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DiNapoli Releases Bond Calendar for Fourth Quarter
… of the State of New York – a bond sale of $1 billion in tax - exempt fixed rate bonds for the month of October and a bond sale of $200 million in tax-exempt fixed rate bonds for November. Empire State Development – a bond sale of $1.3 billion in tax - exempt and taxable fixed rate bonds for December. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/dinapoli-releases-bond-calendar-fourth-quarterState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… advances used to address cash flow shortages. The county does not have sufficient general fund balance to mitigate … due to the village's limited staff. Also, the board does not collectively set and approve pay rates and salaries …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… $466,960, but could not provide documented evidence for how or why those vendors were selected. Iroquois Central … at each pump, district officials could not determine how the fuel was actually used and whether it was for authorized purposes. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. … realistic budgets based on historical or known trends for the town’s three sewer districts. As a result, the sewer … deficit of $160,150 and its accumulated deficit for 2013 was approximately $249,000. Hughsonville Fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Opinion 92-51
… among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in … development agency may not reimburse members of the agency or its executive director for the travel expenses incurred by the spouses of a member or the executive director, irrespective of whether the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-51State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… County) Tax collections were missing and not deposited in an efficient manner. The clerk also did not identify tax … $64,959 and could not account for approximately $1,000 in cash from tax collections. The board did not perform an … Audit Follow-Up (Delaware County) Auditors issued a report in January 2020 identifying areas of improvement related to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsAuditing Travel/Conference Claims – Travel and Conference Expense Management
… is required by law and is an essential internal control for ensuring that travel policy requirements are consistently … travel was properly approved. Is the travel or mileage reimbursement form attached, completed and signed by the … attached for all expenses that are being sought for reimbursement? (Original receipts should be attached for all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/travel-conference-expense/auditing-travelconference-claimsComptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the following school district audits have been issued. … totaling $845,215 were not audited and approved prior to payment. Auditors also found credit card claims, paid by … accounts were invoiced in a timely manner. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-0DiNapoli: Eight Villages, Three Cities Designated in Fiscal Stress
… System has identified eight villages and three cities in New York that were in some level of fiscal stress in 2020, based on scores that largely reflect the time period before the COVID-19 pandemic. DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/dinapoli-eight-villages-three-cities-designated-fiscal-stressTown of Westford - Financial Operations Oversight (2018M-196)
… the Supervisor and the Board provided adequate oversight of financial operations. Key Findings The Supervisor and Board did not properly oversee the processing of the Town’s financial transactions. As a result, the Town … excess costs. The Board has not performed an annual audit of the Supervisor’s records. The Supervisor did not maintain …
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)
… Background The North Queensbury Volunteer Fire Company is a not-for-profit corporation located in the Town of … the Town to provide fire protection services to the Town’s northern area and is governed by a seven member Board. During 2013, revenues totaled …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/09/05/north-queensbury-volunteer-fire-company-controls-overTown of Marlborough - Water and Sewer Financial Operations (2018M-160)
… water and sewer funds do not pay administrative costs for services they receive from the general fund. Customers were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/10/26/town-marlborough-water-and-sewer-financial-operations-2018m-160East Meadow Public Library – Claims Auditing (2017M-275)
… conducted an effective audit of claims prior to payment for the period July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017. Background … not obtain the required number of quotations or proposals for five purchases totaling $27,129. Key Recommendations … procurement and purchasing policy before approving claims for payment. … East Meadow Public Library Claims Auditing …
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)
… complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether conference and travel expenditures were authorized and adequately supported. Key Findings Conference and travel expenditures totaling $8,396 were not …
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)
… planned 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-46Oneida-Herkimer-Madison BOCES – Claim Payments (2015M-350)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the BOCES’ claim payments for the period July 1, … school districts. The BOCES, which delivers services to approximately 1,200 students, is governed by a 12-member Board of Education elected by the component …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2016/03/11/oneida-herkimer-madison-boces-claim-payments-2015m-350Cost-of-Living Adjustment – Article 14 Benefits
… the eligibility requirements, including age and number of years retired, your retirement benefit will permanently … and the beneficiary is your spouse at the time of death, he or she will be eligible to receive half of the COLA amount you would have been entitled to receive. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/cost-living-adjustmentShenendehowa Central School District – Claims Processing (2016M-137)
… The Shenendehowa Central School District is located in the Towns of Clifton Park, Halfmoon, Ballston, Malta, Stillwater and Waterford in Saratoga County. The District, which operates 13 schools …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/08/shenendehowa-central-school-district-claims-processing-2016m-137Valley Stream Central High School District – Payroll (2016M-19)
… The Valley Stream Central High School District is located in the Town of Hempstead, Nassau County. The District provides educational services to students in grades 7-12 of the following Union Free School Districts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/04/08/valley-stream-central-high-school-district-payroll-2016m-19Tompkins 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 environmental management … program strategic plan and mission statement for the period January 1, 2014 through May 4, 2016. Background …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2016/11/25/tompkins-county-soil-and-water-conservation-district-agriculture-environmental