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DiNapoli Releases Annual IDA Report
… prior year, according to an annual report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Recent increases in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/dinapoli-releases-annual-ida-reportOpinion 89-4
… 18 to include the designation of a depository of public funds (General Municipal Law, §800[2]). Section 801 provides … paying agent, registration agent or for investment of funds of the municipality of which he is an officer or … paying agent, registration agent or for investment of funds of a municipality except when the chief fiscal officer, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-4Contract Advisory No. 26
… of section two hundred one-g of the labor law.” Bids that do not contain the above certification may not be considered … the certification as part of the procurement record when submitting transactions to OSC for approval. References : Guide to Financial Operations XI.18.I Sexual Harassment Prevention Certification … Statement on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/contract-advisory/26-statement-sexual-harassment-prevention-bidsColdspring Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-229)
… and reported and that District moneys are safeguarded for the period January 1, 2012, to July 31, 2013. Background … activities. The Board has not adopted procurement or code of ethics policies in accordance with GML. The Board did … as required by Town Law, and document the results of this audit in the minutes. Maintain accounting records to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/09/27/coldspring-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2013mRainbow Rhymes Learning Center (Follow-Up)
… adequately supported, not Program appropriate, or claimed for a period for which Rainbow was not entitled to receive reimbursement. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/06/27/rainbow-rhymes-learning-center-followSecurity and Effectiveness of Department of Motor Vehicles’ Licensing and Registration Systems (Follow-Up)
… and user access, patching, and a succession plan for dated programming languages. Key Finding Department officials have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/12/14/security-and-effectiveness-department-motor-vehicles-licensing-and-registration-systemsDiNapoli's Auditors Halt $25.3 Million in Suspicious Tax Refunds
… rushing to file their tax returns. My office is watching for those who would con the system to steal the public’s … million stopped by DiNapoli’s office had been approved for payment but DiNapoli’s auditors found red flags and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/dinapolis-auditors-halt-253-million-suspicious-tax-refundsHousing Authority Administrative Expenditures (2016-MS-2)
… of five commissioners appointed by the Mayor of the city or village or town board of the town they were founded to serve and two … policy, lack of knowledge of the travel policy by staff or expenditures in excess of those allowed by the existing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2016/11/18/housing-authority-administrative-expenditures-2016-ms-2XIII.10 Overview – XIII. Employee Expense Reimbursement
… This section provides Agencies with guidance on how to process a refund owed to the State by an employee using … occur for various reasons. For example, an employee may have: (i) received a duplicate payment, (ii) been paid in … employees. If an employee owing a refund to the State does not frequently submit expense reports, agency officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiii/xiii10-overviewClarence Central School District – Financial Condition Management (2022M-46)
… As a result, the District levied more taxes than needed to fund operations. The Board and District officials: … or used. Recorded fiscal year-end commitments related to unperformed contracts for goods and services totaling $3.3 … and ensure encumbrances are appropriate. Develop a plan to reduce surplus fund balance to comply with the statutory …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/07/01/clarence-central-school-district-financial-condition-management-2022m-46College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering – Network Security Controls
… Purpose To determine whether the network security controls at the … Nanoscale Science and Engineering (College) are sufficient to minimize the various risks associated with unauthorized …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/04/25/college-nanoscale-science-and-engineering-network-security-controlsTown of Exeter – Town Clerk/Tax Collector (2024M-15)
… deposited and remitted collections accurately and in a timely manner. Key Findings The Clerk generally … and money on hand. Provide the Board with her records for audit, as required by Town Law Section 123. The issues … and accountabilities, and provide records to the Board for audit. Town officials agreed with our recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/05/31/town-exeter-town-clerktax-collector-2024m-15State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… (Steuben County) The school board and district officials have not established adequate written policies and procedures … disposal methods. As a result, district officials do not have assurance that they received the best value for this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsTown of Delhi - Highway Department Leave Records (2020M-53)
… not being properly recorded, while 89 hours was attributed to the Deputy’s failure to use sick leave for lost time due to an occupational injury, which resulted in an overpayment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/04/01/town-delhi-highway-department-leave-records-2020m-53City of Hornell – Business Improvement District (2018M-38)
… oversight of the Business Improvement District (BID) to ensure it operated in accordance with the BID Plan (Plan). … oversight of the BID and the Plan lacked sufficient detail to allow City officials to adequately monitor the use of BID funds. As a result, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2022/04/08/city-hornell-business-improvement-district-2018m-38Town of New Baltimore – Procurement Practices (2013M-203)
… Ensure all purchases made under OGS or County contracts are properly documented and adhere to contract guidelines. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/11/15/town-new-baltimore-procurement-practices-2013m-203Forestville Central School District – Transportation Operations and Cafeteria Financial Condition (2014M-70)
… the internal controls over cafeteria financial operations for the period July 1, 2012 through February 6, 2014. … students and 107 employees. The District’s appropriations for the 2013-14 fiscal year total $11.5 million. Key Finding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/07/25/forestville-central-school-district-transportation-operations-andMaine-Endwell Central School District – Financial Condition (2013M-49)
… in revenues than budgeted. Most of this shortfall was from State aid and interest earnings. The effects of the revenue …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/05/31/maine-endwell-central-school-district-financial-condition-2013m-49Use of Vendor-Supported Technology
… including operation of the Metro Bus and Rail System, Buffalo Niagara International Airport, and Niagara Falls International Airport. NFTA has approximately 1,500 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/12/use-vendor-supported-technologyV.1 Chart of Accounts (COA) Governance Overview and Policies – V. Chart of Accounts (COA) Governance
… making operations more efficient. The sections contained in this chapter are intended to provide an overview of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-v/v1-chart-accounts-coa-governance-overview-and-policies