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Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. “By auditing municipal … to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being spent appropriately and effectively.” Albany Public Library – Leave Accruals (Albany County) There is no procedure in place to verify that leave credits earned …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Contributing Toward Your Retirement – State University Police Plan
… by your employer on your Membership Application. After this three-year period, your contribution rate is based on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1823/contributing-toward-your-retirementDiNapoli: Pharsalia Supervisor Arrested in Alleged $123K Theft
… Amazon and iTunes, and designer handbags, liquor and cooking classes. The investigation also revealed that Brown …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/04/dinapoli-pharsalia-supervisor-arrested-alleged-123k-theftWaverly Central School District – Financial Condition (2013M-148)
… appropriate transparency through the budget process with public disclosure. If District officials intentionally continue to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/09/06/waverly-central-school-district-financial-condition-2013m-148Franklin County – Fiscal Stress (2013M-252)
… to June 30, 2013. Background Franklin County is located in northeastern New York State and has a population of approximately 51,600. The County is … to pay its bills and other obligations when due, resulting in the County issuing short-term debt in the form of a tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/10/04/franklin-county-fiscal-stress-2013m-252Parkland Alienation (2014-MS-5)
… of Onondaga [pdf] and Nassau [pdf] ; the Villages of Port Jefferson [pdf] and Round Lake [pdf] ; and the City of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2015/05/15/parkland-alienation-2014-ms-5Hancock Central School District – Financial Condition (2013M-187)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the District’s financial operations for the period July 1, 2011, to June 30, 2013. Background The Hancock Central School … surpluses, which caused the accumulated fund balance to exceed the statutory maximum of 4 percent of the ensuing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/09/20/hancock-central-school-district-financial-condition-2013m-187Village of Dresden – Clerk-Treasurer’s Duties and Multiyear Financial Planning (2013M-3)
… were $287,914 for the general fund and $140,900 for the water fund. Key Findings The Board did not segregate the … financial plan or adequately monitor the Village’s water fund. As a result, the water fund’s year-end fund balance increased from $76,272 to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/04/26/village-dresden-clerk-treasurers-duties-and-multiyear-financial-planning-2013m-3Town of Lincoln – Financial Management (2013M-245)
… 1, 2012, through December 31, 2012. Background The Town of Lincoln is located in Madison County and has a population of … Town of Lincoln Financial Management 2013M245 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/11/15/town-lincoln-financial-management-2013m-245Town of Northampton – Financial Management and Internal Controls Over Town Clerk Receipts (2012M-233)
… internal controls over the Clerk’s receipts for the period January 1, 2011, through February 29, 2012. Background The … not always made timely. The Clerk also does not provide monthly reports timely to the Supervisor, or perform a … of cash to liabilities. The method of providing ambulance services to the Town is unclear. The Town has not entered …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/05/03/town-northampton-financial-management-and-internal-controls-over-town-clerk-receiptsWyandanch Public Library – Oversight of Library Resources (2013M-399)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess internal controls over the management of Library … not have a policy that describes when it is appropriate to provide meals or refreshments at Library meetings or … Provide adequate oversight of the Treasurer and seek to recover moneys she failed to deposit and unauthorized …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2014/11/20/wyandanch-public-library-oversight-library-resources-2013m-399Town of Dannemora – Town Hall/Highway Garage Capital Project (2013M-230)
… Between 2009 and 2013, the Board expanded the scope of this project and increased the project budget from the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/12/13/town-dannemora-town-hallhighway-garage-capital-project-2013m-23055b/c Opportunities for Wartime Veterans and Individuals With Disabilities
… Office of the State Comptroller is continuously recruiting for 55b/c eligible positions. Contact [email protected] for more information. How to Apply No written examination is required for appointment to either program. However, candidates are … Office of the State Comptroller is continuously recruiting for the following 55bc eligible positions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/jobs/55bcVested Retirement Benefit – Basic Plan with Increased-Take-Home-Pay (ITHP)
… When you reach retirement age, you will be entitled to a retirement benefit based on your service and salary … benefit at the earliest possible date, file a retirement application within 90 days before you become eligible. If we receive your retirement application after you become eligible, your vested retirement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1511/vested-retirement-benefitDiNapoli: Former Fire District Treasurer Arrested for Stealing Public Funds
… Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the arrest of the former treasurer of Pulteney Fire District #2 in Steuben County. Lisa Stone, 44 of Hammondsport, was charged with grand larceny in the third … Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced the arrest of the former treasurer of Pulteney Fire District 2 in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/dinapoli-former-fire-district-treasurer-arrested-stealing-public-fundsThousand Islands Central School District – Financial Management (2022M-201)
… Adopt budgets that include reasonable estimates for appropriations and appropriated fund balance. Reduce …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/06/09/thousand-islands-central-school-district-financial-management-2022m-201Ithaca City School District – Transportation State Aid and Information Technology (2017M-63)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s transportation State aid procedures … $119 million. Key Findings District officials did not apply for all the transportation State aid to which the … a comprehensive disaster recovery plan that identifies how essential data will be preserved during a disaster and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/07/21/ithaca-city-school-district-transportation-state-aid-and-informationSaranac Central School District – Tuition Billing and Collections (2023M-90)
… Key Findings District officials did not properly bill and collect tuition for nonresident foster care students enrolled at the District. As of March 27, 2023, the District had not collected $59,336 of tuition billed and did not bill $4,345 for tuition due. As a result, the District had …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/12/22/saranac-central-school-district-tuition-billing-and-collections-2023m-90Monroe County – Golf Course Contract Management (2014M-111)
… Monroe County is located in western New York on the south shore of Lake Ontario, comprises 19 towns, 10 villages and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/08/11/monroe-county-golf-course-contract-management-2014m-111Irvington Union Free School District – Information Technology (2016M-266)
… purposes or the inappropriate use of IT equipment. The email policy allows for the use of personal email through external mail servers. District staff are able … Consider the risk of allowing users to access personal email through external mail servers and amend the email …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/11/18/irvington-union-free-school-district-information-technology-2016m-266