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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… and reports, and the board could improve its oversight of financial operations. The supervisor did not ensure accurate … accounting records were maintained or provide bank statements or canceled checks to the board and ensure cash … document (AUD) was accurate. Without complete and accurate financial reports, the board was not aware of significant …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli Announces Sale of $540 Million State of New York General Obligation Bonds
… announced the sale of New York State General Obligation (GO) Bonds totaling $539.6 million through competitive sale. … market volatility, strong investor interest in the state’s full-faith-and credit GO bonds resulted in favorable … debt service costs. The refunding saves New York taxpayers a total of $4.4 million over the life of the bonds, or $3.6 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/03/dinapoli-announces-sale-540-million-state-new-york-general-obligation-bondsSnyder Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-365)
… quotes for purchases costing from $5,000 to $10,000, but does not address the process to be followed for purchases …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/02/14/snyder-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2013m-365Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… of Tivoli , Village of Tuckahoe and the City of Yonkers . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and … to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being spent appropriately and effectively.” Alton Fire … finance operating expenditures which will not be available in future years. In addition, the city plans to borrow up to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Contract Advisory No. 26
… on Sexual Harassment Prevention in Bids: Every bid made to the State or any public department or agency thereof where … is required by statute, rule or regulation shall contain the following statement subscribed by the bidder and affirmed by such bidder as true under the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/contract-advisory/26-statement-sexual-harassment-prevention-bidsSchoharie County – Stream Restoration Project and Contract Process (2015M-87)
… officials’ oversight of the Stream Restoration Project and the overall contract process for the period January 1, … Background Schoharie County is located in central New York and has approximately 32,750 residents. The County is … Board did not provide adequate oversight of the planning and execution of the Project and did not ensure that the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2015/08/14/schoharie-county-stream-restoration-project-and-contract-process-2015m-87Dayton Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2012M-337)
… The Dayton Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. is located in the Town Dayton in Cattaraugus County. The Company is governed by an elected … motions to "pay all bills," it is unclear what bills are being approved for payment. The majority of payments made by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/02/12/dayton-volunteer-fire-company-inc-internal-controls-over-financialCrystal Beach Volunteer Fire Department – Misappropriation of Funds (2014M-243)
… of the Treasurer’s duties to safeguard Department assets for the period January 1, 2010 through April 30, 2014. … The Crystal Beach Volunteer Fire Department is a not-for-profit organization located in the Town of Gorham in … bylaws. Key Recommendations Seek legal advice regarding reimbursement from Department officials for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/11/14/crystal-beach-volunteer-fire-department-misappropriation-fundsMount Pleasant Cottage School Union Free School District – Financial Condition (2013M-360)
… for 90 days or more. District officials deemed only 50 percent of the "90 days and over" receivables as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/03/07/mount-pleasant-cottage-school-union-free-school-district-financialMaine-Endwell Central School District – Financial Condition (2013M-49)
… of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s financial condition for the period July 1, 2011, through January 3, 2013. Background The Maine-Endwell Central School District is located in the Towns of Maine, Nanticoke, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/05/31/maine-endwell-central-school-district-financial-condition-2013m-49Housing Authority Administrative Expenditures (2016-MS-2)
… November 25, 2015. Background Housing authorities are public corporations that generally provide affordable housing … incomes. Housing authorities around the State manage both public housing units and Section 8 housing vouchers. Each …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2016/11/18/housing-authority-administrative-expenditures-2016-ms-2Wallkill Central School District – Claims Auditing (2023M-52)
… for valid purposes and properly reported to the Board of Education (Board). Key Findings The claims auditor did not … a claim that is not valid and legal. 11 warrants (lists of claims) totaling $464,801 were not included in the claims … reports to the Board. As a result, the Board was not aware of all claims paid. The claims auditor’s deficiencies with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/09/29/wallkill-central-school-district-claims-auditing-2023m-52North Amityville Fire Company, Inc. – Cash Disbursements (2022M-163)
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https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2023/04/28/north-amityville-fire-company-inc-cash-disbursements-2022m-163Cattaraugus-Little Valley Central School District – Financial Management (2022M-23)
… $227,000 which can fund average unemployment expenditures for 78 years. Did not ensure $2.2 million was properly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/07/01/cattaraugus-little-valley-central-school-district-financial-managementTown of Hempstead Sanitary District No. 1 – Selected Financial Activities (2015M-206)
… not entitled. District officials did not properly monitor life insurance benefits and provided certain benefits without … and ensure that any employee who receives additional group life insurance coverage pays the correct premium. Prepare …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2016/03/18/town-hempstead-sanitary-district-no-1-selected-financial-activities-2015m-206Town of Minetto – Financial Condition (2013M-284)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Town’s financial condition for the period January 1, 2012, to July 31, 2013. Background The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/11/15/town-minetto-financial-condition-2013m-284Town of Big Flats – Financial Management (2013M-170)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Town’s financial management for the period January 1, 2010, to May 1, 2013. Background The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/11/15/town-big-flats-financial-management-2013m-170Village of Horseheads – Claims Auditing and Disbursements (2023M-134)
… $19,179. Document whether claims were audited prior to funds being disbursed. Monitor telephone and Internet … In March 2024, the Assistant Clerk pleaded guilty to attempted petit larceny and paid full restitution. Key … claims and supporting documentation and transmit an order to pay claims. Ensure that claims contain sufficient …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/05/10/village-horseheads-claims-auditing-and-disbursements-2023m-134Town of Wheatfield – Recreation Department Cash Receipts and Information Technology (2013M-200)
… were made directly out of the concession stand bank account and were not reviewed and approved by the Board, or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/09/20/town-wheatfield-recreation-department-cash-receipts-and-information-technology-2013mTown of Butler – Highway Asset Accountability (2024M-115)
… diesel fuel was used properly, stolen or caused by a leak in the in-ground storage tank. Key Recommendations Develop, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/12/24/town-butler-highway-asset-accountability-2024m-115