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Town of East Hampton - Budget Review (B20-7-10)
… of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure … of East Hampton, located in Suffolk County, is authorized to issue debt not to exceed $30 million to liquidate the accumulated deficit in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/11/09/town-east-hampton-budget-review-b20-7-10Accounts Payable Advisory No. 68
… must follow when procuring and paying for moving services from the Office of General Services’ centralized contracts. … contract that requires agencies to solicit bids from the contract vendors to ensure the agency receives the … process, referred to as a “best and final offer” process, from the list of eligible contractors. An agency must monitor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/68-monitoring-moving-servicesFinger Lakes Community College - Credit Card and Travel Expenditures (2019M-184)
… (GSA) per diem rates. A credit card company was allowed to directly withdraw 18 payments totaling approximately $4 million from the College’s bank account prior to audit. A travel agent who is not an employee uses their College credit card to automatically charge fees. Key Recommendations Revise the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/community-college/2020/01/10/finger-lakes-community-college-credit-card-and-travel-expendituresFabius-Pompey Central School District – Budget Review (B3-14-5)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant … the accumulated deficit in the District’s general fund as of June 30, 2006. Local Finance Law requires all local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/04/08/fabius-pompey-central-school-district-budget-review-b3-14-5Chenango Valley Central School District -- Budget Review (B17-4-5)
… The Chenango Valley Central School District is located in Broome County. Chapter 260 of the Laws of 2008 authorizes … general fund and food service fund as of June 30, 2008. New York State Local Finance Law Section 10.10 requires municipalities and school …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/04/07/chenango-valley-central-school-district-budget-review-b17-4-5Town of Johnsburg – North Creek Water District Charges (2023M-51)
… The lack of effective management of water billing resulted in the Town not billing for $8,461 (6 percent of the average … were billed to the customers. Identify and bill all new water customers. Ensure all water rates were … for water charges to maximize District revenues. Ensure new water customers are added to the Town’s records and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/07/21/town-johnsburg-north-creek-water-district-charges-2023m-51State Agencies Bulletin No. 2008
… not processed automatically. Affected Employees Employees in the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services Unit … Rate of the reallocated position was automatically updated from 1001 to 2110. The increment code of an employee … of the reallocated position will be automatically updated from 0001 to 2022. The agency must evaluate the employee’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2008-april-2022-public-employees-federation-pef-longevity-lump-sum-llsOpinion 98-12
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CITIES -- Powers and Duties (commingling of … or any other funds belonging to a city and received from any source whatsoever for similar purposes, shall be … into such treasury shall be kept separate and distinct from any other funds received into the said treasury. This …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-12Audits of Local Governments: The Audit Process
… precedes most Office of the New York State Comptroller (OSC) audits of local governments and school districts. A small number of OSC audits of local governments and school districts are … audits of school districts and BOCES by OSC. Entrance Conference: The audit team discusses the audit process with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/audits-local-governments-audit-processAllegany County Industrial Development Agency – Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Activities (2012M-244)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the ACIDA’s internal controls over employee … process for certain projects from January 1, 2008, to August 31, 2012. Background The overall goal of IDAs is to advance the job opportunities, health, general prosperity, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2013/05/31/allegany-county-industrial-development-agency-internalCity of Olean – Budget Review (B1-16-2)
… Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to … the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the City’s proposed budget for the 2016-17 fiscal year are … multiyear capital plan and a multiyear financial plan, and make both plans an integral part of the budget process. … …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2016/03/14/city-olean-budget-review-b1-16-2City of Troy – Budget Review (B19-5-8)
… for the years ending December 31, 1993, 1994 and 1995. New York State Local Finance Law requires all municipalities that have been authorized to … the purchase of equipment and vehicles instead of relying on the issuance of debt to finance these purchases. City …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2019/11/07/city-troy-budget-review-b19-5-8State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on State Budget Negotiations
… are discussing many important issues as they work to finalize the state budget, but they need to find common ground and resolve them soon. In these … from the pandemic’s impacts, and bolsters reserves to ensure the sustainability of services. The final budget …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-state-budget-negotiationsTown of Ontario – Board Oversight and Information Technology (2013M-105)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review Board oversight and information technology (IT) … an effective system of internal controls over payroll, to ensure that the Town has properly classified its Fair … amount of fund balance that would be available and used to balance the budget. These inaccurate budgets led to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/08/16/town-ontario-board-oversight-and-information-technology-2013m-105Village of Monticello – Board Oversight (2013M-226)
… 14, 2013. Background The Village of Monticello is located in the Town of Thompson in Sullivan County. The Village is governed by the Board of … they are receiving all money that is due the Village – in fact, real property tax or utility payments and/or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/02/14/village-monticello-board-oversight-2013m-226DiNapoli: Former Tax Collector Accused of Pocketing $88,000 for Car Loans, Amazon Purchases, Food and Other Expenses
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced … of Jennifer Colucci, 41, of Hopewell Junction, N.Y., for allegedly stealing more than $88,000 in tax funds … State Police. “While people across the state struggled to deal with the economic impact of the pandemic, Jennifer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-former-tax-collector-accused-pocketing-88000-car-loans-amazon-purchases-food-and-otherOracle Charter School – School Building Acquisition and Leave Accrual Records (2013M-290)
… 22, 2013. Background The Oracle Charter School is located in the City of Buffalo. The School is governed by an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2014/01/17/oracle-charter-school-school-building-acquisition-and-leave-accrualDutchess County – County Bridge Maintenance (S9-13-5)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether counties are properly maintaining their bridges to ensure the safety of those who travel on them for the period January 1, 2007, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/07/19/dutchess-county-county-bridge-maintenance-s9-13-5DiNapoli: Former Vernon Center Fire Department Treasurer Arrested for Stealing Over $300,000
… was arrested for allegedly stealing more than $300,000 from the department, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, … defendant, Jonnell Rose, was charged with grand larceny in the second degree. “Jonnell Rose allegedly exploited his … State Police found Rose, 51, of Vernon, stole $309,000 from the department over a six-year period from May 2018 to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/dinapoli-former-vernon-center-fire-department-treasurer-arrested-stealing-over-300000Opinion 2005-9
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. SCHOOL DISTRICTS -- Central High School … those districts on the central high school district board. In a common district having a sole trustee, the sole trustee … the common district on the central district board, and in a common district having three trustees, the board of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2005-9