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Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… District and the Middletown-Hardenburgh Fire District . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and … years 2011 through 2013, fund balance available for use in each of the four major operating funds has either … at a high percentage of the ensuing year’s budget. In addition, the board has not adopted long-term financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsMission Statement and Performance Measures
… satisfaction for 20 percent of its customers, particularly in the areas of project design and construction. Also, … market trading data. Debt issuances appear to be issued in a timely manner after accounting for factors such as … latest projection. Key Recommendations Identify the causes in cases where customer satisfaction did not meet …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/06/13/mission-statement-and-performance-measuresHealth Information Management Department – Selected Procurement and Human Resources Practices
… Hospital’s rejection of the lowest bidder. The Hospital does not adequately verify contract payments to SK and, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/16/health-information-management-department-selected-procurement-and-human-resources-practicesV.2 Governance – V. Chart of Accounts (COA) Governance
… deployment issues, and receives input from the Program Director and Managers, working in consultation with the … See Note Project – ID No Yes Project – Activity No Yes Tree Updates Yes Yes NOTE: Program values require KK_DB_PRGM tree placement from DOB and RPT_SW_PRGM tree placement from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-v/v2-governanceCity of Gloversville – Parking Violation Operations (2016M-231)
… April 30, 2016. Background The City of Gloversville is located in Fulton County and has approximately 15,000 residents. The City is governed by an elected eight-member City Council. General …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2016/09/30/city-gloversville-parking-violation-operations-2016m-231Nesconset Fire District – Length of Service Awards Program (2014M-317)
… earned length of service award program (LOSAP) credit for the period January 1, 2013 through July 31, 2014. … of Fire Commissioners. The District’s operating budget for 2014 is approximately $2.6 million. Key Finding The … as volunteer firefighters from earning LOSAP points for responding to calls during their regularly scheduled work …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/12/24/nesconset-fire-district-length-service-awards-program-2014m-317Sachem Central School District – Fund Balance (2017M-151)
… our audit was to review the District’s financial condition for the period July 1, 2011 through February 28, 2017. … approximately 13,300 students. Budgeted appropriations for the 2016-17 fiscal year totaled approximately $306.4 … Key Recommendations Adopt a written fund balance policy for the maintenance and use of unrestricted fund balance and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/10/06/sachem-central-school-district-fund-balance-2017m-151Malone Central School District – Payroll (2017M-278)
… has approximately 2,600 students. Budgeted appropriations for the 2017-18 fiscal year total approximately $51.8 … Noteworthy Achievements We reviewed all payroll records for 20 employees who were paid approximately $932,000 during … appropriate oversight. We commend District officials for establishing a well-designed system for processing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/03/16/malone-central-school-district-payroll-2017m-278Elmwood Village Charter School – Building Acquisition (2017M-237)
… cost-beneficial manner that also met the School’s needs for the period July 1, 2015 through August 28, 2017. … has approximately 400 students. Budgeted appropriations for the 2017-18 fiscal year total approximately $6 million. … a building. The Board did not pay a reasonable price for the building, by paying more than the appraised value. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2018/02/16/elmwood-village-charter-school-building-acquisition-2017m-237New Hartford Central School District – Procurement (2016M-153)
… July 1, 2014 through February 22, 2016. Background The New Hartford Central School District is located in the Towns of New Hartford, Paris and Kirkland in Oneida County and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/22/new-hartford-central-school-district-procurement-2016m-153SUNY Bulletin No. SU-347
… the request of UUP, OSC will update the base annual salary for the calculation of dues (Deduction Codes 222 UUP Member … 26P or 260 UUP Member 21P) as follows: The deduction for employees with a base annual salary of $34,753 or less is .9% of the adjusted biweekly gross. The deduction for employees with a base salary of $34,754 or more is 1% of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-347-united-university-professions-uup-dues-increaseState Agencies Bulletin No. 1884
… agencies that the pensionable overtime earnings limit for Tier 5 Employee Retirement System (ERS) and Tier 5 Teacher’s Retirement System (TRS) members for calendar year 2021 is $20,763.51. Affected Employees … PayServ to reflect the pensionable overtime earnings limit for 2021 of $20,763.51 for Tier 5 ERS and TRS members. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1884-tier-5-pensionable-overtime-earnings-limit-calendar-year-2021-employeesVillage of Clifton Springs – Board Oversight (2014M-099)
… was to examine the Village Board’s oversight activities for the period June 1, 2012 through December 5, 2013. … population of approximately 2,100. Budgeted appropriations for the general, water and sewer funds for the 2013-14 fiscal year totaled approximately $2.28 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/08/15/village-clifton-springs-board-oversight-2014m-099Town of North Castle – Cash Disbursement (2013M-32)
… to evaluate the internal controls over cash disbursement for the period January 1, 2011, to July 31, 2012. Background … Town Supervisor, and is the legislative body responsible for managing Town operations. The Town’s appropriations for the 2012 fiscal year were approximately $31 million. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/04/19/town-north-castle-cash-disbursement-2013m-32Harrisville Central School District – Claims Audit (2016M-215)
… controls over the District’s claims auditing function for the period July 1, 2014 through October 31, 2015. … seven-member Board of Education. Budgeted appropriations for the 2015-16 fiscal year totaled approximately $9.3 … not have adequate supporting documentation were approved for payment. Key Recommendations Ensure that all claims are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/09/02/harrisville-central-school-district-claims-audit-2016m-215Marketing Service Performance Monitoring
… Purpose To determine whether Empire State Development (ESD) has established adequate internal … and that the cost of the procured services was reasonable on its face. Neither of these Offices was responsible for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/05/11/marketing-service-performance-monitoringOpinion 94-28
… the opinion. COUNTIES -- Powers and Duties (authority to pay expenses associated with advance planning undertaken for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-28Environment, Energy and Agriculture – 2023 Financial Condition Report
… Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) In SFY 2022-23, DEC All Funds spending totaled $1.5 billion, … an increase of 70 FTEs above levels as of March 31 in the previous year and 16 FTE positions below levels from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2023-fcr/environment-energy-and-agricultureControls Over the Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative
… met and whether providers deliver the services as required in their contracts with OTDA. The audit covered the period … 2017 through June 2023. About the Program Established in 2016, the Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative … to occupancy rate and resident turnover; however, it does not aggregate it to monitor ESSHI program performance in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/08/08/controls-over-empire-state-supportive-housing-initiativeAccounts Payable Advisory No. 36
… End - Vouchers and Expense Reports Guidance: The Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) has designated the final …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/36-fiscal-year-end-vouchers-and-expense-reports