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State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on New State Budget
… uncertainty about the epidemic and the trajectory and equity of the recovery. “The budget includes significant new … aid and from tax increases. Higher personal income tax rates on high-income taxpayers will likely increase the … the new resources may be temporary and necessary to meet current needs, it is important that spending not grow to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-new-state-budgetTown of Southampton - Board of Trustees of the Freeholders and Commonalty – Trustee Oversight (2013M-39)
… of cash management. The Trustees have not adopted an investment policy, which resulted in excess cash balances of $38,097 that were not covered by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) insurance. The Trustees did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/05/17/town-southampton-board-trustees-freeholders-and-commonalty-trustee-oversight-2013mTown of Middlebury – Purchasing (2013M-212)
… bid as required by the policy. We compared the price that the Town paid with the State contract price and noted that the Town could have saved approximately … $424, which was from the vendor who quoted the lowest price. In 2012, the Highway Superintendent purchased air, oil …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/10/04/town-middlebury-purchasing-2013m-212Village of Scotia – Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Operations (2012M-148)
… approximately 7,700 residents. The Village is governed by a Board of Trustees which comprises four elected Trustees and … an accurate computerized bail list or perform monthly bank reconciliations and accountabilities. As a result, there … of fines and late fees for parking violations. Determine how much of the bail money in the combined bank account is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/01/11/village-scotia-internal-controls-over-selected-financial-operations-2012m-148Albany City School District – Separation Payments and Information Technology (2012M-251)
… the plan to all responsible parties and periodically test and update the plan. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/02/22/albany-city-school-district-separation-payments-and-informationVillage of Parish – Board Oversight (2012M-240)
… was to review the Board’s oversight of the claims and annual audit processes for the period June 1, 2010, to March … all claims to ensure they included evidence of receipt and price quotes. As a result, 20 claims totaling $32,326 were … of claims and that Village officials and employees obtain price quotes as required by the Village’s procurement policy. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/02/15/village-parish-board-oversight-2012m-240Town of Forestport – Financial Management (2013M-184)
… of our audit was to examine the Town’s financial condition for the period January 1, 2012, to December 31, 2012. … The Town’s 2012 operating expenditures totaled $867,387 for the general fund, $1,035,144 for the highway fund, $79,388 for the water fund and $44,158 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/09/06/town-forestport-financial-management-2013m-184City of Lockport – Fiscal Stress (2013M-330)
… in its financial statements, which provided City officials with an inaccurate representation of the City’s financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/12/20/city-lockport-fiscal-stress-2013m-330Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Operations
… Objective To determine whether the Division of Military and Naval Affairs (DMNA) has adequate controls … State assets are appropriately managed and safeguarded. The audit covered the period April 1, 2016 through September … To determine whether the Division of Military and Naval Affairs DMNA has adequate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/04/27/internal-controls-over-selected-financial-operationsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… the board did not develop multiyear financial and capital plans or adopt a reasonable fund balance policy. Town … did not file the town’s 2016, 2017 and 2018 annual update documents, which are required annual financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. “By auditing … (Saratoga County) The authority has adequate controls over the collection of tenant rent payments. Authority …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Camillus Volunteer Fire Department – Fiscal Operations (2014M-072)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Department’s internal controls over financial … that financial activity is properly recorded and reported. Debit cards were used in violation of the Department’s bylaws, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/06/06/camillus-volunteer-fire-department-fiscal-operations-2014m-072North Country Community College – Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Operations (2013M-354)
… Ensure that all students are correctly billed and the Vice President for Fiscal Operations should resume reviewing and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/community-college/2014/03/28/north-country-community-college-internal-controls-over-selectedTown of Avoca – Financial Management and Town Clerk Operations (2017M-131)
… Adopt a fund balance policy and procedures to govern budgeting practices and the reasonable level of fund balance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/12/08/town-avoca-financial-management-and-town-clerk-operations-2017m-131Oppenheim-Ephratah-St. Johnsville Central School District – Financial Management and Fuel Inventory (2017M-240)
… towns of Oppenheim, Ephratah, Johnstown and Stratford in Fulton County, the Town of Manheim in Herkimer County and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/03/02/oppenheim-ephratah-st-johnsville-central-school-district-financialMcGraw Central School District – Fund Balances (2017M-248)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Board and District officials ensured that the general …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/02/23/mcgraw-central-school-district-fund-balances-2017m-248Utica City School District - Payroll (2018M-175)
… report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Board and District officials ensure that compensation payments for employees are accurate, properly approved and supported. Key Findings We reviewed payroll payments totaling $4.7 million to 151 employees and found almost $418,000 in payments (9 percent) were not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/01/18/utica-city-school-district-payroll-2018m-175Brushton-Moira Central School District – Financial Condition (2015M-340)
… Ensure that the amount of unrestricted fund balance is in compliance with statutory limits. Develop a multiyear …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/03/11/brushton-moira-central-school-district-financial-condition-2015m-340Bradford Central School District – Financial Management (2016M-253)
… $1.4 million to $1.9 million or 12.8 to 17.5 percentage points. Key Recommendations Ensure budgets include realistic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/10/07/bradford-central-school-district-financial-management-2016m-253Alexandria Central School District – Financial Condition (2016M-5)
… not be used. Ensure that unassigned fund balance is in compliance with statutory limits. Develop a formal reserve …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/03/25/alexandria-central-school-district-financial-condition-2016m-5