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… 2016. These included expenses for rental vehicles and fuel to conduct rent inspections throughout the New York … metropolitan area. The objective of our examination was to determine whether (i) the expenses were incurred for … were within 35 miles of his official station. According to the State Travel Manual, the employee was not in travel …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/07/06/taxable-travelSchenectady County Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2014M-338)
… Schenectady County Industrial Development Agency Project Approval and Monitoring 2014M338 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2015/04/28/schenectady-county-industrial-development-agency-projectTri-Valley Central School District – Budgeting (2014M-094)
… Tri-Valley Central School District (District) is located in Sullivan and Ulster Counties, and is governed by the Board … comprises nine elected members. There are two schools in operation within the District, with approximately 1,100 … experienced accumulated operating surplus of $5.3 million. In addition, if outstanding tax certiorari proceedings …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/08/08/tri-valley-central-school-district-budgeting-2014m-094City of Binghamton – City Operations (2015M-280)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the City’s operations for costs savings and revenue enhancement … January 1, 2014 through May 21, 2015. Background The City of Binghamton is located in Broome County. The City, which has approximately 47,000 residents, is governed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2016/06/03/city-binghamton-city-operations-2015m-280School Districts’ Energy Performance Contracts (2015-MR-1)
… five letter reports to the following school districts: Half Hollow Hills Central School District [pdf] , Island …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/08/06/school-districts-energy-performance-contracts-2015-mr-1Mount Pleasant Cottage School Union Free School District – Financial Condition (2013M-360)
… 2013. Background The Mount Pleasant Cottage School Union Free School District is a special act school district located … Mount Pleasant Cottage School Union Free School District Financial Condition 2013M360 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/03/07/mount-pleasant-cottage-school-union-free-school-district-financialTown of Moira – Fiscal Oversight and Selected Financial Operations (2016M-350)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Board's oversight of financial operations, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/22/town-moira-fiscal-oversight-and-selected-financial-operations-2016m-350Vertus Charter School – Conflict of Interest and Information Technology (2016M-344)
… 1, 2014 through September 1, 2016. Background The Vertus Charter School is an educational corporation that operates as a charter school in the City of Rochester in Monroe County. The … Vertus Charter School Conflict of Interest and Information …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/12/23/vertus-charter-school-conflict-interest-and-information-technology-2016mCity of Salamanca – Selected Financial Activities (2015M-284)
… the Council with cash flow analyses and did not submit casino revenue claims in a timely manner to the Seneca … monthly cash flow statements for the Council and apply for casino revenues in a timely manner. Ensure that City Charter …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2016/03/04/city-salamanca-selected-financial-activities-2015m-284Rapids Fire Company – Credit Cards (2023M-86)
… whether the Rapids Volunteer Fire Company (Company) credit card purchases were made by authorized users, supported and … time we conducted our testing, the President later told us he located the toolbox at Station 2 and presented the toolbox to us. Key Recommendations Update, communicate and enforce the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2023/09/22/rapids-fire-company-credit-cards-2023m-86Village of Livonia – Board Oversight and Information Technology (2014M-221)
… 15, 2014. Background The Village of Livonia is located in the Town of Livonia in Livingston County and has a population of approximately … that the former or current Clerk-Treasurer filed the AUD in a timely manner. Also, the current Clerk-Treasurer did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2015/01/09/village-livonia-board-oversight-and-information-technology-2014m-221Town of New Baltimore – Procurement Practices (2013M-203)
… adequate documentation. Ensure all purchases made under OGS or County contracts are properly documented and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/11/15/town-new-baltimore-procurement-practices-2013m-203DiNapoli: School District Tax Levy Cap Below 2 Percent for Second Straight Year
… of 1.23 percent and below 2 percent for the second year in a row, means they must examine their budgets more closely … first applied to local governments and school districts in 2012, limits annual tax levy increases to the lesser of … many resources that can be useful to local officials in the wake of the pandemic. List of allowable tax levy …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/01/dinapoli-school-district-tax-levy-cap-below-2-percent-second-straight-yearWatertown Housing Authority – Internal Controls Over Claims Processing (2012M-221)
… we found the Authority’s management provided weekend trips for five retirees costing $4,962, which management … Law for a housing authority to make a gift, such as paid trips, to an employee or retiree. It is permissible in our … and faithful service. However, the values of these weekend trips were more than nominal amounts and we believe beyond …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/02/01/watertown-housing-authority-internal-controls-over-claims-processing-2012m-221Town of Chautauqua – Fiscal Stress (2013M-220)
… 16, 2013. Background The Town of Chautauqua is located in Chautauqua County and serves about 4,460 residents. The … tax by $154,157 and the rental of real property by $77,580 in the three most recent fiscal years (2010-2012). Because of … the general town-wide fund experienced operating deficits in the 2010, 2011, and 2012 fiscal years. Consequently, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/09/06/town-chautauqua-fiscal-stress-2013m-220North Amityville Fire Company, Inc. – Cash Disbursements (2022M-163)
… the North Amityville Fire Company, Inc. (Company) Board of Governors (Board) ensured that cash disbursements were for … flights and lodging in, among other places, Dallas, Texas; Indianapolis, Indiana; Las Vegas, Nevada; and … to a clothing-optional resort in Jamaica with his spouse, Secretary to the Board. $7,239 for alcohol. $5,121 for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2023/04/28/north-amityville-fire-company-inc-cash-disbursements-2022m-163Town of Wheatfield – Recreation Department Cash Receipts and Information Technology (2013M-200)
… internal controls over recreation department cash receipts and information technology for the period February 1, 2009, … of five elected members, including the Town Supervisor and four Council members. The Town’s 2012 operating … made directly out of the concession stand bank account and were not reviewed and approved by the Board, or recorded …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/09/20/town-wheatfield-recreation-department-cash-receipts-and-information-technology-2013mState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… totaling $21,843 were properly accounted for or remitted in a timely manner because the clerks did not maintain … recreational fees, they did not always make remittances in a timely manner. Coeymans Hollow Fire District – Board … or annually audit the treasurer’s records. Competition for heating oil was not sought and had officials worked with the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Village of Gowanda – Procurement (2013M-175)
… 26, 2013. Background The Village of Gowanda is located in Cattaraugus and Erie Counties and has a population of … Key Finding We tested 16 purchases totaling $408,028 made in the 2011-12 and 2012-13 fiscal years. These purchases … to ensure that Village officials obtained bids and quotes in accordance with the Village’s procurement policy, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/09/13/village-gowanda-procurement-2013m-175State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… policy. In addition, county officials did not provide cyber security training to IT personnel and county employees. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits