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Village of Skaneateles – Claims Auditing (2024M-68)
… $356,000 were not competitively procured, as required by New York State General Municipal Law (GML) Section 103 and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/09/06/village-skaneateles-claims-auditing-2024m-68Village of Lake George – Records and Reports (2024M-82)
… complete, accurate and timely records and reports to allow the Village Board (Board) to effectively manage the Village’s financial operations. … The Treasurer and former Board-appointed Secretary to the Mayor (Secretary) did not properly fulfill their … complete accurate and timely records and reports to allow the Village Board Board to effectively manage the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/09/13/village-lake-george-records-and-reports-2024m-82Village of Sloan – Clerk-Treasurer (2024M-109)
… Village Law Section 4-408. The cash balances reported on the monthly Treasurer’s reports, that were provided to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/11/15/village-sloan-clerk-treasurer-2024m-109Charter School of Educational Excellence – Information Technology (2023M-174)
… secured student data to help protect it from unauthorized access and developed and adopted a comprehensive information … secure student data to help protect it from unauthorized access or develop an IT contingency plan. As a result, there was an increased risk of unauthorized access to student personal, private and sensitive information …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2024/06/07/charter-school-educational-excellence-information-technology-2023m-174Town of Keene – Records and Reports (2024M-27)
… balances did not agree with general ledger cash balances for 55 (41 percent) of the 133 bank reconciliations we …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/06/14/town-keene-records-and-reports-2024m-27Village of Lyons Falls – Financial Management (2013M-393)
… 31, 2013. Background The Village of Lyons Falls is located in Lewis County and is governed by four Trustees and a Mayor, … $352,000. Key Findings The unexpended surplus funds in the Village’s general fund increased nearly $200,000 (45 … As a result, the general fund’s unexpended surplus funds in 2012-13 reached 182 percent of next year’s appropriations. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/03/28/village-lyons-falls-financial-management-2013m-393Ordinary Death Benefit – State Police Plan
… $50,000 of this benefit is paid in the form of group-term life insurance, which is currently exempt from federal income tax. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1518/ordinary-death-benefitOpinion 2006-11
… board member has an interest in town purchases from an auto parts store solely because the board member is an … or performance of any portion of town orders from the auto parts store, he or she is paid a salary by the store and … a prohibited interest if the town makes purchases from an auto parts store that employs the board member as its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2006-11DiNapoli: Bombay Clerk Charged in Theft of Justice Court Fees
… A North Country court clerk is accused of pocketing more than … A North Country court clerk is accused of pocketing more than …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/dinapoli-bombay-clerk-charged-theft-justice-court-feesState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on NYC's FY 2025 Preliminary Budget
… released the following statement on New York City's Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Preliminary Budget: “The release of New York City’s … A take down of larger-than-historical contingency (in-year) reserves, better-than-projected revenue and substantial … released the following statement on New York Citys Fiscal Year FY 2025 Preliminary Budget …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-nycs-fy-2025-preliminary-budgetNew York State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on the MTA's February Financial Plan
… Authority (MTA)’s February Financial Plan: “There is still a lack of clarity on how the MTA will close its $600 million deficit this year. The agency is depending on the state for new revenue to offset ridership … loss and balance its budget through 2026, but this funding is not yet assured, and savings have not been identified. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-mtas-february-financial-planTaxes – 2021 Financial Condition Report
… to 10.9 percent which will be in effect until December 31, 2027. Changes in the State’s top tax rate can have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2021-fcr/taxesReview of Advance Contract Payments
… of the contracts. Background Our office examined certain advance payments made pursuant to grant contracts or … at $224,000 where the contractors received only an initial advance payment. These payments totaled $56,000 and all the … Implement a policy for new contracts of only sending advance payments when requested by contractor. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/09/15/review-advance-contract-paymentsOversight of Hazardous Materials and Waste (Follow-Up)
… of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report, Oversight of Hazardous Materials and Waste ( 2017-S-51 ). About the Program Our initial report, … communities against hazardous materials and waste. Our audit found that SUNY officials have established controls …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/01/30/oversight-hazardous-materials-and-waste-followTown of Otselic – Records and Reports and Conflict of Interest (2021M-36)
… report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether the Town of Otselic (Town) Town Supervisor (Supervisor) maintained … Board did not ensure there were no prohibited conflicts of interest. We also found: The Supervisor did not provide … annual financial reports were not filed with the Office of State Comptroller, as required. As of May 5, 2021, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/07/16/town-otselic-records-and-reports-and-conflict-interest-2021m-36Town of Owego – Shared Services Facility Capital Project (2022M-42)
… of Owego (Town) Board (Board) properly planned, authorized and monitored the shared services facility capital project … a thorough understanding of the Project’s overall scope and cost prior to the Project’s authorization, the Project is … Board was not transparent about the cost of the Project and did not adopt an itemized Project budget. The Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/09/30/town-owego-shared-services-facility-capital-project-2022m-42Cattaraugus-Little Valley Central School District – Financial Management (2022M-23)
… complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Cattaraugus-Little Valley Central School District’s … officials effectively managed fund balance and reserve funds. Key Findings The Board and District officials did not properly manage fund … Determine whether the CattaraugusLittle Valley Central School Districts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/07/01/cattaraugus-little-valley-central-school-district-financial-managementTown of Jay – Records and Reports (2023M-22)
… accurate and timely accounting records and reports to allow the Town Board (Board) to effectively manage the Town’s financial operations. Key … records, and inadequate financial reports were provided to the Board. As a result, the Board lacked reliable records …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/06/30/town-jay-records-and-reports-2023m-22Town of Marion – Misappropriation of Justice Court Cash Collections (2023M-149)
… Perform a proper review of reports submitted to New York State agencies to ensure that all cases, including any cash … a thorough review of the reports submitted to New York State agencies. Perform monthly bank reconciliations and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/01/26/town-marion-misappropriation-justice-court-cash-collections-2023m-149Tioga County – Social Service Contracts (2023M-162)
… contract terms or were aware and allowed the contract to continue without termination as follows: One agency … were not always met and the impact of services intended to improve the well-being of residents is reduced. If … measures are not properly monitored, officials are unable to assure residents that services were delivered as intended. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2024/03/29/tioga-county-social-service-contracts-2023m-162