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Who Is Responsible? – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… Although there are exceptions, the governing board is generally responsible for the audit of claims. The audit of claims is one of the few control procedures that is often executed … claims is a potentially strong internal control because it segregates two key functions—management’s purchase of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/who-responsibleState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the … the requirements of, and did not comply with, the district’s capital asset policy. As a result, of the 90 capital assets … The city’s use of approximately $3.2 million of fund balance to close gaps in the budget decreases the fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsMilford Central School District – Fund Balance Management (2022M-94)
… policy. Key Recommendations Reduce surplus fund balance to comply with the statutory limit and use the excess funds in a manner beneficial to taxpayers. Develop and adopt a comprehensive written … generally agreed with our recommendations and plan to initiate corrective action. … Determine whether the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/08/26/milford-central-school-district-fund-balance-management-2022m-94Town of Rodman – Town Clerk/Tax Collector (2023M-85)
… manner. In addition, the Clerk did not prepare monthly bank reconciliations and accountability analyses by preparing a list of liabilities and comparing it to reconciled bank balances and money on hand. As a result, there was an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/09/22/town-rodman-town-clerktax-collector-2023m-85Town of Franklinville – Procurement (2024M-56)
… procurement policy. Key Findings Town officials did not always comply with the requirements of the Town’s … publications or attend free trainings that were available to assist them in their procurement responsibilities. As a … were procured in the taxpayers’ best interests and may have missed opportunities to reduce Town costs. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/07/12/town-franklinville-procurement-2024m-56Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… , Town of Covington and the Gardiner Fire District . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and … established internal controls over cash disbursements. In addition, credit card charges were not itemized and … The court clerk collects cash receipts, records entries in the accounting system and prepares deposits. Also, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsTown of Greece – Information Technology (2017M-145)
… evaluate the Town’s Information Technology (IT) controls for the period January 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017. … Town officials also did not adopt a comprehensive online banking policy or adequately segregate online banking duties. The Board did not adopt a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/01/05/town-greece-information-technology-2017m-145DiNapoli Honors Hispanic Leaders
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli hosted a reception in Hempstead, N.Y. in honor of Hispanic Heritage … month on Oct. 19. DiNapoli honored five Hispanic leaders for their contributions and leadership, including: Dr. Sarah … of Circulo de la Hispanidad, who oversees services for children, adults and families at the Circulo Center. Hon. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/dinapoli-honors-hispanic-leadersComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Felony Guilty Plea of Former City of Rensselaer DPW Commissioner for Stealing Scrap Metal Proceeds
… encourages the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-felony-guilty-plea-former-city-rensselaer-dpwYonkers City School District – Fixed Assets (2015M-229)
… of our audit was to review controls over the District’s fixed assets for the period July 1, 2013 through April 14, … we selected to review, 10 were either not tagged or the asset tag information did not agree with the accounting … greater for insurance purposes and $5,000 or greater for inventory and depreciation purposes have tags affixed to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/12/11/yonkers-city-school-district-fixed-assets-2015m-229Village of Deposit – Fiscal Monitoring and Selected Financial Operations (2013M-205)
… financial condition and selected financial operations for the period March 1, 2012 to March 18, 2013. Background The Village of Deposit is located in Delaware County and has a population of 1,663. The Village … and, ultimately, did not adopt reasonable budgets for the general, water and sewer funds. Inaccurate budgeting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/12/13/village-deposit-fiscal-monitoring-and-selected-financial-operations-2013m-205State Agencies Bulletin No. 1167
… York State Office of the State Comptroller Bureau of State Payroll Services requests personal information on this form … The information provided will be maintained in the State Payroll System under the direction of the Bureau of State Payroll Services. In addition, agencies should remind their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1167-revised-personal-privacy-protection-law-notification-direct-depositXI.15 Overview – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… This section provides information related to submission of procurement records to the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) as a separate step in advance of submission of the contract(s). This process is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi15-overviewXVII.2 Overview – XVII. Lapsing Appropriations
… Stabilization Account appropriations lapse after close of business on June 30 or the first business day following if … and Debt Service appropriations lapse after close of business on September 15 or the first business day … SUNY Aid to Localities appropriations lapse after close of business September 30 or the first business day following …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xvii/xvii2-overviewOxford Academy and Central School District – Transportation Department Purchase and Service Contracts (2023M-2)
… monitored transportation contracts in the best interest of taxpayers. Key Findings District officials did not always … contracts were procured and monitored in the best interest of taxpayers. District officials did not: Comply with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/06/09/oxford-academy-and-central-school-district-transportation-departmentComptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
Auditors found the Research Foundations current methodology for charging SUNY campuses for the costs of central office operations and statewide initiatives the campuses is fair and equitable
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… officials did not always procure goods and services in a competitive manner. Officials did not update the … did not request proposals within the last five years for 43 professional service contracts (91% of contracts … retain documentation to demonstrate quotes were obtained for 48 purchase and public works contracts (100% of contracts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-0Town of Waterford - Town Clerk Collections (2018M-265)
Determine if collections in the Town Clerk’s (Clerk) office are adequately accounted for, reported and deposited intact, in a timely manner.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/waterford-265.pdfMount Markham Central School District – Reserve Funds (2016M-73)
… purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s reserve funds for the period July 1, 2014 through January 5, 2016. … The Board did not maintain some of the District’s reserve funds at reasonable levels. Key Recommendations Establish a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/24/mount-markham-central-school-district-reserve-funds-2016m-73Evergreen Charter School – Credit Card Purchases (2024M-143)
… School purposes. Key Findings Credit card purchases were not always properly approved and/or adequately supported to show they were for a proper School purpose. When credit … purpose credit card payments totaling $134,982 did not have the required signatures for payment. Reward points were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2025/07/11/evergreen-charter-school-credit-card-purchases-2024m-143