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Town of Newstead – Joint Highway Facility Project (2012M-260)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Town Board’s management of the Joint Highway Facility Project for the period January 1, 2008, to August 31, 2012. Background The Town of Newstead is … poor planning and management, the Project’s costs have grown to more than $4.7 million. Change orders totaled …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/03/15/town-newstead-joint-highway-facility-project-2012m-260State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority," said DiNapoli. … School District – Financial Management (Wyoming County) For the 2013-14, 2014-15 and 2015-16 fiscal years, the board … sound budgets and monitor and update its multi-year plan. For access to state and local government spending, public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0Disposition of Farm Assets
… Purpose To determine whether the Department of Corrections and Community Supervision … with its closed farms, including equipment, livestock, and land. The audit covers the period January 1, 2010 through … with its record retention policy. However, some records were available from other agencies that allowed us to trace …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/09/04/disposition-farm-assetsVII.2.B Payment Worksheet – VII. State Revenues and Appropriated Loan Receivables
… to accounts receivable (AR) Items in SFS. The process for creating a Payment Worksheet starts with the agency … of ‘Batch Standard’ on the Worksheet Application page for both sole custody and joint custody bank accounts. For deposits to a joint custody bank account, the payment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vii/vii2b-payment-worksheetState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… procurement policy and that all claims were approved prior to payment. None of the 18 purchases of goods and services … 44 debit card transactions totaling $8,346 were paid prior to board audit and approval, which could result in the … The board did not always properly audit claims prior to approving them for payment. Auditors reviewed 173 claims …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… in encumbrances and improperly reserving $7.7 million for debt service. Eastport-South Manor Central School … also found officials did not have written agreements for four professional service providers who were paid … payments and public authority data. Visit the Reading Room for contract FOIL requests, bid protest decisions and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal and School Audits
… The fixed asset report did not contain serial numbers for 435 devices, complete descriptions with the manufacturer’s name for 175 devices and model information for 201 devices. Auditors reviewed 60 IT devices to confirm …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-and-school-audits-0Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (MWBEs)
… MWBE directory where State agencies and vendors looking for subcontractors can reach out to you. You won’t be subject to the State’s competitive bidding requirements for procurements under $200,000. You’ll be more likely to be … to help you find the State bid opportunity that’s right for you and your business. Note that even if your business is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-vendors/resources/minority-and-women-owned-business-enterprises-mwbesXII.10.E Reporting the Theft, Loss or Misuse of State Assets – XII. Expenditures
… but are not limited to, the following: Unaccounted for cash in any amount, including inmate or patient cash; Unaccounted for cash in agency cash advance accounts, including … refer the incident to the State Inspector General's Office for review. If applicable, the agency must also notify the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii10e-reporting-theft-loss-or-misuse-state-assetsState Agencies Bulletin No. 2303
… a change to their direct deposit advice print option in NYSPO while accounting reconciliation reports are being … record or updating the suppress DD Advice Print (Opt In/Out) option for printed direct deposit advices. This … must notify affected employees. Screenshots of both the online Request Direct Deposit panel as well as the NYSPO Opt …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2303-payserv-request-direct-deposit-panel-and-new-york-state-payroll-onlineContract Advisory No. 16
… providing consultant services to report annually on employment information related to contracts. The annual employment reports must be submitted by the contractor to the … (DCS). The State Consultant Services Contractor's Annual Employment Report ( AC 3272-S ), commonly referred to as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/contract-advisory/16-state-consultant-services-contractors-annual-employment-reports-due-may-15thOpinion 89-65
… a contract for additional legal services between the town and his or her law firm, if the town attorney has any of the … one or more of these section 801 functions (1981 Opns St Comp No. 81-102, p 101). We also note that since it is the … documented and payment should be made pursuant to the payroll method to permit more efficient accounting for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-65York Fire Department – Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-112)
… and reporting of the Department’s financial activity for the period January 1, 2012 through October 30, 2013. … Board of Directors. The Department’s revenues and expenses for the 2013 fiscal year totaled approximately $213,000 and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/07/18/york-fire-department-controls-over-financial-activities-2014mShelby Volunteer Fire Company – Internal Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-372)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if controls were adequate to ensure that financial activity was properly recorded and … of Shelby, Orleans County, and contracts with the Town to provide fire protection services. The Company is governed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/05/08/shelby-volunteer-fire-company-internal-controls-over-financialPultneyville Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2015M-80)
… adequate oversight of the District’s financial operations for the period January 1, 2014 through April 1, 2015. … Board of Fire Commissioners. Budgeted appropriations for 2015 total $132,950. Key Findings The Board has not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/06/26/pultneyville-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operationsPlymouth Volunteer Fire Department – Missing Funds (2014M-50)
… internal controls of the Department’s financial operations for the period of January 1, 2010 through December 3, 2013. … not adopt a code of ethics to provide standards of conduct for Department members. Key Recommendations Implement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/05/09/plymouth-volunteer-fire-department-missing-funds-2014m-50Clifton Park Volunteer Fire Department – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2015M-69)
… was properly recorded and Department money was safeguarded for the period January 1, 2014 through January 31, 2015. … Directors, and the members elect a Treasurer. Expenditures for 2014 totaled approximately $95,000. Key Findings …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/06/26/clifton-park-volunteer-fire-department-internal-controls-overTown of Haverstraw - Financial Condition (2019M-52)
… Key Recommendations Prepare a realistic budget that allows for current revenues to fund current expenditures to avoid … Establish a comprehensive fund balance policy as guideline for the level of fund balance to be maintained. Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/05/17/town-haverstraw-financial-condition-2019m-52Village of Atlantic Beach - Payroll (2018M-254)
… officials: Did not perform an independent review of payroll activities before payment. The Board: Did not audit … based on recent trends. Key Recommendations Ensure that payroll is reviewed and certified by an individual independent of payroll processing before payment. Audit and approve all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2019/05/03/village-atlantic-beach-payroll-2018m-254Cincinnatus Fire District – Financial Controls (2014M-49)
… and reported and that District moneys were safeguarded for the period of January 1, 2012 through December 16, 2013. … Board of Fire Commissioners. Its general fund budget for the 2014 fiscal year totals $233,379. Key Findings The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/04/25/cincinnatus-fire-district-financial-controls-2014m-49