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Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School and Municipal Audits
… lacked adequate supporting documentation and seven claims for $4,100 were paid twice Rochester City School District – … deficit of approximately $31.6 million, even accounting for the numerous cost-savings and avoidance measures, … the clerk-treasurer used an inconsistent methodology for estimating water bills. Auditors also found that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-and-municipal-auditsVI.3.C Budget Transfers Between Business Units (Interunit Budget Transfers) – VI. Budgets
… Interunit Budget Transfer is the budget entry component that is used to move … authority between Business Units in different funds or accounts (e.g. between Aid to Localities and State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vi/vi3c-budget-transfers-between-business-units-interunit-budget-transfersCollege at Purchase – Selected Employee Travel Expenses
… employees was appropriate, we audited travel expenses for the highest-cost travelers in the State. These employees … We found that the selected employee was responsible for arranging overflow student housing at local hotels each … conducted a formal written study to examine the options for alleviating the student housing shortage and to ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/02/14/college-purchase-selected-employee-travel-expensesChild Development Center of the Hamptons Charter School – Financial Management (2013M-98)
… Family Residences & Essential Enterprises, Inc. (FREE) for the period July 1, 2011, to February 27, 2013. Background … by a seven member Board of Trustees. The School’s revenues for the 2011-12 fiscal year were approximately $3.2 million. … appointed FREE to serve as the designated representative for the Treasurer of the School. FREE performs virtually all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/07/05/child-development-center-hamptons-charter-school-financial-managementTown of Lincoln – Financial Management (2013M-245)
… of our audit was to review the Town’s financial management for the period January 1, 2012, through December 31, 2012. … The Town’s 2012 operating expenditures totaled $212,501 for the general fund and $332,686 for the highway fund. Key Findings As of December 31, 2012, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/11/15/town-lincoln-financial-management-2013m-245Village of Upper Brookville – Justice Court (2013M-160)
… review procedures and oversight over the court clerk for the period June 1, 2011, to September 30, 2012. … the court clerk to record, sign and submit timesheets for time worked to her supervisor for approval. The Justices did not establish adequate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/08/30/village-upper-brookville-justice-court-2013m-160Village of Parish – Board Oversight (2012M-240)
… Board’s oversight of the claims and annual audit processes for the period June 1, 2010, to March 31, 2012. Background … Board of Trustees is the legislative body responsible for managing Village operations. The Village’s 2010-11 … procurement policy. Ensure that all claims are presented for audit by the Clerk. Ensure that only appropriate claims, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/02/15/village-parish-board-oversight-2012m-240Village of Mount Morris – Justice Court (2013M-152)
… of our audit was to examine the Court’s financial activity for the period January 1, 2005, to February 12, 2013. … a total of $280,254 in fines, fees and surcharges for 2012. Key Findings Justice Tripp did not meet his … to oversee the work of his former court clerk and account for all moneys received and disbursed through the Court. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2013/10/04/village-mount-morris-justice-court-2013m-152Town of Davenport – Financial Operations (2013M-62)
… adequate controls over financial operations and reporting for the period January 1, 2011, to October 3, 2012. … Board members, governs the Town. The Town’s annual budget for the 2013 fiscal year is $1,143,925. Key Findings We … to cash receipt and disbursement functions. Account for the discrepancies identified in permit fee revenues. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/05/24/town-davenport-financial-operations-2013m-62Village of Shoreham – Board Oversight and Justice Court (2017M-152)
… the Clerk-Treasurer's or Court's records and reports. For the Court, 70 tickets could not be accounted for, duplicate receipts were not always issued and bank … and ensure that an independent reconciliation is prepared for the money received by departments and deposited by the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2021/04/09/village-shoreham-board-oversight-and-justice-court-2017m-152City of Long Beach – Budget Review (B22-7-4)
… and expenditure projections in the City's proposed budget for the 2022-23 fiscal year are reasonable, and whether the … fund operating deficits to submit their proposed budgets for the next fiscal year to the State Comptroller for review while the deficit obligations are outstanding. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2022/05/13/city-long-beach-budget-review-b22-7-4XIII.10.D Refunds Owed to the State by an Employee - Using a Due to State Offset – XIII. Employee Expense Reimbursement
… receivable entry associated with the expense report for the amount due. The SFS prevents an employee from submitting an expense report for reimbursement unless the Due to State is refunded to the … will remain in the wallet until it is fully reconciled. For more information on how to apply a Due to State Offset to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiii/xiii10d-refunds-owed-state-employee-using-due-state-offsetVillage of Dresden – Clerk-Treasurer’s Duties and Multiyear Financial Planning (2013M-3)
… Board’s oversight of the Village’s financial activities for the period June 1, 2010, to November 15, 2012. Background … officer, and two Trustees. Budgeted appropriations for the 2012-13 fiscal year were $287,914 for the general fund and $140,900 for the water fund. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/04/26/village-dresden-clerk-treasurers-duties-and-multiyear-financial-planning-2013m-3CVS Health – Accuracy of Drug Rebate Revenue Remitted to the Department of Civil Service (Follow-Up)
… Remitted to the Department of Civil Service (Report 2018-S-50 ). About the Program The New York State Health Insurance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/02/08/cvs-health-accuracy-drug-rebate-revenue-remitted-department-civil-service-followNiagara Falls Housing Authority – Compensation-Related Payments to the Executive Director (2012M-199)
… of our audit was to examine the Authority’s process for compensation-related payments to the Executive Director for the period January 1, 2010, to July 31, 2012. Background … members. The Authority is a public corporation formed for the purpose of providing housing services in the City of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/01/18/niagara-falls-housing-authority-compensation-related-payments-executive-directorDiNapoli: Statewide Local Sales Tax Collections Decline 5.2 Percent in October
… October’s sales tax collections totaled $1.4 billion for counties and cities, or $74.4 million less than in … to mount, and overall local government collections in 2020 (January-October) are down nearly $1.6 billion (10.4 … local sales tax collections have declined year-over-year for eight straight months,” DiNapoli said. “Our local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/11/dinapoli-statewide-local-sales-tax-collections-decline-52-percent-octoberCVS Health - Accuracy of Drug Rebate Revenue Remitted to the Department of Civil Service (Follow-Up)
… The Empire Plan is the primary health benefits plan for NYSHIP, covering 1.1 million members. Civil Service … to administer the Empire Plan’s prescription drug program for the period January 1, 2014 through December 31, 2018. In … required to negotiate agreements with drug manufacturers for rebates and remit the rebate revenue to Civil Service. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/12/29/cvs-health-accuracy-drug-rebate-revenue-remitted-department-civil-service-followCUNY Bulletin No. CU-697
… payroll deductions for the 2021 CUNY Charitable Campaign, Deduction Code 897. Affected Employees All CUNY employees are … Campaign Guidelines An online enrollment process for Deduction Code 897 was available through CUNY until December 3, 2020. Employees wishing to donate to deduction code 897 are advised to initiate the deduction …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-697-2021-cuny-charitable-campaignCity of Middletown – Selected Financial Operations and Information Technology (2013M-56)
… the City’s purchasing practices, Council oversight, and IT for the period January 1, 2011, to July 9, 2012. Background … and employees did not solicit competitive proposals for five of eight professional services providers who were … tested. City officials did not solicit written quotations for eight of 18 purchases tested totaling $73,661. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/05/31/city-middletown-selected-financial-operations-and-information-technology-2013m-56City of Poughkeepsie – Budget Review (B6-17-1)
… and expenditure projections in the City's adopted budget for the 2017 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The City of Poughkeepsie, located in Dutchess County, has had a general … budgeted revenues also include $600,000 from a one-time sale of property which did not occur in the previous year. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2017/02/09/city-poughkeepsie-budget-review-b6-17-1