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Town of Perth – Conflict of Interest (2024M-142)
… repaired a Town dump-truck and was paid $13,183 for the repair. The Board member with the prohibited conflict of … The Supervisor stated he approved the claim because the repair work was completed so the Town had an obligation to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/04/25/town-perth-conflict-interest-2024m-142Town of Chautauqua – Fiscal Stress (2013M-220)
… The Board aggregately over-estimated revenues for mortgage tax by $154,157 and the rental of real property by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/09/06/town-chautauqua-fiscal-stress-2013m-220Crystal Beach Volunteer Fire Department – Misappropriation of Funds (2014M-243)
… Fire Department is a not-for-profit organization located in the Town of Gorham in Ontario County. The Department is governed by a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/11/14/crystal-beach-volunteer-fire-department-misappropriation-fundsOrdinary Death Benefit – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… Your beneficiary may be entitled to an ordinary death benefit if you meet the eligibility requirements and … benefit). The first $50,000 of this benefit is paid in the form of group term life insurance, which is currently … are a Tier 2, 3, 5 or 6 member, with at least 90 days of service since last joining PFRS, and your death occurs: While …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/ordinary-death-benefitComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… of Tivoli , Village of Tuckahoe and the City of Yonkers . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and … finance operating expenditures which will not be available in future years. In addition, the city plans to borrow up to $13 million for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Town of Big Flats – Financial Management (2013M-170)
… January 1, 2010, to May 1, 2013. Background The Town of Big Flats is located in Chemung County and has a population … Town of Big Flats Financial Management 2013M170 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/11/15/town-big-flats-financial-management-2013m-170Opinion 88-49
… question, you ask whether the mayor may make a motion at a meeting of the board of trustees. You indicate that the … Whether the mayor may make a motion at a meeting of the board of trustees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-49Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… office completed audits of the Allegany Engine Company , Columbia County and the Town of Tuxedo . “In today’s fiscal … fundraiser savings account without board approval. Columbia County – Court and Trust Funds (2014M-353) The … his office completed audits of the Allegany Engine Company Columbia County and the Town of Tuxedo …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… and the Stockbridge Valley Central School District . “In an era of limited resources and increased accountability, … However, district officials paid more than $11,000 in federal, state and local taxes on fuel purchases because … was created by Comptroller DiNapoli to promote openness in government and provide taxpayers with better access to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsVirgil Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2012M-329)
… distinct and separate from the Town of Virgil, and located in Cortland County. The Board of Fire Commissioners consists … cannot verify if it is approving all claims for payment. In addition, it cannot determine whether there are any … the Office of the State Comptroller and file future AUDs in a timely manner. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/02/17/virgil-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2012m-329State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Boeing Lawsuit Settlement
… regarding the approval of the settlement of the derivative lawsuit the New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund) and … and the FPPA were appointed co-lead plaintiffs in the lawsuit. In a derivative lawsuit, shareholders sue a company’s board of directors on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-boeing-lawsuit-settlementCity of Rye – Boat Basin Fund (2013M-289)
… in Westchester County, covers 20 square miles and has a population of approximately 15,000. The City is governed by … of administrative services could be improved. In 2000 and 2001, the City contracted with an outside vendor to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/01/03/city-rye-boat-basin-fund-2013m-289City of Amsterdam – Records and Reports (2013M-266)
… the City’s accounting records and financial condition for the period June 1, 2011 to March 31, 2013. Background The … audit, or filed the annual update document (AUD) for the 2011-12 and 2012-13 fiscal year. The annual financial … statements prepared by the City’s independent auditor for the 2009-10 and 2010-11 fiscal years and found in both …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/01/03/city-amsterdam-records-and-reports-2013m-266Sauquoit Fire District No. 1 – Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-178)
… of the State, distinct and separate from the Town of Paris, in Oneida County. The District is governed by a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/09/05/sauquoit-fire-district-no-1-controls-over-financial-activities-2014m-178Town of Canandaigua – Fund Balance, Water Operations and Information Technology (2017M-109)
… While the Board budgeted for the use of appropriated fund balance and reserves as a financing source from 2014 through … 2016, the more than $1 million in total appropriated fund balance went unused. The Board did not develop a long-term … tracked in the Town’s accounting software, separate fund balance records for each water district are not maintained in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/09/29/town-canandaigua-fund-balance-water-operations-and-information-technology-2017m-109Richland Fire District – Board Oversight (2016M-374)
… 1, 2015 through July 31, 2016. Background The Richland Fire District is a district corporation of the State, … from the Town of Richland in Oswego County. There is one fire company located within the District, the Richland Fire Company, whose members comprise the District’s fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/01/27/richland-fire-district-board-oversight-2016m-374Village of Gowanda – Procurement (2013M-175)
… Village officials did not determine if they received the correct State or County contract pricing. The Board’s failure … policy, and verify that they were receiving the correct State and County contract pricing, resulted in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/09/13/village-gowanda-procurement-2013m-175State Contract and Payment Actions in August
… of Children and Family Services $89 million under the Child Care Stabilization Grant to provide financial relief to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/state-contract-and-payment-actions-augustPrivacy and Security of Student Data (2021-S-29) 180-Day Response
To determine if the State Education Department consistently follows all laws and regulations regarding the safety and privacy of students’ data and is monitoring New York State school districts to ensure they are complying with the legislation and regulations that govern data privacy and security.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-21s29-response.pdfSelected Management and Operations Practices – BuildSmart NY/Executive Order 88 (2023-S-27)
To determine whether the 20% reduction in energy use required by Executive Order 88 was achieved by April 1, 2020, and whether the New York Power Authority (NYPA) provided the required oversight to the Affected State Entities (ASEs) in line with Executive Order 88 Guidelines.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-23s27.pdf