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Town of Highlands – Water and Sewer Funds’ Financial Condition (2021M-152)
… not repaid by the end of the fiscal year, as required. For 2016 – 2020, officials budgeted for non-existing debt payments and reserve transfers that … on the most current and accurate information available for revenues and expenditures to ensure the water and sewer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/01/21/town-highlands-water-and-sewer-funds-financial-condition-2021m-152Plattsburgh Public Library – Circulation Desk Cash Receipts (2015M-8)
… internal controls over circulation desk cash receipts for the period of January 1, 2013 through October 31, 2014. … were authorized to collect cash receipts or the processes for determining accountability over cash receipts recorded in … and on the cash register tapes with the amounts remitted for deposit and investigate and resolve any discrepancies. … …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2015/04/03/plattsburgh-public-library-circulation-desk-cash-receipts-2015m-8Cohoes Public Library – Governance and Operations (2015M-259)
… provided adequate oversight of the Library’s operations for the period January 1, 2014 through December 31, 2014. … nine-member Board of Trustees. Budgeted appropriations for 2014 were approximately $242,000. Key Findings The Board … not audit and approve claims prior to them being processed for payment by the City. Key Recommendations Ensure the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2016/04/01/cohoes-public-library-governance-and-operations-2015m-259Red Flags – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… sense and reasonable skepticism when any claim appears to be out of the ordinary. Even when all required … may be capable of replicating and manipulating information to produce false documentation. Particular attention should be paid to claims with the following characteristics: Missing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/red-flagsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the following school district audits have been issued. Fayetteville-Manlius … Central School District – Professional Services (Madison County and Onondaga County) District officials appropriately … increased by $215,120. Tioga Central School District – Health Insurance and Special Education Cost Savings (Tioga …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-1Nanticoke Volunteer Fire Department – Misappropriation of Funds (2015M-3)
… was to evaluate the Department’s financial operations for the period January 1, 2012 through September 29, 2014. … The Nanticoke Volunteer Fire Department was a not-for-profit organization which was located in the Towns of … protection and emergency services. Budgeted appropriations for 2015 were approximately $59,800. After completion of our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2016/03/25/nanticoke-volunteer-fire-department-misappropriation-fundsVillage of Middleburgh – Fiscal Operations (2013M-10)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review selected financial activities for the period of June 1, 2011, to October 15, 2012. Background The Village of Middleburgh is … They did not realize that they were required to annually audit the Clerk-Treasurer’s records and reports, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/04/26/village-middleburgh-fiscal-operations-2013m-10Village of Arcade – Internal Controls Over Purchasing (2013M-37)
… 14, 2013. Background The Village of Arcade is located in Wyoming County and has a population of approximately 2,100 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/05/03/village-arcade-internal-controls-over-purchasing-2013m-37Rome City School District – Multiyear Planning (2021M-144)
… the plans, additional information and analysis is needed. For example, officials: Reviewed historical trends to project … purchases. In addition, the District’s preliminary plan for using American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds includes using about $11.2 million to pay for recurring operational expenses, resulting in a projected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/12/03/rome-city-school-district-multiyear-planning-2021m-144Former Delhi Deputy Superintendent Faces Grand Larceny Charge
… Delhi, was charged today with third-degree grand larceny for allegedly misstating his sick and leave accruals from 2015 to 2019 for 272 hours he did not accrue, which was revealed during a … “Thanks to the State Police and District Attorney Hubbard for working with my staff to expose this alleged crime.” “I …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/former-delhi-deputy-superintendent-faces-grand-larceny-chargeInstitute of Technology at Utica/Rome – Selected Employee Travel Expenses
… employees was appropriate, we audited travel expenses for the highest-cost travelers in the State as well as other … $101,605. Key Findings We found that the travel expenses for the SUNYIT employee selected for audit were documented and adhered to State travel rules …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/02/28/institute-technology-uticarome-selected-employee-travel-expensesDisability Retirement – Divorce and Your Benefits
… NYSLRS’ retirement plans provide for several different types of disability retirement … benefit is subject to equitable distribution is an issue for the Court. Many disability benefits administered by … to the date of the disability award (without reductions for early retirement). This calculation would limit the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/disability-retirementVillage of Cato – Water Financial Operations (2023M-145)
… until the Cayuga County Health Department forced the Board to submit a plan. In addition: $42,696 in unauthorized … Recommendations Establish written policies and procedures to provide adequate guidance for billing, collecting and enforcing water charges. Ensure all adjustments made to water customer accounts are reviewed and approved. Ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/03/22/village-cato-water-financial-operations-2023m-145Town of Bergen – Town Supervisor (2024M-30)
… annually submit sufficient accounting records to the Board for audit and while he filed the AFR in a timely manner, it … provide sufficient accounting records to the Board for audit. Compare accounting records with monthly bank reconciliations. Obtain timely reimbursement for Library payroll expenditures. Town officials disagreed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/06/14/town-bergen-town-supervisor-2024m-30Jefferson County – Consumer Protection: Accuracy of Weights and Measures (S9-24-3)
… were not inspected as required. There was no system in place to maintain a complete and accurate master list of … businesses we tested during the audit were not included in the Department’s master list of 407 businesses. The Department had adequate documentation and procedures in place for addressing consumer complaints and performing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2024/09/03/jefferson-county-consumer-protection-accuracy-weights-and-measures-s9-24-3Randolph Academy Union Free School District – Capital Asset Inventory Records (2024M-98)
… on the inventory records, making them more susceptible to theft without detection. In addition, capital asset … 44 capital assets totaling approximately $26,000 did not have the individual who was assigned custody of the capital …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/11/22/randolph-academy-union-free-school-district-capital-asset-inventoryElectronic Documents Submission System (EDSS)
… the Authorizer’s Online Services account with the New York State Office of the State Comptroller (OSC). Online … Rico and Virgin Islands 1-866-370-4672 Local Within the Albany, NY area: 518-408-4672 Email [email protected] …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/contracts/electronic-documents-submission-system-edssRhinecliff Fire District – Board Oversight (2024M-154)
… District’s financial activities are adequately accounted for and reported. Specifically, the Board did not … required Annual Financial Reports (AFR) were filed for the past 15 years. The 2009 AFR is almost 6,000 days … Develop and adopt policies, procedures and plans for the District’s financial operations. Ensure an annual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/05/16/rhinecliff-fire-district-board-oversight-2024m-154Opinion 97-17
… (authority to establish financial disclosure requirements for city and county public library) LIBRARIES -- Public … (authority to establish financial disclosure requirements for city and county public library) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, … to promulgate an annual financial disclosure form for completion and filing by library officers and employees. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-17Opinion 95-6
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … and speed limits in suburban town) -- Distribution by State Comptroller (fines and penalties for speeding violations in suburban town); (fines and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-6