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City of Amsterdam – Records and Reports (2013M-266)
… statements. As of September 17, 2013, the City had not yet closed its accounting records, initiated the independent … manner. Ensure that the accounting records are properly closed at year end. Initiate the independent audit and file …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/01/03/city-amsterdam-records-and-reports-2013m-266DiNapoli Statement on the Governor’s 9th Proposal for the 2018 State of the State
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli released the following statement today in response to the Governor’s 9th Proposal for the 2018 State of the State, related to the New York State Common Retirement Fund: "The New York State Common Retirement Fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/dinapoli-statement-governors-9th-proposal-2018-state-stateWeedsport Central School District – Financial Management (2016M-94)
… have not formally analyzed the balances in reserve funds to determine if the amounts are appropriate for the … factors that could affect the plans. Analyze reserve funds to ensure balances are best aligned with the District’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/24/weedsport-central-school-district-financial-management-2016m-94West Irondequoit Central School District – Financial Management and Separation Payments (2016M-180)
… and supporting documentation of separation payments for the period July 1, 2012 through April 12, 2016. … Board of Education. The District’s reported expenditures for the 2015-16 fiscal year totaled approximately $68.4 … do not maintain adequate supporting documentation for each separation payment. Key Recommendations Adopt …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/08/19/west-irondequoit-central-school-district-financial-management-andTown of Riverhead – Allocation of Administrative Costs (2012M-247)
… 30, 2012. Background The Town of Riverhead is located in Suffolk County and has a population of approximately 33,500. The Town is … fund to other departments and districts accounted for in other funds. However, we found that the allocation method …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/03/01/town-riverhead-allocation-administrative-costs-2012m-247XIII.4.B Travel Advance – XIII. Employee Expense Reimbursement
… percent of the work year. In addition, Business Units may advance funds to an employee for a specific travel event. … the Business Unit’s employment with an outstanding travel advance. If necessary, recovery of funds may include … monies due him/her. Travelers must account for a travel advance upon completion of the travel for which the payment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiii/xiii4b-travel-advanceIX.6.C Automated Standard Application for Payments (ASAP) – IX. Federal Grants
… Automated Standard Application for Payments (ASAP) is an all-electronic payment and … Automated Standard Application for Payments ASAP is an allelectronic payment and information …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix6c-automated-standard-application-payments-asapRombout Fire District – Board Oversight of Financial Activities (2017M-88)
… District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from the Town of Fishkill, in Dutchess County. … that defines the process for authorizing, processing and monitoring transactions. Key Recommendations Consult the … District’s attorney to evaluate the present LOSAP program and related documents. The Board also should adopt a plan and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/07/28/rombout-fire-district-board-oversight-financial-activities-2017m-88Richland Fire District – Board Oversight (2016M-374)
… on behalf of the Department a tax on the premiums of fire insurance policies written on property by out-of-state … for 2016 totaled $72,920. Key Findings The out-of-state insurance tax, known as foreign fire insurance money, was placed in the District’s general fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/01/27/richland-fire-district-board-oversight-2016m-374Watertown Housing Authority – Internal Controls Over Claims Processing (2012M-221)
… effective, we found the Authority’s management provided weekend trips for five retirees costing $4,962, which … of long and faithful service. However, the values of these weekend trips were more than nominal amounts and we believe beyond tokens of appreciation. Accordingly, the weekend trips could be considered as gifts of public funds, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/02/01/watertown-housing-authority-internal-controls-over-claims-processing-2012m-221Pember Library and Museum – Board Oversight of Financial Activities (2013M-285)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if Library/Museum … the Library/Museum’s financial activities. An accounting firm prepares the accounting records, and the Executive … violated this stipulation by spending $138,458 of principal. While the Board reviewed bills prior to payment, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2014/01/03/pember-library-and-museum-board-oversight-financial-activities-2013m-285Chautauqua County Soil and Water Conservation District - Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2017M-199)
… of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the District’s cash receipts and disbursements for the period … The Chautauqua County Soil and Water Conservation District (District) provides services and funds projects to improve and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2019/08/09/chautauqua-county-soil-and-water-conservation-district-cash-receipts-andTown of Candor – Fund Balances (2014M-157)
… funds has either increased significantly or remained at a high percentage of the ensuing year’s budget. The Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/08/01/town-candor-fund-balances-2014m-157DiNapoli: Perry Ambulance Service Manager Charged With Embezzlement
… Darcy J. Conaway was charged this week with grand larceny in the third degree for allegedly syphoning more than $3,000 … District Attorney O’Geen for their continued partnership in fighting corruption.” “Today’s arrest was the result of a … Conaway was released on $1,000 bail and is due back in court on Nov. 5. Since taking office in 2007, DiNapoli has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/11/dinapoli-perry-ambulance-service-manager-charged-embezzlementVillage of Horseheads – Claims Auditing and Disbursements (2023M-134)
… $19,179. Document whether claims were audited prior to funds being disbursed. Monitor telephone and Internet … into the possible misappropriation of Village funds. In August 2023, the Assistant Clerk was arrested on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/05/10/village-horseheads-claims-auditing-and-disbursements-2023m-134Hammondsport Central School District – Multiyear Planning (2024M-54)
… the 4 percent allowed by New York State Real Property Tax Law Section 1318. Five reserves totaling $2.3 million …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/08/30/hammondsport-central-school-district-multiyear-planning-2024m-54Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… approval. Columbia County – Court and Trust Funds (2014M-353) The surrogate court clerk’s records could not verify …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Wellsville Central School District – Financial Management (2017M-159)
… to accumulate to an excessive level and have not used funds from the retirement contribution reserve as budgeted. … and Board policy, to reduce any reserves with excess funds. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/12/29/wellsville-central-school-district-financial-management-2017m-159Wayne County – Financial Management (2012M-249)
… determination of a reasonable level of unexpended surplus funds to be maintained, as well as to address the accumulation of and use of moneys in reserve funds. Review all reserves annually and determine if the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/04/12/wayne-county-financial-management-2012m-249Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Town of Candor , the Town of Cornwall , the LaGrange Fire District and the Middletown-Hardenburgh … P DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Town of Candor the Town of Cornwall the LaGrange Fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits