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Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being … that unpaid fines and fees may total nearly $400,000 on tickets ranging from 1989 through 2015 and that more than 11,000 tickets …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsTuition Assistance Program – Fordham University
… in New York State: Rose Hill in the Bronx; Lincoln Center in Manhattan; Westchester in West Harrison; and the Louis Calder Center in Armonk. The school’s enrollment for the 2015-16 academic year totaled …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/01/27/tuition-assistance-program-fordham-universityDiNapoli Files Shareholder Proposals with Six Companies on Political Spending
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, trustee of the New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund), announced the … adopting or agreeing to adopt such disclosure. The New York State Common Retirement Fund is one of the largest … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli trustee of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-files-shareholder-proposals-six-companies-political-spendingEugenio Maria de Hostos Charter School – Procurements and Information Technology (2013M-136)
… approximately $5.3 million. Key Findings We reviewed four building leases and 12 service contracts entered into by the … best interest of the School. The School paid for use of a building and for certain services without having entered into …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2014/01/17/eugenio-maria-de-hostos-charter-school-procurements-and-informationVillage of Kenmore – Wastewater Processing Costs and Information Technology (2013M-73)
… over the Village’s IT operations for the period January 1, 2011, through January 18, 2013. Background The Village of … than the 8.2 and 8.4 percent that the Town applied for 2011 and 2012. Therefore, the Village’s overall share of … wastewater processing costs would be reduced by $27,800 in 2011 and $30,000 in 2012, or a two-year savings of $57,800. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/06/14/village-kenmore-wastewater-processing-costs-and-information-technology-2013m-73City of Yonkers – Budget Review (B6-16-11)
… The Office of the State Comptroller, as Fiscal Agent for the City of Yonkers (City), determined that the City’s adopted budget for fiscal year 2016-17 and the related justification … operating and debt service funding of $570.3 million for the Yonkers Public Schools and $546.1 million for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2016/06/22/city-yonkers-budget-review-b6-16-11Livonia Central School District – Conflict of Interest (2024M-89)
… Audit Objective Determine whether any Livonia Central School District (District) officials had interests in … when an official has an interest in a contract with the school district which they have a power or duty to negotiate, … Determine whether any Livonia Central School District District officials had interests in District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/06/20/livonia-central-school-district-conflict-interest-2024m-89Cost-Saving Ideas: School District Auditing – External Auditor
… The external auditor performs the legally required financial statement … Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Hiring an external auditor It is required to hire an external auditor unless your district or BOCES has fewer than eight … CostSaving Ideas School District Auditing External Auditor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-school-district-auditing-external-auditorTown of Chateaugay - Real Property Tax Exemption Administration (2018M-200)
… (61 percent), valued at approximately $3.8 million in assessed value, lacked one or more pieces of supporting … a result, the property owner incorrectly received $15,231 in tax reductions. Agricultural building exemptions that were … the property owner may have incorrectly received $80,126 in tax reductions. The Assessor did not have any …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/05/17/town-chateaugay-real-property-tax-exemption-administration-2018m-200CUNY Bulletin No. CU-369
… Purpose To explain procedures for entering payments into the Time … employees who elect to participate in the Health Benefits Buy Out Waiver Program and are also designated on the Buy Out … Background The Health Benefits Buy Out Waiver Program is authorized under IRC Section 125 and administered under …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-369-cuny-health-benefits-buy-out-waiver-program-payment-cycleTown of Sheridan – Disbursements (2023M-101)
… The Town Board’s (Board’s) lack of oversight resulted in the following errors and exceptions occurring without …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/12/22/town-sheridan-disbursements-2023m-101Town of White Creek – Disbursements and Annual Financial Reports (2023M-41)
… – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Town of White Creek (Town) Supervisor provided proper oversight of … audit white creek town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/08/04/town-white-creek-disbursements-and-annual-financial-reports-2023m-41West Hempstead Union Free School District – Nonstudent Network User Account Controls (2023M-9)
… complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether West Hempstead Union Free School District (District) … audit school west hempstead …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/07/14/west-hempstead-union-free-school-district-nonstudent-network-user-accountBarker Central School District – Payroll (2023M-19)
… Therefore, payroll errors went undetected and resulted in unnecessary and erroneous payroll payments. Seven … or collective bargaining agreements (CBAs), resulting in erroneous compensation calculations totaling $3,131. One employee was paid $2,948 for overtime despite language in the individual’s employment agreement which suggests the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/06/30/barker-central-school-district-payroll-2023m-19Rondout Valley Central School District – Fixed Assets (2023M-36)
… of $79,383 were not recorded on the District’s inventory list. For example, these assets include a golf cart costing … are in the locations indicated on the District’s inventory list. Obtain authorization to dispose of fixed assets before disposing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/08/25/rondout-valley-central-school-district-fixed-assets-2023m-36Town of Stratford – Supervisor’s Records (2013M-11)
… of our audit was to review the Supervisor’s accounting records for the period January 1, 2011, to May 31, 2012. … with Town officials, we found that the accounting records were accurately maintained and the financial … State Comptroller (OSC) was supported by the accounting records. We did not find evidence in the 2011 and 2012 Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/03/15/town-stratford-supervisors-records-2013m-11Valley Stream Union Free School District Thirteen – Disbursements (2023M-178)
… Although the Board did not authorize the Treasurer to sign District checks with an electronic signature, the … new Board-appointed signers were not added to the District’s bank accounts. When Board-authorized signers are not … an electronic signature. Maintain custody of the Treasurer’s electronic signature and supervise its use. Ensure the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/03/08/valley-stream-union-free-school-district-thirteen-disbursements-2023m-178City of Salamanca – Employee Benefits (2023M-96)
… supported or accurately calculated. This resulted in unsupported and possibly improper payments being made. Of … Review the contents of the City Charter (Charter) in its entirety, review payments made to former City …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2023/11/22/city-salamanca-employee-benefits-2023m-96Fine Fire District – Board Oversight (2023M-81)
… activities or maintain appropriate records and reports. As a result, more taxes were levied than needed to fund … audit of the Secretary-Treasurer’s accounting records. Hold required public hearings on the proposed 2022 and 2023 … State Town Law Section 181. Approve realistic budgets for 2019 through 2021 – appropriations were overestimated by an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2023/10/27/fine-fire-district-board-oversight-2023m-81Elwood Union Free School District – Electronic Transfers (2014M-133)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the District’s controls over electronic transfers … fiscal year were $53,282,835. Key Findings The Board does not have written policies, procedures or Board … another authorized person should review and approve it. Ensure that written confirmations are provided by the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/07/11/elwood-union-free-school-district-electronic-transfers-2014m-133