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State Comptroller DiNapoli Announces New Cybersecurity Training Webinars for Local Governments
… The Office of the State Comptroller has developed five new “10-minute Tech Talk” cybersecurity training webinars for local government officials with weekly releases planned … 24. Phishing, to be released Oct. 31. In addition to the new series, prior years’ Cybersecurity Awareness Month …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-announces-new-cybersecurity-training-webinars-local-governmentsIndian River Central School District – Financial Condition Management (2022M-92)
… School District (District) Board of Education (Board) and District officials adequately managed the District’s financial condition. Key Findings The Board and District officials did not adequately manage the District’s financial condition and the current findings and recommendations are similar to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/08/19/indian-river-central-school-district-financial-condition-management-2022mPanama Central School District – Procurement (2024M-73)
Determine whether the Panama Central School District District Board of Education Board and District officials purchased goods and services in compliance with the Districts procurement policies
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/09/27/panama-central-school-district-procurement-2024m-73Fairview Fire District – Payroll and Leave Accruals (2024M-96)
… employees are paid only for hours worked and leave time to which they are entitled. Review payroll errors identified … if appropriate, consult with the attorney for the District to possibly recover overpayments made to employees. Ensure that all leave requests are properly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/01/24/fairview-fire-district-payroll-and-leave-accruals-2024m-96Town of Windsor – Financial Management (2025M-24)
… report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Town of Windsor (Town) Board (Board) effectively managed the … operating surpluses totaling nearly $2.7 million instead of planned operating deficits totaling $482,700 in the … initiated corrective action. … Determine whether the Town of Windsor Town Board Board effectively managed the Towns …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/05/30/town-windsor-financial-management-2025m-24Town of Rutland – Water and Sewer Charges (2025M-30)
… accounts and $4,189 in undercharges. Of 81 customer account billing adjustments tested for 2022 and 2023, 80 … to provide guidance on water and sewer billings and account adjustments. No one independent of the billing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/06/13/town-rutland-water-and-sewer-charges-2025m-30DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… years, the school’s total expenses were underestimated. This resulted in a smaller net income than anticipated in the … government spending and nearly 50,000 state contracts, visit http://www.openbooknewyork.com/ . The easy-to-use website was created by Comptroller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-releases-school-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the … process and exceeded its authority under New York State Town Law by authorizing insurance claims and annual … totaling more than $12,000 were not added to the inventory list. Three assets totaling more than $6,000 were not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsTown of Parma - Real Property Tax Exemptions Administration (2018M-223)
… properties with 147 agricultural, non-profit and not-for-profit, senior citizen, veteran and other exemptions. The … as required when the new owner was no longer eligible for the exemptions. Key Recommendations The Assessor should: … exemptions to the County to ensure the new owner is billed for the prorated share of taxes. Town officials generally …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/03/01/town-parma-real-property-tax-exemptions-administration-2018m-223Woodgate Volunteer Fire Department – Financial Controls (2014M-120)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Department’s financial controls for the period January 1, 2013 through … The Woodgate Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. is located in the Town of Forestport, Oneida County, and is governed by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/07/03/woodgate-volunteer-fire-department-financial-controls-2014mNesconset Fire District – Length of Service Awards Program (2014M-317)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if employees properly earned length of service … firefighters from earning LOSAP points for responding to calls during their regularly scheduled work hours. Key Recommendation Implement standards and procedures to ensure that points are not awarded to employees who serve …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/12/24/nesconset-fire-district-length-service-awards-program-2014m-317Lake View Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Activity (2014M-342)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the District’s internal controls … The Lake View Fire District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from the Town of Hamburg, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/02/27/lake-view-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-activity-2014m-342Hornby Fire Company, Inc. – Internal Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-78)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the recording and reporting of the Company’s … in Steuben County. The Company contracts with the Town to provide fire protection services. The Company’s bylaws … The President did not sign vouchers or appoint members to an audit committee. The Treasurer did not prepare bank …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/07/11/hornby-fire-company-inc-internal-controls-over-financial-activities-2014mSt. Paul Boulevard Fire District - Board Oversight (2018M-116)
… The Board did not: Adopt realistic budgets, which resulted in excessive unrestricted fund balance that was not substantiated by planned uses in any fund balance policy or multiyear financial or capital …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2018/10/05/st-paul-boulevard-fire-district-board-oversight-2018m-116Town of Lancaster - Information Technology (2018M-114)
… Technology (IT) assets were properly safeguarded and secured. Key Findings Town officials have not designed or … the acceptable use policy is distributed to all personnel and monitor IT use. Develop and maintain an inventory of IT assets. Ensure all necessary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/08/17/town-lancaster-information-technology-2018m-114Westfield Academy and Central School District - Financial Management (2018M-67)
… Determine whether District officials properly managed fund balance and reserves. Key Findings Unrestricted fund balance exceeded the statutory limit by more than … points) as of June 30, 2017. The Board appropriated fund balance not needed to fund operations and overestimated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/08/03/westfield-academy-and-central-school-district-financial-management-2018mBaldwin Fire District - Credit Card and Travel Expenditures (2018M-27)
… and for legitimate District purposes. Key Findings Of the 279 credit card purchases made during our audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2018/06/08/baldwin-fire-district-credit-card-and-travel-expenditures-2018m-27Clinton Central School District – Payroll (2017M-252)
… calculated and paid gross salaries and wages. The Head Custodian did not sign custodial employees’ time records as … overtime to be worked. Key Recommendation Ensure the Head Custodian signs time records to evidence the review of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/01/26/clinton-central-school-district-payroll-2017m-252Becoming Eligible for a Benefit – Article 14 Benefits
… contributions, you will have earned the right to receive a pension once you meet the minimum requirement of five years … … Article 14 information for PFRS Tier 3 members Covers pension disability and death benefits …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/becoming-eligible-benefitOtego-Unadilla Central School District – Financial Condition (2015M-245)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s financial condition for the period … balanced budgets with sufficient recurring revenues to finance recurring expenditures. Continue to review and seek alternative ways to lower expenditures. … …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/01/15/otego-unadilla-central-school-district-financial-condition-2015m-245