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Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority," said DiNapoli. … tax increases to finance the department’s requests for new equipment, as well as upgrades and repairs to … duties of the town receiver of taxes and assessments. For example, the receiver failed to perform bank …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-2XIX.6.D Reporting – XIX. Project Costing (PCIP)
… Grant Awards The NYGR0210 will replace the NYGR0010 for April implementation and enhances its capabilities. … a Customer Contract. The report provides spending activity for Federal Grant Awards by Business Unit or Reference Award Number for a specific Business Unit, Fiscal Year and Accounting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xix/xix6d-reportingXII.7.D Expedite Requests – XII. Expenditures
… System (SFS). The agency must allow sufficient time for SFS batch processes, such as Budget Check which runs … the payment is appropriate, it will approve the voucher for payment. If the Agency cannot provide documentation supporting the request for payment, the voucher will be returned to the agency. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii7d-expedite-requestsCity of Long Beach – Budget Review (B22-7-4)
… their proposed budgets for the next fiscal year to the State Comptroller for review while the deficit obligations … is adopted. … City of Long Beach Budget Review B2274 New York Office of the State Comptroller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2022/05/13/city-long-beach-budget-review-b22-7-4VI.3.C Budget Transfers Between Business Units (Interunit Budget Transfers) – VI. Budgets
… Component must have a zero net financial impact across all budget lines. The Interunit Budget Transfer Component can … appropriation authority between Business Units, generally from MSC01 to other Business Units. Budget Transfer – … initiatives. Consolidation transfers move authority from different Business Units to either OFT or OGS. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vi/vi3c-budget-transfers-between-business-units-interunit-budget-transfersVillage of Dresden – Clerk-Treasurer’s Duties and Multiyear Financial Planning (2013M-3)
… Board’s oversight of the Village’s financial activities for the period June 1, 2010, to November 15, 2012. Background … officer, and two Trustees. Budgeted appropriations for the 2012-13 fiscal year were $287,914 for the general fund and $140,900 for the water fund. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/04/26/village-dresden-clerk-treasurers-duties-and-multiyear-financial-planning-2013m-3CVS Health – Accuracy of Drug Rebate Revenue Remitted to the Department of Civil Service (Follow-Up)
… of the six recommendations included in our initial audit report, CVS Health - Accuracy of Drug Rebate Revenue Remitted … The Empire Plan is the primary health benefits plan for NYSHIP, covering 1.1 million members. Civil Service …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/02/08/cvs-health-accuracy-drug-rebate-revenue-remitted-department-civil-service-followNiagara Falls Housing Authority – Compensation-Related Payments to the Executive Director (2012M-199)
… improper stipends and sold more unused vacation leave than her employment contract allowed. She also has improperly … that they were accurate, supported and complied with her employment contract and/or the Authority’s personnel … checks totaling $290,460 were paid in accordance with her contract. However, we found certain other payments that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/01/18/niagara-falls-housing-authority-compensation-related-payments-executive-directorDiNapoli: Statewide Local Sales Tax Collections Decline 5.2 Percent in October
… Local government sales tax revenue declined by 5.2 percent in October compared to the same month last year, according to … for counties and cities, or $74.4 million less than in October 2019. This drop was less severe than previous … since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly in the spring when collections fell by double-digits. Still, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/11/dinapoli-statewide-local-sales-tax-collections-decline-52-percent-octoberCVS Health - Accuracy of Drug Rebate Revenue Remitted to the Department of Civil Service (Follow-Up)
… million active and retired State, local government, and school district employees and their dependents. The Empire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/12/29/cvs-health-accuracy-drug-rebate-revenue-remitted-department-civil-service-followCUNY Bulletin No. CU-697
… Campaign, Deduction Code 897. Affected Employees All CUNY employees are affected. Effective Dates Payroll … are not available this year. OSC Actions OSC will end-date all 2020 CUNY Charitable deductions that currently have no … not valid. OSC will process the electronic file received from CUNY to add a row to the employee’s general deduction …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-697-2021-cuny-charitable-campaignCity of Middletown – Selected Financial Operations and Information Technology (2013M-56)
… the City’s purchasing practices, Council oversight, and IT for the period January 1, 2011, to July 9, 2012. Background … and employees did not solicit competitive proposals for five of eight professional services providers who were … tested. City officials did not solicit written quotations for eight of 18 purchases tested totaling $73,661. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/05/31/city-middletown-selected-financial-operations-and-information-technology-2013m-56College at Purchase – Selected Employee Travel Expenses
… we audited travel expenses for the highest-cost travelers in the State. These employees incurred over $100,000 in travel expenses during the three-year period ending March …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/02/14/college-purchase-selected-employee-travel-expensesChild Development Center of the Hamptons Charter School – Financial Management (2013M-98)
… for the Treasurer of the School. FREE performs virtually all aspects of the School’s financial operations, making … with bank statements or cancelled checks and a list of all moneys received and paid each month – documentation that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/07/05/child-development-center-hamptons-charter-school-financial-managementTown of Lincoln – Financial Management (2013M-245)
… the records and reports of the Supervisor or Town Clerk-Tax Collector. Key Recommendations Develop a formal plan to … five-year period. The plan should be monitored and updated on an ongoing basis. Audit or engage an independent auditor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/11/15/town-lincoln-financial-management-2013m-245Village of Upper Brookville – Justice Court (2013M-160)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if the … adequate review procedures and oversight over the court clerk for the period June 1, 2011, to September 30, … Village of Upper Brookville is located in Oyster Bay in Nassau County. The Village is governed by an elected Board of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/08/30/village-upper-brookville-justice-court-2013m-160Village of Parish – Board Oversight (2012M-240)
… 31, 2012. Background The Village of Parish is located in Oswego County with a population of 450. The Village Board … Village’s 2010-11 expenditures were approximately $153,000 in the general fund and $183,000 in the sewer fund. Key Findings The Board did not ensure that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/02/15/village-parish-board-oversight-2012m-240Village of Mount Morris – Justice Court (2013M-152)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Court’s financial activity for the period … 2013. Background The Mount Morris Village Court is located in the Town of Mount Morris, Livingston County. The Village … and surcharges for 2012. Key Findings Justice Tripp did not meet his required responsibilities when he resigned his …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2013/10/04/village-mount-morris-justice-court-2013m-152Town of Davenport – Financial Operations (2013M-62)
… 3, 2012. Background The Town of Davenport is located in the County of Delaware and has 2,965 residents. An elected … Key Findings We identified discrepancies totaling $4,800 in the Supervisor’s cash receipt records, and found that the … functions. Account for the discrepancies identified in permit fee revenues. Ensure that all claim vouchers are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/05/24/town-davenport-financial-operations-2013m-62Village of Shoreham – Board Oversight and Justice Court (2017M-152)
… 30, 2016. Background The Village of Shoreham is located in the Town of Brookhaven in Suffolk County and has approximately 515 residents. The … and one part-time Court clerk that collected $3,435 in fines and fees during our audit period. Key Findings …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2021/04/09/village-shoreham-board-oversight-and-justice-court-2017m-152