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Selected Management and Operations Practices
… ReCharge New York, Disposition of Personal Property, and the Energy Efficiency Program. A. ReCharge New York … to statute, accurately reported job creation goals and other program metrics, and phased out customers of the former discounted energy …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/08/01/selected-management-and-operations-practicesOpinion 88-60
… longer represent those views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that … subject to competitive bidding. However, public officials have a duty to secure fair reasonable terms for such … requirements of General Municipal Law, §103, since they do not ordinarily involve an expenditure of public moneys ( …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-60Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. … The board did not properly authorize salaries and benefits for all town officers and employees. Wage rates paid to town … or submit monthly reports to the state Justice Court Fund on time. Village of Perry – Water Accountability (Wyoming …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/06/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Village of Bolivar – Financial Condition of Water and Sewer Funds (2013M-125)
… 15, 2013. Background The Village of Bolivar is located in Allegany County. The Village is governed by a Board of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/08/09/village-bolivar-financial-condition-water-and-sewer-funds-2013m-125Village of Albion – Water and Sewer Rents (2013M-108)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine internal controls over the billing and collection of water and sewer rents for the period January 1, 2010, to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/06/21/village-albion-water-and-sewer-rents-2013m-108Orleans Niagara Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Financial Management (2016M-72)
… the area of 13 component school districts in Orleans and Niagara counties. BOCES, which provides shared services … did not properly estimate certain budget appropriations and used the resulting surpluses totaling approximately $3 … of surplus funds for a purpose not statutorily allowed and had approximately $2.4 million in reserves that were not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2016/08/18/orleans-niagara-board-cooperative-educational-services-financial-management-2016mBeacon City School District – Claims Auditing (2016M-20)
… Background The Beacon City School District is located in the City of Beacon, Dutchess County. The District, which … on open purchase orders when approving claims resulting in eight open purchase orders being overspent by $77,436. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/03/beacon-city-school-district-claims-auditing-2016m-20Gorham-Middlesex Central School District – Multiyear Planning (2016M-177)
… our audit was to review the District’s multiyear planning for the period July 1, 2014 through March 23, 2016. … nine-member Board of Education. Budgeted appropriations for the 2015-16 fiscal year totaled approximately $31.46 … have not prepared a formal analysis of reserve funds based on the District’s projected needs, as required by the reserve …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/29/gorham-middlesex-central-school-district-multiyear-planning-2016m-177Oakfield-Alabama Central School District – Procurement (2024M-103)
… action. Appendix B includes our comment on an issue raised in the District’s response. … Determine whether the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/11/22/oakfield-alabama-central-school-district-procurement-2024m-103Notice of Reserve Funds
… / S.5795 (Marcellino) – To provide increased transparency in school district fiscal operations by requiring publication … Memo Bill Text Status … To provide increased transparency in school district fiscal operations by requiring publication …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/notice-reserve-fundsDiNapoli: NYC Budget Faces Uncertainty Without More Federal Relief
… but the city will face some dire choices in 2021 if the federal government does not deliver direct aid to state and local governments soon, according to a budget analysis released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “The city’s budget this year was aided by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/12/dinapoli-nyc-budget-faces-uncertainty-without-more-federal-reliefSeized Assets Program (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the six recommendations included in our original report, Seized Assets Program ( 2013-S-46 ). … has implemented the six recommendations identified in our prior audit report. Key Recommendation None Other … of implementation of the six recommendations included in our original report Seized Assets Program 2013S46 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/11/28/seized-assets-program-followTown of Avoca – Financial Management and Town Clerk Operations (2017M-131)
… May 19, 2017. Background The Town of Avoca is located in Steuben County and has a population of about 2,250. The … Findings The Town has accumulated excessive fund balances in the town-wide and town-outside-village general and highway … on a daily basis and deposit all cash receipts intact or in a timely manner. The Clerk did not remit taxes timely. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/12/08/town-avoca-financial-management-and-town-clerk-operations-2017m-131Village of Akron – Selected Financial Activities (2016M-133)
… 22, 2015. Background The Village of Akron is located in the Town of Newstead in Erie County. The Village, which has a population of … on accurate meter readings and Board-approved rates and in a timely manner. Ensure that all financial activity is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2016/08/26/village-akron-selected-financial-activities-2016m-133Genesee Valley Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Reserve Funds (2022M-39)
Determine whether the Genesee Valley Board of Cooperative Educational Services BOCES Board of Education Board and officials properly established and used reserve funds and maintained them at reasonable levels
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2022/07/08/genesee-valley-board-cooperative-educational-services-reserve-funds-2022m-39Town of Tioga – Long-Term Planning (2022M-181)
… or alterations which may impact employee safety. The New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) rated a … Superintendent (Superintendent) estimates the lowest cost to repair the bridge to good condition is $200,000 and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/03/31/town-tioga-long-term-planning-2022m-181Saugerties Central School District – IT Asset Management (S9-22-05)
… safeguarded information technology (IT) assets acquired or in use during the audit period. Key Findings District … officials cannot assure taxpayers that money invested in IT assets has been appropriately spent or safeguarded. We … prices of approximately $7,300 were not inventoried. In addition, annual inventories were not conducted and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/03/16/saugerties-central-school-district-it-asset-management-s9-22-05Town of Mount Morris – Justice Court (2012M-129)
… Court assets to known liabilities. One Justice failed to close his bank account as required when he resigned. Key Recommendations … unexplained balances remitted to OSC JCF. Take action to close the former Justice’s bank account and any unidentified …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/01/11/town-mount-morris-justice-court-2012m-129Pompey Hill Fire District – Financial Management (2021M-136)
… Board resolutions and legal notices were not published for certain purchases subject to permissive referendum. The District used $97,000 of capital reserve funds for operating costs which was not an authorized use of the … corrective action. Appendix B includes our comments on issues raised in the District’s response letter. … …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/11/05/pompey-hill-fire-district-financial-management-2021m-136City of Johnstown – Financial Management (2020M-134)
… Treasurer filed the required annual financial reports late for fiscal years 2016 and 2017 and had not filed the reports for 2018 or 2019 as of December 2, 2020. Without accurate … financial operations. As a result, the City could lose out on significant revenue. Key Recommendations Maintain adequate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2021/03/19/city-johnstown-financial-management-2020m-134