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Town of Frankfort - Board Oversight (2018M-58)
… were supported and authorized. Key Findings The Board did not establish compensating controls to help oversee the … million disclosed three payments totaling $36,380 that did not contain adequate support. In addition, one employee was overpaid $1,100 and detailed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/06/08/town-frankfort-board-oversight-2018m-58Town of Preston - Financial Management (2018M-81)
… Audit Objective Determine whether the Board established a fund balance and reserve policy and multiyear financial and … through December 31, 2017, total fund balance increased in the general fund by $94,855 (49 percent). Year-end 2017 … appropriations. During the same period, total fund balance in the highway fund increased by $130,589 (58 percent). …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/07/13/town-preston-financial-management-2018m-81Minerva Central School District – Financial Condition Management (2020M-60)
… District officials overestimated appropriations by a total of more than $2.1 million from 2016-17 through … related to the District’s unrestricted fund balance being in excess of the statutory limit. District officials did not … to comply with the statutory limit and use excess funds in a manner beneficial to taxpayers. Develop a comprehensive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/10/02/minerva-central-school-district-financial-condition-management-2020m-60Town of Locke – Financial Condition (2020M-111)
… not effectively manage the Town’s financial condition. As a result, it levied more taxes than necessary to sustain … year. Unrestricted fund balances as of December 31, 2019 in the general and highway funds and water district were … B includes our comment on an issue Town officials raised in their response. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/11/13/town-locke-financial-condition-2020m-111Madison County - Claims Audit and Payment Process (2019M-142)
… computer generated checks and allowed a credit card vendor to directly withdraw $1.9 million in monthly payments from a County bank account. Key Recommendations Ensure all claims … our comments on issues raised in the County’s response letter. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2020/01/17/madison-county-claims-audit-and-payment-process-2019m-142Shelter Island Union Free School District - Fund Balance (2020M-23)
… or implemented corrective action plans (CAPs) to previous audits. Key Recommendations Reduce surplus fund balance to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/04/24/shelter-island-union-free-school-district-fund-balance-2020m-23East Islip Union Free School District - Financial Condition Management (2020M-24)
Determine whether the Board and District officials provided adequate oversight and management of the Districts budget and financial condition
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/05/01/east-islip-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-managementVillage of Floral Park – Physical Accessibility to Programs and Services (S9-24-34)
… taking additional steps to increase physical accessibility for the 83 components identified in this report. Village …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2025/02/14/village-floral-park-physical-accessibility-programs-and-services-s9-24-34City of Long Beach – Physical Accessibility to Programs and Services (S9-24-36)
… accessible parking spaces with marked access aisles, a main entrance with at least 18 inches of maneuvering … Center, such as curb ramps with accessible slopes, a main entrance with a door closing speed of at least five … taking additional steps to increase physical accessibility for the 86 components identified in this report. City …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2025/02/21/city-long-beach-physical-accessibility-programs-and-services-s9-24-36Cheektowaga-Sloan Union Free School District – Claims Auditing (2024M-76)
… BOCES claims are audited by the Board or an independent party. District officials disagreed with certain aspects of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/10/04/cheektowaga-sloan-union-free-school-district-claims-auditing-2024m-76Town of Covington – Tax Collection Remittance (P1-24-24)
… Town Law (Town Law). Key Findings The Tax Collector did not remit collections to the Town Supervisor (Supervisor) and … by Town Law Section 35. As a result, funds were not provided to finance Town and County operations in a timely manner. The Tax Collector did not remit taxes to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/01/03/town-covington-tax-collection-remittance-p1-24-24-0Town of Lapeer – Budgeting (2024M-127)
… and adopted realistic budgets. Key Findings The Board did not develop and adopt realistic budgets. As a result, unrestricted fund balance in these funds increased to levels between 85 and 182 percent … with certain aspects of our findings and recommendations, but indicated they planned to initiate corrective action. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/01/31/town-lapeer-budgeting-2024m-127Town of Clifton Park – Physical Accessibility to Programs and Services (S9-24-27)
… and Braille. 12 components at the Town Court, such as a water fountain mounted at the proper height. Nine … taking additional steps to increase physical accessibility for the 47 components identified in this report. Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2025/02/07/town-clifton-park-physical-accessibility-programs-and-services-s9-24-27Town of Woodbury – Physical Accessibility to Programs and Services (S9-24-32)
… of Woodbury (Town) officials could take additional steps to increase physical accessibility to programs and services provided at selected Town … Town officials could consider taking additional steps to increase physical accessibility at selected Town … of Woodbury Town officials could take additional steps to increase physical accessibility to programs and services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2025/02/07/town-woodbury-physical-accessibility-programs-and-services-s9-24-32Middle Country Public Library – Treasurer (2015M-291)
… Library’s Treasurer position for the period July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015. Background The Middle Country Public … or independent contractor is unclear. The Board does not require the Treasurer to take an oath of office, and the … of being paid a salary. The Treasurer only signs checks but does not maintain accounting records or prepare and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2016/01/22/middle-country-public-library-treasurer-2015m-291State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on MTA's Release of Its 2025-2029 Capital Program
… $68.4 billion 2025-2029 Capital Program is the largest in the MTA’s history, but it will still leave many needs unaddressed. As the MTA … projects risk delays or cancellation if that money is not found, and how those choices would affect the new …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-mtas-release-its-2025-2029-capital-programCUNY Bulletin No. CU-439
… 15-B (2012) Affected Employees CUNY employees enrolled in the CUNY Transit Benefit Transportation Spending Account Program who have a CUNY Pre-Tax Transit Benefit (code 438) biweekly deduction … as not to exceed 2012 pre-tax benefit limits as outlined in IRS Publication 15-B (2012). OSC Actions At the request of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-439-2012-cuny-pre-tax-transit-rate-changesOperational Advisory No. 3
… Subject: Budget Check Reminder Guidance: Agency transaction processors, … values are valid. You are reminded to review the budget check status field after the budget check to ensure that the transaction is still in a valid … Budget Check Reminder …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/operational-advisory/3-budget-check-reminderState Agencies Bulletin No. 693
… The return address will be the employee’s agency name and payroll office address. Affected Employees All New York State … Albany, New York, 12236”. The employee’s agency name and payroll office address will now be printed on all Direct … and February 21, 2007 (Administration). Note: Payroll checks are not affected by this change. Agency Action …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/693-agency-return-address-direct-deposit-advice-statementsAudits of Local Governments: About Our Audits
… oversee or initiate corrective action, and Contribute to public accountability. Performance audit objectives can vary … peer review of the Division of Local Government and School Accountability [pdf] for the period January 1, 2024 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/audits-local-governments-about-our-audits