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Town of Seneca Falls – Justice Court (2013M-89)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review internal controls over the Court’s financial … 4, 2013. Background The Town of Seneca Falls is located in Seneca County, has a population of approximately 9,000 and … liabilities performed by the Court clerks. Review an audit log generated by the Court’s database management system, or a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/06/28/town-seneca-falls-justice-court-2013m-89State Comptroller Releases Municipal Audits
… assess whether local officials adequately considered the impact of the pandemic on their financial operations while … Town of Riverhead officials adequately assessed the impact of the pandemic on financial operations while … County) City of Oneida officials adequately assessed the impact of the pandemic on financial operations while …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/state-comptroller-releases-municipal-auditsCollege of Optometry – Selected Employee Travel Expenses
… April 1, 2008 to March 31, 2011. Background New York State’s executive agencies spend between $100 million and $150 million each year on travel expenses. These expenses, which are discretionary … travel expenses for the highest-cost travelers in the State. These employees incurred over $100,000 in travel …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/02/14/college-optometry-selected-employee-travel-expensesCompliance With Executive Order 95 (Open Data)
… submit a master schedule of publishable datasets to ITS, or incorporate Open Data into its ongoing core business …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/02/08/compliance-executive-order-95-open-dataVillage of Montgomery – Purchasing and Information Technology (2013M-210)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review internal controls over the Village’s purchasing and … for purchases and public works contracts subject to its competitive bidding requirements. However, the … the number of quotes or request for proposals (RFPs) to be obtained for purchases that were not subject to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/10/25/village-montgomery-purchasing-and-information-technology-2013m-210Village of Hoosick Falls – Internal Controls Over Selected Operations (2013M-1)
… completed. Three employees have access to all financial software functions enabling them to record and change … Maintain fuel consumption records. Assign financial software access rights to users of the Village’s financial software based on their job descriptions while ensuring they …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/03/29/village-hoosick-falls-internal-controls-over-selected-operations-2013m-1Town of Dresden – Board Oversight of Financial Activities (2012M-191)
… subsequent years and did not file its 2012 property tax cap computation with OSC. Our calculation of the property tax cap limitation resulted in the Town property tax levy exceeding the cap limit by approximately $11,800. The Board did not audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/01/11/town-dresden-board-oversight-financial-activities-2012m-191State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… not formally solicit interest rate quotes or prepare cash flow forecasts to estimate the amount of funds available for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-0Town of Bangor – Board Oversight (2012M-193)
… to May 31, 2012. Background The Town of Bangor is located in Franklin County and has approximately 2,220 residents. The … The Board’s review of claims was inadequate, resulting in claims being paid prior to Board audit and approval, … responsibilities to Town officers and employees that are in compliance with laws and regulations. Town officers and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/02/01/town-bangor-board-oversight-2012m-193Town of Ballston – Water Fund Financial Operations (2012M-258)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the water fund’s fiscal health and operations for the period … including appropriations of $1.1 million for the 12 water districts. Key Findings The Town’s accounting records … accurate and timely information necessary to evaluate the water fund’s fiscal health and take appropriate corrective …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/05/03/town-ballston-water-fund-financial-operations-2012m-258State Agencies Bulletin No. 1858
… in calendar year 2019 are affected. Background Abandoned Property Law §102 requires uncashed checks become abandoned … and the funds will be remitted to the NYS Office of Unclaimed Funds (OUF) in April of 2021. Effective Dates … to the OUF in April of 2021. Employees can visit the Unclaimed Funds - Search for Lost Money website to search for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1858-outreach-escheatment-2019-uncashed-payroll-checksHigher Education – 2023 Financial Condition Report
… has a higher proportion of private college attendance than most states, or 45 percent compared to 22 percent of students …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2023-fcr/higher-educationOperational Advisory No. 8
… Subject: State Check Outreach Guidance: Payees that receive State checks for … checks within one year of issuance will receive a State Check Outreach letter advising them to negotiate the check or request a replacement check from the issuing Agency. … State Check Outreach …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/operational-advisory/8-state-check-outreachComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Halcottsville Fire Department , Town of Rush , … recurrence rates of child abuse and neglect. For access to state and local government spending and nearly 50,000 state …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Registration and Enforcement of Automotive Service, Sales, and Salvage Facilities (Follow-Up)
… it regulates. Where facilities are found to be in violation of laws, rules, or regulations, the Department must …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/11/registration-and-enforcement-automotive-service-sales-and-salvage-facilities-followOpinion 92-43
… AND HIGHWAYS -- Highway Supplies and Equipment (necessity to obtain prior town board approval for purchases of); … SUPERINTENDENT OF HIGHWAYS -- Powers and Duties (necessity to obtain prior town board approval for purchases); … and procedures) TOWN BOARD -- Powers and Duties (authority to require prior board approval in procurement policies and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-43Opinion 98-14
… major categories as required in that section (see also Albany Area Builders v Town of Guilderland , 74 NY2d 372, … represents a fundamental limitation on home rule powers ( Albany Area Builders , supra ). Where the State Legislature … Village, Inc. , 78 NY2d 500, 577 NYS2d 215; see also Albany Area Builders , supra ). The intent to pre-empt may be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-14Selected Management and Operations Practices
… 469 of the Laws of 1989 requires the State Comptroller to conduct an audit of NYPA’s management practices at least … New York program according to statute, accurately reported job creation goals and other program metrics, and phased out … To determine whether NYPA managed the ReCharge New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/08/01/selected-management-and-operations-practicesEDSS - Glossary of Terms
… of, apart from the contract number, used internally by the state agency to facilitate internal agency business needs. No … estimated cost associated with the CRER. Attachments Based on the CRER Type selection, a list of suggested documents … the EDSS application. Comments Any additional message the state agency needs to relay to OSC that is not covered in any …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/contracts/edss-glossary-termsState Agencies Bulletin No. 741
… Employees whose Job Data or Additional Pay history is incorrect Background Restricted access for agencies to … of State Payroll Services must make certain corrections to an employee’s PayServ history. The DTA/COR request is the … The agency must indicate in Status Reason comments what transaction is waiting to be submitted. The PCTST will …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/741-data-changecorrect-history-dtacor-procedure