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Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being spent appropriately and effectively." Albany …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… counties, cities, towns and villages across the state to assess whether local officials adequately considered the … revenues and expenditures in the 2021 adopted budget. Due to uncertainties in available state funding for highway improvements that were planned to be made in 2020, officials delayed highway improvements …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0DiNapoli: Fire Department Treasurer Arrested for Stealing Public Funds
… said DiNapoli. “It is alarming that my office continues to uncover instances such as this where local officials misuse their office for their personal benefit. I commend the village of LeRoy police department and District … Attorney Friedman for working closely with my staff to make sure this individual is held accountable for his …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/dinapoli-fire-department-treasurer-arrested-stealing-public-fundsWayne County – Financial Management (2012M-249)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the County’s financial condition and management for the period January 1, 2010, to August 31, 2012. Background Wayne County is located in … The Board’s adopted budgets for the past five years (2007 to 2011) included overestimated expenditures by approximately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/04/12/wayne-county-financial-management-2012m-249Georgetown Fire District – Board Oversight (2014M-264)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Board provided adequate oversight of … auditor. The Board has not adopted policies and procedures to establish a reasonable level of unrestricted fund balance to be maintained, and fund balance as of December 31, 2013 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/12/19/georgetown-fire-district-board-oversight-2014m-264Examination of Travel Expenses
… travel expenses incurred by a Department employee for calendar years 2013 and 2014. The objective of our examination was to determine … is to be in the best interest of the State and not for the convenience of an employee or to maximize travel …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/07/26/examination-travel-expensesTravel Advisory No. 2
… must be designated in the best interest of the State and not for the convenience of an employee or to maximize travel … are appropriate. This includes assessing designations for employees in telecommuting scenarios. There may be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/travel-advisory/2-taxable-travelUniondale Fire District – Firehouse Hall Rentals and Questionable Board Practices (2013M-244)
… million. Key Findings The Board’s current firehouse hall rental policy and procedures are inadequate, and it did not … and/or approve, monitor, or control the firehouse hall rental process. The Board did not exercise appropriate … Key Recommendations Evaluate the District’s current hall rental policy to ensure that it contains specific rules for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/03/14/uniondale-fire-district-firehouse-hall-rentals-and-questionable-boardGalen-Clyde Joint Fire District – Board Oversight and Information Technology (2014M-329)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the Board’s oversight of the District’s financial … the period January 1, 2012 through December 31, 2014 and to identify any security vulnerabilities within the … period 2011 through 2013. The Board improperly transferred to the general fund a net total of $40,000 from the capital …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/04/21/galen-clyde-joint-fire-district-board-oversight-and-information-technologyBrookhaven Fire District – Procurement and Information Technology (2014M-339)
… of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s purchasing procedures and to determine whether the District’s computer system was adequately safeguarded for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/02/27/brookhaven-fire-district-procurement-and-information-technology-2014m-339Town of Summerhill – Fund Balance and Budget Monitoring (2013M-27)
… budgeting practices, and its resultant financial condition for the period January 1, 2009, to December 31, 2012. … four elected members and an elected Town Supervisor. For the 2012 fiscal year, the Town’s budgeted appropriations … Recommendations Establish a policy and develop procedures for preparing realistic and structurally balanced budgets, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/05/17/town-summerhill-fund-balance-and-budget-monitoring-2013m-27State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on NYC's FY 2025 Preliminary Budget
… the choices it faces in an environment where the potential for spending and revenue volatility remain elevated. “My team …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-nycs-fy-2025-preliminary-budgetElmwood Village Charter School – Student Enrollment and Billing (2013M-174)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the student enrollment and billing processes for the period July 1, 2011, to May 31, 2013. Background The Elmwood Village Charter … pupils and from certain State and Federal aid attributable to these pupils. Key Findings For the 2011-12 fiscal year we …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2013/08/23/elmwood-village-charter-school-student-enrollment-and-billing-2013m-174Village of Belmont – Water and Sewer Operations (2014M-101)
… (2014M-101) Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Village’s water and sewer operations for the … for the sewer fund. Key Findings Village officials failed to periodically compare the amount of water produced with the … bills or determining, approving and applying adjustments to customers’ accounts. As of May 5, 2013, the Village had …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/08/22/village-belmont-water-and-sewer-operations-2014m-101VII.10.A Cash Advance Overview – VII. State Revenues and Appropriated Loan Receivables
… the establishment of cash advance accounts. The moneys are to be used in accordance with rules prescribed by the Comptroller which include, but are not limited to: Developing and implementing a complete system of internal … sections are operated and maintained on the imprest basis, i.e. the fund is replenished for the exact amount of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vii/vii10a-cash-advance-overviewVillage of Fairport Industrial Development Agency – Board Governance (2015M-195)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the propriety of the Agency’s financial and … commercial loans and exemptions from certain taxes, to attract, retain and expand businesses within the Village … The Agency, which was created by State legislation in 1976, is governed by a five-member Board of Directors, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2016/03/31/village-fairport-industrial-development-agency-boardPember Library and Museum – Board Oversight of Financial Activities (2013M-285)
… oversight of the Library/Museum’s financial activities for the period June 1, 2011 through April 26, 2013. … by a nine-member Board. The Library/Museum’s funding for the 2011-12 fiscal year totaled $165,950. Key Findings … reports. However, the Board did not adopt a budget for the fiscal years 2011-12 and 2012-13, as required by the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2014/01/03/pember-library-and-museum-board-oversight-financial-activities-2013m-285Medicaid Overpayments for Non-Emergency Out-of-State Inpatient Services (Follow-Up)
… at New York Medicaid rates. However, further actions are still needed. Of the four prior audit recommendations, … were partially implemented. Key Recommendation Officials are given 30 days after the issuance of the follow-up review to provide information on any actions that are planned to address the unresolved issues discussed in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/03/11/medicaid-overpayments-non-emergency-out-state-inpatient-services-followWayne Central School District – Financial Management (2012M-229)
… million, which are funded primarily with State aid, sales tax, real property taxes, and grants. Key Finding Over the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/03/22/wayne-central-school-district-financial-management-2012m-229V.1 Chart of Accounts (COA) Governance Overview and Policies – V. Chart of Accounts (COA) Governance
… and future changes. The primary goals of the COA are to facilitate the collection and analysis of statewide … and automated approaches, rather than on those which are investigatory and manual. Improves Statewide Reporting … more efficient. The sections contained in this chapter are intended to provide an overview of several components of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-v/v1-chart-accounts-coa-governance-overview-and-policies