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Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being spent appropriately and effectively.” … duplicate receipts were not always issued when collecting money because the board has not adopted a comprehensive cash …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Village of Addison – Former Clerk-Treasurer’s Misappropriation of Funds (2024M-19)
… for personal gain. The former Clerk-Treasurer was able to perform these acts without detection because the Board of Trustees (Board) failed to fulfill its fiscal responsibilities, provide oversight and … and accurate accounting records, provide financial reports to the Board, file payroll reports or remit biweekly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2025/07/11/village-addison-former-clerk-treasurers-misappropriation-funds-2024m-19Westford Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-270)
… records nor do they contract with an independent auditor to perform such an audit. Key Recommendations Adopt … records annually or contract with an independent firm to do so. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/11/22/westford-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2013mDutchess County Industrial Development Agency – Management Practices (2013M-251)
… Job creation was less than the agreed-upon amount by 1,398 jobs. Six of these 10 companies will receive tax exemption … their contracts, in part, because of their plan to create jobs in Dutchess County. Therefore, taxpayers may not be … $14,351,627 were not reported on the Public Authorities Reporting Information System report. Furthermore, two …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2014/03/04/dutchess-county-industrial-development-agency-managementAudit of the Tuition Assistance Program at Pratt Institute
… Williams Proctor Art Institute in Utica and the Delaware College of Art and Design in Wilmington, Delaware. Pratt … Audit of the Tuition Assistance Program at Medgar Evers College (2011-T-4) State Education Department/Higher … Audit of the Tuition Assistance Program at Dowling College (2012-T-2) State Education Department/Higher …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/05/16/audit-tuition-assistance-program-pratt-instituteCollege of Mount Saint Vincent – Tuition Assistance Program
… Purpose To determine whether College of Mount Saint Vincent management complied with the Education Law and the Commissioner of Education’s Rules and Regulations when certifying … Assistance Program (TAP) awards. Background The College of Mount Saint Vincent (Mount Saint Vincent), an independent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/05/09/college-mount-saint-vincent-tuition-assistance-programDiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the … at Open Book New York . Track municipal spending, the state's 150,000 contracts, billions in state payments and public authority data. Visit the Reading … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Fire District , Town of Rosendale and the Town of West Seneca . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency … 24 million gallons of water valued at $30,900. Town of West Seneca – Purchasing (Erie County) Town officials did not … Patchogue Fire District Town of Rosendale and the Town of West Seneca …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… his office completed audits of the Arlington Central School District , Brocton Central School District , Mineola Union Free School District and the Penn Yan Central School District . “In an era of limited … his office completed audits of the Arlington Central School District Brocton Central School District Mineola Union …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-1Schuyler County Sheriff’s Department – Payroll, Civil Fees and Bail (2013M-120)
… 333 leave request forms that were available for review, 40 exceptions with the 395 overtime entries, and exceptions with eight of the nine employees’ leave accruals …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/08/02/schuyler-county-sheriffs-department-payroll-civil-fees-and-bail-2013m-120Opinion 89-65
… INTEREST -- Legal Services (contract with town attorney's law firm) TOWN ATTORNEY -- Conflict of Interest (contract by town with town attorney's law firm for additional legal services) TOWN LAW, §§20(2)(a), … Whether a town without the adoption of a local law may engage the services of the town attorneys law firm to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-65Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Special Education Audits
… Associates, LLC, Compliance with the Reimbursable Cost Manual (2014-S-40) For the three fiscal years ended June 30, … Gardens SEP, Inc., Compliance with the Reimbursable Cost Manual (2014-S-63) For the three fiscal years ended June 30, … Learning Center, Compliance with the Reimbursable Cost Manual (2015-S-13) For the three fiscal years ended June 30, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-special-education-auditsDiNapoli: Former West Hurley Fire District Chief and Chairman Plead Guilty in Corruption Probe
… resources to support the former chief wife’s Woodstock Landscaping & Excavating business. Former chief David … business. VanValkenburgh, who also worked for Woodstock Landscaping & Excavating, was initially accused of defrauding … resources to support the former chief wifes Woodstock Landscaping Excavating business …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/dinapoli-former-west-hurley-fire-district-chief-and-chairman-plead-guilty-corruption-probeTuition Assistance Program – Metropolitan College of New York
… Rules and Regulations when certifying students for State financial aid. Background Metropolitan College of New … tuition costs to eligible students. Schools receiving State financial aid awards certify student eligibility. For … totaling almost $6.6 million that were paid to the school on behalf of 1,560 students. We reviewed a sample of 75 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/07/25/tuition-assistance-program-metropolitan-college-new-yorkDiNapoli Offers Proposal to Encourage Better Local Government Budgeting
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the introduction of a legislative proposal aimed at helping local governments across New York improve their long-term budget planning. The bill would provide reimbursement from … advisors to assist in the development of multi-year budget plans. “Long-term budget planning is vital to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/dinapoli-offers-proposal-encourage-better-local-government-budgetingState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the following school district audits were issued. East … District officials also did not ensure contractors signed the acceptable use policy forms and retain the forms on file. Sensitive IT control weaknesses were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsCity of Newburgh – Budget Review (B6-13-21)
… Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant … the 2014 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The City of Newburgh, located in Orange County, issued debt totaling … City of Newburgh Budget Review B61321 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/11/20/city-newburgh-budget-review-b6-13-21Town of Fishkill – Fiscal Stress (2013M-188)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Town’s financial condition for the period … Key Findings The Town is currently in fiscal stress, due to the Board’s failure to adopt realistic budgets over the past four years. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/09/16/town-fishkill-fiscal-stress-2013m-188Travel Advisory No. 15
… employees may be required to sign a certification form such as the AC 132-S , Employee Report of Travel Expenses and Claim for Payment. This form can either be submitted to a proxy for processing, or … recognize employees who are telecommuting may be unable to print an AC 132-S for physical signature or provide it to a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/travel-advisory/15-covid-19-travel-and-expense-temporary-exceptionsSullivan County – County Jail Operations (2013M-33)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine County jail operations and related costs for the period January 1, 2011, to October 5, 2012. Background Sullivan County is located in the southern part of New York State and has a population of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/06/14/sullivan-county-county-jail-operations-2013m-33