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DiNapoli: Former Treasurer Arrested in Village of Millport Theft
… by pocketing public dollars," said DiNapoli. "I thank Chemung County District Attorney Weeden A. Wetmore and the New York … Tuesday at Veteran Town Justice Court and released on Chemung County's Project for Bail. The former Village of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/dinapoli-former-treasurer-arrested-village-millport-theftComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… valued at $91,704 were either not tagged or the asset tag information on the tag did not agree with the accounting records. ### For …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0Opinion 91-22
… Squad (authority to incorporate as separate not-for-profit corporation) FIRE PROTECTION AND PREVENTION -- Fire Police … Squad (authority to incorporate as separate not-for-profit corporation) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §209-c: A fire police … squad may not be incorporated as a separate not-for-profit corporation. You ask whether a fire police squad may …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-22DiNapoli Announces Sale of General Obligation Bonds
… new money transportation and environmental purposes. The Series 2015A Tax-Exempt Bonds and the Series 2015B Taxable Bonds total $139.5 million and $5.6 million, respectively. The net proceeds of the Series 2015A Tax-Exempt Bonds will finance projects …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-announces-sale-general-obligation-bondsArea #9 – Wireless Network – Information Technology Governance
… systems can be quite complex, local government and school personnel can implement effective controls with … identifiable information about the local government or school, location, technology, manufacturer and type of data … that may be necessary given the local government’s or school’s unique computing environment and security needs. A …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/area-9-wireless-networkSlaterville Springs Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-315)
… a procurement policy or an investment policy, as required by statute. While the Board established some controls, some … reconciliations, routinely comparing activity recorded by the Treasurer to the bank statement, and ensuring that the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/01/24/slaterville-springs-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financialCity of Batavia – Awarding Contracts for Goods and Services (2013M-296)
… 1, 2012 through September 6, 2013. Background The City of Batavia is located in Genesee County and has a population of … City of Batavia Awarding Contracts for Goods and Services 2013M296 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/01/24/city-batavia-awarding-contracts-goods-and-services-2013m-296Sullivan County – Fiscal Stress (2013M-81)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine the financial health of the County and identify … general fund balance is artificially inflated due to a $4.5 million Nursing Home receivable that is unlikely to be collected. Because of these shortfalls, County …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/07/19/sullivan-county-fiscal-stress-2013m-81South Colonie Central School District – Internal Controls Over Timekeeping Procedures (2013M-298)
… to April 30, 2013. Background The South Colonie Central School District is located in the Towns of Colonie and … working for different functional departments and school buildings. Our tests included regular hours, overtime … South Colonie Central School District Internal Controls Over Timekeeping Procedures …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/01/10/south-colonie-central-school-district-internal-controls-over-timekeepingVillage of Brightwaters – Financial Operations, Conflict of Interest and Information Technology (2012M-190)
… audit was to review selected Village financial operations for the period June 1, 2010, through February 29, 2012. … Trustees and an elected Mayor. Operating expenditures for the 2010-11 fiscal year were $2,866,612. Key Findings … failed to audit all claims as required by Village Law. For the fiscal year ended May 31, 2011, the Board reviewed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/02/22/village-brightwaters-financial-operations-conflict-interest-and-informationCleveland Hill Union Free School District – Financial Condition (2013M-272)
… July 1, 2010 to August 12, 2013. Background The Cleveland Hill Union Free School District is located in the Town of … Cleveland Hill Union Free School District Financial Condition 2013M272 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/12/06/cleveland-hill-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-2013m-272Town of Pittsfield – Disbursements (2013M-82)
… 19, 2012. Background The Town of Pittsfield is located in Otsego County and has a population of approximately 1,370 … total of more than $2,300 for his health insurance buy-out in the 2011 and 2012 fiscal years. These discrepancies … Thoroughly document the annual audit process in the Board minutes and continue the use of the audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/06/07/town-pittsfield-disbursements-2013m-82Lockport Housing Authority – Executive Director’s Compensation (2015M-329)
… Mayor of the City of Lockport and two Commissioners are tenant representatives elected by tenants of the Authority). … of the proceedings, including amendments to the personnel policy. Key Recommendations Ensure that the Executive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2016/05/06/lockport-housing-authority-executive-directors-compensation-2015m-329Wainscott Common School District – Financial Condition (2013M-268)
… realistic estimates for revenues and expenditures based on all information available at the time the budget is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/12/20/wainscott-common-school-district-financial-condition-2013m-268LaFayette Central School District – Reserves (2013M-387)
… through June 30, 2013. Background The District is located in Onondaga County and the Onondaga Nation Territory. It is … $19.4 million. Key Findings Four of the five reserve funds in the District were not formally established. However, since … did not have a plan for funding several of its reserves. In addition, the Board did not adopt written policies for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/03/07/lafayette-central-school-district-reserves-2013m-387Hamburg Central School District – Capital Project (2014M-129)
… 26, 2014. Background The Hamburg Central School District is located in the Towns of Hamburg, Boston, Eden and Orchard Park in Erie County. The District is governed by a Board of Education which comprises seven elected members. … not sufficiently detailed for the taxpayer to know exactly what work was to be performed and what furnishings and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/08/08/hamburg-central-school-district-capital-project-2014m-129Fairport Central School District – Financial Condition and Capital Improvement Project Expenditures (2013M-23)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s financial condition and capital … project expenditures for the period July 1, 2009, to December 11, 2012. Background The Fairport Central School … maximum of 4 percent of the ensuing year’s budget. To reduce the fund balance and stay within the 4 percent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/04/19/fairport-central-school-district-financial-condition-and-capitalTown of Barrington – Financial Management (2017M-103)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the oversight and management of the Town’s … Board did not adopt multiyear financial or capital plans to address long-term priorities. The Board hired an accounting firm to perform bookkeeping and payroll duties without a written …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/20/town-barrington-financial-management-2017m-103City of Lockport – Fiscal Stress (2013M-330)
City of Lockport Fiscal Stress 2013M330
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/12/20/city-lockport-fiscal-stress-2013m-330Town of East Fishkill –Financial Condition (2014M-139)
… to review the financial condition of the Town’s sewer fund for the period January 1, 2012 through December 19, 2013. … County, has approximately 29,000 residents. The Town Board is the legislative body responsible for overseeing Town … general fund taxpayers are paying for sewer services that they did not receive. Key Recommendations Monitor the sewer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/08/08/town-east-fishkill-financial-condition-2014m-139