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Wellsville Central School District – Financial Management (2017M-159)
… unemployment reserve balance to accumulate to an excessive level and have not used funds from the retirement … and appropriations to avoid levying property taxes at a level greater than needed and that estimates in the annual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/12/29/wellsville-central-school-district-financial-management-2017m-159Tri-Valley Central School District – Budgeting (2014M-094)
… January 15, 2014. Background The Tri-Valley Central School District (District) is located in Sullivan and Ulster … TriValley Central School District Budgeting 2014M094 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/08/08/tri-valley-central-school-district-budgeting-2014m-094Town of Moira – Fiscal Oversight and Selected Financial Operations (2016M-350)
… for the period January 1, 2015 through April 30, 2016. Background The Town of Moira is located in Franklin … five-member Town Board. Budgeted appropriations for 2016 totaled approximately $985,000. Key Findings The Town's …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/22/town-moira-fiscal-oversight-and-selected-financial-operations-2016m-350Housing Authority Administrative Expenditures (2016-MS-2)
… [read complete report - pdf] We also issued six letter reports to the following housing authorities: … housing authority administrative expenditures at the six authorities we audited were generally reasonable and … inappropriate expenditures to go undetected. In four of six authorities, we found either excessive compensation; lack …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2016/11/18/housing-authority-administrative-expenditures-2016-ms-2Weedsport Central School District – Financial Management (2016M-94)
… The District has developed multiyear financial and capital plans. However, including more details in these plans, such as funding sources, would benefit the District as … the plans. Analyze reserve funds to ensure balances are best aligned with the District’s long-term needs. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/24/weedsport-central-school-district-financial-management-2016m-94New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Executive Budget Proposal
… Robust increases to reserves will better prepare us for future downturns and challenges. “I remain concerned … it hinders our future, which is why I proposed a roadmap for reform to impose meaningful limits on debt and ban … backdoor borrowing. This proposal can serve as the basis for discussion and action to give more power back to voters …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-executive-budget-proposalState Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on New York City Mayor's 2023 State of the City Address
… seeing profitability and bonuses decline, adding further to the city’s budgetary pressures. “The city’s economic … fragile and relies on the city and state working together to address these challenges. The mayor identified … and savings in his budget. Still, more can be done to incorporate recurring costs, including those to help …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-new-york-city-mayors-2023-state-city-addressState Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Boeing Lawsuit Settlement
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli issued the following statement today regarding … implementing an ombudsman program that will provide a channel for Boeing employees to raise work-related concerns, … will recover $237.5 million from the directors’ insurers. “What happened at Boeing led to great tragedy. The settlement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-boeing-lawsuit-settlementElmwood Village Charter School – Student Enrollment and Billing (2013M-174)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the student enrollment and billing processes for the period … $3.2 million for all five school districts of residence to revenues received and reported and did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2013/08/23/elmwood-village-charter-school-student-enrollment-and-billing-2013m-174IX.7 Overview – IX. Federal Grants
… to actively manage their grants within these modules. In addition, expenditures will be cost collected in PC for both non-onboarded and onboarded agencies to help …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix7-state-accounting-and-reporting-overviewIX.12.H Key CMIA Documents – IX. Federal Grants
While CMIA applies to federal program funding all aspects of implementation program coverage implementation agreement interest calculations are keyed to a states fiscal year
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix12h-key-cmia-documentsWatertown Housing Authority – Internal Controls Over Claims Processing (2012M-221)
… the Authority’s internal controls over claims processing for the period January 1, 2011, to February 29, 2012. … Accordingly, the weekend trips could be considered as gifts of public funds, which are impermissible. Key Recommendation Refrain from making gifts of public funds to employees or retirees. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/02/01/watertown-housing-authority-internal-controls-over-claims-processing-2012m-221DiNapoli: Son Who Left His Dad’s Body In Morgue Sentenced For Stealing His Retirement Payments
… Security Inspector General for their partnership with us in rooting out pension fraud.” Bunn left his father in the Nassau County morgue for more than a year while pocketing $7,542 in pension payments and $17,790 in social security payments, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/dinapoli-son-who-left-his-dads-body-morgue-sentenced-stealing-his-retirement-paymentsXIII.4.B Travel Advance – XIII. Employee Expense Reimbursement
… Business Units may advance funds to an employee for a specific travel event. Process and Document Preparation: … or other monies due him/her. Travelers must account for a travel advance upon completion of the travel for which the … return advances. Travel advances can be issued in SFS in two different ways, either through an agency’s petty cash …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiii/xiii4b-travel-advanceDiNapoli: Westchester Sisters Sentenced for Stealing Deceased Mother's Pension
… announced the sentencings of Annette Bigelow, 61, and Mary Nash, 59, who hid their mother’s death to pocket nearly … to pay full restitution of $22,000. “Annette Bigelow and Mary Nash hid their mother’s death and tried to cheat the … Rocah announced the sentencings of Annette Bigelow 61 and Mary Nash 59 who hid their mothers death to pocket nearly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-westchester-sisters-sentenced-stealing-deceased-mothers-pensionJefferson County Soil and Water Conservation District – Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Operations (2014M-171)
Jefferson County Soil and Water Conservation District Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Operations 2014M171
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2015/04/17/jefferson-county-soil-and-water-conservation-district-internal-controls-overCassadaga Valley Central School District – Financial Condition (2013M-249)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the District’s financial condition and the use of fund balance and reserve funds for the period July 1, 2008 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/12/20/cassadaga-valley-central-school-district-financial-condition-2013m-249Village of Munnsville – Financial Operations (2012M-239)
… properly monitored the Village’s financial operations for the period June 1, 2011, to May 31, 2012. Background The … a Mayor and four Trustees. Budgeted appropriations for the fiscal year ended May 31, 2012, were approximately … to manage emergencies and other unanticipated occurrences. For example, in two of the last four fiscal years, Village …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/02/08/village-munnsville-financial-operations-2012m-239Village of Liberty – Financial Condition (2013M-109)
… May 31, 2013. Background The Village of Liberty is located in Sullivan County and has a population of 4,392. The Village is governed by an elected … and capital assets. Key Recommendations Ensure that her records are accurate for the Board to use as a sound …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/10/04/village-liberty-financial-condition-2013m-109Chautauqua County Soil and Water Conservation District - Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2017M-199)
… other related land use issues. The District is governed by a five-member Board of Directors (Board): one Board member is … ensure that receipts were properly recorded and deposited in the bank and that disbursements were properly supported … $4,100 in County funds from 2012 to 2017 and resigned from her position. The Board does not review all individual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2019/08/09/chautauqua-county-soil-and-water-conservation-district-cash-receipts-and