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Operational Advisory No. 8
… will result in Agencies receiving requests to replace or cancel checks throughout the year rather than once a year. … that Agencies reissue any checks due to recipients or cancel any inappropriate payments upon returned letter from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/operational-advisory/8-state-check-outreachRegistration and Enforcement of Automotive Service, Sales, and Salvage Facilities (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report, Registration and Enforcement of Automotive Service, Sales, and Salvage Facilities ( 2016-S-71 ). Background The … highway safety, promote proper repairs to vehicles, and protect consumers of motor vehicle repairs. The Vehicle …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/11/registration-and-enforcement-automotive-service-sales-and-salvage-facilities-followComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. … by adding specific language specifying who is responsible for approving bills for payment and reviewing the treasurer’s … CPS program improvement plans to reduce recurrence rates of child abuse and neglect. For access to state and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Eugenio Maria de Hostos Charter School – Procurements and Information Technology (2013M-136)
… through December 31, 2012. Background The Eugenio Maria de Hostos Charter School, located in the City of Rochester in … Eugenio Maria de Hostos Charter School Procurements and Information …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2014/01/17/eugenio-maria-de-hostos-charter-school-procurements-and-informationCity of Yonkers – Budget Review (B6-16-11)
… the 2015-16 fiscal year overtime costs. The City plans to borrow up to $6.5 million for tax certiorari settlements in … the 2017-18 budget. Tax certiorari claims should be paid from annual appropriations. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2016/06/22/city-yonkers-budget-review-b6-16-11Accounts Payable Advisory No. 28
… designation of Voucher Authorizers, including appropriate system access controls. Update : The Guide to Financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/28-internal-controls-certificationHigher Education – 2023 Financial Condition Report
… from the prior year. The State has a higher proportion of private college attendance than most states, or 45 percent compared to 22 percent of students nationwide in Spring 2023, according to the … Costs and Financial Assistance Average costs of tuition and fees for full-time, in-state students for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2023-fcr/higher-educationCollege of Optometry – Selected Employee Travel Expenses
… Purpose To determine whether the use of travel monies by selected government employees complied with … spend between $100 million and $150 million each year on travel expenses. These expenses, which are discretionary and … fuel, and incidental costs such as airline baggage and travel agency fees. As part of a Statewide initiative to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/02/14/college-optometry-selected-employee-travel-expensesState Comptroller Releases Municipal Audits
… on financial operations while developing estimates for significant revenues and expenditures in the 2021 adopted … 2021 adopted budget. Adequacy of 2021 Budgets – Town of Smithtown (Suffolk County) Town of Smithtown officials … without documentation of soliciting competition. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/state-comptroller-releases-municipal-auditsTown of Seneca Falls – Justice Court (2013M-89)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review internal controls over the Court’s … January 1, 2012 to March 4, 2013. Background The Town of Seneca Falls is located in Seneca County, has a population … Town of Seneca Falls Justice Court 2013M89 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/06/28/town-seneca-falls-justice-court-2013m-89Village of Montgomery – Purchasing and Information Technology (2013M-210)
… procurement policy did not specify the number of quotes or request for proposals (RFPs) to be obtained for … $84,000 to 13 vendors without obtaining the required quotes or RFPs. The Board adopted a comprehensive policy … the procurement policy to include the specific number of quotes or RFPs Village personnel should obtain when …
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)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Village’s financial and information technology (IT) operations for the period June 1, 2010, to May 31, 2012. Background The Village of Hoosick Falls is … 2011. The Board has not implemented compensating controls to address the lack of segregation of duties performed by the …
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)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if Town officials provided adequate oversight of the Town’s financial activities for the period January 1, … Town of Dresden Board Oversight of Financial Activities 2012M191 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/01/11/town-dresden-board-oversight-financial-activities-2012m-191Compliance With Executive Order 95 (Open Data)
… Development Authority (ORDA) is complying with Executive Order 95 (EO 95), including providing, in a timely manner, … Regional Development Authority is complying with Executive Order 95 including providing in a timely manner publishable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/02/08/compliance-executive-order-95-open-dataState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… interest rate quotes or prepare cash flow forecasts to estimate the amount of funds available for investment. … and annually appropriated fund balance that was not used to finance operations. Unrestricted fund balance ranged … services from 13 vendors who were paid $73,032. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-0State Agencies Bulletin No. 1858
… uncashed as of March 26, 2021 will be stopped 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-checksTown of Bangor – Board Oversight (2012M-193)
… Code Enforcement Officer. The Board did not require the Officers to remit the fees they collected to the Town. Instead, it approved both Officers to retain fees collected on the Town’s behalf which circumvented Town Law. The Board gave both Officers approval to open and maintain bank accounts for cash …
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-258Investors Renew Call on Exxon to Address Climate Risk
… unsuccessful attempt to exclude the proposal from a vote at the meeting, it received support from 38.2% of voting … continued profitability as governments around the world live up to their commitment to the Paris Agreement 2 degree …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/02/investors-renew-call-exxon-address-climate-riskDiNapoli: Audit Reveals Cash, Drugs, Weapons Missing from Police Custody
… municipalities: Herkimer and Madison counties, the cities of Auburn, Elmira, Troy and Watertown; the towns of Hamburg, Irondequoit and Newburgh; as well as the village of Johnson City. “When seized property is missing, it can …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-audit-reveals-cash-drugs-weapons-missing-police-custody