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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… As a result, it levied more taxes than necessary to sustain operations. The board also did not adopt budgets … and water district were excessive, ranging from 89 percent to 536 percent of actual expenditures. The board did not … purchased $299,298 in goods and services that should have been competitively procured, however, $101,121 was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Opinion 89-59
… (authority to impose water rates to raise both operation and maintenance and capital costs) WATER DISTRICTS -- Capital Costs … (authority to impose water rates to raise both operation and maintenance and capital costs) TOWN LAW, §§198(3)(d), … a town water district may raise the cost of both operation and maintenance and debt service solely by the imposition of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-59Opinion 2009-1
… offices in the same municipality ( see e.g . 1994 Ops Atty Gen No. 94-12). While there is no statutory or common … 83-129 at 163; 1979 Ops St Comp No. 79-81, at 16; 1988 Ops Atty Gen No. 88-41). 2 Pursuant to section 2 of chapter 238 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2009-1Controls Over Cash Advance Accounts
… money is properly accounted for and used for appropriate business expenses. The audit covers the period April 1, 2011 … and the cash is transferred from the State Treasury to a local bank account for use by the agency. WCB was … Consider reducing the petty cash fund to a more reasonable limit, such as $1,000. Other Related Audits/Reports …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/06/25/controls-over-cash-advance-accountsPayroll Improvement Project Bulletin No. PIP-018
… Max* Limit Description Limit Period Limit Type V01 RTR Memo CompLmt PAFBT3/ERSBEF 285,000.00 NYSLRS (ERS & PAF) … Tiers 1-4 Calendar Year IRS 401(a)(17) Limit V02 RTR Memo CompLmt ERSBT5 285,000.00 NYSERS Pensionable Earnings … Tier 5 Plan Year (4/1 - 3/31) IRS 401(a)(17) Limit V03 RTR Memo OT Lmt ERSBT5 20,763.51 NYSERS Overtime Earnings Tier 5 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/payroll-improvement-project/pip-018-new-additional-pay-earns-codes-v-codes-payservState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… audits were issued. County of Putnam – Recreation and Golf Course Collections The county’s parks and recreation department and golf course did not always record, deposit, remit documentation … do not have assurance that all collections at the golf course were properly accounted for and deposited. Officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-1Mattituck Fire District – Claims Audit (2025M-48)
… that all claims are subjected to an independent, thorough and deliberate review which determines, among other things, … that each purchase is for a proper fire district purpose and is adequately supported and approved. Generally, the Board must audit and approve all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/12/31/mattituck-fire-district-claims-audit-2025m-48Unified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-231
… 10986, 10989, 10993, 10994 Note : The Zip code criteria is only applicable to members of District Council 37. Background …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-231-prepaid-legal-service-benefit-unified-court-system-ucsUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-220
… 10986, 10989, 10993, 10994 Note : The Zip code criteria is only applicable to members of District Council 37. Background …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-220-prepaid-legal-service-benefit-unified-court-system-ucsHoneoye Falls-Lima Central School District – Financial Management and Competitive Procurement (2016M-124)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the … and Livonia in Livingston County; and the Towns of Victor, West Bloomfield and Richmond in Ontario County. The District, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/08/26/honeoye-falls-lima-central-school-district-financial-management-andTown of Olean Volunteer Fire Company No. 1, Inc., - Controls Over Financial Activities
… Board with monthly financial reports. Board minutes were missing from 14 of the 20 meetings held during out audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/04/03/town-olean-volunteer-fire-company-no-1-inc-controls-overAssessment and Collection of Selected Fees and Penalties
… three Department fees with the highest reported revenue: boiler inspections, public work enforcement and asbestos … not have accurate records to show who is required to pay boiler inspection and asbestos-related project fees. As a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/05/31/assessment-and-collection-selected-fees-and-penaltiesNortheastern Clinton Central School District – Payroll (2016M-76)
… through December 31, 2015. Background The Northeastern Clinton Central School District is located in the Towns of Altona, Champlain, Chazy and Mooers in Clinton County. The District, which operates four schools … Northeastern Clinton Central School District Payroll 2016M76 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/17/northeastern-clinton-central-school-district-payroll-2016m-76Warsaw Central School District – Financial Management (2016M-278)
Warsaw Central School District Financial Management 2016M278
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/12/16/warsaw-central-school-district-financial-management-2016m-278Lindenhurst Union Free School District – Credit Cards (2016M-179)
… a Board-authorized list of fuel card users. District credit cards did not have a maximum spending limit. Key … the policy. Ensure that cash advances on District credit cards are no longer allowed. Maintain a complete list of those employees who are issued credit cards and report this information to the Board at each …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/29/lindenhurst-union-free-school-district-credit-cards-2016m-179Rochester Academy Charter School – Purchasing (2013M-144)
… Background The Rochester Academy Charter School is located in the City of Rochester, in Monroe County. The oversight for school operations is … We found that the School used restrictive practices in some of their purchases, which undermined the intent of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2013/07/26/rochester-academy-charter-school-purchasing-2013m-144Village of Hempstead – Budget Review (B17-7-6)
… $4.2 million to liquidate the accumulated deficit in the Village's general, special revenue and internal … funds as of May 31, 2005. New York State Local Finance Law Section 10.10 requires municipalities and school … that the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the proposed budget are reasonable. Based on the 2017-18 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2017/04/14/village-hempstead-budget-review-b17-7-6East Meadow Union Free School – Overtime (2022M-118)
… employees may have worked unnecessary overtime. As a result, the increased overtime will also increase the … Key Recommendations Ensure all non-emergency overtime is preapproved in writing, properly documented and monitored. Adopt a realistic Department overtime budget and monitor it …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/02/24/east-meadow-union-free-school-overtime-2022m-118Fairport Public Library – Financial Management (2014M-354)
… purpose of our audit was to review the Library’s financial management for the period July 1, 2012 through July 25, 2014. … Fairport Public Library Financial Management 2014M354 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2015/06/12/fairport-public-library-financial-management-2014m-354Town of Wolcott – Financial Management (2020M-131)
… report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether the Town Board (Board) effectively managed the Town of Wolcott’s (Town) financial condition. Key Findings The Board did not … Determine whether the Town Board Board effectively managed the Town of Wolcotts Town financial condition …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/06/11/town-wolcott-financial-management-2020m-131