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Town of Rhinebeck – Internal Controls Over Cash Management and Information Technology (2013M-36)
… alter the computer configuration. Although data is backed up in the Clerk’s office and Finance Department, the backups … location because Town officials have not established back-up procedures that would require users to take them offsite. … to accomplish assigned tasks. Establish written back-up procedures and require the media used for backups to be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/05/17/town-rhinebeck-internal-controls-over-cash-management-and-information-technologyWarwick Valley Central School District – Potential Operational Efficiencies (2012M-245)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the District’s transportation and custodial operations to determine whether there were opportunities for cost … respectively. Key Findings The District has an opportunity to save on transportation costs by reducing excess capacity …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/05/31/warwick-valley-central-school-district-potential-operational-efficienciesSouthold Union Free School District – Claims Processing (2013M-183)
… of our audit was to examine the claims auditing process for the period July 1, 2011, to April 30, 2013. Background … The Southold Union Free School District is located in the Town of Southold, Suffolk County. The District is … claims processing function that ensure claims are audited in a timely manner and are properly supported. The claims …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/08/23/southold-union-free-school-district-claims-processing-2013m-183Fillmore Central School District – Reserve Funds (2016M-386)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the District’s reservation of fund … debt service payments. The District’s 2015-16 report on reserves did not include the dates the reserves were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/01/06/fillmore-central-school-district-reserve-funds-2016m-386Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… alternative sites or options prior to entering into a 17.5 year lease for office space with a private developer. As a … of Motor Vehicles that went undetected for over a year due to lax controls and oversight. For access to state …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-2State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… audit issued in August 2013, identified flaws in DOH’s eMedNY claims processing system that allowed improper APG … Company of New York: Empire Plan Drug Rebates (2014-S-62) In accordance with its contract, United is required to … agreements utilized to obtain rebates for the Empire Plan’s prescription drug program did not meet or exceed Express …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsBerne-Knox-Westerlo Central School District - Monthly Records and Reports (2018M-82)
… [read complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine if the Board is provided timely and detailed financial … Detailed budget to actual reports are not provided to the Board timely. Bank reconciliations are not prepared timely. Key Recommendations The Business Manager should ensure detailed budget to actual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/07/20/berne-knox-westerlo-central-school-district-monthly-records-and-reportsSyosset Central School District - Payroll (2018M-42)
… benefits provided to employees. Noteworthy Achievements District officials have established adequate procedures over … paid and benefits provided to employees. Except for minor deficiencies discussed with District officials, … as a result of this audit. … Syosset Central School District Payroll 2018M42 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/06/08/syosset-central-school-district-payroll-2018m-42XII.6.I Paying a Non-State Employee – XII. Expenditures
… about: Determining employee status when making a payment to an individual who provided services to the State. Paying non-employee travel Paying expenses for … Preparation: PROCESSING NON-EMPLOYEE PAYMENTS Prior to procuring services, the Business Unit must determine …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii6i-paying-non-state-employeeComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… No. 2 Fire District – Length of Service Award Program (LOSAP) (Schenectady County) The district did not award accurate LOSAP credits because officials did not grant the appropriate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsVillage of Suffern – Budget Review (B18-6-4)
… of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure … of Suffern, located in Rockland County, issued debt not to exceed $5 million to liquidate the accumulated deficits in the Village’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/04/13/village-suffern-budget-review-b18-6-4Town of Hamlin – Financial Oversight and Information Technology (2012M-197)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if the Board and Supervisor provided adequate … through August 9, 2012. Background The Town of Hamlin is located in Monroe County and had a population of 9,045. … purchases. Monitor the Town’s financial activity to ensure it is accurately recorded and reported on a timely basis. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/03/08/town-hamlin-financial-oversight-and-information-technology-2012m-197GASB Statement No. 33 "Accounting and Financial Reporting for Nonexchange Transactions"
… revenues. The statement describes four categories of nonexchange transaction: Derived tax revenues (for example … (for example grants entered into voluntarily). The purpose of this bulletin is to discuss the Statement No. 33 impact on … revenue recognition when using the modified accrual basis of accounting. Modified accrual will be used in preparing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/gasb-statement-no-33-accounting-and-financial-reporting-nonexchange-transactionsFinancial Condition of New York State Regional Off-Track Betting Corporations (2014-MS-6)
… report - pdf] We also released five letter reports to the following Off-Track Betting (OTB) Corporations: … of the five regional OTB Corporations to determine if it has continued to deteriorate and whether officials have … law, are in operation in New York. Each OTB Corporation is a public benefit corporation governed by a Board of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/off-track-betting/2015/09/25/financial-condition-new-york-state-regional-track-betting-corporations-2014Cayuga County – County Bridge Maintenance (S9-13-4)
… bridges to ensure the safety of those who travel on them for the period January 1, 2007, to December 31, 2011. … in 2012. The County Highway Department is responsible for the maintenance and monitoring of bridges. This … The Department’s operating budget was $10.3 million for the 2012 fiscal year. The Department is responsible for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/07/19/cayuga-county-county-bridge-maintenance-s9-13-4Town of Wawarsing – Payroll and Leave Accruals (2013M-202)
… of the amounts paid to employees through the Town’s payroll and the accumulation and use of leave accruals for … Key Findings The Board did not develop hiring policies and payroll procedures for managing the Town’s payroll process. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/11/15/town-wawarsing-payroll-and-leave-accruals-2013m-202State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… , Orange County Community College , Village of Ravena and the Westchester County Sewer Districts . "In today's … for each water district or extension to ensure that costs are equitably and appropriately distributed. The board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsComptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… of Health: Medicaid Program: Questionable Payments for Practitioner Services and Pharmacy Claims Pertaining to a … whether pharmacy claims totaling approximately $15 million for prescription drugs ordered by the doctor were all … Transportation Authority: Subway Service Diversions for Maintenance and Capital Projects (2014-F-10) An initial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-audits-0Opinion 97-15
… intent to pre-empt need not be express, but may be implied from a declaration of State policy by the Legislature or from the fact that the Legislature has enacted a … ; Jancyn , supra ; Con Ed , supra ; see also 1990 Opns St Comp No. 90-39, p 88; 1987 Opns St Comp No. 87-55, p 83). …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-15Opinion 91-12
… as used in section 204-a means "a method of raising funds to effectuate the lawful purposes of a fire company …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-12