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Friendship Central School District – Fund Balance and Reserves (2022M-55)
… appropriations by a total of $2.3 million (8 percent) in the three fiscal years audited. This made it appear the … used to fund operations. Improperly restricted $246,000 in a debt reserve fund. The funds should be returned to the … restricted funds to general fund surplus fund balance in compliance with applicable statutes. District officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/07/22/friendship-central-school-district-fund-balance-and-reserves-2022m-55Le Roy Central School District – Reserve Funds (2022M-110)
… $2 million held in four reserves was reasonable or needed. For example, as of June 30, 2021, the unemployment insurance … enough to pay average annual unemployment expenditures for more than 200 years, and the employee benefit accrued …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/09/30/le-roy-central-school-district-reserve-funds-2022m-110Tonawanda Housing Authority – Housing Occupancy and Information Technology (2016M-381)
… purpose of our audit was to assess the Authority’s housing occupancy process and examine IT controls over the … to the Board. The Board has not ensured the maximum occupancy of tenant housing units to qualified applicants. … that address key components of the Authority’s housing occupancy operations. Ensure that all Authority computers are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2017/05/25/tonawanda-housing-authority-housing-occupancy-and-information-technologyLansing Central School District – Procurement (2021M-213)
… for goods and services to State contracts and contracts bid by other governments. District officials generally agreed … our findings and recommendations and indicated they will take corrective action. Appendix B includes our comment on an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/05/27/lansing-central-school-district-procurement-2021m-213Thurston Fire Company – Board Oversight (2016M-429)
… books and records in January 2015 or 2016. The credit card policy lacks a requirement for receipts and procedures for monitoring credit card use to promote accountability and responsibility …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/03/31/thurston-fire-company-board-oversight-2016m-429High Falls Water District – Water Fees (2015M-153)
… 1, 2014 through April 20, 2015. Background The High Falls Water District, which is located in the Ulster County … High Falls Water District Water Fees 2015M153 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2015/11/13/high-falls-water-district-water-fees-2015m-153Town of Lisbon – Financial Condition (2012M-202)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit is to evaluate the Town’s financial condition for the period … The Board did not adopt a policy or develop procedures to govern the level of fund balance maintained. The Board had … comprehensive multi-year financial and capital plan to adequately address the Town’s long-term operational and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/01/04/town-lisbon-financial-condition-2012m-202Village of Nichols – Financial Condition (2013M-50)
… our audit was to review the Village’s financial condition for the period June 1, 2011, to February 1, 2013. Background … members including the Mayor. The Village’s annual budget for the 2012-13 fiscal year is $101,711, funded mainly from … 2011-12 the Village had unforeseen expenditures of $89,500 for increased water costs and major flood damage. Because the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/06/07/village-nichols-financial-condition-2013m-50Village of Millport – Treasurer’s Misappropriation of Funds (2016M-256)
… of Trustees, provides water, street maintenance, lighting, snow removal, refuse collections, community and youth … and make questionable payments to herself totaling as much as $4,442. The Treasurer collected, recorded and … and checks without Board oversight. The Treasurer did not accurately record and report Village financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2019/06/19/village-millport-treasurers-misappropriation-funds-2016m-256Town of Alexandria - Water and Sewer District Financial Condition (2019M-116)
… effectively managed the financial condition of the water and sewer districts by reasonably estimating budgets … did not effectively manage the financial condition of the water and sewer districts. We found the following: Officials … budget accurately nor raise sufficient revenues to fund water and sewer operations, which resulted in five districts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/12/13/town-alexandria-water-and-sewer-district-financial-condition-2019m-116Nanticoke Volunteer Fire Department – Misappropriation of Funds (2015M-3)
… operations and is currently awaiting dissolution from the State Attorney General’s Office. Key Findings The Board did …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2016/03/25/nanticoke-volunteer-fire-department-misappropriation-fundsTown of Saranac – Payroll (2014M-289)
The purpose of our audit was to determine if Town officials established effective internal controls over payroll for the period January 1 2013 through July 31
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/12/05/town-saranac-payroll-2014m-289Town of Afton – Budgeting Practices (2013M-304)
… January 1, 2012 to August 22, 2013. Background The Town of Afton is located in Chenango County and has a population of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/12/20/town-afton-budgeting-practices-2013m-304State Agencies Bulletin No. 2383
… it is necessary to obtain a new authorization card only if the employee wants to contribute to a different SEFA …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2383-state-employees-federated-appeal-sefa-campaignApplying for Benefits – State Police Plan
… To apply for all Retirement System benefits, you must file the … of the State Comptroller in a timely manner. You can file for a service retirement benefit online. Sign in to your … Summary’ area of your Account Homepage and click “Apply for Retirement.” Paper forms are available on our Forms page …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1518/applying-benefitsDiNapoli: Needles, Birth Control Go Missing From NYC School Health Centers
… Auditors noted that failure to control inventory not only allows important and hazardous medical supplies to go …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/dinapoli-needles-birth-control-go-missing-nyc-school-health-centersLegal Aid Society
… the appropriate level of scrutiny over the AFC Program, which includes verifying that the amounts on Legal Aid’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/08/26/legal-aid-societyOpinion 89-55
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … POLICE AND POLICE PROTECTION -- Police Chief (delegation of power to determine promotions) -- Police Department … police department may delegate that authority to the chief of police …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-55Easter Seals New York – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Purpose To determine whether the costs reported by Easter Seals New York (Easter Seals NY) on its … throughout New York State. Easter Seals NY is authorized by SED to provide preschool special education services to … for preschool special education services through rates set by SED. The reimbursement rates are based on financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/10/12/easter-seals-new-york-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the following local government and school … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced the following local government and school …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-0