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Town of East Hampton - Budget Review (B20-7-10)
… 2007, December 31, 2008 and December 31, 2009. New York State Local Finance Law requires all local governments that … their tentative budgets for the next fiscal year to the State Comptroller for review while the deficit obligations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/11/09/town-east-hampton-budget-review-b20-7-10Accounts Payable Advisory No. 68
… procuring and paying for moving services from the Office of General Services’ centralized contracts. The moving … to as a “best and final offer” process, from the list of eligible contractors. An agency must monitor moving … procuring and paying for moving services from the Office of General Services centralized contracts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/68-monitoring-moving-servicesFinger Lakes Community College - Credit Card and Travel Expenditures (2019M-184)
… Determine whether College officials adequately monitored credit card and travel expenditures. Key Findings The College … General Services Administration (GSA) per diem rates. A credit card company was allowed to directly withdraw 18 … A travel agent who is not an employee uses their College credit card to automatically charge fees. Key Recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/community-college/2020/01/10/finger-lakes-community-college-credit-card-and-travel-expendituresFabius-Pompey Central School District – Budget Review (B3-14-5)
… the next fiscal year to the State Comptroller for review while the deficit obligations are outstanding. Key Findings …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/04/08/fabius-pompey-central-school-district-budget-review-b3-14-5Chenango Valley Central School District -- Budget Review (B17-4-5)
… fund and food service fund as of June 30, 2008. New York State Local Finance Law Section 10.10 requires municipalities … obligations to fund operating deficits to submit to the State Comptroller each year, starting with the fiscal year …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/04/07/chenango-valley-central-school-district-budget-review-b17-4-5Town of Johnsburg – North Creek Water District Charges (2023M-51)
… of water billing resulted in the Town not billing for $8,461 (6 percent of the average annual water revenue) in … Recommendations Establish procedures to accurately bill for water charges to maximize District revenues. Ensure new … water customers are added to the Town’s records and billed for services. Ensure all water rates are Board-adopted and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/07/21/town-johnsburg-north-creek-water-district-charges-2023m-51Opinion 89-64
… property, a village board of trustees has a fiduciary duty to acquire the property by bona fide purchase upon the most beneficial terms, including price, in the public interest. This is in reply to your inquiry concerning a village which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-64Opinion 98-12
… the moneys of the city school district of such a city may be commingled in one or more bank accounts. City moneys may be temporarily advanced to the school fund, but school district moneys may not be temporarily advanced to finance city operations. You ask …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-12Opinion 95-3
… the county imposes a 3% sales tax on utility services, restaurant meals, hotel room occupancy, amusement admissions … the county imposes a 3% sales tax on utility services and restaurant meals and the two other cities within the county … cities, towns and villages in the county in accordance with Tax Law, §1262(d) (see 1983 Opn No. 83-187, supra ; see …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-3United Cerebral Palsy Association of the Rochester Area, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… costs reported by United Cerebral Palsy Association of the Rochester Area, Inc. (UCP Rochester) on its Consolidated Fiscal Report (CFR) were … covered the year ended December 31, 2013. Background UCP Rochester, a not-for-profit organization located in … costs reported by United Cerebral Palsy Association of the Rochester Area Inc on its CFR were prprly calculated adqtly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/12/03/united-cerebral-palsy-association-rochester-area-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualAllegany County Industrial Development Agency – Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Activities (2012M-244)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the ACIDA’s internal controls over employee … process for certain projects from January 1, 2008, to August 31, 2012. Background The overall goal of IDAs is to … for the ACIDA Director. As such, it was not always clear when he was acting on behalf of the ACIDA or the County. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2013/05/31/allegany-county-industrial-development-agency-internalCity of Olean – Budget Review (B1-16-2)
… budget review letter issued in March 2015. Background The City of Olean, located in Cattaraugus County, issued debt … City of Olean Budget Review B1162 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2016/03/14/city-olean-budget-review-b1-16-2City of Troy – Budget Review (B19-5-8)
… Background The City of Troy, located in Rensselaer County, is authorized to issue debt not to exceed $24,706,000 to … One of the City’s collective bargaining agreements (CBA) is expired and the City faces potential significant increased salary and wage costs in the event that the CBA is settled in 2020. The City’s proposed budget includes a tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2019/11/07/city-troy-budget-review-b19-5-8State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on State Budget Negotiations
… to ensure the sustainability of services. The final budget should also meet high standards of transparency, and I urge lawmakers to reject the proposed changes, which eliminate competitive bidding requirements and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-state-budget-negotiationsTown of Ontario – Board Oversight and Information Technology (2013M-105)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review Board oversight and information … 1, 2011, through September 19, 2012. Background The Town of Ontario is located in Wayne County and has a population of … Town of Ontario Board Oversight and Information Technology 2013M105 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/08/16/town-ontario-board-oversight-and-information-technology-2013m-105Village of Monticello – Board Oversight (2013M-226)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the oversight provided by the Board for the period … which totaled approximately $19 million, as required, to ensure that moneys were not used for non-village purposes. … ensure that Village officials maintained accurate and up-to-date accounting records and, therefore, did not receive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/02/14/village-monticello-board-oversight-2013m-226DiNapoli: Former Tax Collector Accused of Pocketing $88,000 for Car Loans, Amazon Purchases, Food and Other Expenses
… of Jennifer Colucci, 41, of Hopewell Junction, N.Y., for allegedly stealing more than $88,000 in tax funds collected for the use of the town of Beekman and its schools. The … their tax money to benefit their community, not to pay for an individual’s personal lifestyle. I thank Dutchess …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-former-tax-collector-accused-pocketing-88000-car-loans-amazon-purchases-food-and-otherOpinion 88-73
… a capital reserve fund for improvement district purposes. You note that suburban towns are authorized by Town Law, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-73Oracle Charter School – School Building Acquisition and Leave Accrual Records (2013M-290)
… approximately $4.7 million. Key Findings The Board did not demonstrate that it used an appropriate process to ensure … building site at a reasonable cost. School officials did not document that the Board performed an appropriate cost … to save approximately $136,000. The business office did not maintain accurate and supported leave accrual records for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2014/01/17/oracle-charter-school-school-building-acquisition-and-leave-accrualDutchess County – County Bridge Maintenance (S9-13-5)
… bridges to ensure the safety of those who travel on them for the period January 1, 2007, to December 31, 2011. … and is responsible, along with other administrative staff, for the County’s day-to-day management. The DPW is responsible for the maintenance and monitoring of bridges. The DPW …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/07/19/dutchess-county-county-bridge-maintenance-s9-13-5