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Statement From New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli on Senate Confirmation of Loretta Lynch as U.S. Attorney General
… in our nation. Loretta Lynch will be a remarkable attorney general for our country and a strong defender of the rights …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/statement-new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-senate-confirmation-loretta-lynch-us-attorneyDiNapoli Statement on Executive Budget Proposal
Over the past three years Governor Cuomo and the Legislature have done much to put New York state on better fiscal footing reduce the structural budget imbalance and hold the line on spending
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/dinapoli-statement-executive-budget-proposalTuckahoe Common School District - Extra-Classroom Activity (ECA) Funds (2018M-229)
… and whether all disbursements were properly supported and for legitimate ECA purposes. Key Findings The Board did not … as required. The Central Treasurer recorded receipts for three clubs totaling $37,911. However, none of these … how much was collected or that receipts were accounted for. We reviewed 28 deposits totaling $31,521 and found four …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/01/25/tuckahoe-common-school-district-extra-classroom-activity-eca-funds-2018mSir William Johnson Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. – Internal Controls (2015M-004)
… financial activity was recorded and reported accurately for the period January 1, 2013 through September 30, 2014. … Sir William Johnson Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. is a not-for-profit corporation that contracts with the Town of … by the members of the Company. Budgeted appropriations for 2014 were approximately $99,000. Key Findings Neither the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/05/01/sir-william-johnson-volunteer-fire-company-inc-internalSaratoga County Industrial Development Agency – Project Monitoring and Grant and Loan Program (2015M-85)
… The purpose of our audit was to review the IDA’s process for evaluating and monitoring projects and to review its grant and loan program for the period January 1, 2014 through January 31, 2015. … Key Findings The IDA had provisions to reduce assistance for businesses that did not meet their goals but did not do …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2015/10/02/saratoga-county-industrial-development-agency-projectCayuga County - Procurement and Claims Audit (2018M-274)
… whether County officials procured goods and services in accordance with the procurement policy and statutory … whether County officials procured goods and services in accordance with the procurement policy and statutory …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2019/04/12/cayuga-county-procurement-and-claims-audit-2018m-274Town of Red Hook - Financial Condition (2018M-171)
… 2018, the Board adopted a fund balance policy that allowed for unexpended surplus funds of up to 70 percent of annual … The policy did not define the time periods or means for which fund balance will be used and replenished. The … capital plans specifying the Town’s objectives and goals for use of accumulated funds. Key Recommendations Consider …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/11/02/town-red-hook-financial-condition-2018m-171South Farmingdale Fire District - Financial Condition and Leave Benefits (2018M-29)
… from 2014 through 2016. District officials paid $15,747 for 635 hours of leave benefits that were not authorized by … Recommendations Use surplus funds as a financing source for funding one-time expenditures, funding needed reserves or … reducing property taxes. Adopt reasonable budget estimates for appropriations. Establish leave benefits by an employee …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2018/05/25/south-farmingdale-fire-district-financial-condition-and-leave-benefitsTown of Moreau – Budgeting and Multiyear Planning (2017M-185)
… action to maintain a reasonable amount of fund balance for the period January 1, 2015 through March 31, 2017. … of approximately 15,000. Budgeted appropriations for 2017 totaled approximately $7.6 million. Key Findings The … financial and capital plan. Fund balances are excessive for the part-town general fund, sewer fund and water …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/04/13/town-moreau-budgeting-and-multiyear-planning-2017m-185Chenango Valley Central School District -- Budget Review (B18-4-3)
… independent evaluation of the District’s proposed budget for the 2018-19 fiscal year. Background The Chenango Valley … or school district is authorized to issue obligations and for each subsequent fiscal year during which the deficit obligations are outstanding, their proposed budget for the next succeeding fiscal year. Key Finding We found …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/04/06/chenango-valley-central-school-district-budget-review-b18-4-3Village of Alfred – Information Technology (2017M-236)
… the Village’s information technology (IT) environment for the period June 1, 2015 through July 7, 2017. Background … five-member Board of Trustees. Budgeted appropriations for the 2016-17 fiscal year totaled approximately $2.3 … use policy and comprehensive policies and procedures for backing up data and disposing of IT assets. Develop and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/04/06/village-alfred-information-technology-2017m-236City of Hornell – Information Technology (2017M-293)
… adequately secured and safeguarded its computerized data for the period April 1, 2015 through October 2, 2017. … by a 10-member City Council. Budgeted appropriations for the 2017-18 fiscal year total approximately $13 million. … officials did not provide IT security awareness training for City employees. The Council did not develop a disaster …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2018/03/23/city-hornell-information-technology-2017m-293Town of Sharon – Fund Balance (2017M-271)
… whether the Board ensured that fund balance was reasonable for the period January 1, 2016 through December 31, 2017. … Town Board. Operating funds’ budgeted appropriations for 2018 total approximately $916,500. Key Findings Town-wide … residents. Adopt budgets that include realistic estimates for expenditures. Develop and adopt comprehensive multiyear …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/03/21/town-sharon-fund-balance-2017m-271Town of Aurora - Real Property Acquisition and Sale (2018M-64)
… the Southside Municipal Center (SMC). After an adjustment for the stated value of rent, we estimate the sale price was … former fire hall, senior center and a residential building for $586,000. The Town estimates it will take $3 million to $4 million to renovate the building for use as a new Town hall. Key Recommendations Use a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/09/14/town-aurora-real-property-acquisition-and-sale-2018m-64City of Yonkers – Payroll (2017M-212)
… leave accruals, time and attendance, and overtime for the period July 1, 2015 through February 14, 2017. … elected seven-member City Council. Budgeted appropriations for the 2016-17 fiscal year totaled approximately $546 … documenting the type of records to be maintained for requesting, approving, using and recording leave time, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2018/03/02/city-yonkers-payroll-2017m-212Hartsdale Volunteer Fire Company – Board Oversight (2017M-227)
… activities to ensure resources are properly safeguarded for the period January 1, 2015 through July 10, 2017. … in the Town of Greenburg and provides fire protection for a 4.5 square mile area. The Company is governed by a three-member Board of Trustees. For the period 2015 through 2017, $52,550 in Foreign Fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2018/02/09/hartsdale-volunteer-fire-company-board-oversight-2017m-227Cattaraugus County Industrial Development Agency – Community Benefit (2014M-344)
… by the Cattaraugus County Legislature. According to its annual report and meeting minutes, the Agency had 34 active projects with more than $227 million in total projected capital investments. Key Findings Agency …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2015/04/28/cattaraugus-county-industrial-development-agency-communityTown of Victory – Justice Court (2013M-66)
… internal controls over the Court’s financial operations for the period January 1, 2012, to February 1, 2013. … and timing of deposits and the recording and accounting for the Court’s moneys. However, we found that: The Justices … bank reconciliations and analyses of Court liabilities for comparison with available cash. Use a formal review …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2013/04/26/town-victory-justice-court-2013m-66Ira Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. – Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-266)
… Conduct quarterly audits of all financial activity and records. Prepare formal bank reconciliations and provide to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/12/24/ira-volunteer-fire-department-inc-controls-over-financial-activities-2014mIslip Housing Authority – Cash Disbursements (2017M-167)
… to examine the Authority’s cash disbursement procedures for the period July 1, 2015 through March 31, 2017. … County. The Authority, which provides low-rent housing for qualified individuals, is governed by a five-member Board … members elected by the tenants. Operating expenditures for the 2016-17 fiscal year totaled $18,653,655. Key Findings …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2017/10/27/islip-housing-authority-cash-disbursements-2017m-167