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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… always retain copies of other government contracts used to procure goods and services. Village of Hagaman – Claims … balance. As a result, more taxes were levied than needed to fund operations. For example, about $6,000 was needed to balance the budget in 2020-21; however, the property tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Town of Otselic – Selected Financial Operations (2012M-220)
… accounting records and reports, collecting community development loans, preparing and collecting water billings, … and reports. Ensure that a complete list of all community development moneys is prepared, and procedures for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/03/08/town-otselic-selected-financial-operations-2012m-220Oversight of Homeless Shelters (Follow-Up)
… programs that assist the State’s low-income residents and provides leadership, guidance, and support to county Departments of Social Services (Local … homeless population – estimated at more than 80,000 and comprised of families, couples, and single adults – while …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/06/27/oversight-homeless-shelters-followOffice of Operations: 2024 Virtual Fall Conference
… rules refresher Overview of frequently asked questions (FAQ) with answers Reminders and best practices Travel …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/outreach/office-operations-2024-virtual-fall-conferenceComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the … Town of Parish – Financial Condition and Supervisor’s Records (Oswego County) The board needs to improve its … and highway town-wide funds ended 2017 with a deficit fund balance of about $166,000. The board did not fully understand …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/05/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Onondaga County Probation Department - Financial Operations (2018M-147)
… (Department) collection, disbursement and enforcement of restitution, fees and surcharges were adequately designed … and update policies and procedures for the enforcement of County fees and ensure staff properly assess fees and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2018/11/16/onondaga-county-probation-department-financial-operations-2018m-147Cost-Saving Ideas: Evaluate the Efficiency of Your Water Delivery System
… water accounting system is a necessary first step in controlling water losses and reducing water system costs. … water system annually. List each source and amount (in gallons) and add the amounts to calculate the total. B. … water. Subtract 10 from the amount calculated in E. G. Calculate the value of excess unaccounted-for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-evaluate-efficiency-your-water-delivery-systemDiNapoli: Weak Oversight Leads to Tax Breaks for Ineligible Properties
… programs receiving property tax exemptions of up to 80% for which they may be ineligible, according to an audit by … P. DiNapoli. “New York state offers a property tax break for landowners who commit to protect their private forest … submit and follow a DEC-approved forest management plan for their property to promote healthy forests and increase …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-weak-oversight-leads-tax-breaks-ineligible-propertiesSeymour Public Library District – Over-the-Counter Cash Receipts (2015M-102)
… The purpose of our audit was to examine and evaluate the Library’s processes for recording, securing and depositing … 2014 through April 27, 2015. Background The Seymour Public Library District is located in the City of Auburn, Cayuga …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2015/07/24/seymour-public-library-district-over-counter-cash-receipts-2015m-102Village of Chatham – Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Activities (2013M-132)
… 26, 2012. Background The Village of Chatham is located in Columbia County. The Village is governed by an elected … procedures and leave accruals. We identified 79 errors in nine employees’ accrual records. There were no timesheets … all Village bank accounts or update the accounting records in a timely manner. Further, the Board did not ensure that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/08/23/village-chatham-internal-controls-over-selected-financial-activities-2013m-132DiNapoli: Lake George Watershed Coalition Director Charged in $500K Grant Scheme
… meant for vendors. Decker was also indicted for associated tax fraud. Decker’s alleged ill-gotten gains include: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/dinapoli-lake-george-watershed-coalition-director-charged-500k-grant-schemeDiNapoli Announces Vicki Fuller's Retirement as CIO of NYS Common Retirement Fund
… a six-year tenure. "Under Vicki’s direction, the state pension fund has produced impressive investment returns, … value and led the nation as one of the best managed public pension funds. Her legacy and dedication are impressive, but … State Common Retirement Fund is the third largest public pension fund in the United States, with an estimated $209.1 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/05/dinapoli-announces-vicki-fullers-retirement-cio-nys-common-retirement-fundDiNapoli: Local Law Enforcement Agencies Agree to Improve Sex Offender Monitoring
… that convicted sex offenders have failed to comply with the state’s Sex Offender Registry Act, according to an audit … As a result, the state’s Registry is not always accurate and up-to-date. The registry provides information to law … registry was updated; Address forms were not consistently being completed and processed for admissions and releases at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/dinapoli-local-law-enforcement-agencies-agree-improve-sex-offender-monitoringState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Town Clerk (Yates County) A former clerk did not deposit, report and remit all collections to the appropriate parties …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Year-End Accomplishments
… Common Retirement Fund (Fund) closed the State Fiscal Year 2012-2013 at an all-time high value of $160.7 billion, … for Campaign Finance Reform For the seventh straight year, proposed legislation for public financing of … decline for the first time in four years in State Fiscal Year 2014-15 (0.8 percent of payroll for the Employee …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-year-end-accomplishmentsDiNapoli: Environmental Facilities Corporation Faces Significant Funding Backlog for Essential Water Infrastructure Projects
… Facilities Corporation (EFC) has provided financing for over 2,000 essential local water infrastructure projects … since 1990, but the estimated capital improvement needs for water and sewer projects far exceeds this amount, and … to provide subsidized loans and grants to municipalities for drinking water, wastewater treatment, and other projects, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/dinapoli-environmental-facilities-corporation-faces-significant-funding-backlog-essential-waterCayuga County Probation Department – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-171)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Department’s internal controls over the collection and disbursement of all moneys for which the Department is responsible for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/09/27/cayuga-county-probation-department-internal-controls-over-financial-operationsCost-Saving Ideas: Using State Contracts to Acquire Goods or Services
… prices and better quality goods and services. Benefits of Using State Contracts In addition to potentially saving … State contracts meet the competitive bidding requirements of New York State General Municipal Law. As a result, local … identify responsible vendors; Benefit from the competition of many bidders seeking large volume contracts; Avoid certain …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-using-state-contracts-acquire-goods-or-servicesJoin Our Team as a State Program Examiner!
… of State Government Accountability (SGA) leads the way in evaluating hundreds of New York state and city agencies … range of subjects — from social services and housing to criminal justice and economic development, the environment … auditing. Examiners use the breadth of their experiences to communicate with high-level personnel, perform detailed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/jobs/sgaMaximizing Incentives for Individuals With Disabilities (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the four recommendations … with improved health outcomes and potentially reduced costs of publicly funded benefits for people with … System (NYESS), which is administered by the Office of Mental Health (OMH), was cited as a key resource by New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/02/20/maximizing-incentives-individuals-disabilities-follow