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Clarence Public Library – Audit of Claims (2016M-355)
… 2015 through September 20, 2016. Background The Clarence Public Library is located in the Town of Clarence in Erie … of claims for payment and discontinue s … 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)
… complete report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether the Plattekill Public Library (Library) Board of Trustees (Board) made purchases in compliance with its procurement policy and invested in … and its adopted investment policy. Key Findings The Board did not always comply with its procurement and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2021/04/16/plattekill-public-library-procurement-and-investment-funds-2020m-143Bethpage Public Library – Procurement (2019M-219)
… competitive quotations or consider competitive bidding for 36 of 46 claims reviewed totaling $104,572. The Director … quotes to the Board and did not properly seek competition for certain contracts, including contracts totaling $44,864 … close personal ties. Officials did not seek competition for two of five professional service providers who were paid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2021/06/04/bethpage-public-library-procurement-2019m-219Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… of Hempstead , City of Lackawanna , Town of Willing and the Town of Wright . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top … priority,” said DiNapoli. “By auditing municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… today announced his office completed audits of Cattaraugus County , Town of Cheektowaga , Village of Endicott , … continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being spent appropriately and effectively.” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the … issued. Town of Orange – Former Highway Superintendent’s Records (Schuyler County) Auditors found the former …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Connetquot Public Library – Cash Disbursements (2017M-125)
… that can be made with petty cash and reduce the petty cash account to the lowest practical amount. Ensure that POs are …
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)
… Background The Seymour Public Library District is located in the City of Auburn, Cayuga County and serves the City of … not generate a daily cash report from the System to assist in reconciling daily fine and fee collections or to review …
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)
… audit was to examine the Library’s claims auditing process for the period October 1, 2013 through September 30, 2014. Background The Dunham Public Library is a school district public library, located in the Village … the New York State Board of Regents in 1937. The Library is governed by a five-member Board of Trustees, each of whom …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2015/06/05/dunham-public-library-claims-processing-2015m-15Albany Public Library – Leave Accruals (2015M-293)
… Library’s internal controls over employee leave accruals for the period January 1, 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 approximately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2016/02/12/albany-public-library-leave-accruals-2015m-293Opinion 97-21
… from that required to be given by this chapter" (see Property Clerk, New York City Police Department v Seroda , …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-21Appendix A – Auditing Authority – Legal References – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… The body or official responsible for auditing claims will vary depending on the type of locality. Generally, the governing board is responsible for auditing claims or creating a separate … that responsibility. The following chart describes who is generally responsible for auditing claims in each type of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/appendix-auditing-authority-legal-referencesEast Meadow Public Library – Claims Auditing (2017M-275)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Board conducted an effective audit of claims prior to payment for the period July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017. … Findings The Board did not audit individual claims prior to payment. Library officials did not obtain the required …
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)
… The Ravena-Coeymans-Selkirk Community Library is located in the Village of Ravena, which is within the Town of Coeymans in Albany County. The Library is a public school library that …
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)
… Background The Gloversville Public Library is located in the City of Gloversville, Fulton County, and serves the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2014/06/27/gloversville-public-library-claims-processing-2014m-81George F. Johnson Memorial Library – Library Expenditures (2016M-214)
George F. Johnson Memorial Library – Library Expenditures (2016M-214)
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/lgsa-audit-library-2016-george-johnson.pdfDiNapoli: Get Your Money Back!
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli’s Office of Unclaimed Funds (OUF) now returns, on average, over $2 million in lost …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/dinapoli-get-your-money-backOpinion 98-13
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … the opinion. HISTORIC PRESERVATION -- Town Building (use of to display historical material) -- Public Museum …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-13Half Hollow Hills Community Library - Fund Balance (2018M-127)
… maintenance of surplus fund balance, how the Board expects to use surplus funds and the timeframe for doing so. As of … funds. Key Recommendations Amend the Library’s policy to address the maintenance of surplus funds, how they will be used and the timeframe for doing so. Develop a plan to use unexpended surplus funds in a manner that benefits the …
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. Background The Lakeview Public Library is located in the Town of Hempstead in Nassau County and was … Library, which operates one building with 20 employees, is governed by a five-member Board of Trustees. Budgeted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2014/07/18/lakeview-public-library-tuition-reimbursement-and-procurement-2014m-104