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Town of Argyle – Town Clerk and Budgeting (2012M-231)
… 1, 2010, to June 30, 2012. Background The Town of Argyle is located in Washington County and includes the Village of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/03/11/town-argyle-town-clerk-and-budgeting-2012m-231Village of Cato – Water Financial Operations (2023M-145)
… – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Village of Cato (Village) Board (Board) and Village officials … (officials) effectively managed the financial operations of the water fund. Key Findings The Board and officials did … to water billed to identify any variance. Review water rates and assess reserve balances to determine whether they …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/03/22/village-cato-water-financial-operations-2023m-145Herkimer Central School District – 2014 Building Renovation Capital Project (2022M-136)
… York State and Local Retirement System out of $52,514 in pension payments. In September 2022, the former clerk of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/11/23/herkimer-central-school-district-2014-building-renovation-capital-projectTown of Summit – Town Clerk (2024M-51)
… Clerk properly recorded, deposited and remitted clerk fees in timely manner. Key Findings Although fees were properly … Town Clerk (Clerk) did not always deposit or remit fees in a timely manner. Specifically, the Clerk: Did not deposit in a timely manner 98 percent of the fees collected in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/08/16/town-summit-town-clerk-2024m-51Electronic Documents Submission System (EDSS)
… Electronic Documents Submission System (EDSS) allows users to easily and securely submit data and documents to the NYS … a user for the purposes of establishing a user account in Online Services with the New York State Office of the … Government Authorizer available to establish the account. Log in Get Help Create Users and Assign Roles General Help …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/contracts/electronic-documents-submission-system-edssOpinion 88-44
… contract) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §§800(3)(c), 802(1)(b): A town board member acquires an interest in the contract … and the engineering firm with which the town contracts when the board member becomes employed by the firm. This is … by the firm. In this regard, we note that Article 18 does not distinguish between employment relationships which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-44X.4.A Identifying Information – X. Guide to Vendor/Customer Management
… procured by State agencies, while others are recipients of funds through a benefit program or settlement/award. Using …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-x/x4a-identifying-informationComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Town of Goshen , Town of Hague and Seaford Fire District . “In … DiNapoli. “By auditing municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-2City of Beacon – Internal Controls Over Cash Receipts and Information Technology (2012M-224)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the effectiveness of internal controls over … financial activities for the period January 1, 2011, to May 31, 2012. Background The City of Beacon is located in … Invoices for payment of sludge fees were not always billed to customers. Due to the lack of the use of sequential …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/01/18/city-beacon-internal-controls-over-cash-receipts-and-information-technology-2012mDiNapoli: Former Town Clerk Arrested in Mayfield Theft
… Former Mayfield Town Clerk Dorothy Hart was arrested today for allegedly pocketing thousands of dollars in public funds, … District Attorney Chad Brown and New York State Police for their diligent work in helping us hold Ms. Hart … the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/dinapoli-former-town-clerk-arrested-mayfield-theftCUNY Bulletin No. CU-405
… the procedures for processing the June 2010 Uniform Allowance Payment. Affected Employees City University of New … to Article III, Section 11 of the Blue Collar Agreement and the memorandum from Carmelo Batista Jr. dated April 8, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-405-june-2010-cuny-uniform-allowance-paymentCUNY Bulletin No. CU-374
… the procedures for processing the June 2009 Uniform Allowance Payment. Affected Employees City University of New … to Article III, Section 12 of the Blue Collar Agreement and the memorandum from Carmelo Batista Jr. dated April 27, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-374-june-2009-cuny-uniform-allowance-paymentSeneca County Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2015M-207)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Agency’s processes for evaluating, awarding and … 1973 and is the sole IDA within the County. Its mission is to "advance the job opportunities and economic welfare of the … Key Findings The method of determining project benefits to be provided is not well-defined or required to be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2015/12/24/seneca-county-industrial-development-agency-projectAlmond Volunteer Fire Department – Cash Shortage (2014M-113)
… that all cash receipts − including fundraising receipts − are properly recorded, accounted for and deposited. Develop … bylaws to help ensure that all cash disbursements are approved prior to payment and supporting documentation is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/08/08/almond-volunteer-fire-department-cash-shortage-2014m-113Essex County Sheriff’s Department – Internal Controls Over Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2013M-35)
… duties. Ensure that duplicate, press-numbered receipts are issued in sequence for all bail payments that are received at the jail and all civil office payments that are received in person at the civil office. Ensure that bail …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/04/19/essex-county-sheriffs-department-internal-controls-over-cash-receipts-andCounty of Franklin Solid Waste Management Authority – Solid Waste and Recycling Charges and Host Community Fees (2016M-418)
… waste and recycling charges and ensure that procedures are performed as intended by the policy. Designate an … that the corresponding voided receipts and adjustments are for appropriate purposes and adequately documented. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2017/12/29/county-franklin-solid-waste-management-authority-solid-waste-andAspire of Western New York – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Purpose To determine whether the costs reported by Aspire of Western … 2012. Background Aspire provides a wide range of services to children with disabilities from birth through age 21, … between the ages of three and five years. Pursuant to the State Education Law, providers such as Aspire are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/12/29/aspire-western-new-york-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… his office completed audits of Global Concepts Charter School , Sherrill City School District and the Solvay Union Free School District . "In an … supported by adequate documentation and appeared to be for proper school purposes. However, the board did not ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0School Districts’ Energy Performance Contracts (2013-MR-1)
… complete report - pdf] We also released 8 letter reports to the following school districts: Downsville Central School … [pdf] . Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the projected cost and energy savings achieved by … which energy systems are installed, maintained or managed to improve the energy efficiency of, or produce energy for, a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/04/11/school-districts-energy-performance-contracts-2013-mr-1DiNapoli Halts $24 Million in Suspicious Tax Refunds
… more than $24 million in questionable personal income tax refunds so far in 2014, after finding 7,482 improper filings –an 18 percent rise from … For a copy of the report, visit: http://osc.state.ny.us/audits/allaudits/bseaudits/bse20140416.pdf … New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/dinapoli-halts-24-million-suspicious-tax-refunds