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Contract Advisory No. 26
… contain the following statement subscribed by the bidder and affirmed by such bidder as true under the penalty of perjury: “By submission of this bid, each bidder and each person signing on behalf of any bidder certifies, and in the case of a joint bid each party thereto certifies as to its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/contract-advisory/26-statement-sexual-harassment-prevention-bidsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being … from approximately $564,000 at the end of 2011-12 to less than $156,000 at the end of 2013-14 due to operating deficits primarily caused by underestimated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Dayton Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2012M-337)
… Company, Inc. is located in the Town Dayton in Cattaraugus County. The Company is governed by an elected President, Treasurer and Secretary. Company expenses for January 1, 2012 … adequate oversight of Company financial activities. The Treasurer prepares monthly reports and the President reviews …
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)
… purpose of our audit was to determine whether Department funds were used appropriately and whether the Board provided … his wife misappropriated more than $95,000 of Department funds. The President signed blank checks for the Treasurer, …
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 … of Taxes (PILOT) Program for the period January 1, 2012, to April 10, 2013. Background The overall goal of IDAs is to advance the job opportunities, health, general prosperity, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2013/08/30/sullivan-county-industrial-development-agency-pilot-programSchoharie County – Stream Restoration Project and Contract Process (2015M-87)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine County officials’ oversight of the Stream Restoration Project and the overall contract …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2015/08/14/schoharie-county-stream-restoration-project-and-contract-process-2015m-87Ordinary Death Benefit – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… not receive a monthly pension benefit). The first $50,000 of this benefit is paid in the form of group term life insurance, which is currently exempt from … you are a Tier 2, 3, 5 or 6 member, with at least 90 days of service since last joining PFRS, and your death occurs: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/ordinary-death-benefitHousing Authority Administrative Expenditures (2016-MS-2)
… - pdf] We also issued six letter reports to the following housing authorities: Albany , Elmira , Town of Hempstead , … of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether housing authorities were adequately controlling and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2016/11/18/housing-authority-administrative-expenditures-2016-ms-2Cattaraugus-Little Valley Central School District – Financial Management (2022M-23)
… was not transparent with taxpayers and has levied more taxes than necessary. Key Recommendations Reduce surplus fund … with our findings. Appendix B includes our comments on issues raised in the District’s response. 1 …
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)
… unused sick and vacation days without authorization and 16 employees for holiday bonus pay to which they were not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2016/03/18/town-hempstead-sanitary-district-no-1-selected-financial-activities-2015m-206Town of Minetto – Financial Condition (2013M-284)
… of our audit was to review the Town’s financial condition for the period January 1, 2012, to July 31, 2013. Background … elected Board members, is the legislative body responsible for managing Town operations. The Town’s budgeted appropriations for the 2013 fiscal year are approximately $473,000 in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/11/15/town-minetto-financial-condition-2013m-284Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced … by 400 percent from almost $183,000 to over $909,000. … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-2Town of Big Flats – Financial Management (2013M-170)
… did not develop and adopt accurate budgets that were based on realistic estimates of revenues and expenditures. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/11/15/town-big-flats-financial-management-2013m-170North Amityville Fire Company, Inc. – Cash Disbursements (2022M-163)
… but were not limited to, gift cards, clothing, drones and video games. $10,853 for one Board member’s Alaskan cruise vacation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2023/04/28/north-amityville-fire-company-inc-cash-disbursements-2022m-163Village of Horseheads – Claims Auditing and Disbursements (2023M-134)
… report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether Village of Horseheads (Village) officials properly audited claims and … disbursements. Key Findings Based on our sample of $1.1 million in claims and disbursements reviewed, Village … Village officials did not: Ensure an independent review of Parks and Recreation Department (Department) claims …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/05/10/village-horseheads-claims-auditing-and-disbursements-2023m-134Maine-Endwell Central School District – Financial Condition (2013M-49)
… in revenues than budgeted. Most of this shortfall was from State aid and interest earnings. The effects of the revenue … was in salaries and benefits, which should be budgeted on established salary schedules and therefore should not have … significant variances. Key Recommendations Reduce reliance on fund balance as a financing source and evaluate recurring …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/05/31/maine-endwell-central-school-district-financial-condition-2013m-49Mount Pleasant Cottage School Union Free School District – Financial Condition (2013M-360)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the District’s financial condition … neighboring districts. The District is governed by a Board of Education which normally comprises nine members. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/03/07/mount-pleasant-cottage-school-union-free-school-district-financialWallkill Central School District – Claims Auditing (2023M-52)
… whether the Wallkill Central School District (District) claims auditor ensured claims were adequately supported, properly authorized, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/09/29/wallkill-central-school-district-claims-auditing-2023m-52Town of Wheatfield – Recreation Department Cash Receipts and Information Technology (2013M-200)
… Board, or recorded in the financial system. Town officials have not implemented policies and procedures over the IT …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/09/20/town-wheatfield-recreation-department-cash-receipts-and-information-technology-2013mTown of Butler – Highway Asset Accountability (2024M-115)
… officials generally agreed with our recommendations and have initiated or indicated they planned to initiate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/12/24/town-butler-highway-asset-accountability-2024m-115