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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… did not always seek competition for professional services. Cherry Valley-Springfield Central School District – Financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsHunter-Tannersville Central School District - School District Website (S9-19-33)
… financial information was not posted, resulting in a lack of transparency. Information that was posted was limited in … Posting a prepared plan further enhances the transparency of the District’s fiscal decisions. Key Recommendations Post … multiyear financial plan to help residents see the impact of fiscal decisions over time. District officials agreed with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/03/23/hunter-tannersville-central-school-district-school-district-website-s9-19New Lebanon Central School District - School District Website (S9-19-37)
… District (District) used its resources to maintain a website that provided the public with transparent and … information. Key Findings District officials maintained a website, but certain financial information was not posted, … documents and audits with detailed CAPs to the District website. Prepare and post a multiyear financial plan to help …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/03/23/new-lebanon-central-school-district-school-district-website-s9-19-37Utica Harbor Point Development Corporation – Budgeting and Board Oversight (2022M-43)
… on the sale of three properties, which officials plan to sell in 2022. However, the Board has not developed … plans to satisfy the debt should the properties not sell. Key Recommendations Adopt realistic budgets and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/local-development-corporation/2022/07/15/utica-harbor-point-development-corporation-budgeting-andTown of Grand Island – Internal Controls Over Fuel Purchases (2013M-182)
… that user ID’s only be assigned to employees with a routine need to obtain fuel for the purpose of conducting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/09/06/town-grand-island-internal-controls-over-fuel-purchases-2013m-182Village of Mount Morris – Treasurer’s Office (2013M-65)
… 1, 2010, to February 12, 2013. Background The Village of Mount Morris is located in the Town of Mount Morris in Livingston County, and has a population of … Village of Mount Morris Treasurers Office 2013M65 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/05/31/village-mount-morris-treasurers-office-2013m-65Town of Fort Ann – Lake Hadlock Dam Collapse (2013M-60)
… Supervisor and four Board members - governs the Town. The Lake Hadlock Park District, which was created on October 21, … 2011 expenditures were $468,021. Key Finding The Lake Hadlock Dam, which is located in the Lake Hadlock Park District, was under repair from September …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/05/24/town-fort-ann-lake-hadlock-dam-collapse-2013m-60Town of Ellicott – Fiscal Stress (2013M-269)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Town’s financial condition for the period … are approximately $3.8 million. Key Findings The Board did not adopt realistic budgets, did not adequately monitor and … period. The general town-wide and highway part-town funds have had operating deficits during the last three fiscal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/11/15/town-ellicott-fiscal-stress-2013m-269Establishing the Standard Work Day – Legacy Reporting
… the amount of time per day a full-time employee in that title would be required to work. You must establish a SWD for each employee title (e.g., clerks, bus drivers, etc.), even if you only have part-time employees in that title or the title is vacant. You may establish different …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/legacy-reporting/establishing-standard-work-dayTown of Carmel – Selected Financial Activities (2015M-201)
… June 30, 2015. Background The Town of Carmel is located in Putnam County and has a population of approximately … were properly maintained and did not deposit receipts in a timely manner. Key Recommendations Ensure that employees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/11/27/town-carmel-selected-financial-activities-2015m-201Violating the Terms of a DRO – Divorce and Your Benefits
NYSLRS pensions are considered marital property and may be divided when a marriage ends Guide to Domestic Relations Orders Violating a DRO
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/violating-terms-droTown of Sardinia – Tax Relief Rebate Program (2014M-189)
… The purpose of our audit was to review the Town’s tax relief rebate program for the period August 1, 2013 through … amount of fund balance and established by local law a tax relief rebate program in 2013 to provide property owners with a one-time property tax relief payment. Budgeted appropriations for 2014 total …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/11/14/town-sardinia-tax-relief-rebate-program-2014m-189Town of Amsterdam – Supervisor’s Records and Reports (2013M-8)
… purpose of our audit was to review the Town’s accounting records and reports for the period January 1, 2010, through … Supervisor does not maintain timely or accurate accounting records for the Town. Therefore, the accounting records do not support the AUDs filed by the Supervisor for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/04/05/town-amsterdam-supervisors-records-and-reports-2013m-8Wallkill Hook, Ladder and Hose Company – Financial Activities (2016M-223)
… forms which require duplicate signatures verifying startup money and all money received. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2016/09/23/wallkill-hook-ladder-and-hose-company-financial-activitiesCity of Yonkers – Budget Review (B18-6-6)
… and underestimates the appropriation for personal services. While the District’s proposed staffing reductions … to balance its budget. Revenue estimates for metered water sales and income tax surcharge may not be achievable. … reasonable level. Review the revenue estimates for metered water sales and income tax surcharge, and amend as necessary. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2018/05/18/city-yonkers-budget-review-b18-6-6State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… to improve actions to enforce past due amounts from offenders and locate crime victims to whom restitution is … to improve actions to enforce past due amounts from offenders and locate crime victims to whom restitution is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… announced his office completed audits of Buffalo City School District , Parishville-Hopkinton Central School District , Pavilion Central School District and the Shoreham-Wading River Central School … announced his office completed audits of Buffalo City School District ParishvilleHopkinton Central School District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0Opinion 88-3
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … in the opinion. FINES AND PENALTIES -- Distribution by State Comptroller (fines for violations of Workers' … towns and police justices of villages shall be paid to the state comptroller in accordance with the provisions of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-3Oversight of the Educational Opportunity Program
… for unallowable goods or services, such as for bowling events and amusement park visits. Documentation for the three other transactions, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/03/26/oversight-educational-opportunity-programCollection of Special Hauling and Divisible Load Overweight Permit Fees
… (Department) charged and collected the correct fees for special hauling and divisible load overweight permits. … February 5, 2015. Background The Department is responsible for regulating the movement of oversize and overweight … of equipment or other item that exceeds legal dimensions for the highway but cannot be broken down into smaller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/04/15/collection-special-hauling-and-divisible-load-overweight-permit-fees