Search
State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… is the largest comprehensive system of public education in the nation, serving about 370,000 students each year. … reimburses hospitals for services. A recipient’s status in a hospital – inpatient versus outpatient – affects … care generally requires recipients to stay overnight in the hospital and be monitored throughout treatment and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsTown of Cincinnatus – Financial Operations (2016M-238)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Town’s financial operations for the period … bidding, obtaining quotes and the related documentation to be maintained are communicated to and complied with by Town officials and employees. Ensure … The purpose of our audit was to review the Towns financial operations for the period …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/10/28/town-cincinnatus-financial-operations-2016m-238DiNapoli: Audit Recommends Better Protections for Child Performers
… of Labor is falling short in enforcing New York’s laws to protect child performers, according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller … of Labor is falling short in enforcing New Yorks laws to protect child performers according to an audit released …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/dinapoli-audit-recommends-better-protections-child-performersHamlin Morton Walker Fire District – Financial Management (2023M-67)
… appropriations. The Board did not adopt realistic budgets. For example, expenditures were underestimated by nearly $1.5 … and revenues were underestimated by $215,772 (8 percent) for 2020 through 2022. The District did not have a written …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2023/08/18/hamlin-morton-walker-fire-district-financial-management-2023m-67Town of Greig – Long-Term Planning (2023M-13)
… policy. Town officials agreed with our recommendations and have initiated, or they plan to initiate corrective action. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/05/19/town-greig-long-term-planning-2023m-13Village of Solvay – Financial Management (2023M-49)
… (Board) and officials monitored budgets and managed the electric fund’s financial condition. Key Findings The Board … and Village officials did not develop a budget for the electric fund and adequately manage its financial condition. From 2016-17 through 2020-21, the electric fund’s total net assets declined by approximately $9 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2023/07/14/village-solvay-financial-management-2023m-49Plainville Fire District – Board Oversight (2021M-91)
… resolution that allowed the District Treasurer (Treasurer) to pay all recurring expenditures without the Board’s prior … or realistic budgets. Budgets underestimated transfers to reserves and overestimated appropriations. Adopt a fund … each year, as required. Audit and approve all claims prior to payment when required. We tested claims totaling $289,700 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/10/01/plainville-fire-district-board-oversight-2021m-91Brighton Fire Department, Inc. – Board Oversight of Financial Operations (2020M-132)
… Directors’ report or any interim financial information to the membership. Of 220 disbursements reviewed totaling … that annual and monthly financial reports are provided to the Board and membership and there is an independent … all claims are audited, and have documented approval prior to payment and adequate supporting documentation. Department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2021/04/23/brighton-fire-department-inc-board-oversight-financialWho Is Responsible? – Travel and Conference Expense Management
… The governing board is generally responsible for the high level oversight of … or school district resources. The governing board is also generally responsible for adopting broad policies … employee, an officer, or a member of the governing board, is responsible for having a clear understanding of travel and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/travel-conference-expense/who-responsibleIV.4.B Department Operations – Non-Personal Service – IV. Accounting Codes - Uses and Descriptions
… of brochures and catalogs used to promote business and travel in New York State. 55021 Creative Consultants engaged … training and conferences. DOES NOT include employee travel expenses. 55051 Conference/Training – Out of State … state training and conferences. DOES NOT include employee travel expenses. Counseling 55060 Counseling Services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-iv/iv4b-department-operations-non-personal-serviceOpinion 93-24
… (construction of permanent outdoor competitive sports facility) -- Powers and Duties (construction of permanent outdoor competitive sports facility) PARKS AND RECREATION -- Facilities (construction of outdoor competitive sports facility by fire district) TOWN LAW, §176(14): A fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-24Allegany Engine Company, Inc. – Internal Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-176)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether Company controls were … The Allegany Engine Company, Inc. is located in the Town of Allegany, Cattaraugus County. The Company, which is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2015/01/16/allegany-engine-company-inc-internal-controls-over-financial-activities-2014m-176Clinton Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. – Oversight of Financial Activities (2014M-142)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Department’s internal controls over selected … corporation that provides fire protection services to the East Clinton Fire District in the Town of Clinton, … units. The Treasurer did not file IRS Form 990 to the United States Treasury Department, as required by May …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/08/29/clinton-volunteer-fire-department-inc-oversight-financialRotterdam Princetown No. 5 Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-372)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether District controls are adequate to ensure that financial activity is properly recorded and … established some controls, they lacked some key components to ensure that financial activity was properly recorded and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/02/21/rotterdam-princetown-no-5-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financialWest Webster Fire District – Financial Management (2023M-23)
… with taxpayers and levied more taxes than needed to fund operations. We found: As of December 31, 2021, … was $1.8 million, which was unreasonable and sufficient to cover 50 percent of the 2022 appropriations. The Board did … balance and use excess funds in a manner more beneficial to taxpayers. Adopt realistic budgets and appropriate fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2023/07/07/west-webster-fire-district-financial-management-2023m-23Brighter Choice Charter School for Girls – Non-Payroll Disbursements (2023M-72)
… The Board and officials did not provide adequate oversight to ensure disbursements were adequately supported, properly … Principal with an abstract of invoices or a list of checks to document the review and approval. The Principal or other … designated official did not review cancelled check images to ensure only approved disbursements were made. The Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2023/09/22/brighter-choice-charter-school-girls-non-payroll-disbursements-2023m-72Town of Kendall – Justice Court (2013M-130)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the processes and procedures for the Justice Court’s financial operations for the period January 1, 2010, … Town of Kendall Justice Court 2013M130 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/08/02/town-kendall-justice-court-2013m-130State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Walden Fire District #2 and the West Niles Fire Company . "In today's fiscal climate, budget transparency and … revealed five employees were overpaid a total of $902. In addition, the village under-budgeted for overtime in the 2016-17 fiscal year by $284,608 or 43 percent. Town of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli: State's Pandemic Response to Nursing Homes Hindered by Ill-Prepared State Agency
… without critical information systems and staff that could have identified and helped limit the spread of COVID-19 at … who died is still uncertain. The audit revealed that, on many key indicators, New York significantly trailed other … COVID-19 death was counted, but many still don’t have answers from the state Department of Health,” DiNapoli said. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/dinapoli-states-pandemic-response-nursing-homes-hindered-ill-prepared-state-agencyRichmond Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-357)
… and reported and that District moneys are safeguarded for the period January 1, 2012 through October 7, 2013. … The District’s general fund budget totaled $530,523 for the 2013 fiscal year. Key Findings The District’s … three years because the Board has not adequately budgeted for expenditures. Specifically, the District’s fund balance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/02/14/richmond-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2013m