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Pittsfield Volunteer Fire Department – Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2016M-310)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Department’s internal controls over financial … $12,900. Key Findings Department officials did not adhere to the bylaws and provided insufficient oversight of the … financial records, she did not keep adequate documentation to support all financial activity or prepare monthly bank …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2016/12/09/pittsfield-volunteer-fire-department-cash-receipts-andDelhi Joint Fire District – Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2020M-142)
… Board did not properly audit claims and: A cash receipts log is not maintained and the Treasurer’s records are not … someone other than the Treasurer to maintain a receipt log to verify that money collected has been deposited. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/02/19/delhi-joint-fire-district-cash-receipts-and-disbursements-2020m-142Brighton Memorial Library – Board Oversight (2015M-116)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Board’s oversight of Library operations for … not complete a proper audit of claims from vendors prior to payment. The Library had accumulated over $760,000 in … funds as of the end of 2014, with no formal written plan to use the money. Most of the private funds are improperly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2015/08/28/brighton-memorial-library-board-oversight-2015m-116Incarcerated and Death Matches
… 2014 through February 2017. We matched the payments to the New York State Department of Corrections and Community … 2016 through March 2017. We also matched the payments to the Social Security Administration Death Master File as of April 5, 2017. Our objective was to determine if payments NYSIF made were appropriate. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/08/09/incarcerated-and-death-matchesDansville Central School District – Separation Payments (2016M-102)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s calculation of separation payments … The District did not adopt policies and procedures to provide guidance to employees and District officials when processing, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/01/dansville-central-school-district-separation-payments-2016m-102Deer Park Union Free School District – Fuel and Vehicle Inventory (2023M-152)
… records. Obtain Board of Education (Board) approval prior to disposing of vehicles and promptly remove vehicles from … of unnecessary insurance costs. Review fuel reports to identify discrepancies in fuel usage. We found 44,976 … for adding, tracking and disposing of District vehicles to ensure inventory reports are accurate and up to date. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/03/22/deer-park-union-free-school-district-fuel-and-vehicle-inventory-2023m-152Audits of Local Governments: About Our Audits
… Audits LGSA conducts performance audits. According to the United States Government Accountability Office (GAO) Yellow Book [pdf] , performance audits are designed to do the following: Provide findings or conclusions based on … evidence against criteria, Provide objective analysis to assist management and those charged with governance and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/audits-local-governments-about-our-auditsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1350
… Officers and the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) in reconciling employees Social Security number and name in the NYS payroll system (PayServ) with the Social Security … Officers must reconcile Social Security Numbers and names in PayServ with SSA. OSC Actions OSC has created a file of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1350-verification-employees-social-security-number-ssn-and-name-be-reportedDiNapoli: NYSLRS Announces Employers' Retirement System Contribution Rates for 2023-2024
… for the State Fiscal Year 2023-24 will increase from 11.6% to 13.1% of payroll for the Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) and from 27.0% to 27.8% of payroll for the Police and Fire Retirement System … two systems, which pay retirement and disability benefits to public employees and death benefits to their survivors. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/dinapoli-nyslrs-announces-employers-retirement-system-contribution-rates-2023-2024State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… coordination, and record keeping, impair DSNY’s ability to address ongoing cleanliness problems on New York City … The audit made eight recommendations – four each to DSNY and Operations – to address the problems identified. The follow-up found that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… staff did not have sufficient documented guidance or plans to follow after an unexpected IT disruption or disaster. As a … In August 2023, the former court clerk pleaded guilty to grand larceny in the second degree, corrupting the … In October 2023, the former court clerk was sentenced to serve six months in jail and pay more than $59,000 in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… Program – Payments by Empire BlueCross for Hospital Services for Ineligible Members (Follow-Up) (2021-F-17) An audit issued in August 2020 identified $18.2 million that was paid for … in a timely manner. The corporation could improve post-construction performance and maintenance monitoring to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsFinger Lakes Region Leads the Way Statewide in Agricultural Sales, Topping $2 Billion
… seeing growth in the number of acres farmed. Access to fresh, healthy food also adds to the quality of life in the state, but this local food supply was put to the test during the pandemic, and there are ongoing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-agriculture-report-reveals-economic-growth-and-challenges-facing-new-york-farms-finger-lakesDiNapoli Releases 2024 Fiscal Stress Scores for Villages and Some Cities
… 17 cities with non-calendar fiscal years, including the “Big 4” cities of Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse and Yonkers, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-releases-2024-fiscal-stress-scores-villages-and-some-citiesState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being … depositing, disbursing and reporting all the money owed to the town and/or paid to her. In addition, the clerk and code enforcement officer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today the following … costs. State Education Department (SED): NYSARC Inc. – NYC Chapter (School-Age Program): Compliance With the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsTown of Henrietta – Financial Management and Purchasing (2013M-208)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Town’s financial management and internal … long-term financial plans, policies, or procedures to govern budgeting practices and the level of unexpended surplus funds to maintain. The Board has adopted budgets that were not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/01/24/town-henrietta-financial-management-and-purchasing-2013m-208Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being … receipt or disbursement of private funds in its reports to either the State Education Department or the Office of … Also, library officials have not established procedures to effectively record and monitor employee leave accruals, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Town of Wawayanda – Financial Management and Information Technology (2013M-260)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the Town's financial management and controls over … technology (IT) for the period January 1, 2012, to April 30, 2013. Background The Town of Wawayanda, located … responsible management and identified various ways to increase revenue and reduce expenditures. As a result, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/11/29/town-wawayanda-financial-management-and-information-technology-2013m-260City of Yonkers – Budget Review (B22-6-6)
… of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to identify issues which impact the City of Yonkers' … one-time State and federal funding and sale of property, to balance its budget. The City could face a shortfall of $ 387,000 for parks revenue. The City plans to borrow up to $15 million for tax certiorari settlements in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2022/06/10/city-yonkers-budget-review-b22-6-6