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Town of Humphrey – Financial Management (2013M-116)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Town’s budgeting practices for the period … the Board appropriates fund balance as a financing source to balance the budget. However, because the Town’s operations … where revenues exceeded expenditures due primarily to the underestimation of sales tax, fund balance was not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/07/19/town-humphrey-financial-management-2013m-116Plattekill Public Library – Procurement and Investment of Funds (2020M-143)
… The Board did not: Ensure required quotes were obtained for the purchase of security cameras. Adopt a procurement … services. As a result, officials did not seek competition for six professional service providers receiving payments … professional services and ensure competition is obtained for such services. Ensure future investments are made in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2021/04/16/plattekill-public-library-procurement-and-investment-funds-2020m-143East Islip Union Free School District - Financial Condition Management (2020M-24)
… financial condition. Key Findings The District’s general fund balance increased by $12.9 million (141 percent) from … completed fiscal years, the District reported unassigned fund balance equal to 4 percent of the ensuing year’s appropriations. However, when unused appropriated fund balance is added back, unassigned fund balance exceeds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/05/01/east-islip-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-managementTown of North East – Internal Controls Over Information Technology (2013M-31)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess internal controls over information technology (IT) for the period January 1, 2011, to November 15, 2012. Background The Town of North East is located in Dutchess County and has a population of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/05/03/town-north-east-internal-controls-over-information-technology-2013m-31Saratoga County Probation Department – Restitution Payments (S9-20-12)
… checks totaling $22,279 were not properly followed up on as required. In addition, officials did not make …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2021/12/14/saratoga-county-probation-department-restitution-payments-s9-20-12South Lewis Central School District – Conflicts of Interest (2021M-3)
… District (District) officials had prohibited interests in District contracts. Key Findings Three Board members had prohibited interests in contracts that the District awarded totaling more than $22 … to the District totaling $17,446. Due to deficiencies in the District’s conflict of interest disclosure forms and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/07/30/south-lewis-central-school-district-conflicts-interest-2021m-3New York State Comptroller DiNapoli: Statement on Arrest of Morris Central School District Official
… former treasurer of the Morris Central School District in Otsego County, following a joint investigation by his … T. Bacon and the FBI for their continued partnership in rooting out public corruption.” Press Release from the … Office Northern District of New York Since taking office in 2007, DiNapoli has committed to fighting public corruption …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-arrest-morris-central-school-district-officialVillage of Dering Harbor – Board Oversight (2020M-29)
… requirements when presenting and adopting budgets for 2013-14 through 2018-19. Underestimated revenues by a … include realistic estimates of revenues and expenditures for both the general fund and capital projects. Monitor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2020/06/26/village-dering-harbor-board-oversight-2020m-29Bolivar-Richburg Central School District - Financial Management (2019M-17)
… the statutory limit by approximately $626,000. The reserve fund plan is inadequate and certain reserve balances were excessive and not being used. Key … beneficial to taxpayers. Adopt a comprehensive written reserve policy, including plans for the use of reserves in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/06/07/bolivar-richburg-central-school-district-financial-management-2019m-17Eaton No. 1 Fire District – Board Oversight (2024M-4)
… Ensure basic accounting records were maintained or that it received written financial reports to manage operations. Ensure bank reconciliations were … for 2020 through 2022. Adequately audit claims prior to payment. Of the 108 claims totaling $209,006 that we …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2024/05/17/eaton-no-1-fire-district-board-oversight-2024m-4Town of Vestal – Capital Acquisitions (2013M-78)
… was to review the Town’s planning and financing process for capital acquisitions for the period January 1, 2012, through January 15, 2013. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/06/14/town-vestal-capital-acquisitions-2013m-78Minisink Valley Central School District – Medicaid Reimbursements (2022M-80)
… for all eligible services provided. Review all unclaimed services and submit any eligible claims for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/08/19/minisink-valley-central-school-district-medicaid-reimbursements-2022m-80Village of Waterford – Board Oversight (2022M-70)
… - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Village of Waterford (Village) Board (Board) provided adequate oversight of financial operations. Key Findings The Board did not provide adequate oversight of financial operations. Specifically, the Board did not: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2022/07/29/village-waterford-board-oversight-2022m-70Lindenhurst Union Free School District – Collections (2024M-24)
… and reported. As a result, there was an increased risk of improper accounting of and potential theft of collections without detection. We reviewed $311,876 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/07/19/lindenhurst-union-free-school-district-collections-2024m-24Opinion 99-13
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-99-13State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… Medicaid Payments for Pharmacy Claims - Joia Pharmacy and a Related Prescriber (2013-S-4) Based on a statistical projection, auditors determined DOH overpaid … refills. The audit also identified a range of practices by both Joia and a doctor that warrant further review. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… in the check book registers, maintain accounting records with cash accounts and subsidiary revenue and expenditure … balances. The last annual financial report that was filed with the Office of the State Comptroller was for the 2010 … did not ensure that the highway superintendent complied with competitive bidding requirements or the town’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsVillage of Sag Harbor – Board Oversight and Justice Court Operations (2015M-107)
… Purpose of Audit The objectives of our audit were to determine if the Board provided adequate oversight of the Villages financial operations and to review the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2015/08/14/village-sag-harbor-board-oversight-and-justice-court-operations-2015m-107State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… Prevention (SHP) Training SHP training was provided to employees and elected officials. However, of the 150 total … accounting records, provide accurate monthly reports to the supervisor or provide an annual accounting to the board as required. The clerk also did not: accurately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsVillage of Sinclairville – Water Operations (2014M-362)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if the Village’s water system … 1, 2013 through October 24, 2014. Background The Village of Sinclairville is located in the Towns of Charlotte and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2015/04/24/village-sinclairville-water-operations-2014m-362