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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… determined the town clerk did not issue duplicate receipts for any collections during the audit period which totaled … board did not require adequate supporting documentation for all claims or annually audit the supervisor’s records and … manner. The justices also did not adequately account for bail, which led to them retaining $14,793 in bail funds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Village of South Corning – Clerk-Treasurer’s Records and Reports (2017M-114)
… was to examine the Clerk-Treasurer’s records and reports for the period March 1, 2015 through April 27, 2017. … a five-member Board of Trustees. Budgeted appropriations for the 2017-18 fiscal year total approximately $790,000. Key … the close of the fiscal year. Conduct an audit, or arrange for an audit, of the Clerk-Treasurer’s records and reports on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2017/11/17/village-south-corning-clerk-treasurers-records-and-reports-2017m-114Florida Union Free School District – Information Technology (2017M-146)
… (IT) were appropriately designed and operating effectively for the period July 1, 2015 through June 9, 2017. Background … and the Mid-Hudson Regional Information Center (MHRIC) for IT services. Key Findings Employees do not comply with … The District does not have service level agreements for services provided by OUBOCES and MHRIC, which could lead …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/11/03/florida-union-free-school-district-information-technology-2017m-146City of Watertown – Information Technology (2017M-184)
… information on City servers and in its financial system for the period July 1, 2015 through April 5, 2017. Background … five-member Council. General fund budgeted appropriations for the 2016-17 fiscal year totaled $42 million. Key Findings … and City officials did not implement effective procedures for granting, revoking, modifying and monitoring access …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2017/12/01/city-watertown-information-technology-2017m-184Town of Carlton – Town Supervisor’s Fiscal Responsibilities (2017M-263)
… adequately performed the duties as chief financial officer for the period January 1, 2015 through October 2, 2017. … an elected five-member Town Board. Budgeted appropriations for 2017 totaled approximately $2.5 million. Key Findings The … has not submitted an annual accounting to the Board for fiscal years 2015 and 2016 and has not provided the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/02/16/town-carlton-town-supervisors-fiscal-responsibilities-2017m-263Overview – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… made in anticipation of retirement; and Any payments made for time not worked. * Note: Legislation changed the FAE calculation for Tier 6 members. For members who retired before April 1, 2024, your FAE was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/final-average-earnings/overviewContract Advisory No. 22
… been no activity (SFS amendment transactions or payments) for one year. No open purchase orders (encumbrances) are … SFS Secure Job Aids: JAA-PO220-021 Viewing PO Information for Canceled and Closed POs – FYE JAA-PO220-034 Viewing PO Information for Canceled and Closed POs - Lapsing Guide to Financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/contract-advisory/22-closed-contracts-statewide-financial-systemTrain On-Time Performance (Follow-up)
… ( 2014-S-56 ). Background Our prior audit determined that, for calendar years 2013 and 2014, Subways’ reports show … Performance (OTP) was well below the goal of 91.9 percent. For 2013, weekday OTP averaged 80.5 percent and weekend OTP averaged 85.4 percent. For 2014, weekday OTP averaged 74.0 percent and weekend OTP …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/09/27/train-time-performance-followLynbrook Union Free School District – Medicaid Reimbursements (2022M-81)
… In addition, officials: Did not establish written Medicaid claim procedures or provide supervision over the Medicaid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/11/10/lynbrook-union-free-school-district-medicaid-reimbursements-2022m-81Town of North East – Internal Controls Over Information Technology (2013M-31)
… assess internal controls over information technology (IT) for the period January 1, 2011, to November 15, 2012. … four Board members and the Supervisor. The Town’s budget for the 2012 fiscal year was approximately $1 million. Key … designate the Town officials and/or employees responsible for implementing the policy. Adopt a comprehensive disaster …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/05/03/town-north-east-internal-controls-over-information-technology-2013m-31Campbell-Savona Central School District – Budget Review (B2-13-12)
… expenditure projections in the District’s tentative budget for the 2013-14 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The … fund operating deficits to submit their tentative budgets for the next fiscal year to the State Comptroller for review while the deficit obligations are outstanding. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/04/24/campbell-savona-central-school-district-budget-review-b2-13-12Town of Mount Pleasant – Financial Condition (2013M-303)
… of our audit was to examine the Town’s financial condition for the period January 1, 2012, to August 13, 2013. … Town Supervisor. The Town’s budgeted appropriations for all funds in 2012 were approximately $39.9 million and … to the Board relying on fund balance as a financing source for operations. The Board did not adopt a policy, or ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/11/15/town-mount-pleasant-financial-condition-2013m-303Copiague Fire District – Procurement (2020M-114)
… conflicts of interest existed. No competition was sought for professional services. Officials paid the 12 providers … The District has been contracting with the company for about 10 years. Key Recommendations Provide guidance for procuring professional services through a competitive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/07/16/copiague-fire-district-procurement-2020m-114Town of Otselic – Selected Financial Operations (2012M-220)
… the Board’s oversight of selected financial activities for the period January 1, 2011, through June 4, 2012. … community development moneys is prepared, and procedures for outstanding loan collection are enforced. Establish … and in a timely manner. Ensure that all disbursements are for approved Town purposes and based on a supported and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/03/08/town-otselic-selected-financial-operations-2012m-220Overview – Legacy Reporting
… forward employee contributions, loan payments and payments for service credit purchases (arrears). Employers using the … do not report contractors or consultants working for you. (To determine whether someone is an employee or a … the seventh day of the month following the report period. For example, the December report is due in our office by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/legacy-reporting/overviewBradford Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. – Apparent Misappropriation of Funds (2016M-91)
… audit was to evaluate the Company’s financial operations for the period January 1, 2014 through September 17, 2015. … The Bradford Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. is a not-for-profit organization that provides fire protection and … four-member Board of Directors. Budgeted appropriations for 2015 totaled $100,000. Key Findings The Board did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2016/12/02/bradford-volunteer-fire-company-inc-apparent-misappropriationWhitesville Central School District – Financial Management (2016M-313)
… review the District’s management of financial activities for the period July 1, 2012 through April 8, 2016. Background … Board of Education. General fund budgeted appropriations for the 2015-16 fiscal year totaled approximately $6.7 … of appropriations based on actual needs and that estimates for the planned use of fund balance are accurate and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/12/30/whitesville-central-school-district-financial-management-2016m-313Elmira City School District – Financial Condition (2014M-348)
… audit was to evaluate the District’s financial condition for the period July 1, 2011 through September 24, 2014. … with approximately 6,500 students. Operating expenditures for the 2013-14 fiscal year totaled approximately $105 … policy that clearly communicates the purpose and intent for establishing each reserve fund and the manner in which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/03/06/elmira-city-school-district-financial-condition-2014m-348Cortland Enlarged City School District - Budget Review (B4-15-12)
… independent evaluation of the District’s proposed budget for the 2015-16 fiscal year. Background The Cortland Enlarged … located in Cortland County, has a tentative budget for fiscal year 2015-16 of approximately $49.6 million. Key … and based on prior years’ actual amounts with appropriate increases. Restrict the use reserve funds to legally …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/04/15/cortland-enlarged-city-school-district-budget-review-b4-15-12Morris Central School District – Financial Operations (2015M-251)
… claims processing procedures and fund balance management for the period July 1, 2014 through August 31, 2015. … five-member Board of Education. Budgeted appropriations for the 2015-16 fiscal year total approximately $9.5 million. … liabilities. Key Recommendations Ensure that BOCES’ claims for goods and services are audited and approved by someone …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/01/08/morris-central-school-district-financial-operations-2015m-251