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City of Troy – Financial Condition (2015M-185)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the City’s financial condition for the period … relied on appropriating significant amounts of reserves to finance operations, and budgets for the water and sewer … with the City’s Charter. The City Comptroller failed to maintain individual accounting records for each capital …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2016/02/17/city-troy-financial-condition-2015m-185DiNapoli Announces Sale of General Obligation Bonds
… New York State General Obligation bonds. The state expects to sell $115.7 million for new money transportation, … mature over nine years. The bonds will be awarded pursuant to electronic competitive bidding to be held via BiDCOMP/Parity on behalf of the Comptroller of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/dinapoli-announces-sale-general-obligation-bondsLaGrange Fire District – Board Oversight (2014M-127)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s financial condition for the period … paid the Board Chair for service rendered. The Board needs to establish appropriate internal controls over District … The District improperly retained an independent contractor to perform the duties of Treasurer. Key Recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/08/14/lagrange-fire-district-board-oversight-2014m-127Town of Olean Volunteer Fire Company No. 1, Inc., - Controls Over Financial Activities
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether controls were adequate to ensure that financial activity was properly recorded and … period. The Board does not routinely review bills prior to disbursement. The Company did not maintain records showing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/04/03/town-olean-volunteer-fire-company-no-1-inc-controls-overJamison Road Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2015M-95)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Company's internal controls over its financial … them and did not retain adequate supporting documentation to demonstrate that all purchases were for valid Company … manner. Key Recommendations Properly approve bills prior to payment and ensure that all bills have adequate supporting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/11/06/jamison-road-volunteer-fire-company-inc-internal-controls-overHauppauge Fire District – Mandatory Training and Procurement (2014M-375)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess Board compliance with training requirements and to review internal controls over procurement for the period … of taking office. Closely monitor the purchasing process to ensure that purchases are made in accordance with New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/04/03/hauppauge-fire-district-mandatory-training-and-procurement-2014m-375Essex Fire District No. 2 – Cash Disbursements (2015M-167)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine internal controls over the District’s cash … by appropriate documentation. Require the Treasurer to prepare monthly bank account reconciliations and reports; … should be included with the monthly reports presented to and reviewed by the Board. Prepare and submit the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/10/30/essex-fire-district-no-2-cash-disbursements-2015m-167Orchard Park Central School District - Financial Management and Payroll (2018M-89)
… (CBA), employment contract or Board resolution and one teacher reviewed and approved her own time sheets. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/08/17/orchard-park-central-school-district-financial-management-and-payrollCUNY Bulletin No. CU-113
… Purpose To inform agencies that the Salary Withholding Program has … Paychecks dated March 8, 2001 Background Pursuant to a recent legal determination, the Salary Withholding … Date on the existing SWP row on the Additional Pay panel to end the withholding of salary for employees who were going …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-113-ending-salary-withholding-program-non-represented-cunyCUNY Bulletin No. CU-193
… Purpose To explain Agency procedures for entering payments into the … Entry Panel. Eligible Employees CUNY employees who elect to participate in the Buy Out Waiver program and who are also … 8, 2004, 19L/20C Agency Payment Processing Instructions To pay eligible employees, use the Earn Code HBB and enter …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-193-cuny-buy-out-waiver-program-payment-cycle-712003-12312003CUNY Bulletin No. CU-216
… Purpose To explain procedures for entering payments into the Time … Entry page. Affected Employees CUNY employees who elect to participate in the Buy Out Waiver Program and are also … Pay Period 19L/20C Agency Payment Processing Instructions To pay eligible employees, use the Earn Code HBB and enter …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-216-cuny-buy-out-waiver-program-payment-cycle-7104-123104Pine City Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. – Financial Activities (2017M-140)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether Department officials ensured that … accountability. Individual claims were not reviewed prior to payment approval. The Department does not have a code of … required by statute. Key Recommendations Amend the bylaws to provide for adequate segregation of duties and oversight …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2017/10/13/pine-city-volunteer-fire-department-inc-financial-activitiesTown of Minerva – Payroll and Cash Receipts (2015M-342)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the internal controls in place over the Town’s … not established proper controls over payroll, the clerk to the Supervisor overpaid herself $13,940 for unauthorized … at $8,235 that she had not earned and was not entitled to. The Board failed to establish comprehensive written …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/10/06/town-minerva-payroll-and-cash-receipts-2015m-342Southern Tier East Regional Planning Development Board – Board Oversight (2017M-165)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Board provided … The former Director hired an employee in violation of Broome County Civil Service (BCCS) requirements at a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2018/04/06/southern-tier-east-regional-planning-development-board-board-oversight-2017m-165Salamanca City School District – Financial Management and Payroll (2017M-138)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the District’s financial management practices and … the statutory limit. Review all reserves at least annually to determine if the amounts reserved are necessary and reasonable. Any excess funds should be transferred to unrestricted fund balance (where allowed by law) or to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/03/30/salamanca-city-school-district-financial-management-and-payroll-2017m-138East Kingston Volunteer Fire Company – Financial Activities (2017M-191)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Company’s financial activities for the period … check images. The Board did not require the Treasurer to submit an annual report and did not annually audit the … The Board did not establish adequate internal controls to ensure that all fundraising proceeds are properly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2017/12/15/east-kingston-volunteer-fire-company-financial-activitiesMount Vernon City School District – Purchasing and Claims Auditing (2017M-198)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the District purchased … Mount Vernon City School District is located in the City of Mount Vernon in Westchester County. The District had …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/02/23/mount-vernon-city-school-district-purchasing-and-claims-auditing-2017mMcGraw Central School District – Fund Balances (2017M-248)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Board and District officials ensured … budgets, but the amounts appropriated were not needed to finance operations. Recalculated unrestricted fund balance … limit for 2014-15 through 2016-17, ranging from 5 to 10 percentage points. Reserves were not used as intended …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/02/23/mcgraw-central-school-district-fund-balances-2017m-248New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Federal Tax Reform
… further action, the bill would force significant cuts to Medicare and would eliminate numerous other programs, … Budget Office estimates, the bill is also expected to result in higher health insurance premiums or loss of … have achieved similar savings. "This bill will also add to New York's heightened uncertainty surrounding state tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-federal-tax-reform-0Mexico Academy Central School District –Financial Management (2016M-219)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if District officials effectively managed the … $18 million in payments over the next five years compared to the $63 million received over the previous five years. … and incrementally reduce them over several budget cycles to gradually align with ongoing revenue estimates. Use …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/09/09/mexico-academy-central-school-district-financial-management-2016m-219