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Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. … Village officials did not always use competitive methods for purchasing goods and consumable products. For example, the village paid $4,126 more for fuel than …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1City and Town of Poughkeepsie Joint Water Project – Board Oversight (2014M-236)
… audit was to examine the Joint Water Project’s operations for the period January 1, 2013 through May 31, 2014. … reconciliation for 2013 was not completed until July 22, 2014, instead of March 1, 2014 as required. The City does … but no analysis or documentation was provided to support this amount. Key Recommendations Ensure that the City makes …
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)
… the City’s accounting records and financial condition for the period June 1, 2011 to March 31, 2013. Background The … audit, or filed the annual update document (AUD) for the 2011-12 and 2012-13 fiscal year. The annual financial … statements prepared by the City’s independent auditor for the 2009-10 and 2010-11 fiscal years and found in both …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/01/03/city-amsterdam-records-and-reports-2013m-266Contract Advisory No. 25
… on receiving EDSS training and access, contact the IT Service Desk: Phone Weekdays, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm (Eastern …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/contract-advisory/25-electronic-documents-submission-system-edssEmerging Manager Definition and Life Cycle
… assist in consistent screening, monitoring and progression of potential candidates for inclusion in the program, independent of asset class considerations. The Fund’s Emerging Manager … professionals Firm’s principals have years of experience working in the strategy and with each other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/common-retirement-fund/emerging-manager/emerging-manager-definition-and-life-cycleReal 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 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/property-tax-cap/real-property-tax-cap-overview-role-office-state-comptrollerSchoharie County – Stream Restoration Project and Contract Process (2015M-87)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine County officials’ oversight of the Stream … approved, monitored and paid, and no procedures were taken to ensure the lowest possible cost was paid for 18 of 28 … Recommendations Create policies and procedures relating to monitoring projects, even if some oversight has been …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2015/08/14/schoharie-county-stream-restoration-project-and-contract-process-2015m-87Crystal Beach Volunteer Fire Department – Misappropriation of Funds (2014M-243)
… accurate records of cash collected and deposited or review the Treasurer’s work. The Board did not ensure the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/11/14/crystal-beach-volunteer-fire-department-misappropriation-fundsEarly Childhood Education Center – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… services to children with disabilities between the ages of three and five years. Pursuant to the State Education Law, … to ECEC’s reimbursement rates. Remind ECEC officials of the pertinent SED guidelines that relate to the … with SED’s requirements. Other Related Audits/Reports of Interest State Education Department: The Norman Howard …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/12/29/early-childhood-education-center-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualState Police Bulletin No. SP-148
… Purpose To explain OSC’s automatic processing of State Police Hazardous Duty Pay. Affected Employees … Officers in Bargaining Unit 17 Background Chapter 69 of the Laws of 2009 provides for an annual Hazardous Duty Payment to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-148-2013-state-police-hazardous-duty-payState Police Bulletin No. SP-137
… Purpose To explain OSC’s automatic processing of State Police Hazardous Duty Pay. Affected Employees Troopers … mailbox. … To explain OSCs automatic processing of State Police Hazardous Duty Pay …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-137-2011-state-police-hazardous-duty-payPutnam Valley Central School District – Financial Condition (2016M-135)
… have not established a reserve fund policy stating how much would be set aside in each reserve, how each reserve would be funded or when the reserve funds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/08/putnam-valley-central-school-district-financial-condition-2016m-135Weedsport 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. … Weedsport …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/24/weedsport-central-school-district-financial-management-2016m-94State Police Bulletin No. SP-237
… Illness, or PBA Accident insurance will notice a change in the way their deduction(s) appear on their paystub or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-237-separation-pba-insurance-deduction-code-545Selected Employee Travel Expenses
… Audits/Reports of Interest State University of New York College at Cobleskill – Selected Employee Travel Expenses (2012-S-143) State University of New York College at Oneonta – Selected Employee Travel Expenses …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/01/10/selected-employee-travel-expenses-0Review of Travel Card Expenses
… incurred during the period May 1, 2010 through November 30, 2013. Key Findings We found the Director certified $4,666 … travel expenses on vouchers and expense reports. In doing so, the Director certified those travel expenses as “just, … to provide documentation to support questionable expenses. This matter has been referred to the Albany County District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/01/16/review-travel-card-expensesTown of Riverhead – Allocation of Administrative Costs (2012M-247)
… and included certain administrative charges – such as payroll, Justice Court, and municipal garage – in allocations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/03/01/town-riverhead-allocation-administrative-costs-2012m-247VII.10.A Cash Advance Overview – VII. State Revenues and Appropriated Loan Receivables
… disbursements to bank statements as described in Section 10.F - Cash Advance Reconciliations and Annual Confirmation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vii/vii10a-cash-advance-overviewRichland Fire District – Board Oversight (2016M-374)
… the State, distinct and separate from the Town of Richland in Oswego County. There is one fire company located within … tax, known as foreign fire insurance money, was placed in the District’s general fund checking account and … Key Recommendations Deposit foreign fire insurance money in a separate bank account so it will not be commingled with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/01/27/richland-fire-district-board-oversight-2016m-374City of Poughkeepsie – Fiscal Stress and Council Oversight (2013M-30)
… the City’s financial condition and Council oversight for the period January 1, 2011, through July 31, 2012. … Common Council. The City’s total budgeted appropriations for the 2011 and 2012 fiscal years were approximately $67.2 … The City’s debt service costs grew by 45 percent for the period and now are 12.9 percent of annual revenue. It …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/05/22/city-poughkeepsie-fiscal-stress-and-council-oversight-2013m-30