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Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… announced his office completed audits of the Allegany Engine Company , Columbia County and the Town of Tuxedo . “In … is being spent appropriately and effectively.” Allegany Engine Company – Controls Over Financial Activities … announced his office completed audits of the Allegany Engine Company Columbia County and the Town of Tuxedo …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1DiNapoli: Tax Cap Nears Two Percent for 2018
… to less than one percent, inflation has crept up resulting in the highest allowable levy growth since 2013," DiNapoli … The tax cap, which first applied to local governments in 2012, limits tax levy increases to the lesser of the rate … growth factor climbed noticeably from the 0.68 percent cap in the current fiscal year, the 2018 fiscal year will be the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/dinapoli-tax-cap-nears-two-percent-2018DiNapoli Statement on MTA Budget
… statement on the Metropolitan Transportation Authority's 2026 Adopted Budget: "The Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s Adopted Budget for 2026 reflects several actions that have become necessary in … from new operating efficiencies, including $75 million in 2026, which will help the Authority balance its budget next …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/12/dinapoli-statement-mta-budgetState Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Boeing Lawsuit Settlement
… governance reforms, following two mass casualty 737 MAX crashes and the subsequent grounding of the aircraft. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-boeing-lawsuit-settlementXIII.4.B Travel Advance – XIII. Employee Expense Reimbursement
… petty cash account or through the Travel and Expense module. For advances issued in the Travel and Expense module, the appropriate business purpose (Cash Advance) and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiii/xiii4b-travel-advanceVII.10.A Cash Advance Overview – VII. State Revenues and Appropriated Loan Receivables
… but are not limited to: Developing and implementing a complete system of internal controls governing advance accounts; Proper documentation for all advance account disbursements; Monthly reconciliation … and maintained on the imprest basis, i.e. the fund is replenished for the exact amount of the expenditures …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vii/vii10a-cash-advance-overviewComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… status, as either a library officer or independent contractor, is unclear. Because the treasurer is responsible … board cannot delegate these functions to an independent contractor. Otsego County – Cost of Temporary Housing Costs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-2Fuel Purchases
… controls and accountability over fuel procurement, delivery, storage, and usage. However, we identified certain …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/02/27/fuel-purchasesCity of Cortland – Non-Contractual Employees’ Payroll Benefits (2020M-161)
… found NC employees received benefits inconsistent with Council approvals. Most of the prior control weaknesses … collective bargaining agreements, valued at $13,700. The Mayor did not require department heads to track their time … paid $59,500 to provide health insurance for two Council members without proper approval and establishment of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2021/08/27/city-cortland-non-contractual-employees-payroll-benefits-2020m-161Town of Owego – Shared Services Facility Capital Project (2022M-42)
… finance shortfalls. Prepare, approve and monitor budgets for each capital project and amend as needed. Approve all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/09/30/town-owego-shared-services-facility-capital-project-2022m-42Coldspring Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-229)
… accounting records the Treasurer maintained were a check register and savings account register; the Treasurer did not maintain journals, ledgers, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/09/27/coldspring-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2013mWest Irondequoit Central School District – Financial Management and Separation Payments (2016M-180)
… Purpose of Audit The objectives of our audit were to review the District’s financial … for the 2015-16 fiscal year totaled approximately $68.4 million. Key Findings The Board did not adopt realistic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/08/19/west-irondequoit-central-school-district-financial-management-andPutnam Valley Central School District – Financial Condition (2016M-135)
… the statutory limit. Officials have not established a reserve fund policy stating how much would be set aside in each reserve, how each reserve … taxes to pay retirement, tax certiorari and liability claim expenditures from the annual operating budget. When …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/08/putnam-valley-central-school-district-financial-condition-2016m-135Roxbury Central School District – Financial Condition (2013M-207)
… Background The Roxbury Central School District is located in the Towns of Roxbury, Middletown and Gilboa in Delaware and Schoharie Counties. The District is governed … effect of these variances generated over $2.4 million in operating surpluses for the fiscal years ending in 2008 to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/11/01/roxbury-central-school-district-financial-condition-2013m-207Village of Islandia – Overtime (2023M-121)
… report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether Village of Islandia (Village) officials properly approved, documented … our audit period, the Village paid eight employees a total of $149,964 in overtime that was not properly approved or … timecards. During the audit period: Ninety-five percent of the Village’s overtime was paid to the Fire Marshal and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/02/09/village-islandia-overtime-2023m-121Village of Horseheads – Claims Auditing and Disbursements (2023M-134)
… report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether Village of Horseheads (Village) officials properly audited claims and … disbursements. Key Findings Based on our sample of $1.1 million in claims and disbursements reviewed, Village … Village officials did not: Ensure an independent review of Parks and Recreation Department (Department) claims …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/05/10/village-horseheads-claims-auditing-and-disbursements-2023m-134Village of North Haven – Collections (2024M-99)
… pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether Village of North Haven (Village) officials ensured collections were properly … Determine whether Village of North Haven Village officials ensured collections were properly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/11/27/village-north-haven-collections-2024m-99Wayne County – Financial Management (2012M-249)
… is located in Central New York, covers approximately 600 square miles, and has approximately 94,000 residents. The County is governed by a Board of Supervisors which is comprised of 15 members, … substantial fund balances that were not substantiated by formal and transparent plans for their use. The Board’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/04/12/wayne-county-financial-management-2012m-249Champlain Joint Youth Program – Oversight of Financial Activities (2017M-21)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine oversight of the Program’s financial activities for the period January … Champlain Joint Youth Program Oversight of Financial Activities 2017M21 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/joint-activity/2017/11/22/champlain-joint-youth-program-oversight-financial-activities-2017m-21Wellsville Central School District – Financial Management (2017M-159)
… The Wellsville Central School District is located in the Towns of Alma, Andover, Independence, Scio, Wellsville and Willing in Allegany County. The District, which is governed by an … taxes at a level greater than needed and that estimates in the annual budget for the planned use of fund balance are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/12/29/wellsville-central-school-district-financial-management-2017m-159