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Opinion 2004-4
… employee of the district or an independent contractor, and all compensation is to be paid by the district directly to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2004-4State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… were not aware of the proper use of Foreign Fire Insurance tax proceeds and made unauthorized disbursements using those …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsAnalytical Reviews – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… may have been inappropriately incurred. Periodic reviews of vendor payment summary records or reports can …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/analytical-reviewsWho Is Responsible? – Travel and Conference Expense Management
… The governing board is generally responsible for the high level oversight of local government or school … The governing board is generally responsible for the high …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/travel-conference-expense/who-responsibleXIV.14.A Statewide Accounting Policy - Capital Assets and Depreciation – XIV. Special Procedures
The State developed a comprehensive Capital Assets reporting system in compliance with Chapter 405 Laws of 1981 that monitors and reports upon the States capital assets
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv14a-statewide-accounting-policy-capital-assets-and-depreciationNew York State Comptroller DiNapoli: Statement on Arrest of Morris Central School District Official
… taxpayer money by calling the toll-free Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at [email protected] , or by mailing a complaint to: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-arrest-morris-central-school-district-officialDelaware County – Third-Party Contractual Services (2014M-287)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the County’s policies and … did not publically disclose potential financial interests in contracts prior to 2014. Key Recommendations Amend the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2015/03/06/delaware-county-third-party-contractual-services-2014m-287Delaware County – Vehicle Usage and Disposal (2014M-258)
… of our audit was to assess the controls over the County’s vehicle fleet operations for the period January 1, 2013 … $129.6 million. Key Findings Although the Board-adopted vehicle policy specifies that each department head is … used. None of the six departments adequately monitored vehicle usage. Key Recommendations Amend the vehicle policy …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2015/04/24/delaware-county-vehicle-usage-and-disposal-2014m-258Village of Wurtsboro – Financial Operations (2017M-71)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the Village’s financial condition and segregation of duties for the period June 1, 2015 through May 31, 2017. … Village of Wurtsboro Financial Operations 2017M71 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2017/11/10/village-wurtsboro-financial-operations-2017m-71Aloma D. Johnson Charter School – Leave Accruals (2017M-218)
… audit was to review the School’s leave accrual activities for the period July 1, 2015 through February 24, 2017. Background The Aloma D. Johnson Charter School is a public school located in the City of Buffalo that is not under the control of the local school board. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2017/12/29/aloma-d-johnson-charter-school-leave-accruals-2017m-218Westmoreland Central School District – State Transportation Aid (2017M-220)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the District applied for all State transportation aid to which it was entitled for the purchase of new buses for … Business Manager prepared and submitted State aid forms to the New York State Department of Education for the 18 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/12/22/westmoreland-central-school-district-state-transportation-aid-2017m-220Town of Waterloo – Board Oversight (2017M-110)
… five-member Town Board. Budgeted appropriations for all Town funds were approximately $2.4 million for 2016. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/12/01/town-waterloo-board-oversight-2017m-110Town of Shandaken – Employee Compensation and Benefits (2017M-289)
… employees and whether amounts withheld and paid for employee benefits were accurate for the period January 1, … the audit period. Also, Town officials did not withhold employee contributions for health insurance coverage. As a … and seven employees were overcharged by $724. A former employee who retired in 2017 received, used and was paid for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/04/13/town-shandaken-employee-compensation-and-benefits-2017m-289Town of Carlton – Town Supervisor’s Fiscal Responsibilities (2017M-263)
… complete and accurate accounting records and deposit all money in a timely manner. Submit annual financial reports …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/02/16/town-carlton-town-supervisors-fiscal-responsibilities-2017m-263Jordan-Elbridge Central School District – Financial Condition Management (2017M-241)
… adequately managed the District's financial condition for the period July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2017. Background … 1,320 students, had general fund budgeted appropriations for the 2016-17 fiscal year totaling approximately $29 … fund over the past four years without using this money for debt payments. The Board has not adopted comprehensive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/01/26/jordan-elbridge-central-school-district-financial-condition-managementRandolph Academy Union Free School District – Financial Management (2015M-248)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the District’s financial management practices for … The Board has not adopted written policies and procedures to help guide the tuition billing and collection process. The … after the start of the fiscal year. District officials do not prepare monthly cash flow statements. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/01/22/randolph-academy-union-free-school-district-financial-management-2015mPUC Achieve Charter School – Board Oversight (2016M-316)
… to have a prohibited interest in the School’s transactions with a limited liability company. Key Recommendations … budget transfers and modifications as necessary. Consult with legal counsel to address any potential conflicts of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/05/05/puc-achieve-charter-school-board-oversight-2016m-316Pembroke Central School District – Financial Management (2016M-31)
… review the District’s management of financial activities for the period July 1, 2012 through December 4, 2015. … five-member Board of Education. Budgeted appropriations for the 2015-16 fiscal year total approximately $21.4 … restricted, and District officials consistently budgeted for expenditures that could have been paid for with reserve …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/10/pembroke-central-school-district-financial-management-2016m-31Town of Webb Union Free School District – Fund Balance (2016M-140)
… July 1, 2012 through November 30, 2015. Background The Town of Webb Union Free School District is located in the Town of Webb in Herkimer County and the Town of Forestport in … Town of Webb Union Free School District Fund Balance 2016M140 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/15/town-webb-union-free-school-district-fund-balance-2016m-140