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Town of Bovina – Internal Controls Over Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2012M-237)
… using a rubber stamp. No one compares the approved claim warrants to the checks that cleared the bank. There was no … sign all Town checks. Periodically compare the approved warrants with the checks cleared, as shown on the bank …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/02/22/town-bovina-internal-controls-over-cash-receipts-and-disbursements-2012m-237Overview – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… Reviews Appendix A provides additional information on the body or official responsible for auditing claims in … of local governments. In the case of cities, the city’s own charter typically contains audit of claims provisions. … and you should consult the applicable law pertaining to your type of local government for more specific details on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/overviewTown of Lewiston – Town Management of Joseph Davis State Park (2014M-162)
… of our audit was to evaluate the Town’s management of the Park for the period January 1, 2011 through April 8, 2014. … the State to operate and maintain the Joseph Davis State Park. The Town’s budgeted appropriations for 2014 totaled … The Board did not ensure that proposed improvements to the Park were properly evaluated and authorized prior to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/02/27/town-lewiston-town-management-joseph-davis-state-park-2014m-162City of Olean – Budget Review (B1-13-2)
… in the proposed budget are reasonable. The City has made good progress in improving its financial condition and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/03/20/city-olean-budget-review-b1-13-2DiNapoli Recovers $42K From Woman Who Stole From State and Local Retirement System
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and the New York State Police announced the sentencing of Bonnie S. … to Dutchess County District Attorney William Grady and the New York State Police for their work on this case." Robertson … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli and the New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/dinapoli-recovers-42k-woman-who-stole-state-and-local-retirement-systemNanticoke Volunteer Fire Department – Misappropriation of Funds (2015M-3)
… Lisle in Broome County. The Department, which was governed by a four-member Board of Directors, contracted with the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2016/03/25/nanticoke-volunteer-fire-department-misappropriation-fundsDiNapoli: School District Tax Levy Cap Below 2 Percent
… cautious and examine where they can limit spending to stay under the cap,” DiNapoli said. “Local governments will … Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/dinapoli-school-district-tax-levy-cap-below-2-percentVillage of Frankfort – User Charges (2014M-117)
… 30, 2014. Background The Village of Frankfort is located in the Town of Frankfort in Herkimer County and has a … and recording or provided oversight over the two account clerks, running the risk that billings could be … to approve adjustments and did not ensure that an audit log of the adjustments was maintained. Key Recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/06/27/village-frankfort-user-charges-2014m-117Andes Central School District – Financial Management (2013M-250)
… The District's budgeted expenditures for 2013-14 fiscal year are $3.8 million. Key Findings District officials are not properly … balance increased to almost 20 percent of the following year’s budgeted appropriations. While the 2012-13 unreserved …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/12/20/andes-central-school-district-financial-management-2013m-250Village of Nichols – Financial Condition (2013M-50)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Village’s financial condition … June 1, 2011, to February 1, 2013. Background The Village of Nichols is located in the Town of Nichols, Tioga County. … Village of Nichols Financial Condition 2013M50 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/06/07/village-nichols-financial-condition-2013m-50State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… School District – Extra-Classroom Activity Funds and Admissions (Albany County and Greene County) Extra-classroom …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-0Town of Mohawk – Records and Reports (2013M-113)
… to review the Supervisor’s accounting records and reports for the period July 1, 2011, through December 31, 2012. … all accounting transactions (including adjusting journal entries) are accurately recorded in the accounting records, … identify and record the appropriate amount of fund balance for each fund. Provide the Board with accurate and complete …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/09/13/town-mohawk-records-and-reports-2013m-113Village of Arcade – Internal Controls Over Purchasing (2013M-37)
… of our audit was to evaluate the internal controls over purchasing for the period June 1, 2010, through January 14, … to ensure that the correct prices were obtained when purchasing goods through New York State Office of General … General Municipal Law by requiring competitive bids when purchasing goods and commodities that exceed $20,000 annually. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/05/03/village-arcade-internal-controls-over-purchasing-2013m-37Village of Depew – Internal Controls Over Capital Projects (2013M-29)
… a Mayor. The Village’s expenditures for the 2011-12 fiscal year totaled approximately $12.4 million. Key Findings We …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/04/19/village-depew-internal-controls-over-capital-projects-2013m-29DiNapoli: Former Clerk Treasurer for the Village of Speculator Charged With Larceny
… for allegedly scamming the village out of $25,988 for health insurance benefits for her family, State Comptroller … by filing a complaint online at investigations@osc.ny.gov , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State … of Investigations, 8th Floor, 110 State St., Albany, NY 12236. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/02/dinapoli-former-clerk-treasurer-village-speculator-charged-larcenyVillage of Millport – Treasurer’s Misappropriation of Funds (2016M-256)
… allowed the Treasurer to misappropriate Village funds and make questionable payments to herself totaling as much as $4,442. The Treasurer collected, recorded and … Take appropriate action to recover all misappropriated money. Ensure that the Treasurer’s activities are properly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2019/06/19/village-millport-treasurers-misappropriation-funds-2016m-256Steuben County – County Bridge Maintenance (S9-13-1)
… Establish a written plan for bridge maintenance and replacement. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/07/19/steuben-county-county-bridge-maintenance-s9-13-1Bayport-Blue Point Union Free School District – Fund Balance Management (2021M-116)
… balance during our audit fieldwork, this pattern continued in the 2021-22 budget. Annually appropriating fund balance that is not needed to finance operations is, in effect, a reservation of fund balance not provided for by statute, resulting in higher than necessary tax levies. Key Recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/12/10/bayport-blue-point-union-free-school-district-fund-balance-managementFormer Delhi Deputy Superintendent Faces Grand Larceny Charge
… overstated his sick and leave balances by more than 270 hours which could have given him more than $6,000, before his … his sick and leave accruals from 2015 to 2019 for 272 hours he did not accrue, which was revealed during a routine … overstated his sick and leave balances by more than 270 hours …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/former-delhi-deputy-superintendent-faces-grand-larceny-chargeTown of Oyster Bay - Financial Condition Management (2020M-74)
… corrective action. Appendix B includes our comments on issues raised in the Town’s response letter. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/09/04/town-oyster-bay-financial-condition-management-2020m-74