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Village of Endicott – Budget Review (B4-13-8)
… budget for the general, electric, library, and parking funds are reasonable. The water and sewer funds’ tentative budgets are not balanced and include a … Recommendation Address the deficits in the water and sewer funds prior to adopting the budget to avoid adopting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/04/10/village-endicott-budget-review-b4-13-8Town of Patterson – Justice Court Operations (2020M-63)
… for bail, which led to them retaining $14,793 in bail funds that could not be identified by payee. The Court clerks did not return unclaimed exonerated bail totaling $16,287 to the known … Program. Key Recommendations Review unidentified bail funds and identify to whom they should be paid. Make a good …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2020/11/06/town-patterson-justice-court-operations-2020m-63Transportation – 2021 Financial Condition Report
… bridges were rated poor. This is an improvement from 9.0 percent in 2016, but it compares unfavorably to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2021-fcr/transportationCopiague Union Free School District - Information Technology (2023M-150)
… two user accounts assigned to employees that left the District more than 17 years ago. Ensure that employees had the appropriate access to the financial software necessary to perform their job …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/03/15/copiague-union-free-school-district-information-technology-2023m-150Transportation – 2022 Financial Condition Report
… bridges were rated poor. This is an improvement from 8.5 percent in 2017, but it compares unfavorably to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2022-fcr/transportationCost-Saving Ideas: School District Auditing – Claims/Deputy Claims Auditor
… claims auditor: approves vouchers and invoices submitted to the district or BOCES prior to their payment; and ensures proper documentation and … proper district purposes. The auditor must report directly to the board and serve at the board’s pleasure. Hiring a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-school-district-auditing-claimsdeputy-claims-auditorCity of Long Beach – Budget Review (B7-16-9)
… their proposed budgets for the next fiscal year to the State Comptroller for review while the deficit obligations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2016/05/06/city-long-beach-budget-review-b7-16-9Cayuga County Probation Department – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-171)
… or uncollected, the amount of undisbursed restitution being held, or adequate records of unpaid victims, and did …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/09/27/cayuga-county-probation-department-internal-controls-over-financial-operationsCity of Glen Cove -- Budget Review (B17-7-12)
… expenditure projections in the City’s preliminary budget for the 2018 fiscal year are reasonable, and whether the City … million to liquidate various accumulated fund deficits for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2006. New York State Local Finance Law requires all local governments that have been authorized to issue …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2017/10/13/city-glen-cove-budget-review-b17-7-12Saratoga County – Financial Condition (2013M-235)
… by the County are a result of the operating deficits in Maplewood Manor caused by the increasing costs to run the … 1, 2010, to $10.3 million at December 31, 2012 due, in part, to subsidizing Maplewood Manor. In fact, during this period, the general fund subsidized Maplewood …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/10/04/saratoga-county-financial-condition-2013m-235City of Olean – Budget Review (B17-1-3)
… projections in the City's preliminary budget for the 2017-18 fiscal year are reasonable, and whether the City took … our recommendations in the budget review letter issued in March 2016. Background The City of Olean, located in … fund balance to offset general fund expenditures in 2017-18, all of which will be used for recurring expenditures. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2017/03/17/city-olean-budget-review-b17-1-3School Tax Relief (STAR) Program (2012-MS-6)
… number of exemptions to individuals or entities not eligible to receive them. Our tests of one class of … STAR exemptions for multiple parcels). Local assessors do not have the ability to search the Office of Real Property … New York State does not aggressively partner with other states to identify individuals who improperly claim a STAR …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2013/02/28/school-tax-relief-star-program-2012-ms-6Helping Students Get Course Credit: Credit Recovery Programs in School Districts (2012MS-8)
… Credit Recovery Programs (CRPs) aligned with the Learning Standards. However, the Department’s current measure of … expectations for demonstrating alignment with Learning Standards would provide better assurance that online CRPs … Ensure that all CRP courses are aligned with the Learning Standards to ensure adequacy of education and awarding of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/04/05/helping-students-get-course-credit-credit-recovery-programs-schoolX.4.D Location – X. Guide to Vendor/Customer Management
… (e.g., LOC01, LOC02, LOC03). If the agency is unsure what location to choose, agency staff must communicate with … (i.e., purchase orders go to the correct address and ACH payments deposit to the correct account). To designate the … . If a vendor does not have a Vendor Self-Service account, the agency …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-x/x4d-locationTown of Gardiner – Selected Financial Activities (2013M-67)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine internal controls over cash receipts and … 2011, to August 30, 2012. Background The Town of Gardiner is located in Ulster County and has a population of … the amount was appropriate, and take necessary actions if it determines that the amount was not correct. Do not conduct …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/06/07/town-gardiner-selected-financial-activities-2013m-67Town of Black Brook – Financial Condition of Sewer and Water Districts (2012M-216)
… 31, 2012. Background The Town of Black Brook is located in Clinton County and has approximately 1,500 residents. The … reserve which totaled $106,374 for 2009 and $107,609 in 2011 that is not related to the individual sewer district. … sewer district could experience another operating deficit in 2012 totaling $4,610, which will further reduce unexpended …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/02/01/town-black-brook-financial-condition-sewer-and-water-districts-2012m-216XI-A.1.B Category Codes – XI-A. Purchasing
… with guidance regarding the proper use of category codes in the Statewide Financial System (SFS). In the SFS, … refer to SFSSecure for the complete list of valid category codes. Bulkload Agencies Bulkload agencies should include the … refer to SFSSecure for the complete list of valid category codes. All Agencies Centralized and Agency Contract Purchases …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xia/xi-a1b-category-codesDiNapoli Announces Lowered Fees for New York State's 529 College Savings Direct Plan
… today announced a new reduction in management fees for the state’s 529 College Savings Program’s Direct Plan. It … the state pay for college this year,” said DiNapoli. “The latest reduction to the Direct Plan’s management fees means … the largest direct sold 529 plan in the United States. The latest reduction, from 0.17 percent to 0.16 percent, follows …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/dinapoli-announces-lowered-fees-new-york-states-529-college-savings-direct-planDiNapoli Releases Bond Calendar for Third Quarter
… following: Dormitory Authority of the State of New York – bond sales of up to $103 million in tax-exempt fixed and … bonds in July. New York State Housing Finance Agency – bond sales of up to approximately $122 million in taxable and … Comptroller. See the full forward calendar, or go to: www.osc.state.ny.us/pension/scccalendar.pdf . … New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-releases-bond-calendar-third-quarterComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… , Town of Willsboro and the York Fire Department . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and … municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being … written or verbal quotes should be obtained for purchases not required to be bid. Town officials review and update …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0