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Nanticoke Volunteer Fire Department – Misappropriation of Funds (2015M-3)
… of our audit, the Department ceased operations and is currently awaiting dissolution from the State Attorney …
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)
Village of Middleburgh Fiscal Operations 2013M10
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)
… to develop the plans, additional information and analysis is needed. For example, officials: Reviewed historical trends …
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
… and encourages the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving …
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
… April 1, 2008 to March 31, 2011. Background New York State’s executive agencies spend between $100 million and $150 million each year on travel expenses. These expenses, which are discretionary … travel expenses for the highest-cost travelers in the State as well as other outliers. These employees incurred …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/02/28/institute-technology-uticarome-selected-employee-travel-expensesDisability Retirement – Divorce and Your Benefits
… Instead, the pension is a fixed percentage of the member’s final average earnings. This means there is no “service” … accrued to the date of the disability award (without reductions for early retirement). This calculation would …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/disability-retirementTown of Bergen – Town Supervisor (2024M-30)
… accurate. The Supervisor: Approved bank reconciliations without determining whether they were performed correctly and without verifying that cash balances in the accounting … Therefore, the Accountant recorded financial transactions without oversight. Did not obtain timely reimbursement of …
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)
… Determine whether the Jefferson County (County) Department of Weights and Measures (Department) completed required testing of all weighing and measuring devices used to price goods and … records were maintained. Key Findings The Director of Weights and Measures (Director) did not complete all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2024/09/03/jefferson-county-consumer-protection-accuracy-weights-and-measures-s9-24-3Rhinecliff 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-154Randolph 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 …
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 Office of the New York State Comptroller OSC has implemented another phase of the Electronic Documents Submission System EDSS a new service that allows
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/contracts/electronic-documents-submission-system-edssCrittenden Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2015M-190)
… the financial activities and documentation for the daily lottery account. Key Recommendations Verify that … and adopt policies and procedures regarding the daily lottery activities and ensure that only the Board-approved … Treasurer manages the financial activities of the daily lottery account, retaining all ticket stubs sold and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/12/18/crittenden-volunteer-fire-department-inc-internal-controlsRed Creek Protective Fire Company, Inc. – Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-271)
… Red Creek Protective Fire Company Inc Controls Over Financial Activities 2014M271 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/01/09/red-creek-protective-fire-company-inc-controls-over-financialRotterdam Princetown No. 5 Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-372)
… late for the past five years and they failed to complete monthly bank reconciliations. The Board has not established … and procedures to ensure that the Treasurer prepares monthly bank reconciliations. We prepared bank … within 60 days of the close of the fiscal year. Prepare monthly bank reconciliations and the Board should regularly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/02/21/rotterdam-princetown-no-5-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financialOpinion 97-17
… city and county public library) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §§800(4), (5), 810(1), (3), 811(1); LAWS Of 1953, CHAPTER 768 … State officers. Article 18 of the General Municipal Law (§800 et seq .), as amended by chapter 813 of the Laws of 1987, … or other agency thereof ... "(General Municipal Law, §800[5]; emphasis supplied). The phrase "local officer or …
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 … subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FINES AND PENALTIES … and speed limits in suburban town) -- Distribution by State Comptroller (fines and penalties for speeding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-6New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era
… Subscribe for Latest Updates The State Comptroller’s office is committed to keeping New Yorkers regularly updated on the state’s economy and finances. Subscribe to get the latest … Economic Trends New York State Ranks Second Nationally in Jobs Lost While all states have lost employment since the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-october-14-2020Opinion 89-26
… Act", amended Article 18 of the General Municipal Law (§800 et seq .) to provide for a system of annual financial … corporation or other district (General Municipal Law, §800[4]). A "political subdivision" is defined to mean a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-26Accounts Payable Advisory No. 54
… Update - Voucher Mass Approval functionality available for lease vouchers Reference: Guide to Financial Operations … using the Accounts Payable (AP) Mass Upload Tool, and lease vouchers created in the Real Estate Management (REM) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/54-voucher-mass-approval