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Circleville Fire District – Board Oversight (2013M-343)
… the Board’s oversight of selected financial activities for the period January 1, 2012 through August 18, 2013. … governs the District. The District’s general fund budget for the 2012 and 2013 fiscal years were $626,319 and … has not entered into an agreement with the District’s bank for electronic transfers. The treasurer performed online …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/03/07/circleville-fire-district-board-oversight-2013m-343King Center Charter School – Purchasing (2013M-215)
… our audit was to examine the School’s purchasing process for the period July 1, 2011, through July 12, 2013. … written price quotations when making purchase decisions. For example, School officials spent $11,346 on computers but … purchasing policy to provide detailed guidance for School officials and employees. Ensure that School …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/10/25/king-center-charter-school-purchasing-2013m-215Shelter Island Union Free School District –Financial Condition (2014M-132)
… than the allowed 4 percent maximum. The District’s reserve policy does not define how reserve funds should be used. In … officials were not following the policy. The unemployment insurance reserve was funded at an excessive level that was … reasonable. To the extent that it is not, the Board should transfer moneys in this reserve to other reserves, compliance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/08/08/shelter-island-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-2014m-132Village of Spencerport – Financial Management (2013M-134)
… 25, 2013. Background The Village of Spencerport is located in the Town of Ogden in Monroe County and has a population of approximately 3,600. … As a result, although the Board appropriated $3.73 million in fund balance for the general and sewer funds, over $2.9 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/09/13/village-spencerport-financial-management-2013m-134Village of Mastic Beach – Treasurer’s Office and Credit Cards (2014M-150)
… supporting two of the six payments to an office supply store. The Deputy Treasurer could not explain these … Follow-up on overpayments made to the office supply store and seek reimbursement if applicable. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/08/08/village-mastic-beach-treasurers-office-and-credit-cards-2014m-150Town of Conesus – Justice Court (2013M-140)
… manner, or that monthly reports were submitted to the Justice Court Fund (JCF) within the time allowed. Because the … Town of Conesus Justice Court 2013M140 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/11/15/town-conesus-justice-court-2013m-140Amsterdam Housing Authority – Claims Processing and Related Not-for-Profit Corporations (2013M-126)
… 1, 2011, to November 30, 2012. Background The Amsterdam Housing Authority is located in the City of Amsterdam in … was established pursuant to Section 428 of the Public Housing Law to provide low-rent housing for qualified individuals in accordance with relevant …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/08/23/amsterdam-housing-authority-claims-processing-and-related-not-profit-corporationsNorth Greenbush Common School District – Budgeting (2016M-112)
… 2014-15, the District overestimated expenditures by a total of more than $1.4 million (or 19.6 percent). Due to … points, as of June 30, 2015. The District does not have a multiyear financial plan. Key Recommendations Adopt budgets … unrestricted fund balance so that it is in compliance with Real Property Tax Law statutory limits and the Board’s fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/24/north-greenbush-common-school-district-budgeting-2016m-112Oysterponds Union Free School District – Financial Management, Check Signing and Information Technology
… through October 31, 2013. Background The Oysterponds Union Free School District is located in Suffolk County and is … Oysterponds Union Free School District Financial Management Check Signing and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/03/28/oysterponds-union-free-school-district-financial-management-check-signingParkland Alienation (2014-MS-5)
… compliance with their Parkland Alienation legislation for the period January 1, 2011 through December 31, 2013. … convey parkland to a non-public entity, or to use parkland for another purpose, the municipality must receive prior … appraised fair market value of the lands being alienated for the purchase of additional parkland. Key Findings Five of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2015/05/15/parkland-alienation-2014-ms-5Police Property Room Inventory (2014-MS-4)
… appropriate controls over property room inventory for the period January 1, 2012 through December 5, 2013. … of the 2,894 items tested lacked supporting documentation for disposal. The eight law enforcement agencies that use a … Recommendations Review and update policies and procedures for controlling property. Monitor activity in the property …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2015/02/17/police-property-room-inventory-2014-ms-4Town of Southampton - Board of Trustees of the Freeholders and Commonalty – Trustee Oversight (2013M-39)
… Trustees’ control. The Trustees’ operating expenditures for 2012 totaled $384,930. Key Findings The Trustees need to … the risk that moneys received will not properly accounted for, that moneys could be lost or stolen, or that the … be invested, and requiring FDIC coverage or other security for bank accounts. Develop procedures to address the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/05/17/town-southampton-board-trustees-freeholders-and-commonalty-trustee-oversight-2013mVillage of New York Mills – Justice Court (S9-14-4)
… Village of New York Mills Justice Court S9144 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2014/08/15/village-new-york-mills-justice-court-s9-14-4School Districts’ Energy Performance Contracts (2013-MR-1)
… purpose of our audit was to review the projected cost and energy savings achieved by energy performance contracts (EPC) entered into by eight … August 21, 2013. Background An EPC is an agreement with an energy services company in which energy systems are … School Districts Energy Performance Contracts 2013MR1 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/04/11/school-districts-energy-performance-contracts-2013-mr-1DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Grew by 14% in October
… said. “However, as inflation continues to increase costs for many municipalities, it is important that local officials … reported sales by vendors. The next quarterly numbers (for October-December) will be available in January. Table … Monthly Local Sales Tax Collections by County and Region (for detailed monthly breakdown) Track state and local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-grew-14-octoberState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… (BOCES) officials did not properly monitor and account for fixed assets. Thirty-two of the assets tested and valued at $64,300 were not properly accounted for. Auditors found that 28 assets (computers, electrostatic … purchases adhered to the district’s purchasing policy for goods and services not subject to competitive bidding. As …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-0Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… reviewed the technology use section of the employee handbook and found that it did not clearly define use that … consequences of violating the computer and communication systems. Auditors reviewed the web browsing history for 10 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsCUNY Bulletin No. CU-356
… certain doctoral students represented by the Professional Staff Congress are eligible to participate in the New York … who are doctoral students represented by the Professional Staff Congress and enrolled as a matriculated doctoral … certain doctoral students represented by the Professional Staff Congress are eligible to participate in the New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-356-certain-cuny-employees-eligible-new-york-state-healthTheresa Fire District – Audit Follow-Up (2021M-60-F)
… is governed by a five-member Board that is responsible for the District’s overall financial management and … acts as the chief fiscal officer and is responsible for receiving, disbursing and accounting for District funds and preparing financial reports. Results …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2026/06/12/theresa-fire-district-audit-follow-2021m-60-fTown of Tompkins Fire District – Audit Follow-Up (2023M-33-F)
… filed the District’s required annual update document (AUD) for fiscal years 2021 and 2022. As of May 10, 2023, the 2021 … five-member Board governs the District and is responsible for its overall financial management. The Board-appointed … Treasurer is the chief fiscal officer and is responsible for receiving, maintaining custody of, and disbursing all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2026/06/18/town-tompkins-fire-district-audit-follow-2023m-33-f