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Annual Audit
… Purpose The objective of our examination was to determine whether claims were … prior to payment. Key Findings We identified $1,224,077 of inappropriate claims. We also identified two high-dollar … duplicate payments totaling $344,000. … The objective of our examination was to determine whether claims were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/06/02/annual-auditHoosic Valley Central School District – Financial Management (2014M-6)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the District’s financial operations for the period … included overestimated appropriations. The Board failed to fund and use reserves in accordance with General Municipal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/06/06/hoosic-valley-central-school-district-financial-management-2014m-6Village of Old Westbury – Justice Court (2017M-64)
… 2016. Background The Village of Old Westbury is located in the Towns of Oyster Bay and North Hempstead in Nassau County. The Village is governed by an elected five-member Board of Trustees and has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2017/07/07/village-old-westbury-justice-court-2017m-64Cortland Enlarged City School District - Budget Review (B4-15-12)
… The District’s preliminary budget complies with the tax levy limit. Key Recommendations Develop appropriation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/04/15/cortland-enlarged-city-school-district-budget-review-b4-15-12Fallsburg Central School District – Financial Condition (2014M-33)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s … The Fallsburg Central School District is located in the Towns of Fallsburg, Mamakating and Thompson in Sullivan County and the Town of Wawarsing in Ulster …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/06/13/fallsburg-central-school-district-financial-condition-2014m-33Town of Cobleskill – Budgeting (2023M-138)
… budgets. Budgeted appropriations were overestimated in the town-wide (TW) general and highway funds, and estimated revenues were underestimated in the town-outside-village (TOV) highway fund resulting in operating surpluses totaling $677,000: Actual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/03/01/town-cobleskill-budgeting-2023m-138Village of Greene – Investment Program (2023M-112)
… (Village) officials developed and managed a comprehensive investment program. Key Findings Village officials developed a comprehensive investment program but did not effectively manage the … Had officials considered other legally permissible investment options, the Village may have earned approximately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2023/12/01/village-greene-investment-program-2023m-112Middleburgh Central School District – Financial Condition (2013M-206)
… The Middleburgh Central School District is located in Schoharie and the Albany Counties. The District is … District officials had knowingly generated surpluses in the past to prepare for economic difficulties, they have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/11/22/middleburgh-central-school-district-financial-condition-2013m-206Orchard Park Central School District – School Bus Procurement and Reserves (2013M-368)
… July 1, 2012 through November 20, 2013. Background The Orchard Park Central School District is located in Erie … funds in a manner that benefits District taxpayers … Orchard Park Central School District School Bus Procurement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/03/28/orchard-park-central-school-district-school-bus-procurement-and-reservesYork Central School District – Financial Management (2022M-96)
… School District (District) Board of Education (Board) and District officials effectively managed fund balance. Key Findings The Board and District officials did not effectively manage fund … officials overestimated appropriations by $1.7 million and improperly encumbered $203,000. District officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/10/07/york-central-school-district-financial-management-2022m-96Town of Coeymans – Financial Condition (2015M-184)
… when estimating revenues and expenditures and determining how much fund balance it could appropriate to finance the ensuing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/12/24/town-coeymans-financial-condition-2015m-184State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… effectively manage the financial operations of the water fund, establish adequate reserves or develop long-term … School District – Payroll (Chautauqua County) Employee compensation payments were not always accurate, approved or … officials did not ensure pay rates were accurate or that compensation was paid in compliance with employment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-2NYS Common Retirement Fund Reports Second Quarter Results
… Fund had a strong first half year, assisted by a surging stock market," DiNapoli said. "However, we remain focused on … pension fund is prudently diversified to smooth out the stock market rollercoaster, and maximize sustainable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/11/nys-common-retirement-fund-reports-second-quarter-resultsCity of Lockport -- Budget Review (B18-1-10)
… if they retire in 2019. The proposed budget includes a tax levy of $12,671,920 which is the maximum levy that the … impose without the Common Council needing to override the tax levy limit. Key Recommendations City officials should …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2018/11/08/city-lockport-budget-review-b18-1-10Controls Over Cash Advance Accounts
… Parks’ Petty Cash Account, which had not been reconciled in at least four years, contained $5,000 more than OSC had … control environment to ensure processes and procedures are in compliance with State regulations and adhere to … standards. Determine the source of the $5,000 overage in the Petty Cash Account, and significantly reduce its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/12/22/controls-over-cash-advance-accountsComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… an average of 1 percent and 6 percent, respectively. ### For access to state and local government spending and nearly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. “By auditing municipal finances and operations, my office … not adequate to ensure employees received only the pay and leave-time benefits to which they were entitled. Although the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsSelected Employee Travel Expenses
… of travel monies by selected government employees complied with rules and regulations and is free from fraud, waste, and abuse. Background New York State's executive agencies spend between $100 million and $150 … fact, University officials allowed this coach to pay back his travel advances in installments – similar to the payback …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/05/07/selected-employee-travel-expensesTown of Sullivan – Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Operations (2013M-267)
… also the appointed Receiver of Taxes. In 2012, the total tax warrant was approximately $9.9 million. Key Findings The … weaknesses with how the Clerk handled the $17.1 million of tax and penalty payments. The Board has not established … duties related to her position as the Receiver of Taxes. Tax collections were not deposited in the bank or remitted to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/12/27/town-sullivan-internal-controls-over-selected-financial-operations-2013m-267XIV.4.A Agency Bank Accounts Overview – XIV. Special Procedures
… officer or persons receiving moneys shall be deposited in a bank or trust company approved by the State Comptroller. … and Finance of all bank account balances under the administrative control of the agency. Section 107 of the … in the State Register, on or before the last day of each month, a detailed statement of all balance(s) on deposit in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv4a-agency-bank-accounts-overview