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City of Yonkers – Budget Review (B22-6-6)
… of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to identify issues which impact the City of Yonkers' … one-time State and federal funding and sale of property, to balance its budget. The City could face a shortfall of $ 387,000 for parks revenue. The City plans to borrow up to $15 million for tax certiorari settlements in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2022/06/10/city-yonkers-budget-review-b22-6-6Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… OCFS has developed and implemented a centralized plan to reduce energy consumption and now retains energy usage … Recovery (2014-S-14) Auditors found DEC has taken steps to improve its Superfund billing process and the timeliness … a year at most. In addition, the bills do not include up-to-date costs, which delays recovery of some state costs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-audits-0Opinion 88-7
… (use of surplus proceeds to pay debt service) MUNICIPAL FUNDS - Appropriations and Expenditures (need to use debt … as a revenue for the succeeding year, or together with the funds already appropriated, applied for the purposes of such … has been made in the budget to pay debt service from funds other than funds from the reserve fund). We also note …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-7State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… auditors determined that HTFC is making program payments to property owners for the correct number of units and that … by project owners, but found opportunities for HTFC to better ensure it receives all the information it should from USDA that would allow HTFC officials to sufficiently monitor individual projects. Department of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsBeekmantown Fire District No. 1 – Board Oversight (2025M-70)
… in the other four reports by amounts ranging between $26 and $565.Also, the Board received one budget status report … supporting documentation (e.g., invoices or receipts). 26 disbursements (10 percent) totaling $10,569 included late …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2026/02/13/beekmantown-fire-district-no-1-board-oversight-2025m-70Opinion 2000-22
… OF INTEREST -- Exceptions (contracts entered into prior to municipal service) -- Legal Services (contract with town … or her law firm. The attorney, however, would be required to disclose his or her interest in the contract. The attorney … compensated services for private clients in relation to any matter before any town agency for which the town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-22Accounts Payable Advisory No. 8
… payment of duplicate invoices. Vendors may not accurately credit the Business Unit for the payment. Vendors may not see …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/8-one-invoice-voucherTown of Hartwick – Water District Operations (2017M-250)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Board ensured that bills for water services were charged equitably to all system users for the period January 1, 2016 through … serviced the water meters. Water rents were not billed to some District users. Key Recommendations Continue working …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/05/04/town-hartwick-water-district-operations-2017m-250Urban Choice Charter School – Information Technology (2013M-53)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the controls over information technology (IT) for the period July 1, 2010, to December 18, 2012. Background The Urban Choice Charter … adequate internal controls over the School’s IT system to ensure the School’s computerized data and assets are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2013/05/17/urban-choice-charter-school-information-technology-2013m-53Central Valley School District – Claims Audit (2015M-129)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the District’s financial condition for the period … application of her signature on checks or compare checks to the warrant prior to issuance. Key Recommendation Discontinue the practice of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/08/28/central-valley-school-district-claims-audit-2015m-129Vested Retirement Benefit – State Police Plan
… retirement age, but have at least five years of service credit, you will be eligible for a vested retirement benefit … is 1.66 percent of your FAE for each year of service credit. The benefit is payable for life, and you may elect …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1518/vested-retirement-benefitVested Retirement Benefit – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… is 1.66 percent of your FAE for each year of service credit. The benefit is payable for life, and you may elect …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/vested-retirement-benefitTier 6 Defined Contribution Plan Option
… newly hired on or after July 1, 2013 have the option to choose either the traditional defined benefit plan or a … they are hired is at least $75,000. Employees who wish to choose the defined contribution plan must file an election … their first 30 days of employment. You must continue to inform your new employees of their right to join the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/tier-6-defined-contribution-plan-optionAudits of Local Governments: About Our Audits
… the United States Government Accountability Office (GAO) Yellow Book [pdf] , performance audits are designed to do the … objectives can vary widely, and as explained in GAO’s Yellow Book [pdf], include assessments of: Program …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/audits-local-governments-about-our-auditsIncarcerated and Death Matches
… 2014 through February 2017. We matched the payments to the New York State Department of Corrections and Community … 2016 through March 2017. We also matched the payments to the Social Security Administration Death Master File as of April 5, 2017. Our objective was to determine if payments NYSIF made were appropriate. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/08/09/incarcerated-and-death-matchesThree Village Central School District – Financial Operations (2021M-141)
… not: Properly assign administrative and user access rights to the financial software. Establish an electronic banking … duties or provide adequate oversight. Present all claims to the claims auditor for review and approval prior to payment. At least $37.9 million in claims were not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/12/17/three-village-central-school-district-financial-operations-2021m-141City of Binghamton – Joint Sewage Treatment Facility Capital Project Planning and Monitoring (2020M-170)
… a $15 million interest-free loan and securing grants to fund 27 percent of Project costs. Withholding payments to contractors to recover some of the $3.1 million in additional costs that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2021/07/09/city-binghamton-joint-sewage-treatment-facility-capital-project-planning-andTown of Carroll – Town Clerk (2022M-20)
… The Clerks did not remit water rents and Clerk fees to the Town Supervisor (Supervisor) or to the appropriate State agencies by the 15th of each month. … a former Clerk held water rents totaling $94,200 for up to two months before remitting them to the Supervisor. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/06/24/town-carroll-town-clerk-2022m-20Delhi Joint Fire District – Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2020M-142)
… maintained and the Treasurer’s records are not reconciled to ensure that all receipts were deposited. $4,700 in fees … Recommendations Require someone other than the Treasurer to maintain a receipt log to verify that money collected has been deposited. Document …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/02/19/delhi-joint-fire-district-cash-receipts-and-disbursements-2020m-142Deer Park Union Free School District – Fuel and Vehicle Inventory (2023M-152)
… records. Obtain Board of Education (Board) approval prior to disposing of vehicles and promptly remove vehicles from … of unnecessary insurance costs. Review fuel reports to identify discrepancies in fuel usage. We found 44,976 … for adding, tracking and disposing of District vehicles to ensure inventory reports are accurate and up to date. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/03/22/deer-park-union-free-school-district-fuel-and-vehicle-inventory-2023m-152