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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being … by an average of $3.7 million, or 9 percent, leading to average annual surpluses of $1.2 million. When unused … fund balance exceeded the statutory limit by 7 to 9 percentage points. Fulton City School District – …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0Wyoming County Industrial Development Agency – Project Management (2015M-62)
… fees; did not consistently follow criteria established in the Uniform Tax Exemption Policy (UTEP); and did not ensure that all projects were permissible IDA projects in accordance with statutory requirements. WCIDA has not … investment, employment projections or other goals stated in their applications. Key Recommendations Establish and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2015/09/11/wyoming-county-industrial-development-agency-projectComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… his office completed audits of the Village of Attica , Columbia County Department of Weights and Measures , Village … to the state Justice Court Fund in a timely manner. Columbia County Department of Weights and Measures – Internal … his office completed audits of the Village of Attica Columbia County Department of Weights and Measures Village of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Village of Chatham – Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Activities (2013M-132)
… officer’s financial activities, including the Village’s online banking, for the period June 1, 2011, to September 26, … policies, procedures and agreements were established for online banking and did not provide sufficient oversight of … and resolved. Establish a comprehensive written online banking policy and require a monthly report of all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/08/23/village-chatham-internal-controls-over-selected-financial-activities-2013m-132DiNapoli Announces Sale of $636 Million State of New York General Obligation Bonds
… by the following voter-approved bond acts: Environmental Quality (1986), Clean Water / Clean Air (1996), and Smart Schools (2014). The Series 2021A … acts: Environmental Quality (1986), Clean Water / Clean Air (1996), Rebuild and Renew New York Transportation (2005) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-announces-sale-636-million-state-new-york-general-obligation-bondsTown of Seneca Falls – Justice Court (2013M-89)
… $324,790 in fines and surcharges. Key Findings The Justice was absent for the majority of our audit period; … accountability over the Court’s records. Specifically, the Justice and assigned Justices did not review bank statements … bank accounts to track incoming Court moneys, and the Justice and assigned Justices did not personally submit their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/06/28/town-seneca-falls-justice-court-2013m-89Town of Prattsville – Justice Court (2012M-243)
… 29, 2012. Background The Town of Prattsville is located in Greene County, and has a population of approximately 700. … audit period, the Justices collected approximately $9,500 in fines, fees and surcharges. Key Findings Justices Blain … prepare monthly accountabilities, deposit cash receipts in a timely manner, adequately segregate the court clerk’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/03/01/town-prattsville-justice-court-2012m-243Town of Huntington – Payroll and Legal Services (2013M-28)
… May 31, 2012. Background The Town of Huntington is located in Suffolk County and has a population of approximately … prior to their normal work schedule a total of $15,000 in overtime. If earlier starts are actually necessary, the Town could save $179,000 a year in overtime costs by adjusting the arrival times on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/05/24/town-huntington-payroll-and-legal-services-2013m-28Town of Fremont – Operating Budget and Cash Disbursements (2013M-85)
… of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Town’s operating budgets and disbursements for the period January 1, … Town of Fremont Operating Budget and Cash Disbursements 2013M85 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/07/05/town-fremont-operating-budget-and-cash-disbursements-2013m-85State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… The office has developed and implemented controls to adequately monitor and enforce requirements for safety and … of the office’s oversight that could be strengthened to maximize the efficiency of state marine law enforcement resources and improve its ability to assess boating safety risks and mitigate them. Department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsEmerging Manager Program
… Promoting the participation of these firms brings in new ideas, perspectives and personnel, helping the Fund continue …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/common-retirement-fund/emerging-managerGeorgetown Fire District – Board Oversight (2014M-264)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Board provided adequate oversight of … auditor. The Board has not adopted policies and procedures to establish a reasonable level of unrestricted fund balance to be maintained, and fund balance as of December 31, 2013 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/12/19/georgetown-fire-district-board-oversight-2014m-264Travel Advisory No. 2
… cases, the official station will be the employee’s tax home (i.e., the general area where an employee’s usual place … should periodically review official station and tax home designations to ensure the designations are appropriate. … station that is not the same as the employee’s tax home, or (ii) an employee’s tax home changes without a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/travel-advisory/2-taxable-travelExamination of Travel Expenses
… continued to improperly designate the employee’s official station in calendar years 2015, 2016 and 2017. Background As … travel between an employee’s residence and official station is considered commuting and is not reimbursable. The official station of every employee is designated by the head of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/07/26/examination-travel-expensesDiNapoli: Fire Department Treasurer Arrested for Stealing Public Funds
… with public money,” said DiNapoli. “It is alarming that my office continues to uncover instances such as this where … and District Attorney Friedman for working closely with my staff to make sure this individual is held accountable for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/dinapoli-fire-department-treasurer-arrested-stealing-public-fundsCounty of Rockland – Budget Review (B6-14-24)
… the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the County’s preliminary budget for the 2015 fiscal year … reasonable. Background The County of Rockland is located in the downstate area and is bordered by Orange, Putnam and … that the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the proposed budget are reasonable, except for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/11/12/county-rockland-budget-review-b6-14-24Wayne County – Financial Management (2012M-249)
Wayne County Financial Management 2012M249
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/04/12/wayne-county-financial-management-2012m-249Galen-Clyde Joint Fire District – Board Oversight and Information Technology (2014M-329)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the Board’s oversight of the District’s financial … the period January 1, 2012 through December 31, 2014 and to identify any security vulnerabilities within the … period 2011 through 2013. The Board improperly transferred to the general fund a net total of $40,000 from the capital …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/04/21/galen-clyde-joint-fire-district-board-oversight-and-information-technologyBrookhaven Fire District – Procurement and Information Technology (2014M-339)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s purchasing procedures and to determine whether the District’s computer system was … methods when purchasing goods and services not subject to competitive bidding. The District did not enter into …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/02/27/brookhaven-fire-district-procurement-and-information-technology-2014m-339Uniondale Fire District – Firehouse Hall Rentals and Questionable Board Practices (2013M-244)
… 2012. Background The Uniondale Fire District is located in the Town of Hempstead, in Nassau County. The District is governed by an elected … are inadequate, and it did not comply with the provisions in the existing policy. The Board did not review and/or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/03/14/uniondale-fire-district-firehouse-hall-rentals-and-questionable-board