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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… the clerk did not properly record dates of collections for clerk fees on 21 of 29 daily collections totaling $438 … excessive level. The board did not always seek competition for professional services or have adequate written agreements for the services provided. In addition, the board did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Town of Otto – Town Clerk and Tax Collector (2012M-214)
… reports, tax stubs and escrow lists. Impose penalties on taxpayers making payment after the penalty free period. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/01/18/town-otto-town-clerk-and-tax-collector-2012m-214Summit Security Services, Inc. (Summit)
… Under the contract, OGS paid Summit nearly $2.8 million for security guard and fire safety director services provided … Key Findings We found OGS paid Summit more than $867,000 for 40 individuals provided by Summit’s subcontractor, … This consists of seven individuals who provided services for up to eight months prior to applying for their DOS …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/08/03/summit-security-services-inc-summitState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the following school district audits have been issued. … costs will need to be monitored closely to ensure they do not exceed budgeted appropriations. Consequently, the … and board implement budget cuts in the 2020-21 budget. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-1DiNapoli Announces Sale of $914.3 Million State of New York General Obligation Refunding Bonds
… announced the sale of $914.3 million State of New York General Obligation Series 2019B Refunding Bonds. This General Obligation bond issue was sold to refinance certain outstanding bonds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/dinapoli-announces-sale-9143-million-state-new-york-general-obligation-refunding-bondsDiNapoli: Former Rosendale Court Clerk to Repay Stolen Funds
… was sentenced to three years’ probation and ordered to pay full restitution. She was also fired from her position as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/0215/03/dinapoli-former-rosendale-court-clerk-repay-stolen-fundsRockland County – Budget Review (B22-6-9)
… general fund as of December 31, 2012. Additionally, New York State Local Finance Law Section 10.10 requires all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2022/11/18/rockland-county-budget-review-b22-6-9Location Service Providers
… The State Comptroller, whose longstanding view is that the … an “Abandoned Property Location Service Provider” in New York State, or if you have been contacted by someone who …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/resources/location-service-providersState Agencies Bulletin No. 1078
… regarding this bulletin should be directed to the Payroll Deduction mailbox. … To inform agencies that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1078-nys-deferred-compensation-plan-after-tax-roth-contributionsWhat to Expect from Us
… Timeframe If you submitted your claim online, you’ll receive an email from LostMoney within 24 … sure you didn’t miss an email from NYSUnclaimedFunds@osc.ny.gov Resources Forms and Publications Glossary Required Documentation Taxes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/claimants/what-expect-usVillage of Hamburg - Recreation Department Cash Receipts - Cash Shortage (2018M-104)
… Department cash collections of approximately $170,000 for deposit. OSC’s Division of Investigations in conjunction … Key Recommendations Adopt policies and develop procedures for the collection and accounting of Department cash … are properly receipted, documented and accounted for. Village officials agreed with our recommendations and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2019/05/10/village-hamburg-recreation-department-cash-receipts-cash-shortage-2018m-104Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… following local government audits have been issued. Town of Crown Point – Town Clerk/Tax Collector (Essex County) The … and ensure that sales were properly accounted for. City of Yonkers – Budget Review (Westchester County) Auditors have … the 2019-20 budget materially complies with the provisions of the Fiscal Agent Act. However, they identified issues …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/07/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Stafford Fire Department, Inc. – Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-274)
… examine the Department’s controls over financial activity for the period January 1, 2013 through July 29, 2014. … President and a five-member Board of Trustees. Expenses for the 2013 fiscal year were $543,185. Key Findings The … Department cash receipts, as required by the bylaws. The Ladies Auxiliary collected and deposited certain Department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/12/24/stafford-fire-department-inc-controls-over-financialTown of Cochecton - Fund Balance Management and Multiyear Planning (2018M-208)
… whether the Board effectively managed fund balances and reserves for the general, highway and sewer district funds and has multiyear financial and capital plans. Key Findings …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/02/15/town-cochecton-fund-balance-management-and-multiyear-planning-2018m-208Town of Seneca Falls - Town Hall Capital Project (2018M-220)
… Board inadequately planned for the project, which resulted in the need to borrow $885,000 from the Tax Stabilization … use of reserve funding sources for capital projects are in compliance with applicable statutes and regulations. Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/02/22/town-seneca-falls-town-hall-capital-project-2018m-220North Patchogue Fire District – Fuel Inventory and Cash Disbursements (2015M-81)
… of our audit was to assess the District’s monitoring and safeguarding of fuel inventory and to assess its cash disbursement process for the period … is located in the Town of Brookhaven, Suffolk County, and is a district corporation of the State, distinct and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/07/17/north-patchogue-fire-district-fuel-inventory-and-cash-disbursements-2015mGreenville Fire District #1 – Board Oversight (2014M-376)
… and did not include estimates of fund balance. Reserve funds were not properly established. Claims were paid prior … process. Review the legal requirements for reserve funds and legalize existing reserve accounts. Audit all claims and ensure that each claim contains adequate supporting documentation. Ensure that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/04/03/greenville-fire-district-1-board-oversight-2014m-376Train On-Time Performance (Follow-up)
To determine the extent of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial report Train OnTime Performance 2014S56
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/09/27/train-time-performance-followVillage of South Corning – Clerk-Treasurer’s Records and Reports (2017M-114)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Clerk-Treasurer’s records and reports for the … submitted an inaccurate 2016 annual update document (AUD) to OSC that was 88 days late. The Board did not perform, or contract with an independent auditor to perform, an annual audit of the Clerk-Treasurer’s books …
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)
… The Florida Union Free School District is located in the Towns of Goshen and Warwick in Orange County and operates two schools with approximately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/11/03/florida-union-free-school-district-information-technology-2017m-146