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Opinion 89-31
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … in the opinion. ELECTIONS -- Recall Election (authority of city voters to petition) REFERENDUM-- Recall Election … Whether the voters of a city may bring a petition to remove an elected city …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-31XIII.4.A Employee Travel Card Reconciliation – XIII. Employee Expense Reimbursement
… against misuse of the travel card. Agencies must develop a process for notifying employees that they have unreconciled … If, despite notifications by the Agency, an employee has: (i) unreconciled charges for six months or more, (ii) repeated … but the traveler has already purchased the plane or train ticket, the traveler has up to one year from the purchase …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiii/xiii4a-employee-travel-card-reconciliationCity of Lockport -- Budget Review (B1-15-20)
… review was to provide an independent evaluation of the City’s proposed budget for 2016. Background Chapter 332 of … 147 of the Laws of 2015 (the “Act”), authorized the City to issue debt to liquidate the accumulated deficits in the City’s general, water and sewer funds as of December 31, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2015/11/04/city-lockport-budget-review-b1-15-20City of Salamanca – Selected Financial Activities (2015M-284)
… the Council with cash flow analyses and did not submit casino revenue claims in a timely manner to the Seneca … monthly cash flow statements for the Council and apply for casino revenues in a timely manner. Ensure that City Charter …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2016/03/04/city-salamanca-selected-financial-activities-2015m-284Wayne Central School District – Financial Management (2012M-229)
… maximum of 4 percent of the ensuing year’s budget. To make it appear that the fund balance was within statutory limits, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/03/22/wayne-central-school-district-financial-management-2012m-229Village of Horseheads – Claims Auditing and Disbursements (2023M-134)
… of Horseheads (Village) officials properly audited claims and authorized non-payroll disbursements. Key Findings Based on our sample of $1.1 million in claims and disbursements reviewed, Village officials did not … As a result, payments were made for unsupported, duplicate and/or improper claims. Village officials did not: Ensure an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/05/10/village-horseheads-claims-auditing-and-disbursements-2023m-134Town of Philipstown – Financial Management (2024M-100)
… report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Town of Philipstown (Town) Town Board (Board) properly … Determine whether the Town of Philipstown Town Town Board Board properly managed financial operations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/05/09/town-philipstown-financial-management-2024m-100Sullivan County Industrial Development Agency – PILOT Program (2013M-161)
… was to review the Sullivan County Industrial Development Agency (SCIDA) Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) Program for … there is no effective mechanism in place to identify agency members’ financial interests in potential projects … Sullivan County Industrial Development Agency PILOT Program 2013M161 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2013/08/30/sullivan-county-industrial-development-agency-pilot-programGeorgetown Fire District – Board Oversight (2014M-264)
… April 30, 2014. Background The Georgetown Fire District is a district corporation, distinct and separate from the Town of Georgetown and Madison County, in which it is located. The District is governed by an elected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/12/19/georgetown-fire-district-board-oversight-2014m-264Wayne County – Financial Management (2012M-249)
… determination of a reasonable level of unexpended surplus funds to be maintained, as well as to address the accumulation of and use of moneys in reserve funds. Review all reserves annually and determine if the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/04/12/wayne-county-financial-management-2012m-249Champlain Joint Youth Program – Oversight of Financial Activities (2017M-21)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine oversight of the Program’s financial activities for the period January … Champlain Joint Youth Program Oversight of Financial Activities 2017M21 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/joint-activity/2017/11/22/champlain-joint-youth-program-oversight-financial-activities-2017m-21Town of Sidney – Budget Review (B4-13-19)
… resources are approximately $1.9 million. Thus, the full liquidation of the liability could significantly impact the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/11/05/town-sidney-budget-review-b4-13-19Town of Wayne – Justice Court (2013M-52)
Town of Wayne Justice Court 2013M52
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/05/24/town-wayne-justice-court-2013m-52Town of Moira – Fiscal Oversight and Selected Financial Operations (2016M-350)
… of financial operations, the Town's procurement practices and claims auditing process and internal controls over the Justice Court's financial … contains the Village of Brushton within its borders and has a population of approximately 2,900. The Town, which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/22/town-moira-fiscal-oversight-and-selected-financial-operations-2016m-350Village of Livonia – Board Oversight and Information Technology (2014M-221)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review Board oversight of financial operations and information … 1,400.The Village is governed by an elected five-member Board of Trustees. General fund appropriations for the … a budget-to-actual report during budget preparation. The Board did not ensure that the former or current …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2015/01/09/village-livonia-board-oversight-and-information-technology-2014m-221Village of Munnsville – Financial Operations (2012M-239)
… $157,000 in the general fund. Key Findings The Board has not maintained an adequate level of unassigned fund balance … and $999, respectively, of fund balance that they did not have. The Board also has not exercised effective oversight of … an officer, employee, or independent public accountant do so. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/02/08/village-munnsville-financial-operations-2012m-239Village of Liberty – Financial Condition (2013M-109)
… June 1, 2011, to May 31, 2013. Background The Village of Liberty is located in Sullivan County and has a population of … Village of Liberty Financial Condition 2013M109 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/10/04/village-liberty-financial-condition-2013m-109Village of Dannemora – Internal Controls Over Cash Receipts (2013M-7)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Village’s internal controls … June 1, 2011, to August 31, 2012. Background The Village of Dannemora is located within the Towns of Dannemora and … Village of Dannemora Internal Controls Over Cash Receipts 2013M7 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/03/29/village-dannemora-internal-controls-over-cash-receipts-2013m-7Elmwood Village Charter School – Student Enrollment and Billing (2013M-174)
… verify student information by periodically requiring new proof of residence, such as a utility bill, or requiring that a new proof of residence be submitted when a student’s address … verify the residence of students and require new proof of residence when a student moves. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2013/08/23/elmwood-village-charter-school-student-enrollment-and-billing-2013m-174Rombout Fire District – Board Oversight of Financial Activities (2017M-88)
… various facets of the District’s Length of Service Award Program (LOSAP) without first soliciting competition or … in compliance with the law. The Board has not adopted an online banking policy that defines the process for … accounts for operating expenses. Develop and adopt an online banking policy and entering into a comprehensive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/07/28/rombout-fire-district-board-oversight-financial-activities-2017m-88