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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… in the medical costs component of the premium rate, which is not capped. Based on an analysis of the corresponding … with the Reimbursable Cost Manual (2016-S-75) Brookville is a Nassau County-based not-for-profit organization … the Reimbursable Cost Manual (2017-S-1) Building Blocks is a not-for-profit special education provider located in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-audits-0DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Drop Over 32 Percent in May
… in lost revenues for a single month. One major influence is consumers’ online spending, now largely subject to the sales tax. Detail on this activity is not currently available. “We anticipated that sales tax … but the May sales tax figures show just how deep it is cutting into municipal finances,” DiNapoli said. “Sales …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/06/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-drop-over-32-percent-mayState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… would have received during the 2013-14 through 2015-16 fiscal years and $455,775 that project the district would … the statutory limit by more than $4 million, or at least 16 percentage points, each year. … budget variance of $20.6 million from 2011-12 through 2015-16. After the unused appropriated fund balances are added …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0DiNapoli Praises NYC Comptroller Stringer's City Pension Fund Reforms
… doing the right thing for New York City's public pension funds. His multi-faceted plan to protect the city's public pension funds will do much to ensure the funds operate with greater transparency and with the highest … doing the right thing for New York Citys public pension funds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/dinapoli-praises-nyc-comptroller-stringers-city-pension-fund-reformsControls Over Cash Advance Accounts
… to December 31, 2013. Background Under Section 115 of the State Finance Law, cash advances are issued to State agencies for purposes such as petty cash, travel, and … appropriations and the cash is transferred from the State Treasury to a local bank account for use by the agency. OCFS …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/04/15/controls-over-cash-advance-accountsOperational Advisory No. 35
… payment to an employee for personal services is not intended to supersede normal State Payroll procedures. … However, if an agency determines that a salary advance is necessary, OSC recommends the agency refer to Payroll …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/operational-advisory/35-personal-service-salary-advancesBoquet Valley Central School District – Procurement (2021M-132)
… procured goods and services in accordance with the Board of Education’s (Board) policies and applicable statutory … did not procure: One purchase contract totaling $26,859, of 10 purchase contracts totaling $697,282, that exceeded the … Seven contracts (47 percent) totaling $71,692, of 15 purchase or public works contracts totaling $127,746, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/12/10/boquet-valley-central-school-district-procurement-2021m-132Delhi Joint Fire District – Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2020M-142)
… and supported. Key Findings The Board ensured the $746,000 in cash receipts were deposited, recorded and reported and … Board did not properly audit claims and: A cash receipts log is not maintained and the Treasurer’s records are not … someone other than the Treasurer to maintain a receipt log to verify that money collected has been deposited. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/02/19/delhi-joint-fire-district-cash-receipts-and-disbursements-2020m-142Ridgeway Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-196)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if Company controls were adequate to ensure that financial activity is properly recorded and … moneys are safeguarded for the period January 1, 2011, to June 11, 2013. Background The Ridgeway Volunteer Fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/08/28/ridgeway-volunteer-fire-company-inc-internal-controls-over-financialGrahamsville Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-117)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if the Board properly developed budgets, including using fund balance and reserves to finance operations, for the period January 1, 2012, to March 14, 2013. Background The Grahamsville Fire District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/08/09/grahamsville-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operationsColdspring Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-229)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether District controls are adequate to ensure that financial activity is properly recorded and … moneys are safeguarded for the period January 1, 2012, to July 31, 2013. Background The District is a district …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/09/27/coldspring-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2013mCaton Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. – Internal Controls Over Financial Activities (2013M-237)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether Company controls are … Caton Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. is located in the Town of Caton, in Steuben County. The Company’s officers consist … The purpose of our audit was to determine whether Company controls are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/11/01/caton-volunteer-fire-company-inc-internal-controls-over-financialCarthage-Wilna Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-191)
… and reported and that District moneys are safeguarded for the period January 1, 2012, to March 31, 2013. Background … comprises five elected members and is responsible for the District’s overall financial management. The Board … The District’s general-fund budget totaled $563,000 for the 2012 fiscal year. Key Findings The Board generally …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/08/16/carthage-wilna-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operationsSylvan Beach Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-76)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if the District’s controls are adequate to ensure that financial activity is properly recorded and … for the 2012 fiscal year. Key Findings The Board needs to improve its oversight of District financial activities. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/06/07/sylvan-beach-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operationsSummit Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-264)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether District controls are adequate to ensure that financial activity is properly recorded and … moneys are safeguarded for the period January 1, 2012, to July 26, 2013. Background The Summit Fire District is a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/11/22/summit-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2013m-264Stanley Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-259)
… disbursements, credit cards, claims processing, capital planning, and information technology. The Treasurer did not … receipts and disbursements, claims processing, capital planning, procurement, and information technology. Require …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/11/22/stanley-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2013m-259State Agencies Bulletin No. 2050
… NYSPO users will be required to establish and use MFA at login. New and existing users will not be able to access …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2050-multifactor-authentication-new-york-state-payroll-onlineLaFargeville Central School District – Information Technology (2021M-192)
… physical IT assets and non-student user account access to the District’s network. In addition to sensitive IT control … found: 235 IT assets costing $108,462 were not recorded in the District’s inventory records, and seven computers, two … found. No physical access or environmental controls over the server room. Improperly managed network user accounts. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/03/18/lafargeville-central-school-district-information-technology-2021m-192Finger Lakes Horizon Economic Development Corporation – Revolving Loan Fund Program (2022M-36)
… Board properly managed and monitored the revolving loan fund program. Key Findings The Board did not properly manage and monitor the revolving loan fund program. As a result, the Board cannot ensure the loan proceeds were used to further the Corporation’s mission. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/local-development-corporation/2022/07/08/finger-lakes-horizon-economic-development-corporationUtica City School District - Payroll (2018M-175)
… report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Board and District officials ensure that compensation payments for employees are accurate, properly approved and supported. Key Findings We reviewed payroll payments totaling $4.7 million to 151 employees and found almost $418,000 in payments (9 percent) were not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/01/18/utica-city-school-district-payroll-2018m-175