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Town of Southampton-Peconic Bay Community Preservation Fund (P7-23-21
… examined were properly supported, recorded and deposited in full and that disbursements were proper and supported. Town officials also ensured the payments in lieu of taxes (PILOTs) we reviewed were properly approved … and approved prior to payment. Of the $8.8 million in PILOTs we reviewed, all were properly approved prior to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2024/02/23/town-southampton-peconic-bay-community-preservation-fund-p7-23-21Town of East Hampton – Peconic Bay Community Preservation Funds (P7-23-23)
… the CPF bank account during the audit period, we reviewed 10 deposits totaling $41.7 million. All 10 deposits we reviewed were properly receipted, deposited …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2024/02/23/town-east-hampton-peconic-bay-community-preservation-funds-p7-23-23Town of Ephratah – Supervisor’s Records, Reports and Deposits (2016M-311)
… the Town’s internal controls over financial operations for the period January 1, 2014 through March 31, 2016. … an elected five-member Town Board. Budgeted appropriations for the 2016 fiscal year totaled approximately $1.4 million. … The bookkeeper, who maintains the accounting records for several other municipalities, told us that it is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/21/town-ephratah-supervisors-records-reports-and-deposits-2016m-311Three Village Central School District – Financial Operations (2021M-141)
… oversight. Present all claims to the claims auditor for review and approval prior to payment. At least $37.9 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/12/17/three-village-central-school-district-financial-operations-2021m-141Johnstown Public Library – Cash Receipts (2014M-304)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the internal controls over the Library’s cash … points for greater accountability. Establish procedures to ensure that cash and checks are stored in a secure location until deposited and to require that receipts are deposited in the bank in a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2015/02/20/johnstown-public-library-cash-receipts-2014m-304Town of Clarendon – Justice Court Operations (2013M-362)
… to November 13, 2013. Background The Town of Clarendon is located in Orleans County and is governed by an elected Town Board, which comprises the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2014/03/07/town-clarendon-justice-court-operations-2013m-362Town of Beekman – Misappropriation of Cash Receipts (2015M-41)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate internal controls over the Town’s cash receipts … February 2015, the former Town Comptroller pleaded guilty to second-degree larceny in the theft of $390,178 from the … and, on March 5, was charged with grand larceny related to additional theft uncovered in our audit. Key Findings A …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/04/17/town-beekman-misappropriation-cash-receipts-2015m-41Town of Cohocton – Town Clerk Cash Shortage (2014M-325)
… with Town counsel to determine if it is feasible to recoup the missing money. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/05/15/town-cohocton-town-clerk-cash-shortage-2014m-325Data Sources – 2021 Financial Condition Report
… Reserve Bank of New York Fitch Ratings IHS Markit Internal Revenue Service Moody’s Investors Service National … State Budget Officers NYC Office of Management and Budget NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets NYS Department of … Department of Education – National Center for Education Statistics U.S. Department of Labor – Bureau of Labor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2021-fcr/data-sourcesTown of Shelby – Supervisor’s Financial Responsibilities (2021M-121)
… were filed from 106 to 194 days late. In addition, each year the CPA firm hired to conduct the Town’s annual audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/12/03/town-shelby-supervisors-financial-responsibilities-2021m-121IX.7.K Record Retention – IX. Federal Grants
… Copies of grant expenditure and disbursement records. All notice of grant adjustments. Copies of all correspondence …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix7k-record-retentionHawthorne Cedar Knolls Union Free School District – Internal Controls Over Wire Transfers (2016M-183)
… audit was to review internal controls over the District’s wire transfer process for the period July 1, 2014 through … officials have not developed written procedures for wire transfers; there is also a lack of segregation of duties in the wire transfer process. Although the District has an agreement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/22/hawthorne-cedar-knolls-union-free-school-district-internal-controls-overEaton No. 1 Fire District – Board Oversight (2024M-4)
… 2022. Adequately audit claims prior to payment. Of the 108 claims totaling $209,006 that we reviewed, 55 claims …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2024/05/17/eaton-no-1-fire-district-board-oversight-2024m-4Data Sources – 2022 Financial Condition Report
… of New York Fitch Ratings IHS Markit/S&P Global Internal Revenue Service Moody’s Investors Service National … Student Clearinghouse NYC Office of Management and Budget NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets NYS Department of … Department of Education – National Center for Education Statistics U.S. Department of Labor – Bureau of Labor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2022-fcr/data-sourcesMinetto Volunteer Fire Company – Misappropriation of Funds and Records and Reports (2014M-222)
… did not ensure that the Treasurer maintained records and reports that accurately reflected the Company’s financial … perform bank reconciliations and ensure that monthly reports include budget-to-actual amounts, cash receipts and … Fire Company Misappropriation of Funds and Records and Reports 2014M222 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/12/19/minetto-volunteer-fire-company-misappropriation-funds-and-records-andStafford Fire Department, Inc. – Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-274)
… examine the Department’s controls over financial activity for the period January 1, 2013 through July 29, 2014. … President and a five-member Board of Trustees. Expenses for the 2013 fiscal year were $543,185. Key Findings The … that all cash receipts are turned over to the Treasurer for deposit. Update the bylaws to formalize the agreement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/12/24/stafford-fire-department-inc-controls-over-financialTown of Beekman – Dover Ridge Sewer and Water Districts’ Financial Operations (2016M-260)
… 2015 through May 19, 2016. Background The Town of Beekman is located in Dutchess County and has approximately 15,000 residents. The Town is governed by an elected five-member Town Board. The Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/09/23/town-beekman-dover-ridge-sewer-and-water-districts-financial-operations-2016m-260Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. “By auditing municipal finances …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsOpinion 96-4
… proceeds of the sale, may authorize the establishment of a trust account at a financial institution authorized to serve … the purchaser deposit the proceeds of the sale into the trust account. Alternatively, you ask whether the village may … limited by the Constitution and statutes" ( Marine Midland Trust Company v Village of Waverly , 42 Misc 2d 704, 248 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-4Overview of Online Resources Provided by the Office of the State Comptroller
Print out presentation prior to live webinar to follow along and take notes.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/overview-online-resources-10-23-19.pdf