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Wantagh Fire District – Payroll (2013M-176)
… The Wantagh Fire District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from the Town of Hempstead and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/09/20/wantagh-fire-district-payroll-2013m-176Inspecting Highway Bridges and Repairing Defects (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial report, … issued on May 19, 2014, found that the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (Authority) did not follow the New … To determine the extent of implementation of the 4 recommendations included in our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/06/30/inspecting-highway-bridges-and-repairing-defects-followSaranac Central School District - School District Website (S9-19-30)
… Central School District (District) used its resources to maintain a website that provided the public with … parties from readily accessing and reviewing documents to make informed decisions. Officials did not post the: Budget-to-actual results or external audit report corrective action …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/03/23/saranac-central-school-district-school-district-website-s9-19-30Town of Deerpark – Budget Review (B6-14-17)
… their preliminary budgets for the next fiscal year to the State Comptroller for review while the deficit obligations are outstanding. Key Findings Based on the results of our review, we found that revenue and … Key Recommendation Be cautious about continuing to rely on fund balance to fund such a significant part of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/10/31/town-deerpark-budget-review-b6-14-17Accounting for Capital Projects
Dealing with capital projects is often a source of confusion for local officials. In this session, we will review some of the important steps in planning a capital project and focus on proper accounting treatment.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/accounting-capital-projects-071724.pdfA Review of Capital Needs at the Metropolitan Transportation Authority
OSC’s inflated estimate of the MTA’s capital repair needs, based on the MTA’s 2013 TYNA, suggests $69 billion was needed over the 10-year period covering two capital programs from 2015 through 2024.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-18-2024.pdfEcoNews Spring 2021
This edition of EcoNews provides more detail on our work at the Fund to address the investment risks posed by climate change and to take advantage of opportunities to invest in climate solutions.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/econews-spring-2021.pdfAdministration of Mitchell-Lama Waiting Lists (Follow-Up) (2020-F-19) 30-Day Response
To follow up on the actions taken by the Division of Housing and Community Renewal to implement the recommendations contained in our prior audit report, Administration of Mitchell-Lama Waiting Lists (Report 2016-S-46).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-20f19-response.pdfContinuity of Operations Planning
… continuity of operations planning for major unexpected events. Our audit scope included the period January 1, 2017 … continuity of operations planning for major unexpected events …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/03/21/continuity-operations-planningEnding Your Membership – State Police Plan
… Once you join, there are five ways your membership can end: If you are not vested and you leave public employment for seven years (membership ends automatically); If you leave public employment and voluntarily withdraw your membership ; If you transfer your membership to another New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1518/ending-your-membershipState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… not monitor online banking transactions. As a result, the risk that the district may become the victim of a cybercrime … agreements. Rye Neck Union Free School District – Health Insurance Cost Savings (Westchester County) District … by offering a buyout in lieu of health insurance coverage. Total savings could range between approximately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… did not ensure compliance with contracts or enforce the lease agreement’s terms and conditions. As a result, there is … fees and interest for late payments associated with the lease agreement. Town of Marathon – Town Clerk (Cortland …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0New York State Department of Labor - Unemployment Insurance Payments to County Jail Inmates (2015M-278)
… unemployment insurance (UI) benefit payments to county jail inmates in a timely manner for the period January 1, … UI benefits. NYSDOL has the responsibility for monitoring jail inmates’ eligibility for UI benefits. Key Findings … effectively monitor the appropriateness of UI payments to jail inmates. We project that county inmates received …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2016/12/02/new-york-state-department-labor-unemployment-insurance-payments-countyChateaugay Central School District – Nonresident Homeless Student State Aid (2023M-153)
… students. Key Findings District officials did not claim State aid totaling $145,164 for nonresident homeless … the Superintendent was not aware that the District could claim this aid. As a result, District taxpayers will not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/03/01/chateaugay-central-school-district-nonresident-homeless-student-state-aidState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced … did not perform a proper review of reports submitted to New York state agencies to ensure that all cases, including … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsDirect Deposit for New State Employees
Requires the payment of salaries by direct deposit for state employees hired after January 1 2018
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/direct-deposit-new-state-employeesState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… online banking. In 2020, the former bookkeeper received $1,254 in dental and vision insurance through the town and … Services (BOCES) – Cash Management (2023M-40) Over an 18-month period, officials missed an opportunity for BOCES to … revoke unnecessary network user account access. As many as 1,570 accounts were unneeded but were not disabled and four …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… issued. Fort Hunter Fire District – Capital Reserve Funds (Montgomery County) The board did not properly manage the district’s … Walker Fire District – Pumper Truck Procurement (Monroe County) The board did not procure a $748,676 pumper truck in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Volunteer Fire Corporation was adequate in addressing what periodic financial reports the company had to provide the district. … years 2018 through 2020. Kortright Rural Fire District – Financial Activities (Delaware County) The board did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… the following local government audits were issued. Quaker Street Fire District – Board Oversight (Schenectady County) … intact. Track state and local government spending at Open Book New York . Under State Comptroller DiNapoli’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits