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City of Yonkers – Budget Review (B20-6-4)
… the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the City’s proposed budget for the 2020-21 fiscal year are … obligations are outstanding. Key Findings The Yonkers Public School District’s budget request is $661.7 million for … 2019-20 year; however, this appropriation must be approved by the Board of Education and City Council before it can be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2020/05/21/city-yonkers-budget-review-b20-6-4DiNapoli: Disgraced Top Officials at School for At-Risk Students Arraigned on Public Corruption Charges
… supposed to serve is reprehensible,” DiNapoli said. “My thanks to the Westchester County District Attorney’s office …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-disgraced-top-officials-school-risk-students-arraigned-public-corruption-chargesSchalmont Central School District – Financial Condition Management (2018M-15)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether District officials … The Schalmont Central School District serves the Towns of Rotterdam, Princetown and Duanesburg in Schenectady …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/04/13/schalmont-central-school-district-financial-condition-management-2018m-15Chenango Valley Central School District -- Budget Review (B18-4-3)
… independent evaluation of the District’s proposed budget for the 2018-19 fiscal year. Background The Chenango Valley … or school district is authorized to issue obligations and for each subsequent fiscal year during which the deficit obligations are outstanding, their proposed budget for the next succeeding fiscal year. Key Finding We found …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/04/06/chenango-valley-central-school-district-budget-review-b18-4-3Town of Johnsburg – North Creek Water District Charges (2023M-51)
… The lack of effective management of water billing resulted in the Town not billing for $8,461 (6 percent of the average annual water revenue) in water revenues it was entitled to . Officials did not: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/07/21/town-johnsburg-north-creek-water-district-charges-2023m-51Fabius-Pompey Central School District – Budget Review (B3-13-5)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/04/05/fabius-pompey-central-school-district-budget-review-b3-13-5Fabius-Pompey Central School District – Budget Review (B3-14-5)
… the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the District’s tentative budget for the 2014-15 fiscal … The Fabius-Pompey Central School District, located in Onondaga County, issued debt totaling $1.5 million to … fund as of June 30, 2006. Local Finance Law requires all local governments that have been authorized to issue …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/04/08/fabius-pompey-central-school-district-budget-review-b3-14-5Finger Lakes Community College - Credit Card and Travel Expenditures (2019M-184)
… charge fees. Key Recommendations Revise the credit card policy to address authorizations, restrictions, safeguards … actual practices used by the College and include maximum reimbursement rates, such as GSA per diem rates, for lodging, meals and mileage. Ensure all credit card claims are audited prior to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/community-college/2020/01/10/finger-lakes-community-college-credit-card-and-travel-expendituresAccounts Payable Advisory No. 68
… agencies must follow when procuring and paying for moving services from the Office of General Services’ … vendors to ensure the agency receives the best value for moving services. Each agency is required to complete a … services closely to ensure it pays the appropriate amount for services performed. The GFO, Chapter XII, Section 10.D – …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/68-monitoring-moving-servicesTown of East Hampton - Budget Review (B20-7-10)
… revenue and expenditure projections in the Town’s tentative budget for the 2021 fiscal year are reasonable. … 31, 2007, December 31, 2008 and December 31, 2009. New York State Local Finance Law requires all local governments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/11/09/town-east-hampton-budget-review-b20-7-10Chenango Valley Central School District -- Budget Review (B17-4-5)
… independent evaluation of the District’s proposed budget for the 2017-18 fiscal year. Background The Chenango Valley … or school district is authorized to issue obligations and for each subsequent fiscal year during which the deficit obligations are outstanding, their proposed budget for the next succeeding fiscal year. Key Finding We found …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/04/07/chenango-valley-central-school-district-budget-review-b17-4-5Opinion 98-12
… on the issues discussed in the opinion. CITIES -- Powers and Duties (commingling of city and dependent school district moneys); (use of city and dependent school district moneys to temporarily finance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-12Opinion 89-64
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … Loans (consideration paid for the purchase of property) REAL PROPERTY -- Acquisition Generally (consideration paid) … 11 Opns St Comp, 1955, p 39; see also Davies v Mayor , 83 NY 207). In the absence of a statutory procedure for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-64Audits of Local Governments: The Audit Process
… of an audit. More detailed information can be found in: Understanding the Audit Process Brochure [pdf] . Audit … is typically the longest phase of the audit. The examiner-in-charge supervises the day-to-day activities of the onsite … OSC Audit Report: More detailed information can be found in our guidance Responding to an OSC Audit Report: Audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/audits-local-governments-audit-processAllegany County Industrial Development Agency – Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Activities (2012M-244)
… Industrial Development Agency (ACIDA) was established in 1973 and is governed by a Board of Directors which … of Aging and Veterans Affairs. There is no authority in General Municipal Law for an IDA to construct a building … the County and IDA. Ensure that there is a reliable plan in place to generate revenues for repayment of the bonds. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2013/05/31/allegany-county-industrial-development-agency-internalDutchess County – County Bridge Maintenance (S9-13-5)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether counties are properly maintaining their bridges to ensure the safety of those who travel on them for the period January 1, 2007, to December 31, 2011. Background …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/07/19/dutchess-county-county-bridge-maintenance-s9-13-5City of Olean – Budget Review (B1-16-2)
… the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the City’s proposed budget for the 2016-17 fiscal year are … sewer funds as of May 31, 2007. Local Finance Law requires all local governments that have been authorized to issue … that could arise from contract agreements settled during 2016-17 is diminished. Although the City has made …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2016/03/14/city-olean-budget-review-b1-16-2State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on State Budget Negotiations
… are discussing many important issues as they work to finalize the state budget, but they need to find common ground and resolve them soon. In these … from the pandemic’s impacts, and bolsters reserves to ensure the sustainability of services. The final budget …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-state-budget-negotiationsUnited Cerebral Palsy Association of the Rochester Area, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… year ended December 31, 2013. Background UCP Rochester, a not-for-profit organization located in Rochester, New York, is an … and Ontario counties in western New York. UCP Rochester is reimbursed for preschool special education services through …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/12/03/united-cerebral-palsy-association-rochester-area-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualVillage of Monticello – Board Oversight (2013M-226)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the oversight provided by the Board for the period … which totaled approximately $19 million, as required, to ensure that moneys were not used for non-village purposes. … that Village officials maintained accurate and up-to-date accounting records and, therefore, did not receive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/02/14/village-monticello-board-oversight-2013m-226