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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… the costs to construct water districts was unfairly paid for by taxpayers not living in or receiving benefit from … State Aid BOCES officials did not properly claim state aid for a capital project. As a result, as of Jan. 31, 2024, five … not received $652,054 in state aid they were entitled to for the project, and two districts received $916,278 in aid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-1Opinion 2005-4
… or inconsistency between the two (see, e.g., Nassau County v Town of Hempstead , 84 AD2d 557, 443 NYS2d 274 app … The BOCES board, by resolution, may divide the BOCES into election districts so long as there are at least 700 … ( id .) The inspectors make a written report of election results ( id .). 3 BOCES are established by order of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2005-4Franklin County – Procurement (2016M-366)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the County’s procurement practices for the period … purchasing policy. Documentation was not maintained to support the reasoning for the Legislature’s selection of a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2017/01/06/franklin-county-procurement-2016m-366Tompkins County – Solid Waste (2014M-336)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if performance measures were being used within … The Solid Waste Manager has instituted various programs to divert waste from the landfill and monitors program …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2015/03/06/tompkins-county-solid-waste-2014m-336Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Central School District – Leave Accruals and Separation Payments (2015M-357)
… was to evaluate the accuracy of the District’s accounting for leave time and separation payments for the period July 1, 2014 through September 30, 2015. … seven-member Board of Education. Budgeted appropriations for the 2015-16 fiscal year total approximately $62.8 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/03/18/burnt-hills-ballston-lake-central-school-district-leave-accruals-andArdsley Union Free School District – Reserve Funds (2015M-348)
… the leave balances for employees entitled to a payout at retirement included employees who were not eligible for a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/03/04/ardsley-union-free-school-district-reserve-funds-2015m-348George Junior Republic Union Free School District – Tuition Billing (2015M-325)
… was to evaluate the District’s tuition billing process for the period July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015. Background … facilities to residents of the William George Agency for Children and to students bused from area school districts. Budgeted appropriations for the 2015-16 fiscal year total approximately $8.5 million. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/01/29/george-junior-republic-union-free-school-district-tuition-billing-2015mBethlehem Public Library – Selected Cash Receipts (2014M-254)
… our audit was to examine the Library’s internal controls for over-the-counter cash receipts for the period July 1, 2012 through May 31, 2014. Background … Board of Trustees, which comprises seven elected members. For the Library’s fiscal year ended June 30, 2013, there were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2014/11/07/bethlehem-public-library-selected-cash-receipts-2014m-254XII.9.A Obtaining Statewide Financial System Payment Data – XII. Expenditures
… agencies with guidance on obtaining historical data for payments made in the Statewide Financial System (SFS). … Transaction Preparation: Agencies may need historical data for payments made in the SFS for various purposes, including internal audits and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii9a-obtaining-reports-or-information-office-state-comptrollerHorseheads Fire District #1 - Board Oversight (2019M-82)
… and capital plans, including a plan for reserves, to establish long-term objectives for funding long-term needs. Establish reserves to reduce the unrestricted fund balance to a designated reasonable level. Key Recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2019/06/28/horseheads-fire-district-1-board-oversight-2019m-82State Agencies Bulletin No. 1673
… Purpose To provide agencies with information regarding the outreach … and December 31, 2017 Control-D Report Available Prior to Processing Control-D report NPAY539 (Non- Negotiated … originally issued in 2017 and that the funds will be sent to the NYS Office of Unclaimed Funds (OUF) on March 8, 2019. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1673-outreach-escheatment-2017-uncashed-payroll-checksDiNapoli: Former Le Roy Fire Dept Treasurer Pleads Guilty in $46,000 Theft of Public Funds
… pleaded guilty Tuesday to stealing nearly $46,000 in public funds, much of which he spent on gambling at … Thomas P. DiNapoli. Dennis Snow, 61, pleaded guilty in Genesee County Court to grand larceny in the fourth degree and forgery in the second degree. He … pleaded guilty Tuesday to stealing nearly $46000 in public funds much of which he spent on gambling at upstate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-former-le-roy-fire-dept-treasurer-pleads-guilty-46000-theft-public-fundsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1393
… The accounting, reporting and payroll distribution data for employees paid through PayServ Background In order to … to ensure the proper accounting information is being used for the paychecks noted below. Effective Date(s) Institution … Actions OSC will begin FYE activities on March 24, 2015 for the paychecks dated April 2, 2015 (Institution) and April …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1393-updates-account-codes-attached-payserv-position-pools-sfs-statewideHealth Sciences Charter School – Procurement (2013M-211)
… audit was to examine the School’s procurement practices for the period July 1, 2011, to May 3, 2013. Background The … by a Board of Trustees. The School’s budgeted expenses for the 2012-13 fiscal year were approximately $4.8 million. … Key Findings The Board did not ensure that all contracts for goods and services were properly awarded. The School’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2013/10/25/health-sciences-charter-school-procurement-2013m-211Franklin County – Fiscal Stress (2013M-252)
… our audit was to review the County’s financial condition for the period January 1, 2009, to June 30, 2013. Background … as the Chairman. The County’s budgeted appropriations for the 2013 fiscal year are approximately $100.5 million. Key Findings The Legislature adopted budgets for the general fund that were not structurally balanced, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/10/04/franklin-county-fiscal-stress-2013m-252State Agencies Bulletin No. 1595.1
… This bulletin supersedes Payroll Bulletin 1595 Purpose To provide agencies with information regarding the outreach … and December 31, 2017 Control-D Report Available Prior to Processing Control-D report NPAY539 (Non- Negotiated … originally issued in 2017 and that the funds will be sent to the NYS Office of Unclaimed Funds (OUF) on April 22, 2019 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/15951-outreach-escheatment-2017-uncashed-payroll-checksTown of Oneonta Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-243)
… and reported and that District moneys are safeguarded for the period January 1, 2012 through July 8, 2013. … general fund budget totaled approximately $941,000 for the 2013 fiscal year. Key Findings The Board did not … an investment policy or a code of ethics, Issue a W-2 form for the Treasurer’s wages and take out withholdings from her …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/01/31/town-oneonta-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operationsDiNapoli: Town Clerk Pleads Guilty in Brazen Public Theft
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced the guilty plea of former Bennington Town Clerk Tina Metz in a string of thefts that intensified even after … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli announced the guilty plea of former Bennington Town Clerk Tina Metz in a string of thefts that intensified even after …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-town-clerk-pleads-guilty-brazen-public-theftUtica City School District – Financial Condition (2013M-341)
… budgets from 2010-11 through 2011-12. As a result, by the end of 2011-12, the District’s unexpended surplus funds had declined to a deficit of $1,157,820. By the end of 2012-13, the District was able to increase the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/02/28/utica-city-school-district-financial-condition-2013m-341Homer Central School District – Financial Condition (2013M-306)
… audit was to examine the District’s financial condition for the period of July 1, 2011 through July 30, 2013. … nine elected members. The District’s budgeted expenditures for the 2013-14 fiscal year are $39 million. Key Findings The … $3.6 million of unexpended surplus funds and budgeted for expenditures from its reserves in its budgets. Although …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/02/07/homer-central-school-district-financial-condition-2013m-306