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Town of Harpersfield – Claims Auditing (2024M-71)
… Key Findings The Board did not properly audit claims to determine whether the claims represented actual and … contain sufficient details or itemization for the Board to make the necessary determinations required for a proper … and have initiated or indicated they planned to initiate corrective action. … Determine whether the Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/08/16/town-harpersfield-claims-auditing-2024m-71Town of Pitcairn – Claims Auditing (2024M-69)
… This increased the risk that claims could have been paid for inappropriate purposes. 24 claims for diesel fuel totaling $66,516 and one paving claim … or the use of State contract could have saved money. For example, a State diesel fuel contract could have saved …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/09/20/town-pitcairn-claims-auditing-2024m-69New York State Rent Relief Funding: Spotlight on New York City
… Spotlight on New York City August 2021 PDF Version Highlights New York State has the highest share of renter households in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/new-york-state-rent-relief-funding-spotlight-new-york-cityOpinion 90-39
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … issues discussed in the opinion. FEES -- Imposition of (by town on behalf of fire district) FIRE DISTRICTS -- Taxes … Tax Law, article 4, pertaining to exemptions; see also NY Const., art XVI, §1, prohibiting alteration or repeal of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-39Opinion 98-1
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … discussed in the opinion. COUNTIES -- Powers and Duties (contract with public authority for transportation services … may enter into agreements and/or contracts with any state agency including any department, board, bureau, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-1XI.16 Vendor Responsibility – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… OVERVIEW This section reminds New York State contracting entities of their legal obligations with … business entity (vendor, contractor or offerer) to which a contract may be awarded. This section also serves to outline … contracting entities award contracts only to responsible vendors. Additionally, the State Comptroller must be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi16-vendor-responsibilityComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… the City and Town of Poughkeepsie Joint Water Project . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and … did not ensure purchases were made at the lowest cost, in compliance with the town’s procurement policy, and used … cash receipt duties by having the treasurer open the mail and forward all money received to a board member for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Opinion 93-33
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-33Controls Over the Collection of the Public Safety Communications Surcharge
… Purpose To determine if the Department of Taxation and Finance (Department) has adequate controls to ensure that all wireless telecommunication service …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/10/04/controls-over-collection-public-safety-communications-surchargeOpinion 90-48
… to reject any or all bids "if, in his opinion, the best interests of the district will be promoted thereby". …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-48State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today the … Assistance (OTDA) is responsible for supervising State programs that provide assistance and support to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsOversight of Mental Health Education in Schools
… taking to ensure that school districts have the necessary mental health education in place as required by law. We also sought …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/04/11/oversight-mental-health-education-schoolsBainbridge Fire District - Board Oversight (2018M-252)
… adequate controls to help safeguard District assets. The Board reviewed the Treasurer’s reports on a monthly basis and reviewed all claims before … activities, the Board did not provide for an annual audit of these records. Key Recommendation Provide for an annual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2019/02/08/bainbridge-fire-district-board-oversight-2018m-252Islip Union Free School District – Payroll (2017M-291)
… Background The Islip Union Free School District is located in the Town of Islip in Suffolk County. The District is governed by a seven-member Board of Education. Budgeted appropriations … a result of this audit. … Islip Union Free School District Payroll 2017M291 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/02/23/islip-union-free-school-district-payroll-2017m-291Fort Plain Central School District - Claims Audit Process (2018M-50)
… Determine whether claims were adequately documented, were for appropriate purposes and were properly audited and … $122,475 and found that control procedures were followed for all claims selected ensuring they were adequately documented, for appropriate purposes and were properly audited and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/11/09/fort-plain-central-school-district-claims-audit-process-2018m-50Village of Lisle - Board Oversight (2018M-124)
… Key Findings The Board did not provide adequate oversight of the Clerk-Treasurer’s duties and did not provide for an annual audit of the Clerk-Treasurer’s records. Employees were not always … rates. All nine hourly employees were underpaid by a total of $2,800. Key Recommendations Perform or provide for an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/09/21/village-lisle-board-oversight-2018m-124County of Ulster – Property Tax Exemptions (2016M-333)
… purpose of our audit was to assess the County’s procedures for handling property tax exemptions for the period January 1, 2015 through July 22, 2016. … Key Finding The County Department of Finance’s procedures for prorating property tax exemptions on transfers of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2016/12/02/county-ulster-property-tax-exemptions-2016m-333XIX.2 Overview – XIX. Project Costing (PCIP)
The Projects module is used to collect financial transactions associated with projects
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xix/xix2-overviewAccessing Retirement Online – Enhanced Reporting
… If you do not have a username and password, work with the Retirement Online … and your Security Administrator will make sure you have access to Retirement Online reporting features. For more … the help desk form . Rev. 2/23 … NYSLRS employers must have a username and password to access Retirement Online …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/enhanced-reporting/accessing-retirement-onlineVillage of Galway – Claims Processing (2014M-79)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Village’s internal controls over claims …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/06/13/village-galway-claims-processing-2014m-79