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Opinion 2005-7
… works system, approval of the “water power and control commission” 3 must first be obtained ( id .). There are also … permit from the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC ). Procedures for applying for a permit are set forth in … powers and duties of the Water Power and Control Commission are now exercised by the Department of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2005-7Colesville Fire District #1 – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-276)
… for the 2013 fiscal year. Key Findings The District does not have adequate financial policies and procedures. … and reporting were followed. In addition, the Treasurer does not reconcile the bank accounts on a monthly basis. The … their approvals to pay these claims. However, the Board does not see check images in the subsequent month to verify …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/12/20/colesville-fire-district-1-internal-controls-over-financial-operationsDiNapoli: Former Fire District Treasurer Arrested for Stealing Public Funds
… get away with it,” said DiNapoli. “My office is working hard every day to expose public corruption at all levels of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/dinapoli-former-fire-district-treasurer-arrested-stealing-public-fundsDiNapoli: Organic Farms Growing in New York
… sector of our economy," DiNapoli said "As demand soars for organic and locally-grown products, New York's farmers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/dinapoli-organic-farms-growing-new-yorkTown of Burke – Fiscal Oversight (2016M-277)
… June 30, 2016. Background The Town of Burke is located in Franklin County and has a population of approximately 1,500. The Town is governed by … reports. The Board did not audit and approve claims in accordance with Town Law for 20 of the 100 check …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/11/10/town-burke-fiscal-oversight-2016m-277Vestal Central School District – Financial Condition (2014M-08)
… through October 17, 2013. Background The Vestal Central School District is located in the Towns of Vestal and … Vestal Central School District Financial Condition 2014M08 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/04/11/vestal-central-school-district-financial-condition-2014m-08Review of Credit Card Expenses at Finger Lakes DDSO
… procurement requirements) for the purchase of food and household items. Background Finger Lakes DDSO is responsible … Employees at each group home routinely purchase food and household items necessary to keep the homes operational. When … the state’s business and overpaid for hundreds of household items. Key Recommendations Ensure employees at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/06/12/review-credit-card-expenses-finger-lakes-ddsoElwood Union Free School District – Electronic Transfers (2014M-133)
… was to evaluate the District’s controls over electronic transfers for the period July 1, 2012 through August 31, … procedures or Board resolutions to govern electronic transfers. As a result, the Treasurer and a payroll clerk processed electronic transfers without adequate segregation of duties or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/07/11/elwood-union-free-school-district-electronic-transfers-2014m-133Miller Place Fire District – Credit Cards (2024M-58)
… did not have sufficient supporting documentation attached to the claim but were approved for payment by the Board. … orders contain sufficient detail and are approved prior to purchases being made. Ensure all claims are subject to an independent audit so Commissioners are not responsible …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2024/09/13/miller-place-fire-district-credit-cards-2024m-58Railroad Bridge Inspection Program (Follow-Up)
… report, Railroad Bridge Inspection Program (Report 2013-S-5). Background Our initial audit report, which was issued on December 9, 2013, determined whether the Department properly oversaw … of Transportation: Railroad Bridge Inspection Program (2013-S-5) Department of Transportation: Management and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/10/04/railroad-bridge-inspection-program-followState Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on New York City's Fiscal Year 2026 Executive Budget
… following statement on New York City's Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Executive Budget: “New York City’s proposed budget … anticipated spending to more than $118 billion in FY 2026, fueled by about $1.7 billion in additional spending to … to revenue collections projected before the end of FY 2026, a substantial increase from January’s projection. If a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-new-york-citys-fiscal-year-2026-executive-budgetJericho Union Free School District – Financial Management (2016M-328)
… Free School District is located in the Towns of Oyster Bay and North Hempstead, Nassau County. The District operates …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/12/30/jericho-union-free-school-district-financial-management-2016m-328Irvington Union Free School District – Information Technology (2016M-266)
… acceptable use policy because the District’s web filtering software is not configured to block access. Key Recommendations Update the District’s … Internet usage and configure the web filtering software to block access to sites that violate the acceptable use policy. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/11/18/irvington-union-free-school-district-information-technology-2016m-266Gorham-Middlesex Central School District – Multiyear Planning (2016M-177)
… for a five-year period but this plan does not include information related to funding and maintaining the individual … three- to five-year period that addresses the anticipated timeline for completion of capital improvements, funding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/29/gorham-middlesex-central-school-district-multiyear-planning-2016m-177Management of General School Funds (Follow-Up)
… nine recommendations included in our initial audit report, John F. Kennedy Educational Campus: Management of General … York City Department of Education (DoE) did not provide John F. Kennedy Educational Campus staff with adequate … management control over GSF accounts. Key Finding DoE and John F. Kennedy officials have made progress in addressing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/30/management-general-school-funds-followJericho Union Free School District – Acceptable Use Policy (2022M-194)
… office staff who utilize computers are adequately informed of the regulations. District officials disagreed with certain aspects of our findings and recommendations. Appendix B includes our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/07/21/jericho-union-free-school-district-acceptable-use-policy-2022m-194DiNapoli Announces Review of State Health Department's Progress in Addressing Nursing Home Pandemic Failures
… the direction of the Executive, DOH did not provide the public with accurate COVID-19 death counts in nursing homes. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-announces-review-state-health-departments-progress-addressing-nursing-home-pandemic-failuresEast Ramapo Central School District – Financial Condition (2013M-141)
… the budget note. However, the sale was delayed due to a lawsuit filed with the State Education Department (SED). …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/07/19/east-ramapo-central-school-district-financial-condition-2013m-141State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… for appropriate purposes, properly approved or supported by sufficient documentation. Officials used public funds to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsTown of Byron – Internal Controls Over Justice Court Operations (2012M-208)
… 20, 2012. Background The Town of Byron is located in Genesee County and has a population of about 2500. The … Justice Court. For the Town’s 2011 fiscal year, $27,000 in revenue was attributable to Court operations. Key Findings … Periodically review and reconcile DMV’s pending ticket log with caseload activity to ensure that tickets are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/01/04/town-byron-internal-controls-over-justice-court-operations-2012m-208