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Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Canaseraga Central School District , Hoosic Valley … the Washingtonville Central School District . "In an era of limited resources and increased accountability, it’s … is no documentation indicating who is using the point of sale system. Although individual passwords are required to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/06/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0Village of Catskill – Financial Condition (2014M-134)
… Ensure that the required annual financial report is filed with OSC within 60 days after the close of the fiscal year. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/08/08/village-catskill-financial-condition-2014m-134Town of Hanover – Town Supervisor and Town Clerk Operations (2013M-40)
… 18, 2013. Background The Town of Hanover is located in Chautauqua County and has a population of approximately … received and did not indicate the form of payment received in the water and sewer records. The Clerk did not disburse … taken with respect to the transfer/advance of moneys from the sewer fund. Ensure that all moneys collected are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/05/10/town-hanover-town-supervisor-and-town-clerk-operations-2013m-40Village of Lyndonville – Leave Time Benefits and Information Technology (2012M-259)
… balances, including her own, with no independent review. We reviewed two former Clerk-Treasurers’ leave accruals, and … leave time at separation from service, totaling $19,605. We found that the Village overpaid these two individuals by … private and sensitive information in electronic format. We found that the Mayor discarded floppy disks without …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/03/08/village-lyndonville-leave-time-benefits-and-information-technology-2012m-259Village of Keeseville – Financial Condition (2013M-192)
… balance for the general, sewer, and water funds at the end of the last three fiscal years were either overstated or … contributed to the Village being in fiscal stress at the end of the 2011-12 fiscal year. Specifically, the general, … $4,623 and a combined cash balance of only $6,451 at the end of the 2011-12 fiscal year. The operating funds only had …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/09/20/village-keeseville-financial-condition-2013m-192Bus Driver Licensing
… bus drivers met the requirements of Article 19-A of the New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law. The audit covers bus … complete medical records. Key Recommendations Ensure that all drivers have met the requirements of Article 19-A, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/06/13/bus-driver-licensingVillage of Deposit – Fiscal Monitoring and Selected Financial Operations (2013M-205)
… disbursements (including payroll) were made, that all moneys received were properly deposited, or that all transactions were properly recorded and reported. There … to ensure that the Board reviews, audits and approves all claims against the Village. Ensure that all salaries paid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/12/13/village-deposit-fiscal-monitoring-and-selected-financial-operations-2013m-205Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… for individuals who used the district’s IT assets. In addition, personal internet use was found on computers … revenues. Auditors found that $4.2 million was maintained in the debt service fund although the funds had not been designated to pay debt. In addition, district officials improperly restricted funds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsTravel Advisory No. 15
… cost-effective option is available. The update is a result of the State’s decision to lift COVID-19 restrictions and … information about determining the most economical method of travel in the best interest of the State, employees must follow established mileage …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/travel-advisory/15-covid-19-travel-and-expense-temporary-exceptionsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced … County) The Clerk did not record, deposit or disburse all money timely and accurately. Auditors determined the … precludes the Department and auditors from confirming all funds collected were recorded and deposited in a timely …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsTown of Thurston – Financial Management (2013M-280)
… that procedures were in place, to govern the level of fund balance to be maintained. As a result, the general and … develop procedures to determine the appropriate amount of fund balance the Town should maintain. Require and review …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/07/18/town-thurston-financial-management-2013m-280User Access Controls Over Selected System Applications
… to those applications. This audit covered the period from January 1, 2015 through October 8, 2019. About the Program … whose users were deceased at the time. We also found 27 users who maintained unnecessary and inappropriate access … jobs that did not require that access. Further, in 12 of 27 instances, it took more than a month for access to be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/06/10/user-access-controls-over-selected-system-applicationsRochester City School District – Budget Review (B20-2-5)
Provide an independent evaluation of the Rochester City School Districts District proposed budget for the 202021 fiscal year
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/06/05/rochester-city-school-district-budget-review-b20-2-5State Agencies Bulletin No. 2216
… Increase to Hazard Duty Pay. Affected Employees: Employees in Administrative Services Unit (BU02), Operational Services … Employees Association (CSEA) provides for an increase in Hazard Duty Pay for employees who are currently receiving … Public Employees Federation (PEF) provides for an increase in Hazard Duty Pay for employees who are currently receiving …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2216-april-2024-increase-hazard-duty-pay-employees-represented-civil-serviceTown of Wawayanda – Financial Management and Information Technology (2013M-260)
… April 30, 2013. Background The Town of Wawayanda, located in Orange County, has a population of approximately 7,300. … levy for the past three years and an anticipated reduction in the 2014 tax levy. However, the Town's unexpended surplus … balance to increase significantly from about $2.3 million in 2010 to almost $3.3 million at the end of 2012. Unexpended …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/11/29/town-wawayanda-financial-management-and-information-technology-2013m-260Town of LaGrange – Selected Financial Activities (2013M-107)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine potential cost savings and internal controls over … the Court’s system; the reasons for the deletions were not documented. Further, 166 cases were not reported to the … the Town’s payroll. Ensure that the clerks’ records have unique identifications as to who entered information. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/07/12/town-lagrange-selected-financial-activities-2013m-107DiNapoli: Home Ownership Grants Helping Low- and Moderate-Income New Yorkers
… State Homes and Community Renewal, provides up to $40,000 in grants to existing and prospective low- and … across the state. “Protecting and expanding homeownership for New York’s families is critical to local communities and … are included in the audit. For a copy of the audit, visit: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/dinapoli-home-ownership-grants-helping-low-and-moderate-income-new-yorkersTaxes and Interest
… as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds, may be paid in the form of the original security (if available) or by returning the cash value of the security. In most … cases, claims for securities will include any dividends or accruals that have been earned by the security since the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/claimants/taxes-and-interestSUNY Bulletin No. SU-239
… paid their DRP reductions as a lump sum, the campus must notify OSC by sending a spreadsheet to the Payroll Earnings …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-239-repayment-suny-united-university-professions-uupTown of Salem – Financial Management (2015M-295)
… 2013 through June 30, 2015. Background The Town of Salem is located in Washington County and has a population of approximately 2,700. The Town is governed by a five-member Town Board. Budgeted … fund balance to finance annual operations in excess of what is available. Develop a comprehensive multiyear …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/01/29/town-salem-financial-management-2015m-295