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DiNapoli: Pandemic Hit to Sales Tax Revenue Threatening Fiscal Health of Local Governments
… 9.7 percent of all local government revenue, according to a comprehensive report on local sales tax released today … along with many towns and villages, depend on these funds to pay for essential services and operations, revealing the … across New York State,” DiNapoli said. “As we work to rebuild our economy, we must also help repair the damage …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/10/dinapoli-pandemic-hit-sales-tax-revenue-threatening-fiscal-health-local-governmentsTown of North Elba – Cash Collections (2020M-49)
… collections are placed in a bank night drop box or in a secure location at the Town Hall after each session. Town officials generally agreed with our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/06/18/town-north-elba-cash-collections-2020m-49Health Sciences Charter School - Student Enrollment and Billing (2019M-99)
… enrollment and billings to school districts of residence are accurate and supported. Key Findings The School did not: … enrollment and billings to school districts of residence are accurate and supported …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2019/07/26/health-sciences-charter-school-student-enrollment-and-billing-2019m-99Barnard Fire District – Financial Condition (2015M-145)
… of Fire Commissioners. The general fund budget for 2015 totals approximately $3.9 million. Key Findings The Board did …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/09/25/barnard-fire-district-financial-condition-2015m-145Jefferson Community College – Procurement (2017M-156)
… September 1, 2015 through November 28, 2016. Background Jefferson Community College, which is part of the State University of New York system, is sponsored by Jefferson County and is located in the City of Watertown. The … Jefferson Community College Procurement 2017M156 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/community-college/2017/10/27/jefferson-community-college-procurement-2017m-156Aurora-Colden Fire District No. 6 – Financial Activity (2017M-208)
… recorded and reported and to safeguard District money for the period January 1, 2016 through July 19, 2017. … competition, or retain evidence of soliciting competition, for 97 purchases totaling $171,013 that were subject to its … officials obtain and retain quotes and bid documentation for purchases in accordance with the purchasing policy. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/12/29/aurora-colden-fire-district-no-6-financial-activity-2017m-208Clarkstown Central School District – Time and Attendance Records (2017M-150)
Clarkstown Central School District Time and Attendance Records 2017M150
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/09/01/clarkstown-central-school-district-time-and-attendance-records-2017m-150Fayetteville-Manlius Central School District – Claims Audit Process (2016M-196)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s claims audit process for the period … adequate procedures over the claims processing function to ensure that claims are adequately documented and … appropriate purposes and are audited and approved prior to payment. Key Recommendations There were no recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/15/fayetteville-manlius-central-school-district-claims-audit-process-2016mUpper Mohawk Valley Regional Water Board – Water Accountability (2015M-300)
… of our audit was to examine the Authority’s procedures for monitoring water accountability and addressing water loss for the period January 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015. … by a 12-member Board of Directors. Operating expenditures for the nine months ending December 31, 2014 totaled …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2016/02/05/upper-mohawk-valley-regional-water-board-water-accountability-2015m-300Village of Schuylerville – Procurement (2014M-228)
… audit was to evaluate the Village’s procurement practices for the period June 1, 2012 through April 30, 2014. … five-member Board of Trustees. Budgeted appropriations for the 2014-15 fiscal year are approximately $1.5 million. … officials did not always use competitive procedures for the procurement of goods and services as required by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/10/31/village-schuylerville-procurement-2014m-228Tompkins County Public Library – Financial Management (2015M-250)
… County Public Library is the central library for the Finger Lakes Library System and serves libraries and users in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2016/01/15/tompkins-county-public-library-financial-management-2015m-250Three Village Central School District – Fuel Inventories (2015M-271)
… Board has not ensured that policies and procedures are in place to control fuel assets. District officials do not … Ensure that policies and written procedures are in place to adequately control the District’s fuel assets. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/01/08/three-village-central-school-district-fuel-inventories-2015m-271Oneida-Herkimer-Madison BOCES – Claim Payments (2015M-350)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the BOCES’ claim payments for the period July 1, … school districts. The BOCES, which delivers services to approximately 1,200 students, is governed by a 12-member … paid even though tuition was not reimbursable according to the collective bargaining agreement (CBA). Not all claims …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2016/03/11/oneida-herkimer-madison-boces-claim-payments-2015m-350Massapequa Water District (2014M-100)
… period January 1 through December 31, 2013. Background The Massapequa Water District is located in the Town of Oyster … County and serves the entire incorporated village of Massapequa Park and part of the hamlet of Massapequa. It is governed by an elected three-member Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2014/06/13/massapequa-water-district-2014m-100DiNapoli: Audit Reveals Problems with Volunteer Firefighters’ Benefit Program
… are not accurately calculating credits for Length of Service Awards Programs (LOSAP) and as a result local volunteers may be shortchanged on benefits, according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. LOSAP is a pension-like …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-audit-reveals-problems-volunteer-firefighters-benefit-programDiNapoli Op-Ed: New York Needs to Boost Financial Education in Our Schools
… states, including Utah, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Ohio, and West Virginia, require students take a personal finance class … a personal finance class. For example, Mott Hall V, a South Bronx high school, is offering personal finance taught …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-op-ed-new-york-needs-boost-financial-education-our-schoolsDiNapoli: Hamburg Employee Admits $150,000 Theft of Recreation Fees
… village fees and altering public records from 2011 to 2017, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Erie County … Joanne Erickson, 54, stole cash payments that were meant to fund an afterschool program, a children's summer program … rental fees. She altered cash reports and submitted them to the village and the Recreation Center supervisor. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/10/dinapoli-hamburg-employee-admits-150000-theft-recreation-feesDiNapoli: Pharsalia Supervisor Arrested in Alleged $123K Theft
… town funds. He allegedly used the funds to pay credit card bills and pad his salary an additional $20,000 a year, … Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at investigations@osc.ny.gov , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/04/dinapoli-pharsalia-supervisor-arrested-alleged-123k-theftIV.5.A Operating and Other Transfers – IV. Accounting Codes - Uses and Descriptions
… account used by the SFS Program. 60850 Sole Custody Op Trans (To) GL BU balancing account used by the SFS …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-iv/iv5a-operating-and-other-transfersSelected Personal Service Contracts
… of Interest Empire State Development Corporation/New York State Council on the Arts: Unnecessary and Potentially Illegal Consultant Contract With Former New York State Council on the Arts Executive Director ( …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/04/16/selected-personal-service-contracts