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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… the board did not ensure the treasurer properly filed required annual update documents for fiscal years 2019 … did not develop and adopt a written procurement policy, as required, or audit and approve all claims prior to payment. … also did not ensure the treasurer filed the district’s required annual update documents for fiscal years 2015 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Rush-Henrietta Central School District – Financial Management and Separation Payments (2016M-49)
… Purpose of Audit The purposes of our audit were to evaluate the District’s financial management and calculation of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/17/rush-henrietta-central-school-district-financial-management-andWappingers Central School District – Fuel Accountability (2015M-135)
… The Wappingers Central School District is located in the Towns of East Fishkill, Fishkill, LaGrange, … Director of Facilities and Operations does not maintain a log of fuel usage for the 275 gallon diesel tank in his … monthly basis to identify unusual transactions. Maintain a log for fuel dispensed from the diesel fuel tank listing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/08/28/wappingers-central-school-district-fuel-accountability-2015m-135State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… Prevention (SHP) Training SHP training was provided to employees and elected officials. However, of the 150 total … accounting records, provide accurate monthly reports to the supervisor or provide an annual accounting to the … lines being overspent; 58 totaling $1.6 million did not have sufficient supporting documentation, which could result …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsSt. Lawrence-Lewis Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Capital Assets (2023M-99)
… (BOCES) officials properly monitored and accounted for Information Technology (IT) assets. Key Findings BOCES officials did not properly monitor and account for IT assets. As a result, officials cannot ensure that … hard drives are sanitized when disposed of, and monitor for compliance. BOCES officials generally agreed with our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2023/12/01/st-lawrence-lewis-board-cooperative-educational-services-capital-assets-2023m-99Mandatory Service Credit Purchase Payments – Enhanced Reporting
… a link to the Loan/SCP Deduction page in Retirement Online , which will list the member’s pre-tax deduction … (deficiencies) for your employees: Sign in to Retirement Online . From your Account Homepage, click the “Access …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/enhanced-reporting/mandatory-service-credit-purchase-paymentsFishers Island Ferry District – Financial Operations (2016M-156)
… Ferry District is a component unit of the Town of Southold in Suffolk County. The District was created in 1947 by an act of the State Legislature, known as the … did not ensure that goods and services were procured in compliance with statutory bidding requirements and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2016/08/12/fishers-island-ferry-district-financial-operations-2016m-156Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Bayport-Blue Point Public Library , Cincinnatus Fire … transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. “By auditing municipal … library officials did not use competitive methods when procuring goods and services. Cincinnatus Fire District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsXII.6.L Replenishing an Advance Account – XII. Expenditures
… to process vouchers to replenish a Business Unit’s advance account. Process and Transaction Preparation: Create a … using the Special Use Vendor ID assigned to the Advance Account. This Vendor ID starts with “041.” To find the Vendor ID for a specific account, use the “Find an Existing Value” function in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii6l-replenishing-advance-accountXII.6.C Paying Prompt Contract Interest – XII. Expenditures
… AND POLICIES This section explains the process for paying interest pursuant to the Prompt Contract Law once an Agency … Agency does owe interest, the interest rate used in the late contract interest calculation is based on the … – Online Agencies must select “Not Applicable” from the Late Charge Option on the Late Charge screen. Bulkload …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii6c-paying-prompt-contract-interestState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… ensure that computers were free from malicious software. In fact, two malicious software applications were installed … annual budget. Some appropriations were overestimated in previous budgets and continued to be overestimated. … the statutory surplus fund balance limit and resulted in a lack of transparency because the taxpayers were not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsCity of Rome – Internal Controls Over Capital Projects (2012M-248)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether City officials provided effective oversight for capital projects for the period January 1, 2010, to December 31, 2011. Background …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/03/01/city-rome-internal-controls-over-capital-projects-2012m-248Baldwinsville Public Library – Private Funds and Employee Leave Accruals (2014M-256)
… review internal controls over the Library’s private funds and employee leave accruals for the period of July 1, 2012 … adequate internal controls over the reporting, receipt and disbursement of private funds. Errors occurred in the receipt and disbursement of funds due to the lack of established …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2014/12/05/baldwinsville-public-library-private-funds-and-employee-leave-accruals-2014m-256Efficiency of Warehouse Space
… of all State warehouses – leased and State owned – does not exist. OGS has not yet reduced any State-owned …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/01/03/efficiency-warehouse-spaceChildren’s Education Services, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… children with disabilities who are between three and four years of age. CES is reimbursed for these services through …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/18/childrens-education-services-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualElectronic Fund Transfer Instructions
… payment for a final report. ADDTL represents an additional remittance on a previously filed report and payment. AUDIT … Example 2: ADDTL; Jane Doe; 518-999-9999 An additional remittance to a single report. Jane Doe will be contacted if …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/reporters/electronic-fund-transfer-instructionsIX.11.B Federal Program Information Act of 1977 (As Amended) – IX. Federal Grants
… that are federally funded. Using this information as a source, the GSA issues an annual Catalog of Federal Domestic … The CFDA numbers represent, in most instances, the primary source for retrieving information from state accounting … records to prepare financial statements required under the Single Audit Act and to review compliance with the cash …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix11b-federal-program-information-act-1977-amendedInternal Controls Over Selected Financial Operations
… through June 5, 2020. About the Program SLA is responsible for promoting the health, welfare, and safety of the people … of New York State through issuing licenses and permits for the manufacturing, distribution, and selling of alcoholic … and information are properly managed and safeguarded. For two employees – one current and one former – SLA did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/30/internal-controls-over-selected-financial-operationsDiNapoli: Tax Cap Below Two Percent
… Dec. 31 will be capped at 1.56 percent for 2021, according to State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. This figure affects … and the fiscal uncertainties municipalities are facing add to the challenge of adhering to the tax cap,” DiNapoli said. “At the same time the levy …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/dinapoli-tax-cap-below-two-percentA Statement from Comptroller DiNapoli on the Murder of George Floyd
… have been stolen and dreams deferred. Across our country, Americans of all backgrounds are demanding real … of now compels us to do more, if we are to fulfill the highest ideals of our nation. … The brutal killing of George …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/06/statement-comptroller-dinapoli-murder-george-floyd