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Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits

… are reasonable. However, while the estimated revenues for the proposed refuse fund budget appear reasonable, they include $250,000 in estimated revenues for fees that the city has not previously assessed. Find out … payments and public authority data. Visit the Reading Room for contract FOIL requests, bid protest decisions and …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/11/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits

Wallkill 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 …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2016/09/23/wallkill-hook-ladder-and-hose-company-financial-activities

Wassaic Fire District – Purchasing and Claims Processing (2017M-8)

… the District’s purchasing practices and claims processing for the period January 1, 2015 through September 30, 2016. … the State, distinct and separate from the Town of Amenia, in Dutchess County. The District is governed by an elected … procuring professional services or document the rationale in instances when competition is not sought. Ensure written …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/04/28/wassaic-fire-district-purchasing-and-claims-processing-2017m-8

Canton Central School District – Financial Condition (2013M-287)

… Background The Canton Central School District is located in St. Lawrence County. The District is governed by the Board of Education which comprises nine elected … on appropriated fund balance as a financing source in the annual budgets has resulted in a significant reduction …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/12/20/canton-central-school-district-financial-condition-2013m-287

Village of Mount Morris – Treasurer’s Office (2013M-65)

… our audit was to review the Village’s financial operations for the period June 1, 2010, to February 12, 2013. Background The Village of Mount Morris is located in the Town of Mount Morris in Livingston County, and has a population of approximately …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/05/31/village-mount-morris-treasurers-office-2013m-65

Westhampton Beach Union Free School District – Extra-Classroom Activity Funds (2021M-9)

… with ECA activities. Key Recommendations Maintain separate club records including deposit slips, duplicate …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/04/09/westhampton-beach-union-free-school-district-extra-classroom-activity

City of Johnstown – Financial Management (2020M-134)

… Treasurer filed the required annual financial reports late for fiscal years 2016 and 2017 and had not filed the reports for 2018 or 2019 as of December 2, 2020. Without accurate …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2021/03/19/city-johnstown-financial-management-2020m-134

New Lebanon Central School District - School District Website (S9-19-37)

… financial information was not posted, resulting in a lack of transparency. Information that was posted was limited in … information; and annual external audit reports. Office of the State Comptroller’s (OSC’s) audit and corrective … Posting a prepared plan further enhances the transparency of the District’s fiscal decisions. Key Recommendations Post …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/03/23/new-lebanon-central-school-district-school-district-website-s9-19-37

Beacon City School District - School District Website (S9-19-27)

… - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether the Beacon City School District (District) used its resources to maintain a website … respond to our audit. … Determine whether the Beacon City School District District used its resources to maintain a …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/03/23/beacon-city-school-district-school-district-website-s9-19-27

Town of Geddes - Account Clerk's Salary and Benefits and Cash Disbursements (2019M-56)

… agreed with our recommendations and have initiated or indicated they planned to initiate corrective action. … …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/01/17/town-geddes-account-clerks-salary-and-benefits-and-cash-disbursements-2019m-56

Town of Deerpark – Budget Review (B6-15-23)

… Key Findings Based on the results of our review, we found that revenue and expenditure projections in the …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/11/06/town-deerpark-budget-review-b6-15-23

Kirkwood Fire Company District No. 1, Inc. – Collections and Disbursements (2021M-73)

… adequate controls and provide additional oversight of collections and disbursements. Ensure all collections are …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2021/10/08/kirkwood-fire-company-district-no-1-inc-collections-and

Western Regional Off-Track Betting Corporation – Oversight of Take-Home Vehicles (2021M-52)

… policy, therefore he did not demonstrate appropriate “tone at the top,” which is essential to establish strong internal …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/off-track-betting/2021/09/23/western-regional-off-track-betting-corporation-oversight-take-home

Village of Liberty – Budget Review (B4-14-9)

… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant … 2014-15 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The Village of Liberty’s proposed 2014-15 budget totals $3.7 million for …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/04/16/village-liberty-budget-review-b4-14-9

Owego-Apalachin Central School District – Special Education Services and Medicaid Reimbursements (2020M-21)

… services in accordance with their IEPs. We reviewed IEPs for 28 students who received services in 2018-19. We found … missed sessions. The District was not reimbursed for 427 of 729 eligible services (59 percent) totaling …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/09/18/owego-apalachin-central-school-district-special-education-services-and

DiNapoli: MTA's Future Unthinkable Without Aid From Washington

… the Metropolitan Transportation Authority's announcement of its plans for severe cuts and other measures, if it does … – a completely unforeseen revenue crisis that is no fault of its workers or commuters. The extreme measures outlined by … and push debt service costs to more than a quarter of every dollar of revenue. “Washington must act. The MTA …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/08/dinapoli-mtas-future-unthinkable-without-aid-washington

Health and Safety of Children in Foster Care (Follow-Up)

… the CONNECTIONS information system did not have sufficient case monitoring tools to allow ACS staff to readily identify …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/18/health-and-safety-children-foster-care-follow

Town of Amsterdam – Supervisor’s Records and Reports (2013M-8)

… was to review the Town’s accounting records and reports for the period January 1, 2010, through July 31, 2012. … and four Council members. The Town’s budgeted expenditures for 2012 were approximately $3.7 million and were funded … fund. Provide the Board with a monthly Supervisor’s report including all receipts and disbursements, and cash …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/04/05/town-amsterdam-supervisors-records-and-reports-2013m-8