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Town of Amherst Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2020M-148)
… did not ensure its project approvals were based on project applications that were completed and supported with … and payment in lieu of taxes (PILOT) information for current and active projects. Key Recommendations Ensure project applications are properly completed and supported with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2021/09/10/town-amherst-industrial-development-agency-project-approvalPompey Hill Fire District – Financial Management (2021M-136)
… fund policy or adopt a written multiyear capital plan. In addition, annual update documents (AUDs) were not filed … action. Appendix B includes our comments on issues raised in the District’s response letter. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/11/05/pompey-hill-fire-district-financial-management-2021m-136Fishers Fire District – Financial Condition (2021M-128)
… complete report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether the Board of Commissioners (Board) effectively managed the Fishers Fire District’s (District’s) financial condition. Key Findings The Board did not effectively manage the District’s financial … Determine whether the Board of Commissioners Board effectively managed the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/10/29/fishers-fire-district-financial-condition-2021m-128Henrietta Fire District – Financial Condition (2021M-27)
… complete report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether the Board of Commissioners (Board) effectively managed the Henrietta Fire District’s (District’s) financial condition. Key Findings The Board did not effectively manage the District’s financial … Determine whether the Board of Commissioners Board effectively managed the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/07/16/henrietta-fire-district-financial-condition-2021m-27Jefferson County Industrial Development Agency (JCIDA) – Project Approval and Monitoring (2020M-70)
… whether officials appropriately evaluated projects prior to approval and subsequently monitored the performance of … did not appropriately evaluate all projects prior to approval or monitor the performance of businesses that … and salary information for reliability or compare it to estimates in project applications. Key Recommendations The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2020/10/02/jefferson-county-industrial-development-agency-jcidaState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced … did not apply for all transportation state aid for seven new bus acquisitions resulting in a potential revenue loss of … Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal spending, the state's 170,000 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-0Town of Amsterdam – Supervisor’s Records and Reports (2013M-8)
… 31, 2012. Background The Town of Amsterdam is located in Montgomery County and has a population of approximately 5,600 residents. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/04/05/town-amsterdam-supervisors-records-and-reports-2013m-8Retirement Estimates – Divorce and Your Benefits
… of marriage and date of commencement of the divorce action in the estimate request, and submit it to: NYSLRS Equitable Distribution Estimates Unit 110 State Street Mail Drop 6-2 Albany, NY 12244-0001 Estimates for members … request, contact our Call Center using our secure contact form , or call 866-805-0990 (518-474-7736 in the Albany, New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/retirement-estimatesTown of Throop – Highway Department (2021M-115)
… whether the Town of Throop (Town) Board (Board) and the Highway Superintendent (Superintendent) provided adequate oversight of the Highway Department’s (Department) financial activities. Key … Prior to 2021, agree, in writing, to expenditures for highway repair and improvement as required. As a result, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/05/03/town-throop-highway-department-2021m-115Debt Approvals for Public Authorities, Municipalities, School Districts and District Corporations
… secure the New York State Comptroller’s approval. Certain municipalities are authorized to sell their bonds or notes at … Form”). The Guidelines summarize the process and criteria for the State Comptroller's review of the terms and … municipal and public authority debt issuances. Finally, municipalities, school districts and district corporations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/debt/approvalsWindsor Central School District – Fuel Controls (2022M-133)
… diesel fuel stored in the District’s 10,000-gallon storage tank. Without adequate controls over fuel, the District’s … and purchases and secure fuel credit cards and diesel fuel tank. District officials generally agreed with the findings …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/11/23/windsor-central-school-district-fuel-controls-2022m-133North Greenbush Common School District – Claims Auditing (2022M-112)
… complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the North Greenbush Common School District (District) Board … While claims were supported and for appropriate purposes, the Board did not ensure claims were properly audited and … – October 2021. Individuals prohibited from serving as the claims auditor, because they were directly involved in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/10/07/north-greenbush-common-school-district-claims-auditing-2022m-112Utica Harbor Point Development Corporation – Budgeting and Board Oversight (2022M-43)
… complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Utica Harbor Point Development Corporation (Corporation) … and adequately monitored financial activity. Key Findings The Board and officials did not establish realistic budgets. Also, the Board did not review periodic financial reports to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/local-development-corporation/2022/07/15/utica-harbor-point-development-corporation-budgeting-andLiberty Central School District – Information Technology (2022M-73)
… complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Liberty Central School District (District) Board of Education (Board) and District officials adequately … data from unauthorized use, access and loss. Key Findings The Board and District officials did not adequately safeguard …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/09/09/liberty-central-school-district-information-technology-2022m-73Tuxedo Union Free School District – Payroll and Leave Accruals (2022M-15)
… (or potentially overpaid) 30 employees a total of $113,564 in payroll and leave accrual payments, including $47,673 in … The Board and officials should: Ensure all salaries and hourly wages are established and approved by position, individual or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/08/26/tuxedo-union-free-school-district-payroll-and-leave-accruals-2022m-15Mount Pleasant Blythedale Union Free School District – Procurement (2022M-86)
… liability insurance for 18 years, heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system maintenance for 12 years and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/10/28/mount-pleasant-blythedale-union-free-school-district-procurement-2022m-86Investment Advisory Committee
… The Investment Advisory Committee advises the Comptroller on general investment issues. The Investment Advisory … reviews and provides a recommendation to the Comptroller on the proposed asset allocation plan developed by the Chief … Fund’s risk profile, investment activity and performance on a periodic basis. Tia Breakley Chief Strategic Development …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/common-retirement-fund/resources/investment-advisory-committeeDutchess County – Contract Monitoring (2023M-142)
… contract to ensure that the agreed-upon contract amount is not exceeded. County officials agreed with our findings …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2024/08/09/dutchess-county-contract-monitoring-2023m-142Village of Catskill – Accounting Records and Reports (2024M-66)
… account balances totaling $1.1 million at May 31, 2023 in the accounting records. Comply with New York State General …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/09/27/village-catskill-accounting-records-and-reports-2024m-66Local Road Conditions in New York State
… about 13 percent of the 192,500 locally owned lane-miles in New York State – a percentage that varies quite a bit from … federally fundable local roads for every relevant county, city, town, village and borough (see below). Unfortunately, … federally fundable local roads for every relevant county city town village and borough in New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/local-road-conditions-new-york-state