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McLean Fire District - Financial Operations (2017M-296)

… were filed. The Board did not approve disbursements prior to payment, but as a result of our audit, District officials implemented a voucher system to ensure Board approval. We commend them for taking prompt …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2018/10/05/mclean-fire-district-financial-operations-2017m-296

Town of Stafford - Procurement (2018M-134)

… policy. Officials did not always obtain quotes in compliance with the procurement policy. The Town may realize … Review and update the procurement policy annually. Ensure compliance with the procurement policy and New York State …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/09/14/town-stafford-procurement-2018m-134

Carmel Central School District - Extra-Classroom Activities (2018M-45)

… sales tax totaling $431 was not set aside for remittance to the State. The District’s ECA policy was not … Ensure applicable sales tax is collected and remitted to the State. Update and amend the ECA fund policy and establish written procedures to supplement it. District officials agreed with our findings …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/06/08/carmel-central-school-district-extra-classroom-activities-2018m-45

Clinton County - Separation Payments (2018M-44)

… report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the County accurately paid employees’ separation payments. Key Findings The County lacked effective procedures to ensure employees were … review and approval of separation payments. Direct the County’s legal counsel to review the identified overpayments …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2018/06/15/clinton-county-separation-payments-2018m-44

Newfield Fire Company, Inc. - Internal Controls Over Financial Activity (2014M-346)

… Newfield Fire Company Inc Internal Controls Over Financial Activity 2014M346 …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/01/30/newfield-fire-company-inc-internal-controls-over-financial

Town of Chester – Time and Attendance Records (2017M-287)

… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether Town officials implemented adequate … employees did not use time sheets, vouchers or timecards to record the time actually worked. Leave request forms were not used to monitor paid leave time. Key Recommendations Implement …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/03/02/town-chester-time-and-attendance-records-2017m-287

Greenwich Central School District – Claims Auditing (2016M-37)

… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the effectiveness of the District’s claims … auditor did not consistently audit all claims related to the capital fund prior to payment. Key Recommendation The Board should ensure that …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/17/greenwich-central-school-district-claims-auditing-2016m-37

Albany Public Library – Leave Accruals (2015M-293)

… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Library’s internal controls over employee leave … the City of Albany, Albany County. The Library, which is a Public School Library that serves the approximately 95,000 … leave request form or other formal procedure for employees to request leave time and for supervisors to document, track …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2016/02/12/albany-public-library-leave-accruals-2015m-293

Ravena-Coeymans-Selkirk Central School District – Payroll (2015M-326)

… 31, 2015. Background The Ravena-Coeymans-Selkirk Central School District is located in the Towns of Coeymans, … RavenaCoeymansSelkirk Central School District Payroll 2015M326 …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/03/11/ravena-coeymans-selkirk-central-school-district-payroll-2015m-326

West Hempstead Water District – Life Insurance (2016M-393)

… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s provision of life insurance policies as a fringe benefit for the period January 1, 2015 through July … even though there was statutory authority only to provide group life insurance. Key Recommendation Review …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2017/03/03/west-hempstead-water-district-life-insurance-2016m-393

Town of Stuyvesant – Procurement (2017M-54)

… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Town’s procurement practices for the period … services and does not require competitive methods to be used when procuring these services. Town officials were … Amend the procurement policy to require the use of a competitive process when procuring professional services. …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/22/town-stuyvesant-procurement-2017m-54

State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on NYC Finances

… today: “New York City’s 2024 budget increased spending to address growing demand for services using stronger than … resources. Federal aid and policy guidance are needed to assist the growing burden on the city. “As budget gaps grow in the coming years, the city will need to continue to show fiscal discipline and improve …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-nyc-finances

Accounts Payable Advisory No. 13

… difficulty in processing vouchers should contact the SFS Help Desk for assistance: phone 518-457-7737 (toll-free …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/13-voucher-matching-process-required-sfs

Leaves of Absence – New Career Plan

… service is usually not credited for any period of time you do not receive a salary, credit is not given for: Leaves of … Compensation Tier 1 members will usually receive up to one year of service credit per accident for time spent on … Compensation leave. Tier 2, 3, 5 and 6 members may be able to receive credit for some or all of your Workers’ …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1515/leaves-absence

Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits

… and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. “By auditing municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being … purchases using fuel credit cards without receipts to document these transactions or identify the purchaser. In …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits

State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits

… issued in September 2020 found the office had taken steps to meet the requirements of EO 95 for the collection and … total population of publishable data that it maintains. In a follow-up, auditors found the office made significant … is a New York City-based organization authorized by SED to provide preschool special education services to children …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-audits-0

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