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City of Oneonta – Departmental Collections (2013M-13)
… 14,000 residents and is located within Otsego County in central New York. The eight-member Common Council is the … City collected revenues totaling approximately $25 million in 2012 from sources including real property taxes, sales … for water quality tests totaling approximately $36,000 in 2012. Key Finding We audited certain moneys collected by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/04/12/city-oneonta-departmental-collections-2013m-13Travel/Conference Claim Requirements – Travel and Conference Expense Management
… paid by credit card and a second voucher is prepared to account for expenses paid from a cash advance. 8 Claims or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/travel-conference-expense/travelconference-claim-requirementsVillage of Hempstead -- Budget Review (B7-15-7)
… of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to provide an independent evaluation of the Village’s … with the fiscal year during which the local government is authorized to issue obligations and for each subsequent … taxes as an increased revenue source in the future is limited. The Village’s proposed budget includes a tax levy …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2015/04/10/village-hempstead-budget-review-b7-15-7Village of Sinclairville – Water Operations (2014M-362)
… The purpose of our audit was to determine if the Village’s water system was operating effectively for the period June 1, 2013 through October 24, 2014. Background The Village of Sinclairville is located in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2015/04/24/village-sinclairville-water-operations-2014m-362State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… information was filed in a timely manner. Selkirk Fire Company No. 2 – Board Oversight (Albany County) The board did … . Under State Comptroller DiNapoli’s open data initiative, search millions of state and local government financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsTown of New Berlin – Ambulance Company Loan (2013M-22)
… four Council members, govern the Town. The Town’s annual budget appropriations for 2013 are $1.86 million, financed … informed by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) that program income held in certain …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/06/07/town-new-berlin-ambulance-company-loan-2013m-22Personal Income Tax Refunds
… by the Department of Taxation and Finance (Department) for payment were appropriate and processed in accordance with … prior to payment. We selected Department-approved refunds for examination using data analytics to identify high-risk … we examined 31,978 refunds totaling almost $516.5 million for examination. Key Findings Of those transactions selected, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/05/11/personal-income-tax-refundsChautauqua County – Financial Condition (2023M-111)
… Chadwick Bay Intermunicipal Water Works (CBI), resulting in a balance owed of $1.4 million. Spent $5.2 million from … reports and cash flow analyses to prevent further decline in financial condition. County officials generally agreed … findings. Appendix B includes our comment on issues raised in the County’s response. … Determine whether Chautauqua …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2023/12/22/chautauqua-county-financial-condition-2023m-111Warwick Valley Central School District – Potential Operational Efficiencies (2012M-245)
… efficiency, the District could realize up to $654,000 of annual cost savings and as much as $1.4 million in avoided … than recommended by the National Center for Educational Statistics. If the Department maintained custodial staffing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/05/31/warwick-valley-central-school-district-potential-operational-efficienciesSouthold Union Free School District – Claims Processing (2013M-183)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the claims auditing process for … Southold Union Free School District is located in the Town of Southold, Suffolk County. The District is governed by the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/08/23/southold-union-free-school-district-claims-processing-2013m-183Hampton Bays Union Free School District – Claims Processing (2013M-333)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the claims auditing process for the period July 1, … Background The Hampton Bays Union Free School District is located in the Town of Southampton, Suffolk County. The District is governed by the Board of Education which comprises five …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/12/27/hampton-bays-union-free-school-district-claims-processing-2013m-333Hammond Central School District – Financial Management (2024M-70)
… addition, they exceeded the voter-approved funding level for the capital reserve fund by $900,000. Accumulated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/10/11/hammond-central-school-district-financial-management-2024m-70Delaware Academy Central School District at Delhi – Financial Management (2024M-21)
… million, or 10.4 percentage points, as of June 30, 2023.For perspective, the recalculated surplus fund balance as of … fund 22 full-time employees’ unemployment expenditures for the maximum benefit. Key Recommendations Adopt realistic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/08/09/delaware-academy-central-school-district-delhi-financial-management-2024mNew York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on the Passing of Edward Regan
… He was a quiet, deliberate man who vehemently fought for the taxpayer and passionately argued against poor fiscal … great integrity and great skill. He held a deep respect for the Office of the State Comptroller. I valued his …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-passing-edward-reganAccounts Payable Advisory No. 61
… Subject : Expedite Requests Guidance : The Office of The State Comptroller (OSC) has new guidance regarding … may request that BSE expedite our review and approval of vouchers to create a payment sooner than the standard … demonstrate to BSE that expediting the review and approval of vouchers will provide a significant, material benefit to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/61-expedite-requestsAccounts Payable Advisory No. 58
… facilitate the SFS functionality that prevents the payment of duplicate invoices. When an agency enters a duplicate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/58-unique-invoice-number-requirementsUnion Center Fire Company, Inc. – Internal Controls (2014M-303)
… under New York State Not-For-Profit Corporation Law and is located in the Town of Union, Broome County. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/01/30/union-center-fire-company-inc-internal-controls-2014m-303Port Washington Fire Department – Budgeting (2015M-209)
… of North Hempstead and the Villages of Baxter Estates, Flower Hill, Manorhaven, Plandome Manor, Port Washington …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/10/23/port-washington-fire-department-budgeting-2015m-209Newfield Fire Company, Inc. - Internal Controls Over Financial Activity (2014M-346)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review controls over cash receipts and disbursements for … by a 10-member Board of Directors, contracts with the Town to provide fire protection and emergency services. Budgeted … The Auditing Committee and the independent auditor did not have procedures in place to obtain or review canceled check …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/01/30/newfield-fire-company-inc-internal-controls-over-financialTown of Amity - Town Clerk (2018M-183)
… deposited between one and 15 days past the required date of deposit. The Board did not perform an annual audit of the Clerk’s records, as required. Key Recommendations … and in a timely manner. Perform an adequate annual audit of, or retain an independent public accountant to audit, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/01/11/town-amity-town-clerk-2018m-183