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North Merrick Union Free School District – Treasurer’s Duties (2013M-366)
… The purpose of our audit was to examine the Treasurer’s Duties for the period July 1, 2011 through May 31, 2013. … which comprises seven elected members. The District’s budgeted appropriations for the 2013-14 fiscal year were … The District Clerk was inappropriately authorized to sign checks in the Treasurer’s absence and, in fact, signed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/03/21/north-merrick-union-free-school-district-treasurers-duties-2013m-366City of Yonkers – Information Technology (2017M-86)
… internal controls over information technology (IT) assets for the period June 30, 2014 through November 30, 2016. … elected seven-member City Council. Budgeted appropriations for 2016-17 totaled approximately $1.1 billion. Key Findings … and the potential impact should that data be disclosed, altered or destroyed without authorization. City officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2017/08/11/city-yonkers-information-technology-2017m-86Town of Salina – Information Technology (2013M-256)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Town’s internal controls over … January 1, 2011, to March 31, 2013. Background The Town of Salina is located in Onondaga County and has a population … Town of Salina Information Technology 2013M256 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/11/22/town-salina-information-technology-2013m-256Beacon City School District -- Budget Review (B6-15-4)
… with the fiscal year during which the local government is authorized to issue obligations and for each subsequent … limit because it includes a tax levy of $36,262,918, which is within the limits established by law. Key Recommendation … the District’s use of fund balance to ensure that action is taken, if necessary, to identify other funding sources …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/04/08/beacon-city-school-district-budget-review-b6-15-4Town of Dresden – Financial Condition and Town Clerk Operations (2016M-369)
… condition and to examine the Town Clerk’s operations for the period January 1, 2012 through May 31, 2016. Background The Town of Dresden is located in Washington County and has approximately 330 year-round … an elected five-member Town Board. Budgeted appropriations for 2016 totaled approximately $1.1 million. Key Findings The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/21/town-dresden-financial-condition-and-town-clerk-operations-2016m-369Byron-Bergen Central School District – Online Banking and Information Technology (2014M-261)
… 2014. Background The Byron-Bergen Central School District is located in the Towns of Byron and Bergen in Genesee … access for all if its bank accounts. District officials do not secure user names, passwords and secured token devices … to access online banking and that they log off the bank website in a secured manner. Have written agreements with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/12/05/byron-bergen-central-school-district-online-banking-and-informationBrunswick Central School District – Financial Condition (2014M-002)
… the Towns of Brunswick, Pittstown, Grafton, Schaghticoke and Poestenkill in Rensselaer County. The District is … in the District, with approximately 1,200 students and 200 employees. Budgeted expenditures for the 2013-14 … the balances would be used. Key Recommendations Develop and adopt budgets that include realistic estimates for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/07/11/brunswick-central-school-district-financial-condition-2014m-002Village of Middleburgh – Fiscal Operations (2013M-10)
… to October 15, 2012. Background The Village of Middleburgh is located in Schoharie County and has approximately 1,500 residents. The Village is governed by a Mayor and four Trustees who form the Village … of a financial function. Ensure that the Clerk-Treasurer is properly collecting, recording and disbursing Village …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/04/26/village-middleburgh-fiscal-operations-2013m-10Village of Arcade – Internal Controls Over Purchasing (2013M-37)
… through January 14, 2013. Background The Village of Arcade is located in Wyoming County and has a population of approximately 2,100 residents. The Village is governed by an elected five-member Board consisting of the … the price charged by a vendor awarded a State contract is correct by comparing relevant list prices, reduced by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/05/03/village-arcade-internal-controls-over-purchasing-2013m-37Cohoes Public Library – Governance and Operations (2015M-259)
… December 31, 2014. Background The Cohoes Public Library is a municipal public library located in the City of Cohoes … The Library, which serves approximately 16,000 residents, is governed by an appointed nine-member Board of Trustees. … with its charter, its bylaws and the City code. The Board is unfamiliar with the Library’s charter and bylaws and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2016/04/01/cohoes-public-library-governance-and-operations-2015m-259Plattsburgh Public Library – Circulation Desk Cash Receipts (2015M-8)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Library’s internal controls over circulation … a circulation policy that contains procedures related to collecting cash receipts at the circulation desk, the … did not establish which employees were authorized to collect cash receipts or the processes for determining …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2015/04/03/plattsburgh-public-library-circulation-desk-cash-receipts-2015m-8Nanticoke Volunteer Fire Department – Misappropriation of Funds (2015M-3)
… September 29, 2014. Background The Nanticoke Volunteer Fire Department was a not-for-profit organization which was … Board of Directors, contracted with the Towns to provide fire protection and emergency services. Budgeted … resulting in payment of personal bills belonging to the Fire Chief and a former Board member using Department funds. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2016/03/25/nanticoke-volunteer-fire-department-misappropriation-fundsTown of Lockport – Justice Court (2018M-36)
… [read complete report - pdf] Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was … New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) pending ticket report and the Court’s balance due report were … bail when a defendant fails to appear in Court. Ensure ticket dispositions are properly reported to the DMV in a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2018/07/13/town-lockport-justice-court-2018m-36State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the following school district audits have been issued. Fayetteville-Manlius Central School District – Professional Services (Madison County and … accordance with the terms of the agreements. Tioga Central School District – Cash Management (Tioga County) Interest …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-1New York State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Governor Signing Legislation to Restore Contract Review Authority
… contract review is an essential and important deterrent to waste, fraud and abuse in the state’s procurement process. … significant fiscal and integrity issues and helps to ensure a level playing field for vendors. By signing this legislation Gov. Hochul has taken a tremendous step to bring more transparency and more accountability to state …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/12/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-governor-signing-legislation-restore-contract-reviewOpinion 88-49
… -- Procedural Requirements (effect of failure to comply with) VILLAGE MAYOR -- Powers and Duties (authority to make … a court would invalidate only those provisions of the instant local law which would have required its submission to … of Barber , 198 Misc 135, 100 NYS2d 668, affd 278 App Div 600, 101 NYS2d 924, 278 App Div 727; 103 NYS2d 661; …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-49DiNapoli: State Correction Commission Falling Short in Tracking Problems or Inspecting Prisons
… The state agency in charge of the oversight and inspection of 561 state and local correctional facilities and jails across New York is not tracking or analyzing incidents and inmate complaints that may indicate problematic trends at those … The state agency in charge of the oversight and inspection of 561 state and local correctional facilities …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/01/dinapoli-state-correction-commission-falling-short-tracking-problems-or-inspecting-prisonsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… recorded the real property taxes for 2012 and 2013 as an opening balance in the check register instead of as a … claims before they are paid from the administrative checking account. The board authorized the library director and an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1DiNapoli and Investor Group Reach Shareholder Agreement With FirstEnergy
… group As You Sow has been withdrawn. “FirstEnergy is taking important steps today for shareholder value and the … environment by looking holistically at how climate change is affecting the company over the long term,” DiNapoli said. … We will continue to monitor First Energy to ensure it is taking appropriate steps toward long-term sustainability,” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/dinapoli-and-investor-group-reach-shareholder-agreement-firstenergyOpinion 2002-3
… as otherwise provided by law, after a public dock district is established, the town board may contract for the … limitations of section one hundred ninety-eight". There is, however, nothing in section 198, or any other State … districts created for different purposes). Further, it is our opinion that a town may not, pursuant to its home rule …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-3