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Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being … and Justice Court (Seneca County) The board needs to adopt long-term financial plans to effectively manage the town’s finances. The board has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsTuition Assistance Program – Fordham University
… Purpose To determine whether Fordham University complied with the … year was $46,120. TAP is an entitlement program designed to provide funds for paying tuition costs to eligible students. Schools receiving State financial aid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/01/27/tuition-assistance-program-fordham-universityDiNapoli Files Shareholder Proposals with Six Companies on Political Spending
… Thomas P. DiNapoli, trustee of the New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund), announced the filing of shareholder … and accountability on the use of corporate dollars to further political agendas so they can determine whether …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-files-shareholder-proposals-six-companies-political-spendingEugenio Maria de Hostos Charter School – Procurements and Information Technology (2013M-136)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the School’s procurement processes and internal … The School did not properly control user access rights to the IT system and did not properly establish a disaster … Properly document the analysis and actions taken related to leasing buildings in the official Board record to help …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2014/01/17/eugenio-maria-de-hostos-charter-school-procurements-and-informationVillage of Kenmore – Wastewater Processing Costs and Information Technology (2013M-73)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the wastewater service agreement and internal … Village officials have not made a substantive effort to use available resources to gain a better understanding of wastewater treatment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/06/14/village-kenmore-wastewater-processing-costs-and-information-technology-2013m-73City of Yonkers – Budget Review (B6-16-11)
… of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to identify issues which impact the City of Yonkers’ … will not be available in future years. The City continues to rely on fund balance to close gaps in the budget. The City’s budget is relying on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2016/06/22/city-yonkers-budget-review-b6-16-11Cost-Saving Ideas: School District Auditing – External Auditor
… (GAAP). Hiring an external auditor It is required to hire an external auditor unless your district or BOCES has … than eight teachers. Use the request for proposal (RFP) to hire the external auditor on a five-year basis/term. Consider changing the audit firm to ensure independence and fresh prospective. (We encourage, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-school-district-auditing-external-auditorTown of Chateaugay - Real Property Tax Exemption Administration (2018M-200)
… potential legal and financial impacts the Town may face from prior years’ possible erroneous exemptions. Except as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/05/17/town-chateaugay-real-property-tax-exemption-administration-2018m-200CUNY Bulletin No. CU-369
… Purpose To explain procedures for entering payments into the Time … Entry page. Affected Employees CUNY employees who elect to participate in the Health Benefits Buy Out Waiver Program … 2009, Pay Period 7C 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-369-cuny-health-benefits-buy-out-waiver-program-payment-cycleTown of Sheridan – Disbursements (2023M-101)
… supported, properly approved or for Town purposes. The Town Board’s (Board’s) lack of oversight resulted in the following errors and exceptions occurring without …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/12/22/town-sheridan-disbursements-2023m-101Town of White Creek – Disbursements and Annual Financial Reports (2023M-41)
… Town residents, OSC and other interested parties’ ability to monitor the Town’s operations and financial condition. We … purposes and did not authorize the 44 electronic funds transfers (EFTs) or sign the 155 checks. Properly sign … abstracts or certified payrolls and review and approve all transfers. File the required AUDs on a timely basis. Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/08/04/town-white-creek-disbursements-and-annual-financial-reports-2023m-41West Hempstead Union Free School District – Nonstudent Network User Account Controls (2023M-9)
… adequate controls over nonstudent network user accounts to help prevent unauthorized use, access and loss. Key … adequate controls over nonstudent network user accounts to help prevent unauthorized use, access and loss. In addition to sensitive information technology (IT) control weaknesses …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/07/14/west-hempstead-union-free-school-district-nonstudent-network-user-accountBarker Central School District – Payroll (2023M-19)
… agreement which suggests the employee was not eligible to receive overtime payments. One employee was paid $657 in … were paid $26,297 for overtime without being required to seek preapproval per their CBAs or District policy. Key … of overtime and establish procedures for reviewing payroll to detect unusual payments or inaccurate pay rates. Require …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/06/30/barker-central-school-district-payroll-2023m-19Rondout Valley Central School District – Fixed Assets (2023M-36)
… on the District’s inventory list. Obtain authorization to dispose of fixed assets before disposing them. District … generally agreed with our findings and indicated they plan to initiate corrective action. 1 District officials stated … included in their inventory records corresponding to the musical instruments represented several of each …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/08/25/rondout-valley-central-school-district-fixed-assets-2023m-36Town of Stratford – Supervisor’s Records (2013M-11)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Supervisor’s accounting records for the period January 1, 2011, to May 31, 2012. Background The Town of Stratford is located … Key Findings The Supervisor assigned his accounting duties to a bookkeeper. Except for some minor exceptions, which we …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/03/15/town-stratford-supervisors-records-2013m-11Valley Stream Union Free School District Thirteen – Disbursements (2023M-178)
… the checks we reviewed were disbursed for what appear to be legitimate District purposes, when the Treasurer does … that: Although the Board did not authorize the Treasurer to sign District checks with an electronic signature, the Treasurer used an electronic signature to sign 3,621 non-payroll checks totaling $26.7 million. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/03/08/valley-stream-union-free-school-district-thirteen-disbursements-2023m-178City of Salamanca – Employee Benefits (2023M-96)
… payments made between April 1, 2020 and October 31, 2022, to 18 employees, totaling approximately $306,000, we noted: … $6,800 included leave balances that were not authorized to be paid at separation. This included $3,400 paid to one employee that did not leave City employment. One …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2023/11/22/city-salamanca-employee-benefits-2023m-96Fine Fire District – Board Oversight (2023M-81)
… adopt the budgets, as required by New York State Town Law Section 181. Approve realistic budgets for 2019 through … and capital plans. Adequately audit claims prior to payment. For example, claims were approved without a quorum … file financial reports. Audit and approve claims prior to payment and annually audit the Secretary-Treasurer’s records. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2023/10/27/fine-fire-district-board-oversight-2023m-81Elwood Union Free School District – Electronic Transfers (2014M-133)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the District’s controls over electronic transfers … not have written policies, procedures or Board resolutions to govern electronic transfers. As a result, the Treasurer … electronic transfers, which should authorize individuals to perform electronic transfers and require District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/07/11/elwood-union-free-school-district-electronic-transfers-2014m-133Village of Canton – Clerk-Treasurer’s Records and Reports (2021M-101)
… Clerk-Treasurer maintained complete, accurate and up-to-date accounting records and reports. Key Findings This audit contains similar findings and recommendations to our 2012 audit of the Village. The same Clerk-Treasurer … because the Board did not develop policies and procedures to ensure the records were properly maintained. For example, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2021/11/24/village-canton-clerk-treasurers-records-and-reports-2021m-101