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Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… Orleans BOCES and the Newcomb Central School District . “In an era of limited resources and increased accountability, … to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being spent appropriately and effectively.” Canandaigua … totaling $477,235. Although the board has developed a procurement policy, the corresponding regulations do not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0XV.4 Overview – XV. End of Year
… for Single Payment Refund vouchers and vouchers charging Federal funds, must be on or before the published deadline. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xv/xv4-overviewSelected Employee Travel Expenses
… 1, 2008 to October 31, 2012. Background New York State's executive agencies spend between $100 million and $150 … (HCR) employees. We selected these employees because their rental car expenses ranked among the highest in the State. … by one other employee. This employee routinely picked up rental cars late in the morning; however, officials could not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/06/04/selected-employee-travel-expensesExamination of Superstorm Sandy Expenses
… prices, and received the quality and quantity of lights, heaters and generators it procured during its … DHSES paid $1.17 million for 1,000 portable Pelican LED lights, 1,000 portable heaters, and 811 generators to ensure … maintain sufficient records to show it received all the lights, heaters and generators it paid for or to adequately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/03/21/examination-superstorm-sandy-expensesSelected Aspects of Discretionary Spending
… documentation. Other Related Audits/Reports of Interest Battery Park City Authority: Selected Aspects of … Fund: Selected Aspects of Discretionary Spending (2013-S-14) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/30/selected-aspects-discretionary-spending-1Allocation, Billing, and Collection of Expenses of Administering the Motor Vehicle Financial Security Act and the Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility Act
… or whose property they might damage as a result of an accident. Department activities relating to the Acts fall … the Compulsory Insurance Services Program, and the Accident Prevention Course Program. Under the Acts, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/13/allocation-billing-and-collection-expenses-administering-motor-vehicle-financial-securityState Agencies Bulletin No. 2358
… to inform agencies of the June 2025 Increase to Jury Duty Daily Compensation. Affected Employees: Employees who are eligible to receive Jury Duty Daily Compensation pursuant to Judiciary Law Section 519. … 519 has been amended to provide an increase to Jury Duty Daily Compensation to $72 per day effective 06/08/2025 for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2358-june-2025-increase-jury-duty-daily-compensationOperational Advisory No. 8
… them to negotiate the check or request a replacement check from the issuing Agency. These letters notify payees that the … For more information regarding the escheatment process see the Guide to Financial Operations, Chapter XIV Section … process for Comptroller’s Refund Account checks can be located in Chapter XII Section 9.G – Reissuing or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/operational-advisory/8-state-check-outreachRensselaer City School District – Internal Controls Over Extra-Classroom Activity Funds (2013M-153)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the internal … 28, 2013. Background The Rensselaer City School District is located in the City of Rensselaer in Rensselaer County. … inactive clubs. The District has an internal auditor who provides training on extra-classroom activity funds to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/09/06/rensselaer-city-school-district-internal-controls-over-extra-classroomEndwell Fire District – Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-277)
… not appropriate District expenditures, such as clambake tickets, volunteer incentive gifts, meals and travel expenses …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/01/31/endwell-fire-district-controls-over-financial-operations-2013m-277Town of Edwards – Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Operations (2013M-20)
… are available before funds are expended. Do not permit any fund or appropriation account to be overdrawn at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/04/12/town-edwards-internal-controls-over-selected-financial-operations-2013m-20Elmont Public Library – Board Oversight and Professional Services (2014M-060)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if the … to an independent contractor, who did not take an oath of office and is being paid through a claim voucher … than through the payroll system. Without having taken an oath of office, the Treasurer does not have the authority to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2014/07/11/elmont-public-library-board-oversight-and-professional-services-2014m-060Town of Java – Water Accountability (2013M-338)
… if the unaccounted-for water was due to malfunctioning meters. Conversely, if the unaccounted-for water is due to leaks rather than malfunctioning meters, the Town is incurring excess costs for producing … meter readings for reasonableness and periodically inspect meters for damage or tampering. Develop a meter calibration …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/02/07/town-java-water-accountability-2013m-338Opinion 88-8
… dealership and abstains from voting with respect to any matters relating to the service contracts. Article 18 of … a municipal officer or employee has an interest in any contract with his municipality if he receives a direct or … contract; or (c) appoint an officer or employee who has any such powers or duties (General Municipal Law, §§801, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-8Rockland County – Budget Review (B6-13-6)
… the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the County’s adopted budget for the 2013 fiscal year are reasonable. Background Rockland County has been experiencing financial condition difficulties … 2011. In addition to the deficit in the general fund, the County had unrestricted deficits of $109.5 million in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/04/16/rockland-county-budget-review-b6-13-6Opinion 89-16
… must determine how foreign fire insurance tax moneys are to be used for the benefit of the department or company. … of a fire department or company newsletter, the moneys may be expended by the treasurer for that purpose. You ask … Whether foreign fire insurance tax moneys may be expended to pay for the publication of a fire department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-16Controls Over Cash Advance Accounts
… from the State Treasury to a local bank account for use by the agency. As of December 31, 2014, the Department was … in each advance account to more appropriate levels based on analysis of historical usage, current business practices …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/04/06/controls-over-cash-advance-accountsSelected Employee Travel Expenses
… of travel monies by selected government employees complied with rules and regulations and is free from fraud, waste and … charges for car rentals. The total costs associated with these travel cards was $118,843. Key Findings We found … of travel monies by selected government employees complied with rules and regulations and is free from fraud waste and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/04/10/selected-employee-travel-expensesCollege of Geneseo – Selected Employee Travel Expenses
… of travel monies by selected government employees complied with rules and regulations and is free from fraud, waste and … of travel monies by selected government employees complied with rules and regulations and is free from fraud waste and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/02/28/college-geneseo-selected-employee-travel-expensesEmpire BlueCross BlueShield – Selected Payments for Special Items Made to Saratoga Hospital From January 1, 2011 Through March 31, 2011
… and Saratoga. Background The New York State Health Insurance Program (NYSHIP) provides health insurance coverage to active and retired State, participating …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/02/01/empire-bluecross-blueshield-selected-payments-special-items-made-saratoga-hospital-january