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Opinion 96-19
… corporation may participate in a cooperation agreement only for the performance of those functions which it is … defined municipal corporation to include fire districts only for the purpose of agreements among two or more fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-19Internal Control System Components
… January 1, 2013 through December 1, 2015. Background In 1987, the Legislature passed the New York State … control, and issuing the Standards for Internal Control in New York State Government (Standards). The Standards form the minimum expectations for internal control in State agencies and public authorities and provide guidance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/03/17/internal-control-system-componentsVIII.1.E Operating and Appropriated Transfers – VIII. Accounts Payable Journal Vouchers & General Ledger Journal Entries
… transfer moves monies from one fund to another by charging an appropriation containing specific legislative …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-viii/viii1e-operating-and-appropriated-transfersOversight of Contract Expenditures of Palladia, Inc.
… families through alcohol and drug prevention treatment. In 2014, OASAS entered into a five-year $45.6 million … with OASAS. These 10 programs served 603 individuals in the fields of residential treatment, outpatient treatment, and scattered-site housing. In December 2014, Palladia merged with and began operating …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/08/18/oversight-contract-expenditures-palladia-incState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the following local government audits has been issued. Cayuga County Soil … Thomas P DiNapoli today announced the following local government audits has been issued …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsOpinion 2002-12
… would be considered officers or employees of only one of the villages. General Municipal Law §119-o(1) … ordinarily possess (1) if they performed their duties only in the municipal corporation by which they are employed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-12-0Opinion 2002-12
… would be considered officers or employees of only one of the villages. General Municipal Law §119-o(1) … ordinarily possess (1) if they performed their duties only in the municipal corporation by which they are employed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-12State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… all required potable water outlets for lead contamination, only one developed and maintained a complete sampling plan, only one had a complete remedial action plan in place, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… local government audits were issued. City of Amsterdam – Budget Review (Montgomery County) The significant revenue and expenditure projections in the city’s 2023-24 proposed budget are reasonable. However, certain revenue and … service and maintenance to vehicles the company did not own or could not provide support for; $11,258 for Christmas …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsLindenhurst Union Free School District – Collections (2024M-24)
… and educational programs and determined that: In-person collections 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-24Collection of Lease and Permit Revenues (Follow-Up)
… made in our initial report, Assessment and Collection of Lease and Permit Revenues ( 2012-S-6 ). Background Our … Transportation (Department) was not collecting all unpaid lease and permit fees. At the time of our audit, the Department was owed $6 million in lease and permit revenues, including $2.4 million between two …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/04/07/collection-lease-and-permit-revenues-followTown of Rodman – Town Clerk/Tax Collector (2023M-85)
… Objective Determine whether the Town of Rodman (Town) Town Clerk/Tax Collector (Clerk) recorded, deposited and remitted collections in a timely and accurate manner. Key Findings The Clerk accurately recorded, deposited and remitted the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/09/22/town-rodman-town-clerktax-collector-2023m-85Town of Homer – Non-Payroll Disbursements (2023M-63)
… Determine whether the Town of Homer (Town) Board (Board) and Town Supervisor (Supervisor) provided adequate oversight … of non-payroll disbursements. Key Findings The Board and Supervisor did not provide adequate oversight of … Town officials made duplicate payments totaling $79,806, and the Town has an increased risk that errors or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/08/11/town-homer-non-payroll-disbursements-2023m-63Brighton Central School District – Procurement (2022M-205)
… take corrective action. Appendix B includes our comments on issues raised in their response. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/06/02/brighton-central-school-district-procurement-2022m-205Town of Boylston – Procurement (2021M-56)
… methods, or maintain supporting documentation to show they used competitive methods, to obtain purchases … services. Maintain appropriate supporting documentation to show information gathered and conclusions reached to support …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/11/24/town-boylston-procurement-2021m-56Town of Pharsalia – Board Oversight (2018M-59)
… 2021, he was sentenced to serve one to three years in a State prison. Key Recommendations Disburse Town money only … Perform a thorough annual audit of the financial records, reports and supporting documentation. Town officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/11/24/town-pharsalia-board-oversight-2018m-59Town of Alfred – Incompatible Duties (2021M-99)
… report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether the Town of Alfred (Town) Supervisor (Supervisor) properly appointed and the Town … Determine whether the Town of Alfred Town Supervisor Supervisor properly appointed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/11/19/town-alfred-incompatible-duties-2021m-99Town of Shelby – Supervisor’s Financial Responsibilities (2021M-121)
… - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether the Town of Shelby (Town) Supervisor (Supervisor) adequately performed … Determine whether the Town of Shelby Town Supervisor Supervisor adequately performed his …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/12/03/town-shelby-supervisors-financial-responsibilities-2021m-121Town of Boylston – Financial Condition (2021M-69)
… results during the year. Allowed excessive levels of surplus funds to increase. As of December 31, 2020, the general fund’s surplus funds were $134,448, or 89 percent of actual expenditures. In addition, the highway fund’s surplus funds were $386,162, or 84 percent of actual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/09/03/town-boylston-financial-condition-2021m-69Mineola Union Free School District – Financial Condition Management (2021M-44)
… that was not needed. When unused appropriated fund balance is added back, at June 30, 2020, unassigned fund balance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/09/03/mineola-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-management-2021m