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Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… unassigned fund balance has exceeded the statutory maximum for the past three fiscal years. The district also has three … County) Fuel purchases reviewed by auditors appeared to be for legitimate district purposes. However, district officials … paid more than $11,000 in federal, state and local taxes on fuel purchases because they did not complete the required …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsExamination of Travel Expenses
… travel expenses incurred by a Department employee for calendar years 2013 and 2014. The objective of our … is to be in the best interest of the State and not for the convenience of an employee or to maximize travel … main work location. Department officials informed us that on May 8, 2017, the employee’s assignment ended at his main …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/07/26/examination-travel-expensesJefferson County Soil and Water Conservation District – Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Operations (2014M-171)
… the internal controls over selected financial operations for the period January 1, 2012 through September 30, 2013. … of Directors. District expenditures totaled about $992,000 for the 2013 fiscal year. Key Findings The Assistant failed … entered into an agreement to provide forestry services on lands outside the District to a business or businesses …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2015/04/17/jefferson-county-soil-and-water-conservation-district-internal-controls-overConclusion – Travel and Conference Expense Management
… travel and conference expenses will create an opportunity for questionable or possibly fraudulent expenses to occur and … also be familiar with the requirements imposed by law on travel and conference expenses. Some of the more … information contained in this guide as a starting point for designing control procedures appropriate for the size and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/travel-conference-expense/conclusionSoftware Management (2015-MR-3)
… web application and supporting server vulnerabilities for the period September 1, 2013 through April 30, 2015. … have several software applications and multiple licenses for each. Community colleges need an understanding of the … of nonbusiness and nonacademic related software on College computers, including gaming, instant messaging, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/community-college/2015/09/25/software-management-2015-mr-3Central Islip Union Free School District – Financial Management (2013M-380)
… of the District’s budgets and financial condition for the period July 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013. Background … seven elected members. The District’s expenditures for the 2012-13 fiscal year were $168.5 million. Key Findings … realistic estimates for revenues and expenditures based on all information available at the time the budget is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/03/21/central-islip-union-free-school-district-financial-management-2013m-380North Colonie Central School District – Claims Processing (2013M-9)
… District’s internal controls over the claims audit process for the period July 1, 2011, to September 30, 2012. … nine elected members. Budgeted general fund expenditures for the 2012-13 fiscal year are $94.1 million, and funded … automated clearing house (ACH) debits for payments made on behalf of District employees, totaling $554,458, during …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/03/29/north-colonie-central-school-district-claims-processing-2013m-9Skaneateles Central School District – Records and Reports (2015M-154)
… to examine the District’s financial records and reports for the period July 1, 2013 through December 31, 2014. … seven-member Board of Education. Budgeted appropriations for the 2014-15 fiscal year were approximately $30 million. … of the 2014-15 fiscal year. The District routinely relied on transactions that have not been recorded by the bank or in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/11/16/skaneateles-central-school-district-records-and-reports-2015m-154West Irondequoit Central School District – Financial Management and Separation Payments (2016M-180)
… and supporting documentation of separation payments for the period July 1, 2012 through April 12, 2016. … Board of Education. The District’s reported expenditures for the 2015-16 fiscal year totaled approximately $68.4 … actual needs and include realistic estimates based on historical trends or other identified analysis and use …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/08/19/west-irondequoit-central-school-district-financial-management-andOpinion 88-62
… subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- … authorizes town boards to establish capital reserve funds for the purpose of financing all or part of the cost of the … , 6 NYCRR 360-2.15, effective December 31, 1988). Based on the landfill closure requirements discussed above, we …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-62City of Hudson – Internal Controls Over Cash Receipts (2013M-102)
… to examine the City’s internal controls over cash receipts for the period January 1, 2011, to November 13, 2012. … the President and 10 Alderpersons. The City budget for the 2013 fiscal year totaled approximately $11.95 … were generated from standard computer forms and printed on multi-use paper with numbers that were handwritten. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/06/28/city-hudson-internal-controls-over-cash-receipts-2013m-102State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority," said DiNapoli. … estimate the town sold the Southside Municipal Center for approximately $718,000 less than it cost the town to … needs, officials may be spending more than necessary on equipment repairs. Town of Stafford – Procurement (Genesee …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0City of Glen Cove– Budget Review (B7-13-16)
… and expenditure projections in the City’s proposed budget for the 2014 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The City … million to liquidate various accumulated fund deficits for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2006. Local Finance … the unassigned fund balance deficit, and is less reliant on the issuance of debt and one-time revenues to resolve …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/10/16/city-glen-cove-budget-review-b7-13-16Hampton Bays Union Free School District – Claims Processing (2013M-333)
… of our audit was to examine the claims auditing process for the period July 1, 2012 through August 31, 2013. … comprises five elected members. Appropriations budgeted for the 2013-14 fiscal year were approximately $47 million. … vendor. For example, the District paid a vendor $17,960 on September 7, 2012, for special education services; the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/12/27/hampton-bays-union-free-school-district-claims-processing-2013m-333Do We have Your Money? $230 Million Returned to New York State Residents This Year
… around the state this month to help residents search for lost and forgotten money, also known as unclaimed funds. … everyone to come out to the community events to search for money that may be waiting for you,” DiNapoli said. “We return more than a million …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/do-we-have-your-money-230-million-returned-new-york-state-residents-yearDo We have Your Money? Nearly $200 Million Returned to New York State Residents This Year
… around the state this month to help residents search for lost and forgotten money, also known as unclaimed funds. … Region June 6 11:00am-6:00pm River Festival Cornwall-on-Hudson Donahue Park Cornwall-on-Hudson, New York Orange June 20-21 9:00am-6:00pm …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/do-we-have-your-money-nearly-200-million-returned-new-york-state-residents-yearCVS Health – Accuracy of Empire Plan Medicare Rx Drug Rebate Revenue Remitted to the Department of Civil Service
… rebate revenue to the Department of Civil Service for prescription drugs provided under the Empire Plan … The Empire Plan is the primary health benefits plan for NYSHIP, covering nearly 1.1 million members. Individuals … Drug Plan with expanded coverage designed especially for NYSHIP. Since 2014, Civil Service has contracted with CVS …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/06/21/cvs-health-accuracy-empire-plan-medicare-rx-drug-rebate-revenue-remitted-department-civilXII.1 Expenditures Overview – XII. Expenditures
… vouchers through the Statewide Financial System for Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) approval. This … vouchers through the Statewide Financial System for Office of the State Comptroller OSC approval …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii1-expenditures-overviewCity of Long Beach – Budget Review (B24-7-4)
… in the City of Long Beach’s (City) proposed budget for the 202-25 fiscal year are reasonable. Background 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. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2024/05/10/city-long-beach-budget-review-b24-7-4State Police Bulletin No. SP-235
… this bulletin is to notify agencies of an increase in dues for Police Benevolent Association of New York State, Inc. … from the PBANYS dated November 16, 2022, membership dues for employees in Bargaining Units 31 (Deduction Code 483) … OSC will automatically increase the biweekly deduction for union dues (Deduction Code 483) from $50.65 to $54.70. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-235-police-benevolent-association-new-york-state-inc-pbanys-dues-increase