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Bolivar-Richburg Central School District - Financial Management (2019M-17)
… the Board and District officials properly managed fund balance and reserves. Key Findings The Board overestimated … of $3.8 million and annually appropriated $500,000 of fund balance that was not used to finance operations during our audit period. As of June 30, 2018, surplus fund balance totaled almost $1.5 million, 7 percent of the 2018-19 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/06/07/bolivar-richburg-central-school-district-financial-management-2019m-17Eaton No. 1 Fire District – Board Oversight (2024M-4)
… maintained or that it received written financial reports to manage operations. Ensure bank reconciliations were … for 2020 through 2022. Adequately audit claims prior to payment. Of the 108 claims totaling $209,006 that we … $116,846 (56 percent) had one or more exceptions. Adhere to statutory requirements by seeking competition when …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2024/05/17/eaton-no-1-fire-district-board-oversight-2024m-4Town of Vestal – Capital Acquisitions (2013M-78)
… plan in place. Town officials relied on annual requests from department heads seeking to fulfill their immediate … period the Town’s outstanding debt more than doubled, from $9 million in 2002 to over $18 million in 2012. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/06/14/town-vestal-capital-acquisitions-2013m-78Minisink Valley Central School District – Medicaid Reimbursements (2022M-80)
… by submitting claims for all eligible Medicaid services provided. Key Findings The District did not maximize … reimbursements by claiming for all eligible Medicaid services provided. Claims were not submitted for reimbursement for at least 3,083 eligible services totaling $187,932. Had these services been claimed, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/08/19/minisink-valley-central-school-district-medicaid-reimbursements-2022m-80Village of Waterford – Board Oversight (2022M-70)
… prepared, retained and reviewed. Ensure all claims paid in advance were for allowable purposes, audit claims paid in advance of audit at the next regular Board meeting, or ensure annual audits were conducted in a timely manner. Key Recommendations Establish sufficient …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2022/07/29/village-waterford-board-oversight-2022m-70Lindenhurst Union Free School District – Collections (2024M-24)
… totaling $130,568 were not recorded in a collection log. Employees made 25 deposits totaling $29,639 between 11 … the month being reported. Key Recommendations Maintain a log which records the date, amount and payor of program funds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/07/19/lindenhurst-union-free-school-district-collections-2024m-24Lake George Fire Company - Cash Receipts (2015M-216)
… January 1, 2013 through April 30, 2015. Background The Lake George Fire Company is a volunteer organization located in the Village of Lake George, Warren County. The Company, which provides fire … services to the Village and to part of the Town of Lake George, is governed by a seven-member Board of Directors …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/12/18/lake-george-fire-company-cash-receipts-2015m-216Hamlin Fire Department – Internal Controls Over Financial Activity (2015M-13)
… Department is a not-for-profit corporation incorporated in 1929, located in the Town of Hamlin, Monroe County. The Department, which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/05/29/hamlin-fire-department-internal-controls-over-financialCameron Volunteer Fire Department – Internal Controls Over Financial Activity (2014M-363)
… The Cameron Volunteer Fire Department is located in Steuben County and contracts with the Towns of Cameron and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/07/17/cameron-volunteer-fire-department-internal-controls-overLivonia Hook and Ladder Company No. 1, Inc. – Financial Controls (2014M-001)
Livonia Hook and Ladder Company No 1 Inc Financial Controls 2014M001
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/04/04/livonia-hook-and-ladder-company-no-1-inc-financial-controls-2014m-001Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. “By auditing municipal finances …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsOpinion 99-13
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FEES -- Classification (based on whether … governmental functions (see, e.g., NY Tel. , supra , in which the court, quoting from Torsoe Bros. v Board of … Rather, we believe that determination should be made, in the first instance, by the local government. In making its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-99-13State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… of Health (DOH): Medicaid Program: Medicaid Payments for Pharmacy Claims - Joia Pharmacy and a Related Prescriber (2013-S-4) Based on a … with Administrative Requirements for Retail Liquor License Approvals, Renewals, and Enforcement Actions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Painted Post , Town of Schaghticoke and City of Yonkers . "In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and … be disclosed, altered or destroyed without authorization. In addition, city officials have not ensured that employees … easy-to-use website was created to promote transparency in government and provide taxpayers with better access to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsVillage of Sag Harbor – Board Oversight and Justice Court Operations (2015M-107)
… Purpose of Audit The objectives of our audit were to determine if the Board provided adequate oversight of the Villages financial operations and to review the … Village of Sag Harbor Board Oversight and Justice Court Operations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2015/08/14/village-sag-harbor-board-oversight-and-justice-court-operations-2015m-107State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsVillage of Sinclairville – Water Operations (2014M-362)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if the Village’s water system was operating … estimated what part of the unaccounted-for water was due to other municipal use (e.g., flushing water lines). The … estimated bills or approving and applying adjustments to customers’ accounts. The Board did not establish policies …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2015/04/24/village-sinclairville-water-operations-2014m-362Mandatory Service Credit Purchase Payments – Enhanced Reporting
… Service credit purchase (SCP) payments for mandatory member … (or insufficient) contributions were made. If the member is in a contributory plan, they must purchase this service credit to avoid a reduction in their retirement … A NYSLRS members mandatory service credit purchase is covered under Section 414h and is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/enhanced-reporting/mandatory-service-credit-purchase-paymentsTown of Stanford – Financial Condition (2013M-225)
… year totaled $1.2 million. Key Findings The Town’s budgets from fiscal years 2009 through 2012 were unrealistic. Total …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/11/15/town-stanford-financial-condition-2013m-225Travel/Conference Claim Requirements – Travel and Conference Expense Management
… has returned from his or her travel, an itemized claim or voucher 8 must be submitted for audit. The claim should be … proper charge. The governing board may require that the voucher be certified or verified by the employee. The same … claim is spread among multiple vouchers. For example, a voucher is prepared for lodging expenses paid by credit card …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/travel-conference-expense/travelconference-claim-requirements