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DiNapoli: Former Fire District Treasurer Arrested for Stealing Public Funds
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the … business records after an audit and investigation by DiNapoli’s office uncovered the misappropriation of more … officials that abuse their position to steal taxpayer money will not get away with it,” said DiNapoli. “My office …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/dinapoli-former-fire-district-treasurer-arrested-stealing-public-fundsRailroad Bridge Inspection Program (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the six … the Department properly oversaw railroads in the State to ensure they meet the bridge inspection requirements. We …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/10/04/railroad-bridge-inspection-program-followState Agencies Bulletin No. 1353
… of the processing of the taxable fringe benefit CLEFR for 2014. Legal Reference Pursuant to Internal Revenue Code … Affected Employees Employees who participated in the PEF or CSEA Certification, Licensure and Exam Fee … Time Entry using the earn code CFR . This amount is used for reporting and tax withholding purposes only and does not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1353-certification-licensure-and-exam-fee-reimbursement-clefr-2014Jericho Union Free School District – Acceptable Use Policy (2022M-194)
… not help safeguard PPSI by developing and communicating a comprehensive AUP to business office staff. As a result, PPSI related to District employees and finances … office staff who utilize computers are adequately informed of the regulations. District officials disagreed with certain …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/07/21/jericho-union-free-school-district-acceptable-use-policy-2022m-194Stamford Central School District – Fund Balance Management (2022M-199)
… of Education (Board) and officials effectively managed fund balance. Key Findings The Board and District officials did not effectively manage the District’s fund balance. As a result, they were not transparent with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/04/14/stamford-central-school-district-fund-balance-management-2022m-199Town of Stratford – Supervisor’s Records (2013M-11)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Supervisor’s accounting … January 1, 2011, to May 31, 2012. Background The Town of Stratford is located in Fulton County and has a population …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/03/15/town-stratford-supervisors-records-2013m-11DiNapoli Announces Review of State Health Department's Progress in Addressing Nursing Home Pandemic Failures
… Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today that his office will conduct a follow up review of the state … the COVID-19 pandemic in nursing homes. “Families across New York suffered during the pandemic – especially those that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-announces-review-state-health-departments-progress-addressing-nursing-home-pandemic-failuresManagement of General School Funds (Follow-Up)
… nine recommendations included in our initial audit report, John F. Kennedy Educational Campus: Management of General … York City Department of Education (DoE) did not provide John F. Kennedy Educational Campus staff with adequate … management control over GSF accounts. Key Finding DoE and John F. Kennedy officials have made progress in addressing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/30/management-general-school-funds-followReview of Credit Card Expenses at Finger Lakes DDSO
… incurred by Finger Lakes Developmental Disabilities Service Office (DDSO) to Finger Lakes Home Supply from … of the State and its taxpayers and promote fairness in contracting. Key Findings The Finger Lakes DDSO did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/06/12/review-credit-card-expenses-finger-lakes-ddsoElwood Union Free School District – Electronic Transfers (2014M-133)
… District funds are transferred, no later than the next business day. … Elwood Union Free School District Electronic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/07/11/elwood-union-free-school-district-electronic-transfers-2014m-133XII.7.C Reprocessing an OSC Denied Voucher – XII. Expenditures
… Agency Payment Preparation and Submittal of this Chapter. ONLINE BUSINESS UNITS When denying a voucher, OSC can either … submitted to OSC. Business Units should also follow the online process identified in Section 5 - Agency Payment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii7c-reprocessing-osc-denied-voucherState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… and Monitoring (Tompkins County) While the board evaluated projects prior to their approval, board members should … of taxes (PILOTs) were billed and paid in accordance with PILOT agreements. As a result, a business was underbilled $78,600, a business was not billed for its agreed upon PILOT totaling $18,900 and another …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsAndover Central School District – Internal Controls Over Reserve Funds (2013M-162)
… audit was to review internal controls over reserve funds for the period July 1, 2007, through April 30, 2013. … five elected members. The District's budgeted expenditures for the 2012-13 fiscal year were $8.2 million. Key Findings … reserves must be prepared and submitted to the Board for review that includes a summary statement of projected use …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/09/13/andover-central-school-district-internal-controls-over-reserve-fundsTown of Genesee Falls – Fiscal Stress (2013M-146)
… 7, 2013. Background The Town of Genesee Falls is located in Wyoming County and serves approximately 440 residents. The elected Town … The highway fund’s financial condition has diminished in recent years because of revenue shortfalls, and the Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/06/12/town-genesee-falls-fiscal-stress-2013m-146East Ramapo Central School District – Financial Condition (2013M-141)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the District’s financial condition for the period July 1, 2009, to February 1, 2013. Background The East Ramapo Central … is $800,000 more than the $7.4 million budget note issued to fund the deficit. District officials planned to use the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/07/19/east-ramapo-central-school-district-financial-condition-2013m-141Town of Byron – Internal Controls Over Justice Court Operations (2012M-208)
… 20, 2012. Background The Town of Byron is located in Genesee County and has a population of about 2500. The … Justice Court. For the Town’s 2011 fiscal year, $27,000 in revenue was attributable to Court operations. Key Findings … enforce unpaid tickets or report transactions to DMV in a timely manner. Key Recommendations Periodically review …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/01/04/town-byron-internal-controls-over-justice-court-operations-2012m-208State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… property exemptions were not always properly applied for or supported. Of the 99 property tax exemptions that auditors reviewed, 75 of the exemptions totaling over … records, with no oversight. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsAltona Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. – Financial Operations (2016M-201)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the internal controls over the Company’s … The Company, which provides fire protection services to the residents of the Altona Fire District, is governed by … that duplicate press-numbered receipts are issued or other form of supporting documentation is maintained to account for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2016/09/30/altona-volunteer-fire-company-inc-financial-operations-2016mYorkshire-Pioneer Central School District – Financial Management (2015M-352)
… was more than 10 percent of the ensuing year’s budget, or approximately $3 million over the legal limit. The … levels and conditions under which the funds will be used or replenished. Key Recommendations Develop realistic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/04/15/yorkshire-pioneer-central-school-district-financial-management-2015m-352Vestal Central School District – Financial Condition (2014M-08)
… The purpose of our audit was to assess whether the Board and District officials developed reasonable budgets for the … Central School District is located in the Towns of Vestal and Binghamton in Broome County and in the Town of Owego in Tioga County. The District is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/04/11/vestal-central-school-district-financial-condition-2014m-08