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Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced his … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced his …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-2Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… School District and the Onteora Central School District . “In an era of limited resources and increased accountability, … period 2009-10 through 2013-14, accumulated fund balance in the general fund increased from $6.6 million to $9.8 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsDiNapoli: Former Pulteney Fire District Treasurer Sentenced in $6,800 Theft of Fire District Funds
… said. “The ultimate safety net for all fire districts is to use fiscal checks and balances. I thank Steuben County …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-former-pulteney-fire-district-treasurer-sentenced-6800-theft-fire-district-fundsWhite Lake Fire District – Budgeting Practices (2013M-156)
… of the last five fiscal years, the District spent more money than it received. Budget inaccuracies contributed to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/08/30/white-lake-fire-district-budgeting-practices-2013m-156DiNapoli: Tax Collector Pleads Guilty After Faking Her Own Tax Payments
… Lawrence County Court, after an audit and investigation by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli with St. Lawrence County … Rain and Sheriff Kevin Wells for their partnership on this case.” As part of her plea agreement, Sheppard resign … by filing a complaint online at investigations@osc.state.ny.us , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/dinapoli-tax-collector-pleads-guilty-after-faking-her-own-tax-paymentsDiNapoli's Auditors Halt $25.3 Million in Suspicious Tax Refunds
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today his … DiNapoli's office has audited and approved 5.1 million state refunds totaling $4.7 billion. More than 368,000 … getting a fair deal.” DiNapoli’s office audits New York state bills prior to payment, including personal income tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/dinapolis-auditors-halt-253-million-suspicious-tax-refundsSkaneateles Central School District – Records and Reports (2015M-154)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s financial records and reports for the period July 1, 2013 through December 31, 2014. Background …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/11/16/skaneateles-central-school-district-records-and-reports-2015m-154Selected Employee Travel Expenses
… April 1, 2008 to March 31, 2011. Background New York State's agencies spend between $100 million and $150 million each year on travel expenses. These expenses, which are discretionary … we audited travel expenses of high-cost travelers in the State, each of whom incurred over $100,000 in travel expenses …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/11/01/selected-employee-travel-expensesSelected Employee Travel Expenses
… spend between $100 million and $150 million each year on travel expenses. These expenses, which are discretionary … and under the control of agency management, include car rentals, meals, lodging, transportation, fuel, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/01/10/selected-employee-travel-expenses-0Cattaraugus-Little Valley Central School District – Financial Management (2022M-23)
… to exceed the statutory limit of 4 percent. As of June 30, 2021, it was nearly $7.8 million (28 percent of the 2021-22 appropriations), exceeding the limit by more than …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/07/01/cattaraugus-little-valley-central-school-district-financial-managementTown of Summerhill – Fund Balance and Budget Monitoring (2013M-27)
… the year. Generally, the Board’s estimates of surplus fund balance to be appropriated in the budgets exceeded the … amounts actually available. As a result, the general fund balance declined by $82,000 from 2008 to 2012. Consequently, … already occurred. The general fund ended 2012 with a cash balance of $15,630. Key Recommendations Establish a policy …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/05/17/town-summerhill-fund-balance-and-budget-monitoring-2013m-27XIII.4.B Travel Advance – XIII. Employee Expense Reimbursement
… Policy References Process and Document Preparation: The OSC Rules and Regulations allow continuous travel advances up to … overnight assignments away from their official station for at least 30 percent of the work year. In addition, Business Units may advance funds to an employee for a specific travel event. Process and Document …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiii/xiii4b-travel-advanceVII.10.A Cash Advance Overview – VII. State Revenues and Appropriated Loan Receivables
… the establishment of cash advance accounts. The moneys are to be used in accordance with rules prescribed by the … of the agency or facility; and Annual review of the use of advance funds to determine the appropriate funding … of the custodian in charge of the advance. Requirements on how to establish, maintain, account for, reimburse, reduce, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vii/vii10a-cash-advance-overviewVillage of Fairport Industrial Development Agency – Board Governance (2015M-195)
… The Agency, which was created by State legislation in 1976, is governed by a five-member Board of Directors, … records. Consider amending the Agency’s lease and payment in lieu of taxes agreements from the 1980s to distribute …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2016/03/31/village-fairport-industrial-development-agency-boardDiNapoli: School District Tax Levy Cap Below 2 Percent for Second Straight Year
… Levy Growth Factors Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal spending, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/01/dinapoli-school-district-tax-levy-cap-below-2-percent-second-straight-yearDiNapoli: Westchester Sisters Sentenced for Stealing Deceased Mother's Pension
… Thomas P. DiNapoli and Westchester County District Attorney Miriam E. Rocah announced the sentencings of Annette … Bigelow, 61, and Mary Nash, 59, who hid their mother’s death to pocket nearly $22,000 from the New York State and … $22,000 they stole. I thank Westchester County District Attorney Rocah’s office for aggressively pursuing this case.” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-westchester-sisters-sentenced-stealing-deceased-mothers-pensionOswego School District Public Library – Selected Cash Receipts (2013M-397)
… The School District has been reducing the amount of money paid to the Library when there are refunds in property …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2014/03/21/oswego-school-district-public-library-selected-cash-receipts-2013m-397Village of Spencer – Financial Condition (2013M-119)
… The Village of Spencer is located in Tioga County and has approximately 800 residents. The Village is governed … We found errors in almost every aspect of the accounting function from the accounting records to the financial reports and in the reports to the IRS. The Clerk-Treasurer submitted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/08/30/village-spencer-financial-condition-2013m-119Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Clifton Park Water Authority , Cortland County … Industrial Development Agency , Middle Country Public Library and Otsego County . “In today’s fiscal climate, … incentives provided to businesses. Middle Country Public Library – Treasurer (Suffolk County) The treasurer does not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-2Sodus Center Fire District – Board Oversight (2017M-108)
… - pdf] Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Board’s oversight of financial operations for … environment and did not carry out its responsibility to oversee District financial operations and safeguard District assets. The Board allowed the Treasurer to perform all key aspects of District financial operations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2020/05/22/sodus-center-fire-district-board-oversight-2017m-108