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Hamlin Morton Walker Fire District – Pumper Truck Procurement (2023M-27)
… a pumper truck in accordance with statutory requirements and good business practices. Key Findings The Board did not … pumper truck in accordance with statutory requirements and good business practices. As a result, officials have less … assurance that the purchase was made in the most prudent and economical manner. District officials could not support …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2023/05/26/hamlin-morton-walker-fire-district-pumper-truck-procurement-2023m-27Corinth Central School District - Medicaid Reimbursements (2019M-129)
… procedures to ensure Medicaid claims were submitted and reimbursed for all eligible services provided. Claims were not submitted and reimbursed for 273 eligible services totaling $16,910. … to ensure Medicaid claims for reimbursement are submitted and paid for all eligible services provided. Review all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/09/13/corinth-central-school-district-medicaid-reimbursements-2019m-129Rotterdam-Mohonasen Central School District – Claims Processing (2013M-19)
… for the 2012-13 fiscal year are approximately $44 million, and were funded primarily with real property taxes and State aid. Key Finding District officials have … that allow claims to be audited in a timely manner and in accordance with District policy and Education Law. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/03/22/rotterdam-mohonasen-central-school-district-claims-processing-2013m-19Newfield Fire Company, Inc. - Internal Controls Over Financial Activity (2014M-346)
… of our audit was to review controls over cash receipts and disbursements for the period January 1, 2013 through … contracts with the Town to provide fire protection and emergency services. Budgeted appropriations for 2014 … approximately $360,000. Key Finding The Auditing Committee and the independent auditor did not have procedures in place …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/01/30/newfield-fire-company-inc-internal-controls-over-financialFlanders Fire District – Disbursements (2014M-199)
… District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from the Town of Southampton in Suffolk County. … Finding The Board is not provided with a list of claims and, therefore, cannot be assured that it reviews and approves all claims prior to payment. Key Recommendation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/10/03/flanders-fire-district-disbursements-2014m-199Johnsonville Fire District – Claims Processing (2017M-190)
… supported, properly authorized, approved before payment and for valid purposes for the period January 1, 2016 through … District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from the Towns of Pittstown and Schaghticoke in Rensselaer County. The District is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2018/01/05/johnsonville-fire-district-claims-processing-2017m-190Nyack Union Free School District – Reserve Funds (2014M-185)
… Free School District is located in the Towns of Clarkstown and Orangetown in Rockland County. The District is governed by an elected seven-member Board of Education and operates five schools with approximately 2,950 students. … Key Recommendation Routinely review reserve fund balances and determine if reserves are funded at appropriate levels …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/10/03/nyack-union-free-school-district-reserve-funds-2014m-185Haverstraw-Stony Point Central School District – Financial Condition (2014M-275)
… School District is located in the Towns of Haverstraw and Stony Point, Rockland County, and operates eight schools with approximately 8,000 students and 983 employees. The District is governed by the Board of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/12/05/haverstraw-stony-point-central-school-district-financial-condition-2014mVillage of Speculator – Claims Auditing (2017M-25)
… ensure claims were properly audited, adequately supported and for a legitimate Village purpose for the period June 1, … is located in the Town of Lake Pleasant in Hamilton County and has a population of approximately 320. The Village is … to ensure that claims are sufficiently documented and supported, are for legitimate Village purposes and are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2017/04/07/village-speculator-claims-auditing-2017m-25Town of Croghan – Financial Management (2014M-340)
… Background The Town of Croghan is located in Lewis County and has a population of approximately 3,100. The Town is … has not developed a comprehensive multiyear financial and capital plan. Key Recommendations Ensure that the Town … future needs. Develop a comprehensive multiyear financial and capital plan that projects operating and capital needs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/02/20/town-croghan-financial-management-2014m-340Town of Cornwall – Financial Condition (2014M-123)
… The Town of Cornwall is located in Orange County and has a population of approximately 12,600. The Town is … did not provide sufficient revenues to fund expenditures and relied on fund balance to finance operations. The Board has not created multiyear financial and capital plans. Key Recommendations Address declining fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/08/01/town-cornwall-financial-condition-2014m-123Eggertsville Fire District – Financial Activity (2017M-27)
… to ensure that financial activity was properly recorded and reported and that District money was safeguarded for the period … District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from the Town of Amherst in Erie County. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/03/24/eggertsville-fire-district-financial-activity-2017m-27Town of Elba - Real Property Tax Exemptions (2018M-261)
… Key Findings We reviewed 91 agricultural, veteran and senior citizen exemptions totaling $6 million, on … supporting documentation before granting exemptions and then retain this documentation. Periodically monitor exemptions and ensure annual renewal documentation is provided and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/03/15/town-elba-real-property-tax-exemptions-2018m-261Berlin Central School District - Vehicle Fuel Inventory (2018M-02)
… if the District adequately accounts for and safeguards its vehicle fuel. Key Findings Vehicle fuel inventory records are not maintained. Vehicle mileage records are not compared to fuel consumption. … Berlin Central School District Vehicle Fuel Inventory 2018M02 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/06/01/berlin-central-school-district-vehicle-fuel-inventory-2018m-02Pocantico Hills Central School District - Procurement (2018M-187)
… whether District officials sought competition for goods and services not subject to competitive bidding. Noteworthy … complied with New York State General Municipal Law and has established adequate procedures to procure goods and services not subject to competitive bidding. We reviewed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/11/16/pocantico-hills-central-school-district-procurement-2018m-187State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audit
… Central School District – Nonresident Tuition (Broome and Chenango County) District officials did not adopt a clear and comprehensive nonresident admission or tuition policy. As … should have been classified as a nonresident student and should have been billed tuition. In addition, some …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditContact Update for State Agencies
… to provide and maintain up-to-date contact information for State agency officials and employees responsible for State agency payroll. To get started, log in with your … or replacing contact information. Contact Us Send an email request to the appropriate mailbox below if you need …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/contact-updateOpinion 99-14
… , 308 NY 605; Orelli v Ambro , 41 NY2d 952, 394 NYS2d 636; Matter of New City Jewish Center v Flagg , 111 AD2d 814, … supra ; but see Creole v Guiliani , 167 Misc 2d 810, 636 NYS2d 547 affd 236 AD2d 272, 653 NYS2d 576 lv den 90 NY2d …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-99-14State Agencies Bulletin No. 1025
… this program, the changes in business processes required, and the large number of employees impacted, it is essential … must be met before OSC can begin allowing participation and they are discussed below. Program Details Program … Participation in the program is at the agency level and requires all employees of the agency to receive his or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1025-direct-mailing-direct-deposit-advice-statementsOpinion 89-3
… as extended, is for an outright purchase rather than an installment purchase. You ask whether, under these … without competitive bidding, may enter into a 60-month installment purchase agreement with the State vendor. You note that total payments due under the installment contract are in excess of the competitive bidding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-3