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Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… that schools make every dollar count,” DiNapoli said. “By auditing school district and charter school finances and … completed fiscal years, the district’s revenues fell short by an average of $740,000 in the general fund and $100,000 in … . The easy-to-use website was created by Comptroller DiNapoli to promote openness in government and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0Town of Parma – Financial Management and Information Technology (2012M-96)
… 1, 2010, to January 20, 2012. Background The Town of Parma is located in Monroe County. The Town is governed by the Town Board, which comprises four elected … over the Town’s financial software application who is independent of the financial recordkeeping functions. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/01/11/town-parma-financial-management-and-information-technology-2012m-96DiNapoli: Former Treasurer Charged in $11,000 Theft of Bolivar Volunteer Fire Department Funds
… The former treasurer of the Bolivar Volunteer Fire Department was charged today in the alleged theft of more … from the fire department over several years, following an investigation by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli’s … partnership with my office in bringing Mrs. Olmstead to justice." "The village of Bolivar’s Police Department, along …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/dinapoli-former-treasurer-charged-11000-theft-bolivar-volunteer-fire-department-fundsIII.8 Confidential, Personal, and Private Information – III. Statewide Financial System (SFS)
… information”), such as: The Privacy Act of 1974 Right to Financial Privacy Act of 1978 Public Officers Law The … Section 633 protects as confidential those records related to crime victims. Examples of common confidential information … information. Additionally, security roles restrict access to the confidential information. For example, bank account …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-iii/iii8-confidential-personal-and-private-informationCity of Yonkers – Budget Review (B17-6-11)
… certiorari settlements in the 2017-18 fiscal year. Social Security tax payments are underestimated by approximately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2017/07/07/city-yonkers-budget-review-b17-6-11Government-Wide Financial Data – 2023 Financial Condition Report
… includes most of the State’s core services as well as general administrative support. Business-type activities: … data, please see the Statistical Section of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) (Net Position by Component, Changes in Net …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2023-fcr/government-wide-financial-dataDiNapoli: Local Governments Levy $36.6 Billion in Property Taxes
… of inflation, whichever is less, with some exceptions. From 2017 to 2019, property tax levies increased the most in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/11/dinapoli-local-governments-levy-366-billion-property-taxesTown of Oneonta Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-243)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether District controls are … 8, 2013. Background The District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from the Town of Oneonta …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/01/31/town-oneonta-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operationsNewstead Fire Company –Internal Controls (2014M-92)
… bank statements. For two disbursements, a Company member or a family member had a financial interest in the … accountability for how much cash was actually collected, or how many prizes were purchased and distributed. Key … written disclosure to the Board when they have any direct or indirect financial interest in a vendor that the Company …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/06/27/newstead-fire-company-internal-controls-2014m-92Hoags Corners Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. – Internal Controls (2014M-09)
… The Hoags Corners Volunteer Fire Company is located in Rensselaer County and provides fire protection services to … by-laws require timely deposits, "timely" is not defined in the by-laws. The Treasurer does not issue any receipts for … term "best practices" is vague, and the guidance provided in the policy is very limited and does not indicate whether …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/04/04/hoags-corners-volunteer-fire-company-inc-internal-controls-2014m-09Dutchess County Industrial Development Agency – Management Practices (2013M-251)
… was to evaluate the Dutchess County Industrial Development Agency (DCIDA) management practices for the period January 1, … Key Findings The Dutchess County Industrial Development Agency (DCIDA) Board did not design or implement an adequate … 21 businesses receiving DCIDA benefits have not met their employment goals. Job creation was less than the agreed-upon …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2014/03/04/dutchess-county-industrial-development-agency-managementComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… and the Valley Stream Central High School District . “In an era of limited resources and increased accountability, … The significant revenue and expenditure projections in the proposed budget are reasonable. The district’s … was created by Comptroller DiNapoli to promote openness in government and provide taxpayers with better access to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0Monitoring of Medicaid Payments for Nursing Home Bed Reserve Days (Follow-Up)
… our initial audit report, Monitoring of Medicaid Payments for Nursing Home Bed Reserve Days (Report 2010-S-21). … examined whether nursing home claims submitted to Medicaid for hospital bed reserve days were appropriate, and if not, … 31, 2010, our audit determined Medicaid paid $28 million for bed reserve claims that exceeded the bed reserve day …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/01/10/monitoring-medicaid-payments-nursing-home-bed-reserve-days-followSaugerties Central School District – Extra-Classroom Activities (2017M-77)
… 2016. Background The Saugerties Central School District is located in the Towns of Saugerties, Ulster and Woodstock … receipts totaling $127,553, and district officials do not have adequate assurance that student treasurers are … the source, date, amount and purpose of collections, such as a daily sales report. Monitor all club sales subject …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/07/14/saugerties-central-school-district-extra-classroom-activities-2017m-77Town of Pittstown – Records and Reports (2013M-5)
… with bank records, resulting in, for example, general fund cash being over-reported by $98,438 in 2011. The Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/06/08/town-pittstown-records-and-reports-2013m-5Child Development Center of the Hamptons Charter School – Financial Management (2013M-98)
… paid each month – documentation that supports information in the financial reports. Key Recommendations Follow the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/07/05/child-development-center-hamptons-charter-school-financial-managementVillage of Aurora – Treasurer’s Duties and Information Technology (2014M-107)
… funded primarily by real property taxes, sales tax, State aid, and water and sewer rents. The Village is governed … by the Treasurer. The Board did not audit the Treasurer’s records and reports during our audit period. As a result, … of duties. Annually audit the Treasurer’s financial records. Adopt policies and procedures governing IT, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/08/29/village-aurora-treasurers-duties-and-information-technology-2014m-107Town of Lindley – Financial Management (2012M-226)
… August 15, 2012. Background The Town of Lindley is located in Steuben County and has a population of approximately … $309,369 and $399,024 of unrestricted surplus funds in the general and highway funds, respectively. These amounts are excessive in comparison to the Town’s expenditure levels, representing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/02/22/town-lindley-financial-management-2012m-226Village of Unadilla – Budgeting (2013M-143)
… 13, 2013. Background The Village of Unadilla is located in Otsego County. The Village is governed by an elected … budgets that are based on the previous years’ trends in actual revenues and expenditures. Estimate the ending fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/08/30/village-unadilla-budgeting-2013m-143Town of Coeymans – Recordkeeping and Cash Disbursements (2013M-186)
… the true financial condition of the sewer district fund. On its 2011 annual financial report, the Town reported an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/10/04/town-coeymans-recordkeeping-and-cash-disbursements-2013m-186