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Selected Employee Travel Expenses
… we audited travel expenses for the highest-cost travelers in the State, as well as other outliers. Three of these … at the Department Taxation and Finance with outliers in the areas of train fare, fuel and other miscellaneous … for one employee who separated from the Department in February 2011. We performed further audit testing and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/01/10/selected-employee-travel-expenses-0Town of Moira – Fiscal Oversight and Selected Financial Operations (2016M-350)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Board's oversight of financial operations, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/22/town-moira-fiscal-oversight-and-selected-financial-operations-2016m-350Town of New Baltimore – Procurement Practices (2013M-203)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Town’s procurement practices … January 1, 2012, to March 1, 2013. Background The Town of New Baltimore is located in Greene County and has a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/11/15/town-new-baltimore-procurement-practices-2013m-203Village of Allegany – Vehicle Fuel (2012M-308)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the purchasing and safeguarding … it could have saved approximately $1,100, or four percent on the fuel purchases we reviewed. The Board authorized the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/01/31/village-allegany-vehicle-fuel-2012m-308Village of Spencer – Financial Condition (2013M-119)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Village’s financial condition … reduce future tax levies. Attend local government training on fiscal oversight and accounting. … Village of Spencer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/08/30/village-spencer-financial-condition-2013m-119Village of Gowanda – Procurement (2013M-175)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Village’s purchasing practices … 1, 2011, through April 26, 2013. Background The Village of Gowanda is located in Cattaraugus and Erie Counties and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/09/13/village-gowanda-procurement-2013m-175Draft a DRO Using the NYSLRS Template – Divorce and Your Benefits
… agreements reached between parties concerning the division of the pension benefits. While it’s use is not required, DRO …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/draft-dro-using-nyslrs-templateIX.6.C Automated Standard Application for Payments (ASAP) – IX. Federal Grants
… control the flow of funds to state agencies. Once an ASAP account is established, the federal agency can enter … based on the amount of available funds in the ASAP account. A federal agency may also place an “Agency Review” hold on the account which allows the federal agency to review the request …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix6c-automated-standard-application-payments-asapState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… personal, private and sensitive information (PPSI) policy. In addition, county officials did not provide cyber security … next year’s budgets and no reserve funds were established. In addition, the town has nearly $605 million in outstanding … state's 180,000 contracts, billions in state payments and public authority data. Visit the Reading Room for contract …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsTown of Marcellus – Supervisor’s Records and Reports (2013M-375)
… 31, 2013. Background The Town of Marcellus is located in Onondaga County and has a population of 6,200. The Town … required annual financial report for 2010, 2011 or 2012 in a timely manner. The Board did not perform, or provide … include fund balance amounts and reconciled cash balances, in addition to budget-to-actual comparisons for each fund and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/03/14/town-marcellus-supervisors-records-and-reports-2013m-375DiNapoli: School District Tax Levy Cap Below 2 Percent for Second Straight Year
… officials must remain fiscally cautious to stay under the cap as they prepare their budgets,” DiNapoli said. “The … more closely to control expenses.” The 1.23 percent cap affects the tax cap calculations for 676 school districts and 10 cities with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/01/dinapoli-school-district-tax-levy-cap-below-2-percent-second-straight-yearTown of Chautauqua – Fiscal Stress (2013M-220)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Town’s financial condition … 1, 2012, through July 16, 2013. Background The Town of Chautauqua is located in Chautauqua County and serves …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/09/06/town-chautauqua-fiscal-stress-2013m-220Watertown Housing Authority – Internal Controls Over Claims Processing (2012M-221)
… housing authority created to provide low-rent housing in the City of Watertown. The Authority is governed by a … dedication to the Authority. We are aware of no authority in NYS Public Housing Law for a housing authority to make a … paid trips, to an employee or retiree. It is permissible in our view for a housing authority to provide a token of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/02/01/watertown-housing-authority-internal-controls-over-claims-processing-2012m-221City of Poughkeepsie – Fiscal Stress and Council Oversight (2013M-30)
City of Poughkeepsie Fiscal Stress and Council Oversight 2013M30
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/05/22/city-poughkeepsie-fiscal-stress-and-council-oversight-2013m-30Vertus Charter School – Conflict of Interest and Information Technology (2016M-344)
… Purpose of Audit The objectives of our audit were to evaluate the School’s financial activities for conflicts of interest and to assess the controls over information …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/12/23/vertus-charter-school-conflict-interest-and-information-technology-2016mTri-Valley Central School District – Budgeting (2014M-094)
… expenditures were significantly higher than needed. As a result, the District’s reported fund balance increased from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/08/08/tri-valley-central-school-district-budgeting-2014m-094City of Binghamton – City Operations (2015M-280)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the City’s operations for costs … January 1, 2014 through May 21, 2015. Background The City of Binghamton is located in Broome County. The City, which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2016/06/03/city-binghamton-city-operations-2015m-280School Districts’ Energy Performance Contracts (2015-MR-1)
… with an energy service company (ESCO) for energy services in which energy services are installed, maintained or managed … energy efficiency of, or produce energy for, a facility in exchange for a portion of the energy savings or revenues. … project costs of approximately $52.5 million. Key Findings All five districts are projected to realize the guaranteed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/08/06/school-districts-energy-performance-contracts-2015-mr-1Mount Pleasant Cottage School Union Free School District – Financial Condition (2013M-360)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the District’s financial condition … neighboring districts. The District is governed by a Board of Education which normally comprises nine members. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/03/07/mount-pleasant-cottage-school-union-free-school-district-financialDiNapoli: Springport Town Clerk Faces Criminal Charges
… today for allegedly trespassing on a town computer to boost her retirement benefits with the New York State and … and benefits and prevented Waldron from receiving money to which she was not entitled. "This town clerk marred a 25-year career as a public servant by allegedly trying to pad her hours," DiNapoli said. "Hopefully, her arrest will …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/dinapoli-springport-town-clerk-faces-criminal-charges