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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… the following local government audits were issued. Town of Butternuts – Disbursements (Otsego County) The board did not provide adequate oversight of the disbursement process and exceeded its authority under … lacked required documentation of a commercial loan denial letter. The director did not adequately follow up with seven …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli: Local Governments Challenged by Slow Revenue Growth
… governments are seeing sales tax revenue growth slow and state aid remain essentially flat while they and school districts are coping with tax cap and tax freeze initiatives that limit growth in property …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/dinapoli-local-governments-challenged-slow-revenue-growthDiNapoli: Agricultural Activity Brings $37.6 Billion Into New York’s Economy
… $37.6 billion to New York’s economy in 2012, an increase of more than 22 percent from 2007, according to a report … still fueled by agricultural activity and the production of food,” DiNapoli said. “Farms in New York are 98 percent … has in New York state,” said Dean Norton, president of the New York Farm Bureau. “This in-depth look highlights …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-agricultural-activity-brings-376-billion-new-yorks-economyPublic Authorities
… and schools. In addition, these entities are used to fund or support local government infrastructure, such as water and … legislatively created and have various levels of autonomy from the State, based on the powers and constraints built … fees paid by the third party or appropriated payments from the State to repay outstanding debt. The State has also …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/public-authoritiesSag Harbor Union Free School District – Child Care Program (2016M-211)
… School District is located in the Towns of Southampton and East Hampton in Suffolk County. The District, which … did not ensure that the functions of collecting, recording and depositing of cash were adequately segregated. District … if the full or reduced Program rates should be charged and whether registration fees were paid in full. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/09/02/sag-harbor-union-free-school-district-child-care-program-2016m-211Rockville Centre Union Free School District – Information Technology (2023M-140)
… that a user’s Internet browsing exposes the District to malicious software that may compromise data … is increased. Fifteen network users (41 percent) did not have signed forms acknowledging they received and reviewed … agreed with our recommendations and indicated they have initiated or plan to initiate corrective action. … …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/03/08/rockville-centre-union-free-school-district-information-technology-2023mIV.4.F Capital Projects – IV. Accounting Codes - Uses and Descriptions
… acquisition, design, construction, engineering services, and equipment costs attributable to highway, parkway and rail preservation projects; outdoor recreation and environmental conservation projects; Payments to local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-iv/iv4f-capital-projectsComptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… Authority of the State of New York, Mission Statement and Performance Measures (2013-S-13) Auditors found the … its customers, particularly in the areas of project design and construction. Also, construction clients expressed concerns about the timeliness and cost of projects. With respect to debt issuances, 43 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1362
… not receive a regular uniform service; and Is employed by the State at the time of the issuance of the allowance. An … code of Leave of Absence/MLS) on 10/01/14 and who returns by 03/31/15 is eligible for the payment upon the return from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1362-2014-uniform-maintenance-allowance-employees-division-military-andDiNapoli: NY State Pension Fund Purchases $20 Million in State of Israel Bonds
… P. DiNapoli announced today. The purchase brings the state pension fund’s holdings in Israel bonds to $267.8 million. … because we have confidence in the spirit of innovation and tenacity of Israeli people and in the strength of our … strongest allies. I am heartened that so many other public funds have stepped forward to purchase bonds and support …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/dinapoli-ny-state-pension-fund-purchases-20-million-state-israel-bondsOversight of Telemental Health Services (Follow-Up)
… Health (OMH) is responsible for developing regulations and providing guidance to assist OMH-licensed and -designated providers under Article 31 of the Mental … that makes use of two-way, real-time interactive audio and video equipment to provide and support mental health …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/12/06/oversight-telemental-health-services-followXII.5.E Processing Vouchers Against a Purchase Order – XII. Expenditures
… should, where practicable, use purchase orders to make all purchases. The purchase order authorizes the vendor to … a Business Unit receives a paper invoice from a vendor for goods or services provided based on a purchase order, the … in the Invoice Lines and Distribution Lines sections. For example, Business Units can: Copy purchasing information …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/chapter-xii/xii5e-processing-vouchers-against-purchase-orderState Agencies Bulletin No. 2011
… to inform agencies of OSC’s upcoming automatic processing and provide guidance on processing payments not automatically … the 2016-2023 Agreement between the State of New York and NYSCOPBA, eligible employees in New York City, Nassau, Rockland, Suffolk and Westchester Counties earning Location Pay Downstate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2011-april-2022-increase-location-pay-downstate-adjustment-and-location-paySpencer Volunteer Fire Company – Apparent Misappropriation of Funds (2015M-114)
… to determine if the Treasurer properly deposited receipts and if disbursements were for proper Company purposes for the … is located in the Village of Spencer, Tioga County, and is associated with the Village Fire Department. The … Company, which provides fire protection for the Village and the Town of Spencer, is governed by a three-member Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/10/09/spencer-volunteer-fire-company-apparent-misappropriation-fundsLaGrange Fire District – Board Oversight (2014M-127)
… District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from the Town of LaGrange and the County of Dutchess, in which it is located. The … controls over District activities, lacks written policies and procedures for cash receipts and disbursements and did …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/08/14/lagrange-fire-district-board-oversight-2014m-127Access-A-Ride Accident Claims (Follow-Up)
… issued on April 24, 2014, determined that between 2008 and 2012 the overall demand for AAR service increased, but … of the service provided by traditional carriers decreased and reliance on the black car services and taxis increased. The number of reported accidents also …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/05/13/access-ride-accident-claims-followPine City Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. – Financial Activities (2017M-140)
… ensured that financial activity was properly recorded and reported and that Department moneys were safeguarded for the period … Chemung County. The Department is governed by its officers and a five-member Board of Directors. For 2016, Department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2017/10/13/pine-city-volunteer-fire-department-inc-financial-activitiesOswego County – Transfer Station Cash Receipts (2015M-334)
… Oswego County is located in central New York State and has a population of approximately 122,000. The County, … Solid Waste which is responsible for providing recycling and solid waste services to residents, businesses and commercial waste haulers. In 2014, the Department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2016/03/25/oswego-county-transfer-station-cash-receipts-2015m-334City of Troy – Financial Condition (2015M-185)
… The City of Troy is located in Rensselaer County and has approximately 50,130 residents. The City is governed … significant amounts of reserves to finance operations, and budgets for the water and sewer funds contained unrealistic revenue estimates. If …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2016/02/17/city-troy-financial-condition-2015m-185Town of Wolcott – Financial Management (2020M-131)
… laws governing the finances of the general fund tax bases and did not have an understanding of the finances for the … Did not treat taxpayers equitably when budgeting for and allocating certain revenues and expenditures in the town-wide (TW) and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/06/11/town-wolcott-financial-management-2020m-131