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Opinion 94-16
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST -- Banking Transactions … outstanding stock of the bank. Initially, we note that, by informal agreement with the Attorney General's Office, … article 18 to include the designation of a depository of public funds (General Municipal Law, §800[2]). Section 801 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-16State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… of items or services. Auditors found charges totaling $9,362 did not have sufficient supporting documentation … the property owners met the exemption criteria. As a result, they could not confirm the exemptions were properly … progress in implementing recommendations in a December 2021 audit. Town officials did not take meaningful actions to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-0Village of South Corning – Clerk-Treasurer’s Records and Reports (2017M-114)
… 2017. Background The Village of South Corning is located in the Town of Corning in Steuben County and has a population of approximately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2017/11/17/village-south-corning-clerk-treasurers-records-and-reports-2017m-114East Bloomfield Fire District – Financial Operations (2017M-154)
… Bloomfield Fire District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from the Town of East …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/11/17/east-bloomfield-fire-district-financial-operations-2017m-154Massapequa Union Free School District – Budget Practices and Reserve Funds (2017M-113)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s budget practices and reserve funds … 2016. Background The Massapequa Union Free School District is located in the Town of Oyster Bay in Nassau County. The … operates nine schools with approximately 7,100 students, is governed by an elected five-member Board of Education. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/10/20/massapequa-union-free-school-district-budget-practices-and-reserve-fundsWayne County Water and Sewer Authority – Water and Sewer Operations and Wastewater System Cybersecurity (2017M-276)
… is an independent public benefit corporation located in Wayne County. The Authority, which is governed by an … water totaling 195 million gallons (19.7 percent) in 2016, valued at approximately $405,000. The Authority did … where significant discrepancies exist and correct issues in a timely manner. Establish formal policies and procedures …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2018/04/06/wayne-county-water-and-sewer-authority-water-and-sewer-operations-and-wastewaterMagee Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. – Financial Activities (2017M-294)
… determine whether financial activity was properly recorded and reported and Department money was safeguarded for the period January 1, 2016 through September 7, 2017. … five-member Board of Directors. Budgeted appropriations for 2017 totaled $118,776. Key Findings The Board and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2018/03/30/magee-volunteer-fire-department-inc-financial-activities-2017mWestchester County – Budget Review (B18-6-2)
… review was to determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the County’s adopted budget … for fiscal year 2018. Key Findings Significant revenue and expenditure projections in the proposed budget are … collective bargaining agreements (CBAs) have expired and the County faces potential significant increased salary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2018/03/30/westchester-county-budget-review-b18-6-2Center Moriches Union Free School District – Medicaid Reimbursements (2017M-174)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the District’s Medicaid reimbursement procedures … individual education plan (IEP)-related services provided to Medicaid-eligible students because it did not obtain … by a therapist who did not have the licensing required to be eligible for Medicaid reimbursement. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/12/22/center-moriches-union-free-school-district-medicaid-reimbursements-2017mMiddletown Enlarged City School District – Financial Condition (2017M-245)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Board and District officials … Background The Middletown Enlarged City School District is located in the City of Middletown and Towns of Goshen, … and Wawayanda in Orange County. The District, which is governed by a nine-member Board of Education, has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/02/16/middletown-enlarged-city-school-district-financial-condition-2017m-245City of Glen Cove – Financial Condition, Claims Processing and Payroll (2017M-210)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the City’s financial condition, claims processing … on nonrecurring revenues, debt and interfund transfers to balance budgets and meet normal operating expenditures. … transfers are in compliance with the City’s charter and do not exceed fund surplus amounts. Ensure a deliberate and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2018/01/12/city-glen-cove-financial-condition-claims-processing-and-payroll-2017m-210Caledonia Joint Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-350)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the District’s internal controls for the period … The Treasurer processes and pays certain claims prior to the Board’s audit which are not statutorily authorized for … budgets which did not include the required comparisons to prior years, the detail for non-property tax revenue …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/03/14/caledonia-joint-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operationsSt. Lawrence County – Financial Condition (2016M-173)
… our audit was to review the County’s financial condition for the period January 1, 2014 through September 30, 2015. … 15-member Board of Legislators. Budgeted appropriations for 2015 totaled approximately $226 million. Key Findings The … financial and capital plans to provide a framework for preparing future budgets and managing the financing of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2016/06/24/st-lawrence-county-financial-condition-2016m-173Romulus Central School District - Financial Condition Management and State Transportation Aid (2018M-136)
… the financial condition. District officials applied for all entitled State transportation aid for new bus purchases. Key Findings The Board-adopted 2014-15 … years (2013-14 through 2016-17) without using this money for debt service payments. District officials did not apply …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/10/05/romulus-central-school-district-financial-condition-management-and-stateWyandanch Union Free School District - Professional Services, Administrative Expenses and Fuel Inventory (2018M-24)
… conferences attended by Board of Education (Board) members and cell phones were supported and necessary. District officials effectively monitored fuel … $1,077 if they did not pay for unauthorized travel dates and $144 if they did not pay for unnecessary costs. Did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/08/17/wyandanch-union-free-school-district-professional-services-administrativeCity of Albany Industrial Development Agency - Project Approval and Monitoring (2018M-65)
… were not met. Key Findings The City of Albany Industrial Development Agency (CAIDA) did not incorporate goals into … in the IDA’s response letter. … City of Albany Industrial Development Agency Project Approval and Monitoring 2018M65 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2018/09/21/city-albany-industrial-development-agency-project-approval-and-monitoring-2018m-65Oakfield Fire Department – Apparent Misuse of Funds (2014M-187)
… 2014. Background The Oakfield Fire Department is located in the Village of Oakfield in Genesee County. The Department, which is governed by an … of the Department’s financial operations, which resulted in the misuse of funds and unaccounted-for raffle proceeds. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/02/03/oakfield-fire-department-apparent-misuse-funds-2014m-187Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… real property taxes totaling nearly $1.4 million in 2017 and 2018 to the town supervisor or county treasurer each … County Resource Recovery Agency – Transfer Station and Compost Facility Cash Receipts (Onondaga County) Agency … place to help ensure that all cash receipts were recorded and deposited. They also did not perform periodic unannounced …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/07/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0More About This Retirement Plan – New Career Plan
… are provided by Sections 375-h and 375-i of the New York State Retirement and Social Security Law (RSSL) as enacted by the New York State Legislature. PFRS members employed by the city of … and “Articles” that refer to the RSSL. The New York State and Local Retirement System, headed by the Comptroller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1515/more-about-retirement-planWest Nyack Fire District – Claims Processing (2014M-259)
… West Nyack Fire District is a district corporation of the State and provides fire protection services to portions of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/10/17/west-nyack-fire-district-claims-processing-2014m-259