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Wheatland-Chili Central School District – Network Access Controls (2023M-7)
… a written agreement with a detailed list and explanation of services and responsibilities. District officials generally agreed with our findings and indicated they plan to initiate corrective …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/06/23/wheatland-chili-central-school-district-network-access-controls-2023m-7Town of Venice – Supervisor’s Financial Records and Reports (2023M-73)
… the 36 months reviewed were not performed, the Town’s 2020 required annual update document (AUD) was filed 310 days late … financial records and reports to the Board for audit, as required. Key Recommendations Maintain accurate, supported …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/09/08/town-venice-supervisors-financial-records-and-reports-2023m-73Town of Hempstead Sanitary District Number 14 – Board Oversight (2017M-40)
… Board’s oversight of the District’s financial operations for the period January 1, 2015 through September 30, 2016. … of Commissioners. The District’s budgeted appropriations for 2016 were approximately $373,000. Key Findings The Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2017/06/02/town-hempstead-sanitary-district-number-14-board-oversight-2017m-40XIII.1 Employee Expense Reimbursement Overview – XIII. Employee Expense Reimbursement
… clothing allowances and moving expenses are reimbursed via payroll. Tuition reimbursement to a State employee will be … within Chapter XII – Expenditures of this guide and the Payroll bulletins available on the Office of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiii/xiii1-employee-expense-reimbursement-overviewAsset Forfeiture Escrow Fund
… 6-v to require all moneys and proceeds from the sale of property realized as a consequence of a forfeiture under … necessary, by the governing board of a village, town, county or city for such monies and proceeds. This law took … Data Management Unit 110 State Street, 12th Floor Albany, NY 12236 or Emailed to our Data Management Unit via the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/required-reporting/asset-forfeiture-escrow-fundVillage of Rhinebeck – Water Fees (2013M-311)
… our audit was to examine internal controls over water fees for the period June 1, 2012 through June 14, 2013. Background … over billing, collecting and enforcing water fees need to be improved. The Clerk’s duties were inadequately segregated, … system. The Board did not annually audit, or cause to be audited, the Treasurer’s records. Key Recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/01/17/village-rhinebeck-water-fees-2013m-311City of Little Falls – Financial Condition (2021M-54)
… the City’s fiscal stability. As a result, the City has significant fiscal stress. We found: The former Treasurer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2021/06/25/city-little-falls-financial-condition-2021m-54State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… four recommendations were partially implemented and two recommendations were not implemented. Find out how your …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Personal Income Tax and Property Tax
… million credits for payment totaling over $1.6 billion . In addition, the Department paid nearly 2.5 million levy year … 19,049 questionable or inappropriate refunds resulting in a savings of $34.9 million and 4,331 credits resulting in a savings of over $1.1 million. In addition, we …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/12/30/personal-income-tax-and-property-taxNorth Shore Public Library – Financial Condition (2013M-344)
… audit was to evaluate the Library’s financial condition for the period of July 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013. Background The North Shore Public Library is located in the Towns of Riverhead and Brookhaven in Suffolk County … members. It reported operating expenditures of $3,563,192 for the 2012-13 fiscal year. Key Findings The Library …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2014/03/28/north-shore-public-library-financial-condition-2013m-344DiNapoli Recovers $42K From Woman Who Stole From State and Local Retirement System
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and the New York State … for stealing nearly $42,000 of her deceased mother’s pension payments. Robertson pleaded guilty to petit larceny …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/dinapoli-recovers-42k-woman-who-stole-state-and-local-retirement-systemOperational Advisory No. 31
… with the Statewide Financial System (SFS), the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) removed agency dollar … at the time of transaction submittal or posting in SFS (i.e. bulkload transactions). In addition, agencies are … must reverse the transaction upon request of the reviewer (i.e. OSC, DOB, auditor, etc.). Chapter VIII.1 AP Journal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/operational-advisory/31-general-ledger-journal-entries-workflow-changeAndes Central School District – Financial Management (2013M-250)
… audit was to evaluate the District’s financial condition for the period July 1, 2011 to August 6, 2013. Background The … five elected members. The District's budgeted expenditures for 2013-14 fiscal year are $3.8 million. Key Findings …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/12/20/andes-central-school-district-financial-management-2013m-250State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… acceptable computer use policy. As a result, five of the six online banking users were allowed to access … for. District officials did not provide adequate oversight of extra-classroom activity and admission event collections. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-0Town of Mohawk – Records and Reports (2013M-113)
Town of Mohawk Records and Reports 2013M113
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/09/13/town-mohawk-records-and-reports-2013m-113Western Regional Off-Track Betting Corporation – Marketing and Promotional Program (2021M-65)
… did not distribute Program tickets in accordance with the New York State Gaming Commission’s (Commission) Regulations and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/off-track-betting/2021/09/23/western-regional-off-track-betting-corporation-marketing-andErie County Probation Department – Restitution Payments (S9-20-11)
… officials had $36,013 they could not provide support for the source of the funds that could potentially be used to … Establish adequate written policies and procedures for enforcing and monitoring restitution obligations. Provide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2021/12/14/erie-county-probation-department-restitution-payments-s9-20-11Town of Oyster Bay - Financial Condition Management (2020M-74)
… policies establishing reasonable fund balance levels for each fund. Reduce excessive fund balances and eliminate … other means, such as establishing reserves, to pay for long-term infrastructure needs. Town officials generally …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/09/04/town-oyster-bay-financial-condition-management-2020m-74Examples from GASB Statement 34 - Statement of Revenues, Expenses and changes in Net Assets
… GASB Statement 34 included in this bulletin, copyright by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board, 401 Merritt 7, … and Changes in Fund Net Assets Proprietary Funds For the Year Ended December 31, 2002 Business-Type Activities …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/examples-gasb-statement-34-statement-revenues-expenses-and-changes-net-assetsVillage of Airmont – Claims Auditing (2024M-1)
… not audit claims before payment to ensure that claims were for appropriate Village purposes, accurate, and adequately … In addition: One vendor was potentially overpaid $36,905 for snow plowing services due to the vendor’s use of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/05/24/village-airmont-claims-auditing-2024m-1