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State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Executive Budget
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli released the following statement on Governor Hochul’s Executive Budget proposal: “Governor … economic growth; however, as recent years have shown, the financial picture can change rapidly. As the state faces … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli released the following statement on Governor Hochuls Executive Budget …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-executive-budgetIX.7.F M-Year Legislation – IX. Federal Grants
… strongly recommends that state agencies make every effort to disburse and/or adjust all unspent federal project … but no later than June 30, for awards that are scheduled to be closed the following September. This will allow … sufficient time for final reports and closing documents to be reviewed and approved by the federal government before …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix7f-m-year-legislationRed Flags – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… vendors, especially if payment goes to a post office (PO) box Items purchased that are not clearly identified Goods …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/red-flagsXVI.3 Overview – XVI. Financial Reporting
… This section includes a discussion of the New York State Financial Reporting Entity for the purpose of outlining the scope of what is and what is not included in the State's periodic financial … This section includes a discussion of the New York State Financial Reporting Entity for the purpose …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xvi/xvi3-overviewExamination of Sunset LG Realty, LLC
… LG Realty, LLC (Sunset) paid, and requested reimbursement for, in 2016 under contract L120019 with SUNY Downstate … Program Coordinator, a Downstate employee, was responsible for overseeing daily operations such as housekeeping and … Under the contract, Downstate may reimburse Sunset for approved bonuses and other compensation paid to Sunset …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/10/30/examination-sunset-lg-realty-llcVillage of South Floral Park – Budgeting and Financial Oversight (2021M-5)
… More real property taxes were assessed than necessary to fund operations each year. The Board failed to hold budget hearings before April 15 each year (from two to 11 days late) to discuss the 2017-18, 2018-19 and 2019-20 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2021/07/16/village-south-floral-park-budgeting-and-financial-oversight-2021m-5Herkimer Central School District – 2014 Building Renovation Capital Project (2022M-136)
… than needed for the initial project and used the funds to make other non-voter approved renovations. Borrowed … agreement that did not clearly define the services to be provided and paid related claims that lack sufficient … $95,100. Release of this report was held in abeyance due to a separate Comptroller investigation involving the former …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/11/23/herkimer-central-school-district-2014-building-renovation-capital-projectFrankfort-Schuyler Central School District – Information Technology Assets and Network Access (2022M-151)
… IT controls over network user accounts. In addition to sensitive IT weaknesses communicated confidentially, … (SLA) with each of the District’s IT service providers to clearly identify the IT services and providers’ … responsibilities. Over a half million dollars was paid to IT service providers. In addition, because officials did …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/12/30/frankfort-schuyler-central-school-district-information-technology-assetsManhasset Union Free School District – IT Asset Management (S9-22-15)
… IT inventory records or establish adequate controls to safeguard IT assets. As a result, officials cannot assure … spent or safeguarded. We selected 50 IT assets to confirm their location and that they were inventoried, and 10 additional IT assets to confirm they were inventoried. We found 20 percent of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2023/03/16/manhasset-union-free-school-district-it-asset-management-s9-22-15White Plains City School District – Financial Management (2020M-71)
… were generally funded at reasonable levels and within legal limits. The District’s fund balance over the past five … our comments on issues raised in the District’s response letter. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/10/30/white-plains-city-school-district-financial-management-2020m-71Rensselaer City School District – Financial Condition (2016M-286)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if the Board properly managed the District’s … officials transferred $1.3 million from two reserve funds to the general fund without appropriate support. The Board did not receive adequate or sufficient information to effectively perform its fiscal oversight responsibilities. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/10/28/rensselaer-city-school-district-financial-condition-2016m-286Saranac Central School District – Student State Aid (2023M-91)
… manner. Officials also claimed and received $57,650 in aid to which the District was not entitled. District officials did not: Establish adequate procedures to ensure State aid was properly claimed for all eligible … Establish procedures and provide oversight to ensure State aid claims for reimbursement are accurately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/12/22/saranac-central-school-district-student-state-aid-2023m-91Village of Cato – Water Financial Operations (2023M-145)
… until the Cayuga County Health Department forced the Board to submit a plan. In addition: $42,696 in unauthorized … Recommendations Establish written policies and procedures to provide adequate guidance for billing, collecting and enforcing water charges. Ensure all adjustments made to water customer accounts are reviewed and approved. Ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/03/22/village-cato-water-financial-operations-2023m-145Town of Summit – Town Clerk (2024M-51)
… Town Law (Town Law) Section 30 which required the Clerk to deposit all fees collected within three business days … exceed $250. Did not remit in a timely manner $6,000 to the Town Supervisor (Supervisor) and certain NYS agencies … with Town Law Section 27 which required the Clerk to remit fees collected on or before the 15th of the month …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/08/16/town-summit-town-clerk-2024m-51Red Creek Protective Fire Company, Inc. – Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-271)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate whether the Company’s internal controls ensure … The Company provides fire protection and rescue services to the Village and residents outside the Village pursuant to contracts with the Towns of Butler, Victory and Wolcott. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/01/09/red-creek-protective-fire-company-inc-controls-over-financialTown of Champion Great Bend Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2015M-019)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Board provided adequate oversight of … Key Findings We found errors in the monthly budget-to-actual reports that the Treasurer provided to the Board. The Treasurer has not submitted the required …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/04/17/town-champion-great-bend-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financialPutnam Northern Westchester County Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Overtime (2023M-82)
… Our review determined BOCES officials may have been able to reduce overtime by up to $28,337, or almost 11 percent. BOCES officials: Paid a total of $66,295 to 13 employees for work on Saturdays that included $22,091 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2023/11/17/putnam-northern-westchester-county-board-cooperative-educational-services-overtimeMount Vernon Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2013M-364)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if the Board of Directors applied a uniform … the Mayor and five mayoral appointees. Its purpose is to promote, develop, encourage and assist in acquiring, … did not uniformly apply their Uniform Tax Exempt Policy to projects. Several projects did not include a cost-benefit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2014/04/18/mount-vernon-industrial-development-agency-project-approvalLivingston County Probation Department – Financial Operations (2016M-404)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Department’s financial operations for the … Key Findings The Department makes little or no effort to collect unpaid obligations for the Department’s 1,900 “due … Department did not maintain adequate documentation related to undisbursed restitution or make timely payments to unpaid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2017/08/04/livingston-county-probation-department-financial-operations-2016m-404City of Yonkers – Budget Review (B6-14-13)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure … reasonable. Background The City of Yonkers is authorized to issue debt totaling $45 million to liquidate the current deficits in the City School …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/05/20/city-yonkers-budget-review-b6-14-13