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Hancock Fire Department - Financial Operations (2018M-236)
… publicly disclose, in writing, his deemed interest in the oral agreement between his business and the Department. It … should disclose, in writing, his deemed interest in the oral agreement between his business and the Department. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2019/05/03/hancock-fire-department-financial-operations-2018m-236Bethpage Union Free School District - Extra-Classroom Activity Funds (2019M-213)
… treasurers and advisors failed to maintain pre-numbered tickets and receipts, statement of profit and loss forms, and … monthly bank reconciliations before they are sent to the District Treasurer to ensure accuracy. District officials disagreed with certain findings in our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/02/07/bethpage-union-free-school-district-extra-classroom-activity-funds-2019mTown of Corning – Financial Condition (2020M-13)
… and failed to use most of the appropriated fund balance for operations. Did not effectively manage the Town’s … Key Recommendations The Board should: Ensure the estimates for revenues and appropriations are reasonable based on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/08/14/town-corning-financial-condition-2020m-13Alexander Central School District – Financial Management (2020M-64)
… $3.1 million in excess reserve funds as a financing source for a capital project, they did not do so in accordance with … Adopt budgets that include reasonable estimates for appropriations and the amount of fund balance that will …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/09/11/alexander-central-school-district-financial-management-2020m-64Village of Hilton - Financial Management (2020M-31)
… plan that included the need and optimal funding level for each reserve. Key Recommendations Adopt budgets with realistic estimates for revenues and expenditures, and which appropriate a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2020/06/05/village-hilton-financial-management-2020m-31Poland Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. - Financial Activities (2019M-218)
… Adopt a code of ethics and ensure officers comply with the disclosure requirements set forth in the law. Require more …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2020/02/14/poland-volunteer-fire-company-inc-financial-activities-2019mNiskayuna No. 2 Fire District – Length of Service Award Program (2015M-73)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if the District awarded Length of Service Award … officials did not award the appropriate number of points to volunteers for participation in department responses and … Review and amend the District’s point system as necessary to ensure conformity with GML and then award points in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/07/31/niskayuna-no-2-fire-district-length-service-award-program-2015m-73Erie County Water Authority – Information Technology (2018M-9)
… County Legislature. Key Findings The Authority has 696 network user accounts that have not been used in the last six … have never been used. Five of 10 tested employees visited social media, shopping websites and personal email, which could expose the network to virus attacks or compromise systems and data. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2018/05/04/erie-county-water-authority-information-technology-2018m-9Science Academies of New York Charter Schools – Purchase versus Lease of Buildings (2017M-279)
… The Science Academies of New York Charter Schools (SANY) has school buildings in the City of Syracuse and the … County and the Town of Frankfort in Herkimer County. SANY, which is governed by a seven-member Board, has … year total approximately $21.6 million. Key Findings SANY officials did not analyze purchasing options before …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2018/03/30/science-academies-new-york-charter-schools-purchase-versus-lease-buildingsShoreham-Wading River Central School District – Financial Management (2017M-75)
… School District is located in the Towns of Brookhaven and Riverhead, Suffolk County. The District, which is governed by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/06/16/shoreham-wading-river-central-school-district-financial-management-2017mSUNY Bulletin No. SU-161
… Request using an Action/Reason code of Data Change/Change PT Full ( DTA/CPF ), change the Full/Part-Time indicator to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-161-participation-voluntary-reduction-work-schedule-vrwsComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… and the Ravena-Coeymans-Selkirk Central School District . “In an era of limited resources and increased accountability, … total of $16,348 because payments were not calculated in accordance with terms of their collective bargaining … realistic budgets based on historical or known trends. In addition, five of the district’s reserves, totaling …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0Appointment of Claims Auditor – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… plays an important role in deciding whether or not the appointment of a claims auditing official would be beneficial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/appointment-claims-auditorAmusement Park and Fair Ride Safety
… and enforcing safety conditions of amusement park and fair rides. The audit covered the period January 1, 2011 … offered at fixed-base amusement parks, the New York State Fair, and the many county fairs operated across the State are … Electronic Ticket Sales at the 2011 New York State Fair (2011-S-37) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/08/12/amusement-park-and-fair-ride-safetyState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… School District , Hudson Falls Central School District , Mount Sinai Union Free School District , Oyster Bay-East … and effectively." Berlin Central School District – Vehicle Fuel Inventory (Rensselaer County) Auditors found … to finance operations, none of the fund balance was used for operations for the 2013-14 through 2015-16 school years. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsEdgemont Union Free School District – Procurement of Professional Services (2016M-126)
… to determine when they should use competition, such as an RFP process or written or verbal quotes. Key Recommendations … services using a competitive method, such as an RFP process, and ensure that District staff solicit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/01/edgemont-union-free-school-district-procurement-professional-servicesVillage of Hillburn – Internal Controls Over Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2013M-392)
… the Village’s cash receipt and disbursement practices for the period of June 1, 2012 through October 24, 2013. Background The Village of Hillburn is located in the Town of Ramapo in Rockland County and is governed by a … approximately 950 residents. General fund appropriations for the 2012-13 fiscal year totaled approximately $1.5 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/04/18/village-hillburn-internal-controls-over-cash-receipts-and-disbursements-2013m-392Geneva Housing Authority – Cash Receipts (2015M-160)
… which maintains 247 low-cost rental units, is governed by a seven-member Board of Commissioners. The Authority’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2015/11/13/geneva-housing-authority-cash-receipts-2015m-160Otsego County Soil and Water Conservation District – Board Oversight (2023M-117)
… Paid $11,630 in unnecessary payments, including excess tree purchases, late fees, interest, unused cell phone …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2024/03/29/otsego-county-soil-and-water-conservation-district-board-oversight-2023m-117Town of Plymouth – Employee Benefits (2023M-176)
… Ten employees were collectively paid $12,037 for 20 holidays that were not authorized in the Town’s collective bargaining agreements (CBAs). Seven … Key Recommendations Ensure employees are only paid for holidays listed in CBAs. Independently review and approve all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/03/21/town-plymouth-employee-benefits-2023m-176