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Town of Gardiner – Selected Financial Activities (2013M-67)
… 30, 2012. Background The Town of Gardiner is located in Ulster County and has a population of approximately 5,700. … Key Recommendations Segregate incompatible duties in the cash receipts and disbursements processes, or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/06/07/town-gardiner-selected-financial-activities-2013m-67Town of Ellenburg – Justice Court and Town Clerk Financial Operations and Wind Power Revenues (2013M-190)
… developing comprehensive multiyear financial and capital plans to provide a framework for future budgets, manage future capital needs, and determine the most prudent use of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/11/15/town-ellenburg-justice-court-and-town-clerk-financial-operations-and-wind-powerState Agencies Bulletin No. 1912
… that the chartfield string associated with the position pool is lapsing they will need to contact their Appropriation … Aid for instructions) in PayServ related to that position pool with a valid chartfield string effective the beginning …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1912-updating-payserv-chartfield-strings-june-lapsing-eventsDisposal of Electronic Devices
… being surplused by the State University of New York at Albany (University at Albany) through the Office of General Services (OGS) are … responsibility for clearing the data from these devices. At the time of our audit, the University at Albany had 36 … being surplused by the State University of New York at Albany University at Albany through the Office of General …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/09/04/disposal-electronic-devicesIII.7 Data Quality – III. Statewide Financial System (SFS)
… and non-funded contract) Requisitions in Open, Pending and Denied statuses with no activity for 90 days or … which is not approved by the employee's supervisor (with a pending or denied status) within 6 months of creation will be … Payable (AP) Vouchers Accounts Payable Vouchers in Pending, Pending Batch Processing or Denied statuses, entered …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-iii/iii7-data-qualityVillage of Monticello – Board Oversight (2013M-226)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the oversight provided by the Board for the period … insufficient funds totaling over $147,000 for Village bank accounts. Village officials do not know the amount of … disbursements are made by the Treasurer only after such approval. Gain a full understanding of the Village’s current …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/02/14/village-monticello-board-oversight-2013m-226Franziska Racker Centers, Inc.: Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… fiscal year ended June 2018. About the Program Racker is an SED-approved, non-profit special education provider … provides preschool special education services to children with disabilities who are 3 to 5 years of age. Racker is … with RCM requirements. For the fiscal year ended June 30, 2018, Racker reported approximately $4.36 million in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/02/01/franziska-racker-centers-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualCity of Jamestown – Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Operations (2013M-72)
… Findings The Board of Public Utilities (BPU) did not seek bids for purchases from six vendors who were paid $387,763 and the City did not seek bids for purchases from one vendor who was paid $65,864. BPU … substituted with personal checks. Key Recommendations Seek bids and quotes as required by City policy and State statute. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/06/14/city-jamestown-internal-controls-over-selected-financial-operations-2013m-72John A. Coleman School – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… the costs reported by the John A. Coleman School (Coleman) on its Consolidated Fiscal Reports (CFRs) were properly … to Coleman using rates set by SED. These rates are based on financial information Coleman presents in an annual CFR … and make the appropriate adjustments to costs reported on the CFRs and to Coleman's tuition reimbursement rates, as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/08/05/john-coleman-school-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualOpinion 2001-12
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … Whether the trustees of a school district library may adopt provisions to cover employees or if they must be adopted by the districts board of education …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2001-12DiNapoli: Wall Street Bonuses Edge Up in 2014
… the 2008 financial crisis continues to be a drag on Wall Street profits, but the securities industry remains … the Office of the State Comptroller has tracked Wall Street's performance and the bonuses paid to its employees in … the financial crisis to $61 billion in 2013 and remained at an elevated level in 2014 ($62.8 billion). The securities …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-wall-street-bonuses-edge-2014XI.12.B Contract Assignments – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… merger or consolidation of the contractor’s business. In these situations, where the original contract was subject … (OSC) approval, OSC must concur with the waiver. This in no way limits the State agency’s right to reject a … address changes or name changes, which are addressed in X.1 Guide to Vendor/Customer Management Overview , or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi12b-contract-assignmentsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… School – Purchasing and Claims Approval (Westchester County) Since school officials did not procure goods and … from being used. District officials did not report any results to the local health department as required, including … accurately during the period July 1, 2022 through Oct. 10, 2024. Auditors reviewed 35 employees’ salaries and wage …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli and Ulster County Executive Metzger Announce Findings of Gulnick Investigation
… by Gulnick while he served in his government role, but did find weaknesses in county procedures that could leave it … by Gulnick while he served in his government role but did find weaknesses in county procedures that could leave it …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-ulster-county-executive-metzger-announce-findings-gulnickOversight of the Practice of Funeral Directing
… of most of these activities. BFD handles the licensure and registration of funeral directors, registration of funeral firms, investigation of consumer … BVR is responsible for administering the Electronic Death Registration System—EDRS—which health care providers, medical …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/11/26/oversight-practice-funeral-directingOversight of Contract Expenditures of Phoenix House New York
… Purpose Our audit determined whether the Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) is effectively monitoring its contracts with Phoenix House New York (PHNY) to ensure reimbursed claims are allowable, … 2013 through June 30, 2016. Background OASAS oversees one of the nation’s largest and most diverse programs for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/01/09/oversight-contract-expenditures-phoenix-house-new-yorkCost-Saving Ideas: School District Auditing - Roles, Responsibilities and Resources
… As a member of a board of education (board), you’re responsible for ensuring the school budget is well managed and operations are cost effective. Auditing provides your board the best opportunity for improving fiscal management and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-school-district-auditing-roles-responsibilities-and-resourcesDiNapoli Urges Department of Labor to Improve Investigations of Hours Worked by Nurses
… The state Department of Labor (DOL) does not investigate overtime complaints by … employers are complying with the law. The Department of Labor needs to do a better job investigating complaints from … The state Department of Labor DOL does not investigate overtime complaints by nurses …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapoli-urges-department-labor-improve-investigations-hours-worked-nursesState Agencies Bulletin No. 1254
… Purpose To provide payroll system users with the following information to assist in the transition to … 8.9 will be the Institution cycle, Pay Periods 7L and 8C with the paycheck date of 7/25/2013. The first payroll … will be the Administration cycle, Pay Periods 8L and 9C with the paycheck date of 7/31/13. Implementation Schedule & …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1254-payserv-upgradeArrochar Meats, Inc.
… direction and oversight of DMNA. Arrochar Meats is a food catering business located in Staten Island, New York, that regularly provides food to the New York Army National Guard (National Guard). We … to fuel and 16 vouchers totaling $78,062 related to food DMNA purchased from Arrochar Meats during the period …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/07/29/arrochar-meats-inc