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Mastic Beach Fire District – Cash Disbursements (2017M-38)
… State, distinct and separate from the Town of Brookhaven in Suffolk County. The District is governed by an elected … include a detailed resolution of such audit and approval in the Board minutes. Prepare an abstract or list of checks …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/03/24/mastic-beach-fire-district-cash-disbursements-2017m-38Poughkeepsie City School District - Payroll (2019M-110)
… Determine whether District officials ensured that payroll payments and leave accruals were accurate, properly … bargaining agreements (CBAs) are not comprehensive, and payroll and personnel policies are outdated. Eleven retirees … with them. Develop and implement procedures to ensure that payroll payments are made in accordance with contracts and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/12/13/poughkeepsie-city-school-district-payroll-2019m-110Village of Fort Ann – Financial Condition (2014M-197)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Village’s financial … 1, 2011 through February 28, 2014. Background The Village of Fort Ann is located in Washington County and has a … funds. Key Findings The Board consistently appropriated excessive amounts of fund balance in the general fund to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/11/14/village-fort-ann-financial-condition-2014m-197Town of Morris – Board Oversight (2013M-75)
… to assess the Board’s oversight of financial operations for the period January 1, 2012, through February 21, 2013. … Council members, govern the Town. The Town’s annual budget for the 2013 fiscal year is $978,616. Key Finding We commend the Board for their efforts to provide oversight of the financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/05/29/town-morris-board-oversight-2013m-75Village of Bellport – Claims Processing (2014M-126)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the claims auditing process for the period June 1, 2012 through November 30, 2013. … a deliberate and thorough audit of all claims prior to payment. Ensure that valid contracts or agreements are in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/07/11/village-bellport-claims-processing-2014m-126Marcellus Central School District – Online Banking (2020M-66)
… used for online banking and none of the employees involved in online banking received Internet security awareness … to perform online transactions and that employees involved in online banking receive Internet security awareness …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/09/11/marcellus-central-school-district-online-banking-2020m-66Town of Tyre - Long-Term Planning (2019M-61)
… and use of reserve funds, and analyze existing reserve fund levels against the plan. Annually provide the Board with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/05/29/town-tyre-long-term-planning-2019m-61Hauppauge Union Free School District – Overtime (2016M-70)
… costs. A security guard worked 33.5 overtime hours for video room coverage, which may have been able to be … whether work shifts can be rearranged to incorporate video room coverage into a regular workday. … Hauppauge Union …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/17/hauppauge-union-free-school-district-overtime-2016m-70Village of Monticello – Payroll (2022M-59)
… that employees were paid appropriately. As a result, for the limited periods that we reviewed, 11 (15 percent) of … officers were overpaid by $49,000. Two officers accounted for $39,000 of the total overpayments. The payroll clerk accrued and used unauthorized leave and paid herself for more time than she was entitled, resulting in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2022/11/18/village-monticello-payroll-2022m-59Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed an audit of the Town of Berlin , Dunham … rents. In addition, the town did not properly account for 6,600 gallons of purchased fuel. … New York State Comptroller DiNapoli today announced his office completed an audit of the Town of Berlin Dunham …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Uniondale Fire District – Firehouse Hall Rentals and Questionable Board Practices (2013M-244)
… employees and 126 volunteer members. The District’s budget for 2012 was $4.1 million. Key Findings The Board’s current … rental policy to ensure that it contains specific rules for rental approval, recordkeeping and custody of monies. … to ensure compliance with the policy, and penalties for violating the policy. Develop written policies that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/03/14/uniondale-fire-district-firehouse-hall-rentals-and-questionable-boardEmerging Manager Definition and Life Cycle
… has compiled guidance including a Universal Definition and Life Cycle Stages to assist in consistent screening, monitoring and progression of potential candidates for inclusion in the … an institutional investor-ready firm Sound compliance and operating standards Institutionally-trained professionals …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/common-retirement-fund/emerging-manager/emerging-manager-definition-and-life-cycleReal Property Tax Cap: Overview of the Role of the Office of the State Comptroller
… to the State Comptroller for the coming fiscal or school year, before annual budgets are passed. The State Comptroller … override rules. Reserve funds are then applied to the next year’s budget. Determines Costs and Savings When Local … the costs and savings of the transfer for the next fiscal year. Local governments then adjust their property tax cap …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/property-tax-cap/real-property-tax-cap-overview-role-office-state-comptrollerSchoharie County – Stream Restoration Project and Contract Process (2015M-87)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine County officials’ oversight of the Stream … approved, monitored and paid, and no procedures were taken to ensure the lowest possible cost was paid for 18 of 28 … Recommendations Create policies and procedures relating to monitoring projects, even if some oversight has been …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2015/08/14/schoharie-county-stream-restoration-project-and-contract-process-2015m-87Putnam Valley Central School District – Financial Condition (2016M-135)
Putnam Valley Central School District Financial Condition 2016M135
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/08/putnam-valley-central-school-district-financial-condition-2016m-135State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… average of $500,000 of fund balance was appropriated each year, but was not used to finance operations. In addition, … added back, surplus fund balance exceeded the limit each year by $345,000 to $611,000, or 2 to 3 percentage points. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-0Travel Advisory No. 11
… to the State by an Employee - Using a Due to State Offset New section References : Guide to Financial Operations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/travel-advisory/11-gfo-updates-employee-expense-reimbursementsTown of Ripley – Town Clerk Collections (2024M-139)
… manner. As a result, there was an increased risk for money to be lost or used for inappropriate purposes. In addition, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/03/14/town-ripley-town-clerk-collections-2024m-139Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… , the Town of Saranac and West Corners Fire Department . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and … not report the receipt or disbursement of private funds in its reports to either the State Education Department or … check stock was not safeguarded because it was kept in an unlocked filing cabinet in the secretary’s office and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Town of Ausable , Fishers Island Waste … Thomas P DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Town of Ausable Fishers Island Waste Management …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits