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New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Executive Budget Proposal
… programs and services that support quality of life in our state, while also ensuring the long-term … of the state’s finances. “With two months left in the state’s fiscal year, tax collections remain relatively … through December. These funds should be used wisely in this shifting economic landscape, and I am pleased the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-executive-budget-proposalVertus Charter School – Conflict of Interest and Information Technology (2016M-344)
… School’s financial activities for conflicts of interest and to assess the controls over information technology the … Key Findings Certain provisions of the School’s bylaws and code of ethics, which suggest that Board members may have … appear to be inconsistent with the School’s charter and provisions of General Municipal Law (GML). The Board and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/12/23/vertus-charter-school-conflict-interest-and-information-technology-2016mRapids Fire Company – Credit Cards (2023M-86)
… Fire Company (Company) credit card purchases were made by authorized users, supported and for appropriate Company … the purchases were for appropriate Company purposes . In addition: The President did not enforce the credit card … The Treasurer did not perform the duties outlined in the Policy. Officials allowed an individual that was not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2023/09/22/rapids-fire-company-credit-cards-2023m-86Tri-Valley Central School District – Budgeting (2014M-094)
… January 15, 2014. Background The Tri-Valley Central School District (District) is located in Sullivan and Ulster … TriValley Central School District Budgeting 2014M094 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/08/08/tri-valley-central-school-district-budgeting-2014m-094Selected Employee Travel Expenses
… State's executive agencies spend between $100 million and $150 million each year on travel expenses. These expenses, … or abuse and that these expenses were for legitimate business purposes. Other Related Audits/Reports of Interest …
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)
… of financial operations, the Town's procurement practices and claims auditing process and internal controls over the Justice Court's financial … contains the Village of Brushton within its borders and has a population of approximately 2,900. The Town, which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/22/town-moira-fiscal-oversight-and-selected-financial-operations-2016m-350City of Amsterdam – Recreation Department (2023M-29)
… . Tickets cost $45 to drink beer and $5 for designated drivers . Officials could not support the number of tickets … the 10-hour Italiafest and wine tasting with no record of how many people attended the event . However, based on the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2023/07/21/city-amsterdam-recreation-department-2023m-29North Amityville Fire Company, Inc. – Cash Disbursements (2022M-163)
… for optical services. $1,998 for professional basketball tickets. As a result, we shared our audit findings with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2023/04/28/north-amityville-fire-company-inc-cash-disbursements-2022m-163State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… (Chautauqua County) Auditors could not determine whether swim program fees totaling $21,843 were properly accounted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Town of Riverhead – Allocation of Administrative Costs (2012M-247)
… 30, 2012. Background The Town of Riverhead is located in Suffolk County and has a population of approximately 33,500. The Town is … fund to other departments and districts accounted for in other funds. However, we found that the allocation method …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/03/01/town-riverhead-allocation-administrative-costs-2012m-247IX.6.C Automated Standard Application for Payments (ASAP) – IX. Federal Grants
… Automated Standard Application for Payments (ASAP) is an all-electronic payment and … Automated Standard Application for Payments ASAP is an allelectronic payment and information …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix6c-automated-standard-application-payments-asapDiNapoli: School District Tax Levy Cap Below 2 Percent for Second Straight Year
… Levy Growth Factors Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal spending, …
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)
… our audit was to evaluate the Town’s financial condition for the period January 1, 2012, through July 16, 2013. … five-member Town Board is the legislative body responsible for managing Town operations. The Town’s budgeted appropriations for the 2013 fiscal year were approximately $1.3 million. Key …
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)
… effective, we found the Authority’s management provided weekend trips for five retirees costing $4,962, which … of long and faithful service. However, the values of these weekend trips were more than nominal amounts and we believe beyond tokens of appreciation. Accordingly, the weekend trips could be considered as gifts of public funds, …
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)
… our audit was to review the City’s financial condition and Council oversight for the period January 1, 2011, through … by an elected Mayor and an eight member elected Common Council. The City’s total budgeted appropriations for the … of over $11.4 million. This has occurred because the Council adopted budgets that were not based on prior year’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/05/22/city-poughkeepsie-fiscal-stress-and-council-oversight-2013m-30Draft a DRO Using the NYSLRS Template – Divorce and Your Benefits
… Orders (DROs) are subject to review and acceptance by the NYSLRS Matrimonial Bureau. NYSLRS’ Divorce and Your Benefits information and the appropriate publication for the member’s tier and retirement plan should be carefully reviewed before a DRO is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/draft-dro-using-nyslrs-templateVillage of Allegany – Vehicle Fuel (2012M-308)
… more than $2,300 in gasoline purchases using fuel credit cards without receipts to document these transactions or … card purchases that include provisions to ensure that all cards are kept in the custody of Village officials and that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/01/31/village-allegany-vehicle-fuel-2012m-308Village of Spencer – Financial Condition (2013M-119)
… The Village of Spencer is located in Tioga County and has approximately 800 residents. The Village is governed … from the accounting records to the financial reports and in the reports to the IRS. The Clerk-Treasurer submitted … fund balance was also significantly underreported and several expenditure lines were reported inaccurately. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/08/30/village-spencer-financial-condition-2013m-119Village of Gowanda – Procurement (2013M-175)
… and $445,993 for the water fund. Key Finding We tested 16 purchases totaling $408,028 made in the 2011-12 and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/09/13/village-gowanda-procurement-2013m-175Town of New Baltimore – Procurement Practices (2013M-203)
… our audit was to evaluate the Town’s procurement practices for the period January 1, 2012, to March 1, 2013. Background … comprised of a Town Supervisor and four Board members. For the 2013 fiscal year, the Town’s budgeted appropriations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/11/15/town-new-baltimore-procurement-practices-2013m-203