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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Year-End Accomplishments
… operations, identifying nearly $106.2 million in savings and $700,000 in fraud or inappropriate expenses. … bridge. Refunded $181 million in state general obligation bonds, generating an estimated savings of $29 million. Reported on the state’s increasingly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-year-end-accomplishmentsElmsford Union Free School District – Fixed Assets (2017M-147)
… whether the District properly recorded and accounted for fixed assets for the period July 1, 2015 through March 13, … have a comprehensive policy for identifying and recording fixed assets. Fixed assets were not tagged as District property for 26 … Elmsford Union Free School District Fixed Assets 2017M147 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/10/27/elmsford-union-free-school-district-fixed-assets-2017m-147Halcottsville Fire Department – Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2014M-190)
… that the Treasurer properly accounted for cash receipts and disbursements for the period January 1, 2013 through May … services to the Middletown-Hardenburgh Fire District and has approximately 15 active members. Expenditures in 2013 … who is responsible for approving bills for payments and for reviewing the Treasurer’s work to ensure that all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/10/10/halcottsville-fire-department-cash-receipts-and-disbursements-2014m-190Buffalo Sewer Authority – Industrial Waste Section (2016M-434)
… to evaluate the Authority’s control program for trucked-in waste for the period July 1, 2015 through November 7, … sewer services for approximately 106,000 residential and commercial customers in the City and certain neighboring … analytical data tests to ensure waste discharge complies with discharge limitations. Key Recommendations Ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2017/04/07/buffalo-sewer-authority-industrial-waste-section-2016m-434Village of Perry – Water Accountability (2014M-31)
… Ensure that all water services are metered and that meter readings are reviewed for reasonableness. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/05/30/village-perry-water-accountability-2014m-31Glens Falls Housing Authority – Tenant Rents (2014M-370)
… 1, 2013 through August 31, 2014. Background The Glens Falls Housing Authority is located in the City of Glens Falls in Warren County. The Authority, which is governed by a … Glens Falls Housing Authority Tenant Rents 2014M370 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2015/03/20/glens-falls-housing-authority-tenant-rents-2014m-370Remsen Central School District - Claims Audit Process (2019M-86)
… auditor did not: Receive claims paid by check disbursement for audit and approval until after payment and did not receive claims paid electronically for audit and approval. Audit and approve 116 claims we … until after the claims were paid, including five claims for travel reimbursements totaling $1,260 that were not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/07/03/remsen-central-school-district-claims-audit-process-2019m-86Village of South Glens Falls – Financial Condition and Budgeting Practices (2014M-102)
… our audit was to review the Village’s financial condition and budgeting practices for the period June 1, 2010 through … Saratoga County, has a population of approximately 3,500 and is governed by an elected five-member Board of Trustees. … funded primarily with real property taxes, sales tax, and water and sewer rents. Key Findings The Board has not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/07/03/village-south-glens-falls-financial-condition-and-budgeting-practices-2014m-102Onondaga-Cortland-Madison Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Managed Technical Support (2016M-299)
… was to determine whether BOCES was in compliance with State Education Department (SED) requirements for providing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2016/12/16/onondaga-cortland-madison-board-cooperative-educational-services-managed-technicalManchester-Shortsville Central School District – Procurement of Professional Services (2016M-157)
… The Manchester-Shortsville Central School District is located in the Towns of Manchester, Hopewell and … which operates one school with approximately 820 students, is governed by an elected seven-member Board of Education. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/29/manchester-shortsville-central-school-district-procurement-professionalMadison Central School District – Procurement of Professional Services (2015M-322)
… period July 1, 2014 through July 31, 2015. Background The Madison Central School District is located in the Towns of Eaton, Madison and Stockbridge in Madison County and the Towns of Augusta, Marshall and Vernon … Madison Central School District Procurement of Professional …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/02/05/madison-central-school-district-procurement-professional-services-2015mPennellville Volunteer Fireman’s Association, Inc. – Financial Operations (2015M-144)
… Association, Inc. is a not-for-profit corporation located in the Town of Schroeppel, Oswego County. The District, which … Findings The Board did not ensure that cash disbursements and receipts were properly accounted for and that assets were … accounting records and did not file required reports with the Board, the State Comptroller’s Office and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/11/16/pennellville-volunteer-firemans-association-inc-financial-operations-2015mTown of Carlisle – Fund Balance (2017M-106)
… 7, 2017. Background The Town of Carlisle is located in Schoharie County and has a population of approximately 2,000. The Town is … Town Board. Budgeted appropriations for the general and highway funds for 2017 totaled $827,305. Key Findings The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/20/town-carlisle-fund-balance-2017m-106West Albany Fire District – Credit Card Purchases (2017M-15)
… West Albany Fire District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from the Town of Colonie in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/03/31/west-albany-fire-district-credit-card-purchases-2017m-15Town of Grand Island – Internal Controls Over Fuel Purchases (2013M-182)
… 1, 2012, through June 14, 2013. Background The Town of Grand Island is located in Erie County and has a population … Town of Grand Island Internal Controls Over Fuel Purchases 2013M182 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/09/06/town-grand-island-internal-controls-over-fuel-purchases-2013m-182Tuckahoe Union Free School District – Financial Condition and Information Technology (2015M-152)
… audit was to evaluate the District’s financial condition and controls over information technology for the period July … tax certiorari judgments versus using money from a reserve and budgeting for the judgments. The Board has not adopted a policy for the use of and access to personal, private and sensitive information. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/10/16/tuckahoe-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-and-informationCounty of Orleans Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2014M-345)
… purpose of our audit was to review the Agency’s process for evaluating, approving and monitoring projects for the period January 1, 2013 through October 10, 2014. … management did not formally document and adopt procedures for calculations of cost-benefit ratios and the determination …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2015/04/28/county-orleans-industrial-development-agency-projectSnyder Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-365)
… and reported and that District moneys are safeguarded for the period January 1, 2012 through November 20, 2013. Background The Snyder Fire District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate … quotes for purchases costing from $5,000 to $10,000, but does not address the process to be followed for purchases …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/02/14/snyder-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2013m-365IX.12.H Key CMIA Documents – IX. Federal Grants
… Annually OSC, DOB, and lead state agencies responsible for administration of covered programs must prepare two major documents for review and approval by the U.S. Treasury: Annual … Details the terms of implementation of CMIA in the state for each SFY. The TSA includes the list of Subpart A federal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix12h-key-cmia-documentsTrue North Rochester Preparatory Charter School – Contract Management (2014M-073)
… Without clear and concise contract language, the School does not have a firm agreement detailing what services are included. School officials entered into a … and an additional $300,000 for expenses. This contract does not clearly define each party’s responsibilities for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2014/07/11/true-north-rochester-preparatory-charter-school-contract-management-2014m