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Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… DiNapoli. “By auditing municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… not seek competition by obtaining oral or written quotes for 18 of those purchases (75 percent) totaling $81,500. District officials also did not seek competition for services from five of the six professional service … auditor reviewed and approved claims. As a result, claims for 213 check disbursements totaling $845,215 were not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-0DiNapoli: Eight Villages, Three Cities Designated in Fiscal Stress
… other challenges that might affect a local government’s or school district’s finances. This information includes … In January, DiNapoli released fiscal stress scores for school districts which found 31 school districts statewide … state's 180,000 contracts, billions in state payments and public authority data. Visit the Reading Room for contract …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/dinapoli-eight-villages-three-cities-designated-fiscal-stressAuditing Travel/Conference Claims – Travel and Conference Expense Management
… The audit of travel and conference claims is required by law … policy requirements are consistently met by all employees. The claims auditing process involves reviewing information …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/travel-conference-expense/auditing-travelconference-claimsEast Meadow Public Library – Claims Auditing (2017M-275)
… 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017. Background The East Meadow Public Library is located in the Town of Hempstead in Nassau … policy before approving claims for payment. … East Meadow Public Library Claims Auditing 2017M275 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2018/03/09/east-meadow-public-library-claims-auditing-2017m-275Locust Valley Fire District - Conference and Travel Expenditures (2018M-56)
… or training. The District reimbursed travelers a total of $244 for mileage and parking that were not supported by … policy to require members and employees to submit proof of attending and/or completing the conference or training. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2018/06/08/locust-valley-fire-district-conference-and-travel-expenditures-2018m-56Bronxville Union Free School District - Procurement (2018M-46)
… to initiate corrective action. … Bronxville Union Free School District Procurement 2018M46 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/06/08/bronxville-union-free-school-district-procurement-2018m-46Town of Marlborough - Water and Sewer Financial Operations (2018M-160)
… and accounted for water and sewer bills. Key Findings As of December 31, 2017, the water fund owed the general fund … they planned to initiate corrective action. … Town of Marlborough Water and Sewer Financial Operations 2018M160 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/10/26/town-marlborough-water-and-sewer-financial-operations-2018m-160Cost-of-Living Adjustment – Article 14 Benefits
… begin receiving COLA when you are: 62 or older and retired for five or more years; or 55 or older and retired for ten or more years; or Receiving a disability pension for five or more years. When you die, if you selected an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/cost-living-adjustmentTown of Westford - Financial Operations Oversight (2018M-196)
… transactions. As a result, the Town incurred $14,541 in excess costs. The Board has not performed an annual audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/01/11/town-westford-financial-operations-oversight-2018m-196North Queensbury Volunteer Fire Company – Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-167)
… fire protection services to the Town’s northern area and is governed by a seven member Board. During 2013, revenues totaled approximately $345,000 and disbursements totaled approximately $307,000. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/09/05/north-queensbury-volunteer-fire-company-controls-overCity of Watertown – Sexual Harassment Prevention Training (S9-23-3)
… action. Appendix B includes our comment on an issue raised in the City’s response letter. … audit watertown city …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2023/09/01/city-watertown-sexual-harassment-prevention-training-s9-23-3East Irondequoit Central School District – Sexual Harassment Prevention Training (S9-23-18)
… Central School District (District) employees and Board of Education (Board) members completed annual sexual … was not provided to all employees and any Board members. Of the 110 total individuals we tested (101 selected … and all nine Board members), 15 employees or 15 percent of employees tested and the nine Board members did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/08/25/east-irondequoit-central-school-district-sexual-harassment-preventionTompkins County Soil and Water Conservation District – Agriculture Environmental Management (2016M-306)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the District’s five-year agriculture … District provides services and fund projects related to the conservation of soil and water resources, the … routinely review and update their five-year strategic plan to address new priorities as they arise. … Tompkins County …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2016/11/25/tompkins-county-soil-and-water-conservation-district-agriculture-environmentalMassapequa Water District (2014M-100)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if the Board appropriately provided individual life insurance policies to District employees for the period January 1 through … 2013. Background The Massapequa Water District is located in the Town of Oyster Bay in Nassau County and serves the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2014/06/13/massapequa-water-district-2014m-100Village of Green Island – Water Fund Financial Condition (2015M-237)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the financial condition of the Village’s water … has not developed a multiyear financial or capital plan to address the water fund balance’s deficit, aging … loans. Key Recommendations Develop a financial plan to alleviate the fiscal stress of the water fund. Adopt a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2015/12/31/village-green-island-water-fund-financial-condition-2015m-237Village of Springville – Procurement (2016M-330)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Village’s purchasing practices for the period June 1, … The Village of Springville is located in Erie County and has a population of approximately 4,300. The Village is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2016/12/16/village-springville-procurement-2016m-330Village of Southampton – Fire Department Length of Service Award Program (2017M-59)
… is located in the Town of Southampton in Suffolk County and has a population of approximately 3,100. The Village is … with the Point System. Key Recommendations Review and amend the Village’s Point System, as necessary, to ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2017/07/07/village-southampton-fire-department-length-service-award-program-2017m-59Town of Caroline - Town Clerk and Credit Card Purchases (2019M-247)
Determine whether the Town Clerk Clerk recorded deposited remitted and reported collections in a timely and accurate manner
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/04/03/town-caroline-town-clerk-and-credit-card-purchases-2019m-247Medina Central School District - Reserve Funds (2019M-165)
… [read complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Board and … a plan to use $5.4 million from four general fund reserves for a purpose for which they were not established. Key Recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/01/03/medina-central-school-district-reserve-funds-2019m-165