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Village of Maybrook – Water Operations (2013M-121)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine internal controls over the … 2010, through September 25, 2012. Background The Village of Maybrook is located in Orange County in the Town of … Village of Maybrook Water Operations 2013M121 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/08/16/village-maybrook-water-operations-2013m-121Town of Westerlo – Selected Financial Activities (2013M-323)
… The Board has not adopted multiyear financial plans to address the water district fund’s deficit fund balance or the … to confirm that Justice Carl performed monthly bank reconciliations. We also found that neither Justice reconciled the bail account bank balances with the computerized bail reports. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/03/28/town-westerlo-selected-financial-activities-2013m-323Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. “By auditing municipal … requirements. The town consistently adopted budgets with unrealistic estimates of revenues and expenditures in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… statutory limit for the past three fiscal years. As of June 30, 2018, the district’s surplus fund balance was … board overestimated budgeted appropriations by an average of $2.6 million (7 percent) in each of the last five years (2013-14 through 2017-18) for a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-1Headstart of Rockland, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… To determine whether the costs reported by Head Start of Rockland, Inc. (HSOR) on its Consolidated Fiscal Report … with disabilities who are between three and five years of age. HSOR is reimbursed for preschool special education … HSOR’s tuition reimbursement rates. Remind HSOR officials of the pertinent SED requirements that relate to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/27/headstart-rockland-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualTown of Caledonia – Financial Management (2013M-363)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Town’s management practices … 1, 2012 through October 16, 2013. Background The Town of Caledonia is located in Livingston County and is governed … The purpose of our audit was to review the Towns management practices for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/03/28/town-caledonia-financial-management-2013m-3632018 Annual Audit
… Purpose The objectives of our examination were to determine whether claims were … identified 7,500 errors totaling more than $6.3 million. Of these, 775 errors totaling more than $4.4 million were identified as a part of our daily audit. In addition to our daily audit, we …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/02/21/2018-annual-auditTupper Lake Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. – Misappropriation of Funds and Board Oversight (2014M-229)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate internal controls over the … Inc. provides fire protection to the Town and Village of Tupper Lake and the Town of Santa Clara, in Franklin … The purpose of our audit was to evaluate internal controls over the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2016/02/24/tupper-lake-volunteer-fire-department-inc-misappropriation-funds-and-boardCreditable Service – State Police Plan
… as an officer of the New York State Division of State Police is creditable. You may also receive credit for service as a: Police officer in the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation; Police officer or member of a police force or department of a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1518/creditable-serviceOperational Advisory No. 3
… are reminded that if any chart of account string value is changed in the review process, the transaction must be … after the budget check to ensure that the transaction is still in a valid budget status (value of “V”). If the … Officers are requested to ensure that all individuals who have any Statewide Financial System role allowing him/her to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/operational-advisory/3-budget-check-reminderCUNY Bulletin No. CU-451
… notify CUNY agencies of a health insurance rate adjustment for certain CUNY employees. Affected Employees CUNY employees … calculated. Employees who had a health insurance deduction for the check date of July 12, 2012 for any of the listed deduction codes, are due an adjustment. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-451-city-university-new-york-health-insurance-rate-adjustmentAudits of Local Governments: About Our Audits
… Provide findings or conclusions based on an evaluation of sufficient, appropriate evidence against criteria, Provide … explained in GAO’s Yellow Book [pdf], include assessments of: Program effectiveness, economy and efficiency Internal … Learn more about our Audit Process . External Peer Review of LGSA To ensure that audits are completed in accordance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/audits-local-governments-about-our-auditsTown of Frankfort - Board Oversight (2018M-58)
… totaling $36,380 that did not contain adequate support. In addition, one employee was overpaid $1,100 and detailed … time records were not maintained to support $1,922 in hourly wages paid to another employee. The Board did not … benefits averaging $183,000 annually for elected officials in 2016 and 2017. Key Recommendations Segregate the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/06/08/town-frankfort-board-oversight-2018m-58Village of Franklin – Fund Balance Management (2018M-13)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Board effectively … 1, 2016 through November 10, 2017. Background The Village of Franklin is located in the Town of Franklin in Delaware … Village of Franklin Fund Balance Management 2018M13 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/05/04/village-franklin-fund-balance-management-2018m-13Middletown Enlarged City School District – Financial Condition (2017M-245)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Board and District officials … budgets that appropriate fund balance that is not needed to fund operations. Ensure that the amount of unrestricted … balance policy that outlines the level of fund balance to be maintained and use surplus funds to fund one-time …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/02/16/middletown-enlarged-city-school-district-financial-condition-2017m-245City of Newburgh – Budget Review (B17-6-18)
… Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant … the 2018 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The City of Newburgh, located in Orange County, is authorized to issue … City of Newburgh Budget Review B17618 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2017/11/14/city-newburgh-budget-review-b17-6-18Town of Deerpark – Budget Review (B17-6-17)
… Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant … and expenditure projections in the Town’s preliminary budget for the 2018 fiscal year are reasonable. Background … Town of Deerpark Budget Review B17617 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/10/town-deerpark-budget-review-b17-6-17Massapequa Union Free School District – Budget Practices and Reserve Funds (2017M-113)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s budget practices … Union Free School District is located in the Town of Oyster Bay in Nassau County. The District, which operates …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/10/20/massapequa-union-free-school-district-budget-practices-and-reserve-fundsTravel Advisory No. 5
… – Travel and Expense was updated. Guidance: The Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) updated Chapter XIII, Section 3 – Record Retention – Travel and Expense of the Guide to Financial Operations (GFO) . Agencies are … in the SFS to store electronic documents in support of Travel and Expense transactions for supervisory …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/travel-advisory/5-gfo-updates-record-retention-travel-and-expenseTown of Warwick - Water and Sewer Fund Financial Condition (2018M-259)
… funds’ financial condition to ensure the sustainability of current and future operations. Key Findings Four of the seven water districts experienced operating deficits … fund advances to finance operations, totaling $236,296 as of 2017. Fairgrounds Sewer District had a 2017 deficit fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/04/12/town-warwick-water-and-sewer-fund-financial-condition-2018m-259