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Tompkins County Industrial Development Agency – Board Oversight (2015M-33)
… based on a memorandum of understanding between the two entities. Although the Board approved the IDA projects …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2015/09/11/tompkins-county-industrial-development-agency-boardTown of Byron – Internal Controls Over Justice Court Operations (2012M-208)
… were conducted. The Justices did not always enforce unpaid tickets or report transactions to DMV in a timely manner. Key … pending ticket log with caseload activity to ensure that tickets are properly reported as paid or enforced in a timely … the Office of Court Administration to determine what to do about the pending tickets and whether the oldest ones are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/01/04/town-byron-internal-controls-over-justice-court-operations-2012m-208Monticello Joint Fire District – Fiscal Operations (2017M-80)
… from the Town of Thompson and Village of Monticello in Sullivan. The District provides fire protection to over … reflect historical trends and known future needs in actual expenditures. Develop a fund balance policy that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/07/14/monticello-joint-fire-district-fiscal-operations-2017m-80Village of Hewlett Neck – Treasurer’s Duties (2022M-159)
… of Hewlett Neck’s (Village) Treasurer performed his duties in accordance with statutes. Key Findings The Treasurer did … required by Village Law section 408. The Treasurer did not sign 69 of 179 checks we reviewed, totaling $101,937; … in Village Law for the Clerk and Board members to sign checks in the absence of the Treasurer, Deputy Treasurer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2023/03/31/village-hewlett-neck-treasurers-duties-2022m-159Kenmore-Town of Tonawanda Union Free School District – Change Orders (2022M-41)
… cannot demonstrate that taxpayer dollars were expended in the most prudent and economical manner. Key … Include a list of other desired items as alternates in original project plans and bid specifications. Solicit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/08/05/kenmore-town-tonawanda-union-free-school-district-change-orders-2022m-41Rochester Land Bank Corporation – Monitoring Subcontractor Performance (2016M-373)
… through June 9, 2016. Background The Rochester Land Bank Corporation is a not-for-profit corporation created in 2013 to facilitate, manage and … with the not-for-profit Rochester Housing Development Fund Corporation (Subcontractor) to assist with the use of grants …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2017/04/07/rochester-land-bank-corporation-monitoring-subcontractor-performanceTown of Cortlandville – Fuel Purchases (2012M-171)
… 1, 2011, to June 21, 2012. Background The Town is located in Cortland County and has a population of approximately … $184,850. Key Finding Town officials made fuel purchases in excess of the bidding threshold without obtaining …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/01/13/town-cortlandville-fuel-purchases-2012m-171Buffalo Academy of Science Charter School – School Building Lease (2013M-138)
… the period July 1, 2006, to April 22, 2013. Background The Buffalo Academy of Science Charter School is located in the City of Buffalo and was established in 2004. The Buffalo Academy of Science Charter School is governed by a … Buffalo Academy of Science Charter School School Building …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/07/26/buffalo-academy-science-charter-school-school-building-lease-2013m-138Town of Genesee Falls – Fiscal Stress (2013M-146)
… fund balance declined from $83,179 at January 1, 2011 to a deficit of $38,059 at December 31, 2012. The general fund currently had a positive fund balance of $33,550 as of December 31, 2012. … from the highway fund, it is even more important that the Board properly oversees fiscal operations to ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/06/12/town-genesee-falls-fiscal-stress-2013m-146State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… and collection duties or establish compensating controls. In addition, late penalties were not properly assessed on … were supported, for appropriate purposes or paid timely. In addition, the board approved credit card charges totaling … officials did not provide IT security awareness training. In addition, the authority did not have adequate online …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Town of Benson – Financial Condition (2013M-77)
… realized negative fiscal trends in its general and highway funds over the past several years. Key Recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/07/19/town-benson-financial-condition-2013m-77DiNapoli: State Pension Fund Valued at $297.8 Billion at End of Third Quarter
… bonds, and mortgages (23.3%), private equity (13.8%), real estate and real assets (14.0%), and credit, absolute return strategies, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/02/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-valued-297-point-8-billion-end-third-quarterContract Advisory No. 7
… only special characters which should be used in a Contract ID on the Statewide Financial System (SFS) are the two … the Business Unit, Contract Number, and Department ID values. Stand alone purchase orders should not contain any special characters. Guidance: The Contract ID for all new contracts including but not limited to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/contract-advisory/7-special-characters-should-not-be-used-contract-and-stand-alone-purchase-orderReceiving Your Benefit and Filing Your Pension Payment Option Election – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… Receiving Your Benefit At retirement, you must decide how you want your retirement benefit paid. You can choose … amount payable during your lifetime, with nothing payable to a beneficiary upon your death. Or you may choose a lower … pension payment option when you use Retirement Online to apply for a service (not a disability) retirement. You can …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/receiving-your-benefit-and-filing-your-pension-payment-option-electionCity of Long Beach – Budget Review (B18-7-5)
… review issued in May 2017. Background The City of Long Beach, located in Nassau County, has been authorized to issue … City of Long Beach Budget Review B1875 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2018/05/08/city-long-beach-budget-review-b18-7-5Montgomery County – Financial Condition (2013M-234)
… Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the County’s financial condition for the period January 1, 2010, to May … the County incurred operating deficits. As a result, the financial condition of the general fund has diminished in … contingency appropriation is not adequate for current financial conditions. The County’s declining financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/10/04/montgomery-county-financial-condition-2013m-234Operational Advisory No. 27
… Subject: Accounting Date Policy Change Confirmation Reference: Guide to Financial … be changing the policy regarding the use of Accounting Date in the Statewide Financial System (SFS). This notice … issued on December 1, 2016. The definition of Accounting Date, as defined in the Guide to Financial Operations (GFO), …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/operational-advisory/27-accounting-date-policy-change-confirmationComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… The bylaws do not address fundraising activities and there are no policies and procedures in place to ensure fundraising …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… School and South Colonie Central School District . “In an era of limited resources and increased accountability, … claims processing function that ensure claims are audited in a timely manner and are properly supported. However, the … 50,000 state contracts, visit http://www.openbooknewyork.com/ . The easy-to-use website was created by Comptroller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… adopt and establish appropriate policies and procedures for the activity fund and did not provide adequate oversight. … to allow district officials to determine if they were made for appropriate student activities. East Quogue Union Free … assurance that non-instructional employees are being paid for time actually worked and earning leave accruals to which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/06/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits