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Clarence Public Library – Audit of Claims (2016M-355)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Library’s claims auditing … The Clarence Public Library is located in the Town of Clarence in Erie County. The Library, which received its … Clarence Public Library Audit of Claims 2016M355 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2016/12/16/clarence-public-library-audit-claims-2016m-355Plattekill Public Library – Procurement and Investment of Funds (2020M-143)
… whether the Plattekill Public Library (Library) Board of Trustees (Board) made purchases in compliance with its … not: Ensure required quotes were obtained for the purchase of security cameras. Adopt a procurement policy that included … Update the procurement policy to address the procurement of professional services and ensure competition is obtained …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2021/04/16/plattekill-public-library-procurement-and-investment-funds-2020m-143Baldwin Public Library – Payroll (2013M-335)
… if the Library had effective internal controls over payroll for the period July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2013. … that there was inadequate supervision and oversight of the payroll process. During the audit process, we informed … about our concerns regarding segregation of duties in the payroll process. The Business Manager and the Director took …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2014/01/31/baldwin-public-library-payroll-2013m-335Bethpage Public Library – Procurement (2019M-219)
… bids are obtained and that officials recuse themselves from negotiating contracts with related parties. Competitive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2021/06/04/bethpage-public-library-procurement-2019m-219Connetquot Public Library – Cash Disbursements (2017M-125)
Connetquot Public Library Cash Disbursements 2017M125
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2017/09/29/connetquot-public-library-cash-disbursements-2017m-125Seymour Public Library District – Over-the-Counter Cash Receipts (2015M-102)
… for recording, securing and depositing over-the-counter cash receipts for the period January 1, 2014 through April … procedures for handling and recording over-the-counter cash receipts and waiving fines and fees. The Director does not generate a daily cash report from the System to assist in reconciling daily …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2015/07/24/seymour-public-library-district-over-counter-cash-receipts-2015m-102Dunham Public Library – Claims Processing (2015M-15)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Library’s claims auditing process for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2015/06/05/dunham-public-library-claims-processing-2015m-15Opinion 97-21
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. LIBRARIES -- Finances (filing of annual financial reports) … Duties (receipt of annual financial reports from public libraries) EDUCATION LAW, §263; GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, … of the Education Law does not operate to relieve public libraries from the requirement that annual financial reports …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-21Albany Public Library – Leave Accruals (2015M-293)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Library’s internal controls over employee leave accruals for … 2013 through August 31, 2014. Background The Albany Public Library is located in the City of Albany, Albany County. The Library, which is a Public School Library that serves the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2016/02/12/albany-public-library-leave-accruals-2015m-293Appendix A – Auditing Authority – Legal References – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… for auditing claims will vary depending on the type of locality. Generally, the governing board is responsible … is generally responsible for auditing claims in each type of locality and what options, if any, are available for establishing the claims auditing position. Type of Locality Designated Claims Auditing Body Other Options …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/appendix-auditing-authority-legal-referencesEast Meadow Public Library – Claims Auditing (2017M-275)
… conducted an effective audit of claims prior to payment for the period July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017. Background The East Meadow Public Library is located in the Town of Hempstead in Nassau County. The … totaling $27,129. Key Recommendations Conduct a deliberate and thorough audit of each individual claim and ensure that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2018/03/09/east-meadow-public-library-claims-auditing-2017m-275Ravena-Coeymans-Selkirk Community Library – Claims Processing (2015M-28)
… of the Library’s internal controls over claims processing for the period July 1, 2013 through September 30, 2014. … elected by District residents. Budgeted appropriations for the 2014-15 fiscal year total approximately $559,000. Key Finding Claims were reviewed and approved for payment by a trustee serving as Treasurer but none were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2015/06/12/ravena-coeymans-selkirk-community-library-claims-processing-2015m-28Gloversville Public Library – Claims Processing (2014M-81)
… the Library’s internal controls over claims processing for the period July 1, 2012 through December 31, 2013. Background The Gloversville Public Library is located in the City of Gloversville, Fulton County, and … does not have policies or procedures to ensure that claims are adequately documented, audited and approved. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2014/06/27/gloversville-public-library-claims-processing-2014m-81DiNapoli: Get Your Money Back!
… in the Town of Haverstraw Haverstraw Town Hall 1 Rosman Road Garnerville, NY Rockland June 6, 2025 10:00 a.m. – … the Town of Orangetown Orangetown Town Hall 26 Orangeburg Road Orangeburg, NY Rockland June 16, 2025 10:00 a.m. – … the Town of Clarkstown Street Community Center 31 Zukor Road New City, NY Rockland Finger Lakes June 7, 2025 9:00 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/dinapoli-get-your-money-backComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Village of … Lackawanna , Town of Willing and the Town of Wright . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Village of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of Cattaraugus County , Town of Cheektowaga , Village of Endicott , Rensselaer County Water and Sewer Authority and … P DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of Cattaraugus County Town of Cheektowaga Village of Endicott …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… required quotes were obtained for the purchase of security cameras. The board also did not adopt a procurement policy …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Opinion 98-13
… activity (see, gen., 1992 Opns St Comp No. 92-40, p 103; New York Tel. v City of Amsterdam , 200 AD2d 315, 613 NYS2d …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-13Half Hollow Hills Community Library - Fund Balance (2018M-127)
… Determine if the Board of Trustees (Board) effectively manages the Library’s fund balance. Key Findings The … Determine if the Board of Trustees Board effectively manages the Librarys fund balance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2018/11/09/half-hollow-hills-community-library-fund-balance-2018m-127Lakeview Public Library – Tuition Reimbursement and Procurement (2014M-104)
… Board’s control over tuition reimbursement and procurement for the period January 1, 2012 through October 31, 2013. … a five-member Board of Trustees. Budgeted appropriations for 2013 totaled approximately $1.3 million. Key Findings The … policy to solicit competition before awarding contracts for professional services. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2014/07/18/lakeview-public-library-tuition-reimbursement-and-procurement-2014m-104