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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… program. Inaccuracies and system deficiencies were found in two critical databases. Such deficiencies diminish the … Over Bank Accounts (Follow-Up) (2017-F-14) An audit issued in June 2016, found weaknesses in the monitoring of bank accounts, which increase the risk …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Indictment of Former Highway Superintendent in Public Corruption Case
… the town. The indictment charges that Burlew stole the money by submitting fraudulent vouchers for payment to the Town of … in corruption cases since 2011, including a sitting state senator, a current member of the New York City Council, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-indictment-former-highway-superintendent-publicElementary and Secondary Education – 2021 Financial Condition Report
… evolve based on school district experiences and capacity. New York’s educators took on the extraordinary challenge of … School districts in the State were required to provide all residents with an absentee ballot, resulting in a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2021-fcr/elementary-and-secondary-educationState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… the town’s accounting records, that the town’s general fund balance was overstated by $316,272 as of December 31, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli Announces Sale of $540 Million State of New York General Obligation Bonds
… by voter-approved bond acts and refund certain bonds to reduce debt service costs. The refunding saves New York … will also mitigate the risks from federal proposals to eliminate the subsidy on Build America Bonds, increasing the total savings to $19.2 million, or $16.4 million on a net present value …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/03/dinapoli-announces-sale-540-million-state-new-york-general-obligation-bondsSnyder Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-365)
… distinct and separate from the Town of Amherst, located in Erie County. The Board of Fire Commissioners consists of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/02/14/snyder-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2013m-365Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. “By auditing municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being … outstanding debt has grown almost 12 percent over the last 10 years. The city’s proposed 2015-16 budget complies with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Contract Advisory No. 26
… of section two hundred one-g of the labor law.” Bids that do not contain the above certification may not be considered … the certification as part of the procurement record when submitting transactions to OSC for approval. References : Guide to Financial Operations XI.18.I Sexual Harassment Prevention Certification … Statement on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/contract-advisory/26-statement-sexual-harassment-prevention-bidsSchoharie County – Stream Restoration Project and Contract Process (2015M-87)
… Restoration Project and the overall contract process for the period January 1, 2013 through September 23, 2014. … or their monitoring and interim reporting requirements for the Project. The Board did not ensure that County … were taken to ensure the lowest possible cost was paid for 18 of 28 professional service contracts. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2015/08/14/schoharie-county-stream-restoration-project-and-contract-process-2015m-87Dayton Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2012M-337)
… and reported and that Company moneys are safeguarded for the period January 1, 2012 through October 21, 2013. … President, Treasurer and Secretary. Company expenses for January 1, 2012 to October 8, 2013 included the following … all bills," it is unclear what bills are being approved for payment. The majority of payments made by the Treasurer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/02/12/dayton-volunteer-fire-company-inc-internal-controls-over-financialCrystal Beach Volunteer Fire Department – Misappropriation of Funds (2014M-243)
… of the Treasurer’s duties to safeguard Department assets for the period January 1, 2010 through April 30, 2014. … The Crystal Beach Volunteer Fire Department is a not-for-profit organization located in the Town of Gorham in … of Department funds. The President signed blank checks for the Treasurer, and Board members approved payments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/11/14/crystal-beach-volunteer-fire-department-misappropriation-fundsSullivan County Industrial Development Agency – PILOT Program (2013M-161)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Sullivan County Industrial Development Agency (SCIDA) Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) Program for the period January 1, … detailing any business interests; however, the County does not unseal and review the financial disclosure forms or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2013/08/30/sullivan-county-industrial-development-agency-pilot-programOrdinary Death Benefit – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… Your beneficiary may be entitled to an ordinary death benefit if you meet the eligibility … requirements and your death is not attributable to an on-the-job accident. The ordinary death benefit is a … Eligibility An ordinary death benefit may be payable to your designated beneficiary if you are a Tier 2, 3, 5 or 6 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/ordinary-death-benefitMount Pleasant Cottage School Union Free School District – Financial Condition (2013M-360)
… School District is a special act school district located in Westchester County, and provides education to students … consecutive years. The deficit was as high as $5.3 million in fiscal year 2008-09. However, the deficit started declining in the 2009-10 fiscal year when the New York State Education …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/03/07/mount-pleasant-cottage-school-union-free-school-district-financialMaine-Endwell Central School District – Financial Condition (2013M-49)
… The Maine-Endwell Central School District is located in the Towns of Maine, Nanticoke, Union, Newark Valley, and Owego, in Broome and Tioga Counties. The District is governed by the … only by continually appropriating fund balance, resulting in the drastic depletion of the year-end unexpended surplus …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/05/31/maine-endwell-central-school-district-financial-condition-2013m-49Housing Authority Administrative Expenditures (2016-MS-2)
… report - pdf] We also issued six letter reports to the following housing authorities: Albany , Elmira , Town of … , Jamestown , Port Chester and Rome . Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether housing … controlling and monitoring administrative costs for the period January 1, 2012 through November 25, 2015. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2016/11/18/housing-authority-administrative-expenditures-2016-ms-2Wallkill Central School District – Claims Auditing (2023M-52)
… authorized, approved before payment, for valid purposes and properly reported to the Board of Education (Board). Key … authorized, approved before payment, for valid purposes and properly reported to the Board . We reviewed 100 claims totaling $1.7 million and determined: None were reviewed for sufficient budget …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/09/29/wallkill-central-school-district-claims-auditing-2023m-52North Amityville Fire Company, Inc. – Cash Disbursements (2022M-163)
… to six Board members and the Chief. $44,820 for domestic flights and lodging in, among other places, Dallas, Texas; …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2023/04/28/north-amityville-fire-company-inc-cash-disbursements-2022m-163Cattaraugus-Little Valley Central School District – Financial Management (2022M-23)
… - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Cattaraugus-Little Valley Central School District’s (District) Board and … issues raised in the District’s response. 1 Cattaraugus-Little Valley Central School District – Financial Management …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/07/01/cattaraugus-little-valley-central-school-district-financial-managementTown of Hempstead Sanitary District No. 1 – Selected Financial Activities (2015M-206)
… The Town of Hempstead Sanitary District No. 1 is located in the Town of Hempstead, Nassau County. The District, which … do so. The Treasurer did not prepare bank reconciliations in a timely manner. The Treasurer did not file 2012-14 annual … are filed in a timely manner, and annually audit or cause and audit of the District’s financial records. … Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2016/03/18/town-hempstead-sanitary-district-no-1-selected-financial-activities-2015m-206