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Schroon Lake Central School District – Financial Condition (2014M-145)
… 2013. Background The Schroon Lake Central School District is located in the Towns of Schroon Lake and North Hudson in … and the Town of Chester in Warren County. The District is governed by the Board of Education which comprises five … balance accumulated in excess of the limit allowed by law is used to reduce the next year’s real property tax levy. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/02/20/schroon-lake-central-school-district-financial-condition-2014m-145North 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)
… March 31, 2013. Background The Town of Salina is located in Onondaga County and has a population of 33,710. The Town …
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)
… Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to provide an independent evaluation of the District’s preliminary budget for the 2015-16 fiscal year. Background Chapter 308 of the Laws …
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. … an elected five-member Town Board. Budgeted appropriations for 2016 totaled approximately $1.1 million. Key Findings The … in a timely manner. The Board did not audit or provide for an annual audit of the Clerk's records. Key …
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-002Nanticoke Volunteer Fire Department – Misappropriation of Funds (2015M-3)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Department’s financial … not-for-profit organization which was located in the Towns of Nanticoke and Lisle in Broome County. The Department, … Nanticoke Volunteer Fire Department Misappropriation of Funds 2015M3 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2016/03/25/nanticoke-volunteer-fire-department-misappropriation-fundsState 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-reviewTravel Advisory No. 3
… train) and does not fully use the ticket(s) within one year, the employee should return the unused ticket(s) to … the common carrier for a refund. This must be done within one year of the purchase date of the ticket(s). Updates to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/travel-advisory/3-travel-manual-updateOpinion 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-2002-3DiNapoli: Nearly 700 Authorities Operate With Little Oversight, Limited Transparency
… in New York state and provide a host of important services to citizens. However, the 639 authorities operating outside … debt, and operate with little oversight, according to a report issued today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. In an effort to enhance oversight over local authorities, DiNapoli’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/dinapoli-nearly-700-authorities-operate-little-oversight-limited-transparencyComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. “By auditing municipal … to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being spent appropriately and effectively.” Village of … on net assets to fund budget shortfalls, the department is not adopting structurally balanced budgets and is instead …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsComplaint Processing (Follow-Up)
… four recommendations included in our initial audit report, Complaint Processing (Report 2020-N-9 ). About the Program The New York City Civilian Complaint Review Board (CCRB) receives, investigates, … bias-based policing and racial profiling. Once a civilian complaint is filed, investigators gather documentary and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/09/05/complaint-processing-follow