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2014 Year End Report
… Purpose The objective of our examination was to determine whether payments to claimants … recouping the money from the claimants. Key Findings Our examination disallowed 199 erroneous claims totaling over … The objective of our examination was to determine whether payments to claimants …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/03/30/2014-year-end-reportVillage of Middleport – Water and Sewer Rents (2013M-313)
… was to review the Village’s water and sewer rent activity for the period April 18, 2012 through October 3, 2013. … of four Trustees and a Mayor. Budgeted appropriations for the general, water and sewer funds in the 2013-14 fiscal … did not maintain timely, complete and accurate records. For example, we reviewed eight credit adjustments totaling …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/01/24/village-middleport-water-and-sewer-rents-2013m-313Town of Danby – Audit Follow-Up (2022M-127-F)
… activities. Background The Town is located in Tompkins County and is governed by the elected five-member Board, … and generating financial reports. The Town has an elected Highway Superintendent (Superintendent) who is responsible for overseeing all highway department operations. The elected Town Clerk (Clerk) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/11/21/town-danby-audit-follow-2022m-127-fTown of Porter – Sewer Billings to Fort Niagara State Park (2017M-162)
… 2014 through April 17, 2017. Background The Town of Porter is located in Niagara County and has a population of … Niagara State Park are also located in the Town. The Town is governed by an elected five-member Town Board. The Town’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/12/01/town-porter-sewer-billings-fort-niagara-state-park-2017m-162Amani Public Charter School – Payroll and Timekeeping (2015M-46)
… of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the School’s payroll and timekeeping functions for the period … September 30, 2014. Background The Amani Public Charter School, located in the City of Mount Vernon, is a public school that is not under the control of the local school …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2017/11/22/amani-public-charter-school-payroll-and-timekeeping-2015m-46State Agencies Bulletin No. 1914
… this bulletin is to notify agencies of an automatic dues increase and a one-time retroactive adjustment. Affected … dues for employees in Bargaining Unit 01 (Code 291) will increase retroactively as follows: Effective Date Biweekly … dues for employees in Bargaining Unit 21 (Code 491) will increase retroactively as follows: Effective Date Biweekly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1914-new-york-state-correctional-officers-and-police-benevolent-associationHalfmoon Hillcrest Volunteer Fire Department – Financial Operations (2015M-183)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate internal … Department is a not-for-profit organization located in the Town of Halfmoon, Saratoga County. The Department, which … fire protection for the Towns of Halfmoon and Clifton Park and the City of Mechanicville, is governed by an elected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/11/06/halfmoon-hillcrest-volunteer-fire-department-financialRensselaer City School District – Medicaid Reimbursements (2024M-42)
… Key Findings District officials did not submit claims for all Medicaid-eligible services provided to … a result, claims were either not submitted or reimbursed for just over 1,260 eligible services totaling $46,338. Had … requirements are met to submit Medicaid claims for reimbursement for all eligible services provided. Review …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/07/12/rensselaer-city-school-district-medicaid-reimbursements-2024m-42Mamaroneck Union Free School District - Extra-Classroom Activities (2018M-95)
… adopt and implement procedures governing the operations of ECA funds, as required. The central treasurer did not have … set aside for remittance to the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance (State). Key Recommendations Update …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/09/28/mamaroneck-union-free-school-district-extra-classroom-activities-2018m-95Tax Data Verification Form
… The tax data verification form is used by counties (and by cities and towns within … the OSC Online Services Portal. File Tax Data Verification Form Guidance Enrollment Instructions [pdf] Instructions for … Tax Data Verification Form …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/required-reporting/tax-data-verification-formCity of Troy – Budget Review (B5-16-15)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure … in Rensselaer County, issued debt totaling $21,630,000 to liquidate cumulative deficits in the City's general fund … requires all local governments that have been authorized to issue obligations to fund operating deficits to submit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2016/11/03/city-troy-budget-review-b5-16-15Controls Over Cash Advance Accounts
… is transferred from the State Treasury to a local bank account for use by the agency. OCFS was authorized to have … to operate a small business, are commingled with advance account funds prior to transfer to the State Treasury. In … maintains the check register, and reconciles the bank account. As a result of increased credit card usage, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/04/15/controls-over-cash-advance-accountsTown of Ripley – Water District Financial Condition and Legal Services (2014M-15)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the financial condition of Water District 1 and determine if the Board complied with adopted resolutions regarding … The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/09/05/town-ripley-water-district-financial-condition-and-legal-services-2014m-15Village of Hunter – Cash Receipts and Board Oversight (2015M-254)
… procedures over the collection of cash receipts for trash bag sales and the summer recreation program to ensure … for the reconciliation and reporting of cash receipts from trash bag sales to residents used to pay for their refuse pickup service or for Program …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2016/01/08/village-hunter-cash-receipts-and-board-oversight-2015m-254State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… did not follow state Department of Transportation (DOT) requirements for classifying, reporting and repairing … followed its own methods and did not always comply with DOT’s requirement for an annual interim inspection if the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsIV.2 Governing State Statutes – IV. Accounting Codes - Uses and Descriptions
… There are numerous State statutes which govern how financial transactions are … most notable statutes for account code usage in the SFS: State Finance Law §8 prescribes that the State Comptroller shall operate, maintain, and at his … There are numerous State statutes which govern how financial transactions are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-iv/iv2-governing-state-statutesCity of Albany – Payroll (2015M-110)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the City’s payroll operations for the period January 1, 2013 through September 30, 2014. Background The City of Albany is located in Albany County and has a population of approximately 99,000. The City is governed by an elected 16-member Common Council. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2015/09/16/city-albany-payroll-2015m-110Wyoming County – Selected Financial Activities (2015M-94)
… to examine selected County financial management activities for the period January 1, 2013 through April 15, 2015. … a 16-member Board of Supervisors. Budgeted appropriations for 2015 total approximately $125 million. Key Findings The … sites or options prior to entering into a 17.5 year lease for office space with a private developer. The procurement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2015/11/20/wyoming-county-selected-financial-activities-2015m-94Town of McDonough – Financial Operations (2017M-120)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Town’s financial operations for the period … through March 23, 2017. Background The Town of McDonough is located in Chenango County and has a population of … purchased goods and services totaling $265,200 without soliciting competition, selecting the lowest bidders or using …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/09/15/town-mcdonough-financial-operations-2017m-120Orleans County – Sheriff’s Department Inmate and Commissary Accounts (2017M-209)
… through May 10, 2017. Background Orleans County is located in western New York State and has a population of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2018/02/02/orleans-county-sheriffs-department-inmate-and-commissary-accounts-2017m-209