – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… Although there are exceptions, the governing board is generally responsible for the audit of claims. The audit of claims is one of the few control procedures that is often executed directly by the governing board. Having the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/who-responsibleDiNapoli Announces Sale of $916 Million State of New York General Obligation Refunding Bonds
… of delivery, expected to be October 30, 2019. Dependent on market conditions, the State of New York reserves its right … public authority data. Visit the Reading Room for contract FOIL requests, bid protest decisions and commonly requested …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/dinapoli-announces-sale-916-million-state-new-york-general-obligation-refunding-bonds