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Review of Travel Card Expenses
… The objective of our examination was to determine whether all the travel expenses incurred by the Office of Mental … Based on these questionable transactions, we reviewed all the Director’s travel incurred during the period May 1, … The objective of our examination was to determine whether all the travel expenses incurred by the Office of Mental …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/01/16/review-travel-card-expensesSelected Employee Travel Expenses
… each year on travel expenses. These expenses, which are discretionary and under the control of agency management, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/01/10/selected-employee-travel-expenses-0Real Property Tax Cap: Overview of the Role of the Office of the State Comptroller
… The State’s property tax cap limits the amount of property taxes that local … A) law [pdf]. Determines How Local Governments Report Tax Cap Information Local governments and school districts … in a reserve fund if a local government: exceeds the tax cap due to clerical or technical errors; or exceeds the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/property-tax-cap/real-property-tax-cap-overview-role-office-state-comptrollerTravel Advisory No. 11
… Reimbursements (Effective July 29, 2019) Guidance : The Office of the State Comptroller updated the following sections in Chapter XIII of the Guide to Financial Operations: Chapter/Section Name …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/travel-advisory/11-gfo-updates-employee-expense-reimbursementsWyoming County Industrial Development Agency – Payments in Lieu of Taxes (2024M-148)
… Development Agency (WCIDA) officials ensure the payments in lieu of taxes (PILOT) they calculated were accurate and in compliance with the PILOT agreements? Audit Period January … officials ensured PILOTs they calculated were accurate and in compliance with the PILOT agreements. During the audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2025/11/21/wyoming-county-industrial-development-agency-payments-lieu-taxes-2024m-148Town of Ripley – Town Clerk Collections (2024M-139)
… Clerk/Tax Collector (Clerk) recorded, deposited, remitted and reported all collections in a timely and accurate manner. Key Findings The Clerk did not always record, deposit, remit and report all collections in a timely and accurate manner. … Town ClerkTax Collector Clerk recorded deposited remitted and reported all collections in a timely and accurate manner …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/03/14/town-ripley-town-clerk-collections-2024m-139Uniondale Fire District – Firehouse Hall Rentals and Questionable Board Practices (2013M-244)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if the Uniondale Fire District Board of Commissioners developed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/03/14/uniondale-fire-district-firehouse-hall-rentals-and-questionable-boardCrystal Beach Volunteer Fire Department – Misappropriation of Funds (2014M-243)
… Background The Crystal Beach Volunteer Fire Department is a not-for-profit organization located in the Town of Gorham in Ontario County. The Department is governed by a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/11/14/crystal-beach-volunteer-fire-department-misappropriation-fundsCity and Town of Poughkeepsie Joint Water Project – Board Oversight (2014M-236)
… were approximately $3.3 million. Key Findings The Board does not require the City to make its quarterly estimated … 22, 2014, instead of March 1, 2014 as required. The City does not deposit Project funds into the Project’s bank …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/12/12/city-and-town-poughkeepsie-joint-water-project-board-oversight-2014m-236City of Amsterdam – Records and Reports (2013M-266)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the City’s accounting records and financial … The City of Amsterdam is located in Montgomery County and has approximately 18,000 residents. The City is governed by a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/01/03/city-amsterdam-records-and-reports-2013m-266Schoharie County – Stream Restoration Project and Contract Process (2015M-87)
… in a timely manner; tracking the percentage of completion, calendar days and budget-versus-actual disbursements; and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2015/08/14/schoharie-county-stream-restoration-project-and-contract-process-2015m-87Village of Castleton-on-Hudson – Internal Controls Over Information Technology and Online Banking (2013M-59)
… Background The Village of Castleton-on-Hudson is located in the Town of Schodack, Rensselaer County, and has a population of approximately 1,470 residents. The Village is governed by a Board of Trustees which comprises four elected Trustees and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/05/24/village-castleton-hudson-internal-controls-over-information-technology-and-onlineCity of Poughkeepsie – Fiscal Stress and Council Oversight (2013M-30)
… service costs grew by 45 percent for the period and now are 12.9 percent of annual revenue. It appears that the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/05/22/city-poughkeepsie-fiscal-stress-and-council-oversight-2013m-30Richland Fire District – Board Oversight (2016M-374)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine internal controls over District financial … with OSC. Audit and approve all claims before payment to help ensure claims are adequately supported and for appropriate District purposes. Adopt a code of ethics to set forth expected standards of conduct for the guidance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/01/27/richland-fire-district-board-oversight-2016m-374Introduction – Travel and Conference Expense Management
… Officers and employees often travel as part of their official duties, whether it is to … sessions or to perform other job-related duties. While travel and conference expenses are generally not a … for improper or even fraudulent reimbursements make travel and conference expenses a risk area that creates the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/travel-conference-expense/introductionWeedsport Central School District – Financial Management (2016M-94)
… the plans. Analyze reserve funds to ensure balances are best aligned with the District’s long-term needs. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/24/weedsport-central-school-district-financial-management-2016m-94Town 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 … funds. However, we found that the allocation method is not based on the cost of actual services provided. Instead, … flat percentage rate to each department’s budget, which is not equitable because all the departments do not use the same …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/03/01/town-riverhead-allocation-administrative-costs-2012m-247Contract Advisory No. 25
… Subject : Electronic Documents Submission System (EDSS) Guidance : The Office of the State Comptroller's Bureau … (BOC) launched the Electronic Documents Submission System (EDSS) 5/9/2017. EDSS is available through the NYS Office of the State … Electronic Documents Submission System EDSS …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/contract-advisory/25-electronic-documents-submission-system-edssState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… while the board and district officials used $3.1 million in excess reserve funds as a financing source for a capital project, they did not do so in accordance with applicable statutes. Appropriations were … each year, but was not used to finance operations. In addition, when unused appropriated fund balance is added …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-0Opinion 95-32
… Laws of 1992. Chapter 708 of the Laws of 1992 enacted a new section 10 and amended section 11 of the General …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-32