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County of Orleans Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2014M-345)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Agency’s process for evaluating, approving and … is an independent public benefit corporation created to promote, develop and assist industrial, manufacturing, … businesses accountable for delivering promised benefits to the community in exchange for tax abatements. Officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2015/04/28/county-orleans-industrial-development-agency-projectComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being … from approximately $564,000 at the end of 2011-12 to less than $156,000 at the end of 2013-14 due to operating deficits primarily caused by underestimated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Contract Advisory No. 26
… on Sexual Harassment Prevention in Bids: Every bid made to the State or any public department or agency thereof where … in the case of a joint bid each party thereto certifies as to its own organization, under penalty of perjury, that the … and provides annual sexual harassment prevention training to all of its employees. Such policy shall, at a minimum, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/contract-advisory/26-statement-sexual-harassment-prevention-bidsSchoharie County – Stream Restoration Project and Contract Process (2015M-87)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine County officials’ oversight of the Stream … approved, monitored and paid, and no procedures were taken to ensure the lowest possible cost was paid for 18 of 28 … Recommendations Create policies and procedures relating to monitoring projects, even if some oversight has been …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2015/08/14/schoharie-county-stream-restoration-project-and-contract-process-2015m-87Crystal Beach Volunteer Fire Department – Misappropriation of Funds (2014M-243)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether Department funds were used appropriately … provided adequate oversight of the Treasurer’s duties to safeguard Department assets for the period January 1, 2010 … were for legitimate Department purposes. The Board failed to adopt comprehensive written guidance on credit card usage …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/11/14/crystal-beach-volunteer-fire-department-misappropriation-fundsSullivan County Industrial Development Agency – PILOT Program (2013M-161)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Sullivan County Industrial Development Agency … of Taxes (PILOT) Program for the period January 1, 2012, to April 10, 2013. Background The overall goal of IDAs is to advance the job opportunities, health, general prosperity, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2013/08/30/sullivan-county-industrial-development-agency-pilot-programOrdinary Death Benefit – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… Your beneficiary may be entitled to an ordinary death benefit if you meet the eligibility … requirements and your death is not attributable to an on-the-job accident. The ordinary death benefit is a … Eligibility An ordinary death benefit may be payable to your designated beneficiary if you are a Tier 2, 3, 5 or 6 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/ordinary-death-benefitMount Pleasant Cottage School Union Free School District – Financial Condition (2013M-360)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the District’s financial condition for the period … located in Westchester County, and provides education to students from a residential treatment center as well as … procedures and additional reconciliation and verification to ensure that the original bills were accurate. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/03/07/mount-pleasant-cottage-school-union-free-school-district-financialHousing Authority Administrative Expenditures (2016-MS-2)
… we found either excessive compensation; lack of a travel policy, lack of knowledge of the travel policy by staff or … existing travel policy; or inadequate controls surrounding gift card use. Key Recommendation Provide oversight, including the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2016/11/18/housing-authority-administrative-expenditures-2016-ms-2North Amityville Fire Company, Inc. – Cash Disbursements (2022M-163)
… $106,542 in unsupported cash disbursements were made to six Board members and the Chief. $44,820 for domestic … Nashville, Tennessee. $32,093 for service and maintenance to vehicles the Company did not own or could not provide … for Christmas gifts that included, but were not limited to, gift cards, clothing, drones and video games. $10,853 for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2023/04/28/north-amityville-fire-company-inc-cash-disbursements-2022m-163Cattaraugus-Little Valley Central School District – Financial Management (2022M-23)
… budgeting practices and ensure surplus fund balance is in compliance with the statutory limit. Consistently … years. Did not ensure $2.2 million was properly restricted in a debt reserve and did not use the funds to pay related … to a more reasonable level. Ensure that money residing in the debt service fund is restricted in a debt reserve and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/07/01/cattaraugus-little-valley-central-school-district-financial-managementTown of Hempstead Sanitary District No. 1 – Selected Financial Activities (2015M-206)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate selected District financial activities for the … The District, which provides refuse and recycling pickup to over 50,000 residents and some commercial properties, is … authorization and 16 employees for holiday bonus pay to which they were not entitled. District officials did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2016/03/18/town-hempstead-sanitary-district-no-1-selected-financial-activities-2015m-206Town of Minetto – Financial Condition (2013M-284)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Town’s financial condition for the period January 1, 2012, to July 31, 2013. Background The Town of Minetto is located … not receive monthly budget status reports or cash balances to monitor the Town’s financial condition. The Board did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/11/15/town-minetto-financial-condition-2013m-284Freeport Union Free School District – Financial Management (2024M-49)
… appropriations, it appeared the District needed to use appropriated fund balance and reserves to close projected budget gaps totaling $51.4 million for … in real property tax levies that are higher than needed to finance expenditures. The Board and District officials: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/11/01/freeport-union-free-school-district-financial-management-2024m-49Falconer Central School District – Financial Management (2024M-52)
… in excess of the statutory limit and missed opportunities to lower real property taxes. The continued practice of … and appropriating fund balance that will not be used to finance operations as a means to accumulate surplus funds in excess of the legal limit or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/08/09/falconer-central-school-district-financial-management-2024m-52DiNapoli Honors Community Leaders During Italian Heritage Celebration
… honored five Italian-Americans for their contributions to New York: David Anthony Pope, president and CEO Generoso … Cultural Center as a resource for Italian-Americans to expand their knowledge of Italian history. Anthony L. … a builder and contractor in Calabria, Italy. When he came to the United States, he became a licensed real estate broker …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/11/dinapoli-honors-community-leaders-during-italian-heritage-celebrationXI-A.1 Purchasing Process Overview – XI-A. Purchasing
… about the procurement process in the Statewide Financial System. Guide to Financial Operations REV. 12/17/2014 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xia/xi-a1-overviewState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced his … (Steuben County) The justice did not deposit, record and account for court moneys accurately and in a timely manner. … officials generally competitively bid and utilized New York State Office of General Services or county contracts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Economic and Demographic Trends – 2021 Financial Condition Report
… Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic In calendar year 2020, the State lost over 955,000 jobs, a decrease of 10.0 percent compared to the decline nationally of 6.1 percent. New York ranked second among the states for job losses in 2020; …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2021-fcr/economic-and-demographic-trendsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced … and adopt comprehensive, written, multiyear financial and capital plans or fund balance and reserve policies. County of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits