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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced … The treasurer’s records were not reconciled to ensure that all receipts were deposited. In addition, $4,700 in fees were … Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal spending, the state's 180,000 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-2Wyoming County Industrial Development Agency – Project Management (2015M-62)
… fees; did not consistently follow criteria established in the Uniform Tax Exemption Policy (UTEP); and did not ensure that all projects were permissible IDA projects in accordance with statutory requirements. WCIDA has not … investment, employment projections or other goals stated in their applications. Key Recommendations Establish and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2015/09/11/wyoming-county-industrial-development-agency-projectEmpire BlueCross – Improper Payments for Intraocular Lens Claims Billed by Hospitals
… not covered by fee schedules. Intraocular lenses are used in the treatment of cataracts – the clouding of the lens in the eye – which cause vision problems. A cataract is … not be paid. When hospitals send claims for reimbursement, in addition to general service codes, they typically include …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/20/empire-bluecross-improper-payments-intraocular-lens-claims-billed-hospitalsVillage of Village of the Branch – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-43)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Board had delegated discretionary … the Village. In addition, the Village and this individual have entered into a contract, which provides for an annual … in other comparable villages), then the Village may also have made a poor business decision in basing the compensation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/04/19/village-village-branch-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2013m-43Town of Huntington – Payroll and Legal Services (2013M-28)
… May 31, 2012. Background The Town of Huntington is located in Suffolk County and has a population of approximately … prior to their normal work schedule a total of $15,000 in overtime. If earlier starts are actually necessary, the Town could save $179,000 a year in overtime costs by adjusting the arrival times on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/05/24/town-huntington-payroll-and-legal-services-2013m-28Town of Hartwick – Financial Condition (2013M-118)
… March 8, 2013. Background The Town of Hartwick is located in Otsego County and has 2,110 residents. The Board comprises … and appropriations of fund balance to finance operations in the highway and fire protection funds. Although Town … operations separately, with sufficient revenues included in the budget for each fund. Consider separate checking …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/09/06/town-hartwick-financial-condition-2013m-118East Ramapo Central School District – Budget Review (B21-5-4)
… Central School District’s (District’s) proposed budget for the 2021-22 fiscal year. Background Pursuant to Chapter … which led to our review of the District’s proposed budget for the 2021-22 fiscal year. Key Findings Our review of the … Ramapo Central School Districts Districts proposed budget for the 202122 fiscal year …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/05/05/east-ramapo-central-school-district-budget-review-b21-5-4State Agencies Bulletin No. 1814
… State public retirement system on or after April 1, 2012. In accordance with the law, wages in excess of the annual salary paid to the Governor, pursuant … four of the state constitution shall not be included in the definition of wages. In accordance with Senate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1814-maximum-salary-contribution-limit-tier-6-members-following-new-yorkVillage of Middleport – Water and Sewer Rents (2013M-313)
… 3, 2013. Background The Village of Middleport is located in Niagara County and has approximately 1,840 residents. The … appropriations for the general, water and sewer funds in the 2013-14 fiscal year total $1.7 million. Key Findings … system” did not ensure that transactions were recorded in a timely manner. The Clerk-Treasurer’s spreadsheets were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/01/24/village-middleport-water-and-sewer-rents-2013m-313State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… sufficient oversight of the bookkeeper. Annual update documents were not filed with the Office of the State … government financial records, track state contracts, and find commonly requested data. … New York State Comptroller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Town of Otto – Town Clerk and Tax Collector (2012M-214)
… Background The Town of Otto is a rural community located in Cattaraugus County, with a population of 800 residents. … including her own, which totaled $950 and is included in the $4,134. Furthermore, the Clerk discarded tax stubs … apparent duplicate payments for tax bills resulting in overpayments totaling approximately $2,600 that have not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/01/18/town-otto-town-clerk-and-tax-collector-2012m-214Town of Reading – Financial Management (2013M-217)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Town’s financial condition and budgeting … a policy and Town officials have not developed procedures to govern the level of unexpended surplus funds to be maintained. Additionally, the Board has no policy for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/02/21/town-reading-financial-management-2013m-217DiNapoli: State Tax Revenues Down $3 Billion Through July
… or 6.8 percent, lower than a year ago. Receipts from PIT withholding were 1 percent, or $133.1 million, below the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/08/dinapoli-state-tax-revenues-down-3-billion-through-julyState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… did not maximize interest earnings for the district. In addition, officials did not formally solicit interest rate quotes or prepare cash flow forecasts to estimate the amount … service providers totaling $89,421. No written or verbal quotes were obtained for the purchase of goods and services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-0College of Fredonia – Selected Employee Travel Expenses
… March 31, 2011. Two of these employees worked at the College at Fredonia (College) and had travel costs totaling $689,762. We also … totaled $148,505. In total, we examined $838,267 of the College’s travel payments. Key Findings The travel expenses …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/02/28/college-fredonia-selected-employee-travel-expensesComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… The board did not approve the disposal of assets with a book value of $4,483. Auditors found that district … limit on surplus fund balance by not using $3.7 million in appropriated fund balance as a financing source, improperly booking $3.6 million in encumbrances and improperly reserving $7.7 million for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0Pawling Central School District – Selected Financial Activities (2012M-185)
… Background The Pawling Central School District is located in the Town of Pawling in Dutchess and Putnam counties. The District is governed by … duties over cash disbursements. Key Recommendations Adopt a formal process for capital projects that includes a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/02/08/pawling-central-school-district-selected-financial-activities-2012m-185DiNapoli: State Pension Fund Investments Return 11.55% for State Fiscal Year 2023-24
… and real assets (12.77%) and credit, absolute return strategies and opportunistic alternatives (7.52%). The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-investments-return-1155-state-fiscal-year-2023-24City of Lockport – Budget Review (B24-1-8)
… independent evaluation of the City’s proposed budget for 2025. Background Chapter 332 of the Laws of 2014, as amended … The overtime appropriations in the proposed 2025 budget were reasonable. In October 2024, after we were presented with the proposed 2025 budget, the Common Council amended the 2024 budget by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2024/11/08/city-lockport-budget-review-b24-1-8State Agencies Bulletin No. 1462
… 2016. Please note that Federal regulations mandate that forms be delivered to employees on or before March 15, 2016. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1462-form-1042-s-foreign-persons-us-source-income-subject-withholding