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City of Amsterdam – Treasurer’s Office Collections (2022M-203)
… were reconciled. Key Findings The Controller did not effectively manage the Treasurer’s office cash collection … the balances in the collection system. The Controller did not periodically review the Treasurer’s office collection … and irregularities in the City’s financial operations may not be detected. Key Recommendations The Controller should …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2023/06/23/city-amsterdam-treasurers-office-collections-2022m-203DiNapoli: Approves $4.7 Million DOT Bridge Contract After Integrity Monitor Put in Place
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced he has … with Limnes Corp. of Whitestone, N.Y., to paint 13 state bridges in Nassau and Suffolk counties after the … a $47 million contract with Limnes Corp of Whitestone NY to paint 13 state bridges in Nassau and Suffolk counties …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-approves-47-million-dot-bridge-contract-after-integrity-monitor-put-placeTown of Stony Point – Budget Review (B6-13-15)
… and expenditure projections in the Town’s tentative budget for the 2014 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The Town … fund operating deficits to submit their tentative budgets for the next fiscal year to the State Comptroller for review while the deficit obligations are outstanding. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/10/15/town-stony-point-budget-review-b6-13-15Town of Somers – Justice Court (2013M-198)
… The Town of Somers is located in Westchester County and has a population of approximately 20,400. The Town is … by the Town Board which comprises the Town Supervisor and four elected Board members. The Town Court operates with two Justices and two court clerks. The Court collected approximately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/09/13/town-somers-justice-court-2013m-198Goshen Central School District – Mental Health Training Component of the New York SAVE Act (S9-21-29)
… did not provide mental health training to all staff for the 2020-21 school year by September 15, 2020 as required … did not maintain documentation to support attendance for trainings and we were unable to determine which staff … address recognition of the warning signs, whom to turn to for assistance, and how to access appropriate services. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/06/08/goshen-central-school-district-mental-health-training-component-new-yorkClifton Park Water Authority – Water Charges (2015M-247)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Authority’s internal controls … water supply and distribution facilities for the benefit of the residents of the Towns of Clifton Park and Malta. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2016/01/22/clifton-park-water-authority-water-charges-2015m-247Warren County Local Development Corporation – Revolving Loan Program (2021M-102)
… provide adequate oversight of the revolving loan program. For the 15 active loans, we found: Fourteen loan files did not have required and/or other supporting documentation. Eleven loan files did … not have enforcement mechanisms to ensure funds were used for appropriate purposes and job creation and/or retention …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/local-development-corporation/2021/12/22/warren-county-local-development-corporation-revolving-loanTown of Wolcott – Financial Management (2020M-131)
… bases and did not have an understanding of the finances for the closed landfill. In addition, the Board: Did not treat taxpayers equitably when budgeting for and allocating certain revenues and expenditures in the … and capital plan including a formal detailed plan for reserves. Town officials agreed with our findings and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/06/11/town-wolcott-financial-management-2020m-131Fairport Public Library – Financial Management (2014M-354)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Library’s financial management for the period … approximately $2.6 million. Key Findings Library officials do not review or approve financial transactions before they …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2015/06/12/fairport-public-library-financial-management-2014m-354Town of Columbus – Budget Development Practices (2012M-225)
… highway funds to determine if the budgets were reasonable for the period January 1, 2011, to August 1, 2012. Background … members, governs the Town. The Town’s annual budget for the 2012 fiscal year is $770,000. Key Findings The Board … revenues in fiscal year 2012, its adopted budget for 2013 is more closely based on realistic revenue and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/03/08/town-columbus-budget-development-practices-2012m-225State Agencies Bulletin No. 1881
… Board Retirement System (7T) 2021 plan year. Affected Employees Tier 6 members of NYCERS, NYCTRS, and NYCBERS are … plan year. Agency Actions Agencies must notify affected employees. Questions Questions regarding this bulletin may be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1881-2021-tier-6-ot-limit-and-plan-year-changes-nyc-retirement-systemsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… County) Auditors found that the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the tentative budget are … County) Auditors found that the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the proposed budget appear … that the city has not previously assessed. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York .Track …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/11/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsCanton Central School District – Financial Condition (2013M-287)
… at the monthly Board meetings. However, the heavy reliance on appropriated fund balance as a financing source in the … in 2011-12. Key Recommendation Reduce reliance on fund balance as a financing source and continue to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/12/20/canton-central-school-district-financial-condition-2013m-287Phelps-Clifton Springs Central School District – Fuel Purchasing (2021M-19)
… the District’s average gasoline and diesel fuel purchases for almost 11 months. We found: The District could have saved … Procure fuel in a competitive manner by bidding for fuel purchases or using OGS contracts. Explore entering … include taxes and unnecessary fees and seek reimbursement for improper charges paid. District officials agreed in part …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/04/16/phelps-clifton-springs-central-school-district-fuel-purchasing-2021m-192019 Annual Audit
The objectives of our examination were to determine whether payments were appropriate and i complied with the New York State Workers Compensation Law ii were consistent with applicable fee schedules and iii complied with the Boards policies and procedures
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/05/19/2019-annual-auditNew Hartford Central School District – Payroll (2021M-149)
… Board authorizations. However, there are opportunities for District officials to strengthen internal controls over … new employees to the financial system and was responsible for adding and changing salaries and pay rates, processing … based on job duties. Ensure the Assistant Superintendent for Business Affairs (Assistant Superintendent) or another …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/12/10/new-hartford-central-school-district-payroll-2021m-149Jefferson County Industrial Development Agency (JCIDA) – Project Approval and Monitoring (2020M-70)
Determine whether officials appropriately evaluated projects prior to approval and subsequently monitored the performance of businesses that received financial benefits
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2020/10/02/jefferson-county-industrial-development-agency-jcidaHealth and Safety of Children in Foster Care (Follow-Up)
… of foster children. For example, we found that ACS did not have controls to ensure that agencies conducted and recorded visits. Further, it did not ensure that Family Assessment and Service Plans were … We also found that the CONNECTIONS information system did not have sufficient case monitoring tools to allow ACS staff …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/18/health-and-safety-children-foster-care-followPembroke Central School District - Investment Program (2023M-130)
… which had an average of $13.4 million available for investing. Had officials considered other legally … a comprehensive investment program with written procedures for the investment of District funds. Prepare monthly cash flow forecasts to estimate funds available for investment. Monitor investments. Formally solicit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/04/19/pembroke-central-school-district-investment-program-2023m-130About this Report – 2022 Financial Condition Report
… economic, and demographic information in an easy-to-understand format. The report also presents basic … the Office of the New York State Comptroller, and is meant to complement those other reports, not to replace them. Detailed accounting data can be found in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2022-fcr/about-report