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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… – Medicaid Reimbursements (Albany County) The district did not maximize Medicaid reimbursements by submitting claims for … eligible student population, and determined claims were not submitted for 814 eligible Medicaid services. Had these … transactions were appropriate, district officials did not secure access to online banking. In addition to sensitive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsOpinion 91-10
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. WORDS AND PHRASES -- "In the same manner and … 574 of the Laws of 1924 (McKinney's Unconsolidated Laws of NY, §§1471-1493) which authorizes the establishment of park … App Div 471, 33 NYS2d 508; see also Opn No. 86-43, supra ; 1980 Opns St Comp No. 80-144, unreported). Accordingly, it is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-10Pulteney Volunteer Fire Department – Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-175)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the Department’s financial controls for the period … Fire District No. 2 and provides fire protection services to the Town. The Department is governed by a seven-member … an annual budget. The Board did not adopt a code of ethics to provide standards of conduct expected of Department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/09/19/pulteney-volunteer-fire-department-controls-over-financialSullivan County – Tourism Promotion Services (2014M-61)
… Include clear goals, guidelines and benchmarks in the tourism promotional contract with the Corporation to enable … to monitor the success of the contract. … Sullivan County Tourism Promotion Services 2014M61 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/06/13/sullivan-county-tourism-promotion-services-2014m-61County of Otsego – Accountability Over Trust and Agency Funds (2014M-041)
… funds. Key Findings The Treasurer could not determine the source or purpose of moneys held in several trust and agency …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/06/13/county-otsego-accountability-over-trust-and-agency-funds-2014m-041Broome County – Information Technology (2013M-351)
… computerized data and assets were properly safeguarded for the period of January 1, 2012 through August 20, 2013. … County Legislature. The County’s budgeted expenditures for 2013 totaled $247.7 million for the general fund. Key Findings The County has a policy …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/05/09/broome-county-information-technology-2013m-351Circleville Fire Company – Selected Financial Activities (2013M-391)
… internal controls over selected financial activities for the period January 1, 2012 through October 22, 2013. … Treasurer and Chaplain. The Company’s expenditures for the audit period were approximately $59,500. Key Findings … because the report template does not include a section for bills paid prior to meeting. Key Recommendations Ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/04/04/circleville-fire-company-selected-financial-activities-2013mHughsonville Fire District – Internal Controls Over Cash Disbursements (2014M-159)
… audit was to examine the controls over cash disbursements for the period January 1, 2013 through January 13, 2014. … to approximately 9,000 residents. Budgeted appropriations for 2013 totaled $808,793. Key Findings The Board did not … procedures to obtain the required number of quotations for purchases. … Hughsonville Fire District Internal Controls …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/08/08/hughsonville-fire-district-internal-controls-over-cash-disbursements-2014mSchool District Bus Safety (2018-MS-4)
… documentation and resolution of complaints. 1 With scope extensions for units … School District Bus Safety 2018MS4 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2018/08/30/school-district-bus-safety-2018-ms-4Town of East Hampton – Budget Review (B18-7-9)
… and expenditure projections in the Town’s tentative budget for the 2019 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The Town … fund operating deficits to submit their tentative budgets for the next fiscal year to the State Comptroller for review while the deficit obligations are outstanding. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/10/29/town-east-hampton-budget-review-b18-7-9Village of Tuxedo Park - Board Oversight (2018M-66)
… to no oversight by the Board. Competition was not sought for 14 professional services totaling $926,188. Water rates … totaling $4,065 and overbillings totaling $7,620 for 494 bills during the eight quarters we reviewed. In … a Board member to review their duties. Use a request for proposals or quotation process to award professional …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/11/02/village-tuxedo-park-board-oversight-2018m-66Town of Clayton - Justice Court Time and Attendance (2017M-286)
… worked at other municipalities. The Clerk did not allow for travel time between the Town and another municipal … As a result, we estimate she was paid an additional $1,800 for 123 hours not worked. Key Recommendations Consult with … and take appropriate action to recover any wages paid for time not worked. Enforce the handbook requirement that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2018/10/23/town-clayton-justice-court-time-and-attendance-2017m-286Brookfield Central School District – Claims Audit Process (2018M-6)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether claims were … purposes and were properly audited and approved prior to payment for the period July 1, 2016 through September 30, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/03/16/brookfield-central-school-district-claims-audit-process-2018m-6Scotia-Glenville Central School District - Financial Condition Management and Extra-Classroom Activities (2017M-288)
… Key Recommendations Adopt realistic annual budgets based on historical trends or other known trends and use … and needed reserves or to reduce District property taxes. Ensure that student treasurers maintain adequate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/06/01/scotia-glenville-central-school-district-financial-condition-managementTown of Erwin – Justice Court (2017M-266)
… reported and remitted in an accurate and timely manner for the period January 1, 2016 through October 12, 2017. … a Justice Court with two Town Justices. Court revenues for 2016 totaled $418,866. Key Findings The Justices did not … Motor Vehicle (DMV) reporting errors and tickets eligible for DMV’s Scofflaw Program. … Town of Erwin Justice Court …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2018/03/09/town-erwin-justice-court-2017m-266Bay Shore Fire District – Time and Attendance Records (2017M-264)
… Suffolk County and provides approximately 13,500 residents with fire protection and emergency services. The District is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2018/02/09/bay-shore-fire-district-time-and-attendance-records-2017m-264State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on IDA Reform Legislaton (S.5867/A.7915)
… communities can recoup benefits if job creation goals are not met. “My thanks to Assemblyman Magnarelli and Senator …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-ida-reform-legislaton-s5867a7915County of Rockland – Budget Review (B18-6-11)
… and Westchester counties, was authorized to issue debt not to exceed $96 million to liquidate the accumulated … tax levy limit. Key Recommendations The budget review did not contain recommendations. … County of Rockland Budget …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2018/11/05/county-rockland-budget-review-b18-6-11Edinburg Common School District – Tax Collection (2016M-233)
… three-member Board of Education and has approximately 70 students. Budgeted appropriations for the 2015-16 fiscal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/11/09/edinburg-common-school-district-tax-collection-2016m-233Schenevus Central School District - Financial Condition (2018M-83)
… school lunch (cafeteria) funds. Key Findings Total general fund balance decreased by $567,000 (39 percent) in 2016-17, and officials appropriated $300,000 of fund balance for 2017- 18 when only $226,400 was available. … staffing costs through attrition and planning to use retirement reserves. The cafeteria fund incurred deficits …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/08/17/schenevus-central-school-district-financial-condition-2018m-83