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Town of Cohocton – Town Clerk Cash Shortage (2014M-325)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Town Clerk’s fiscal operations for the period … and penalties collected on the late payment of taxes to the Supervisor as required. The Clerk failed to record certain tax collections and penalties in the cash …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/05/15/town-cohocton-town-clerk-cash-shortage-2014m-325Town of Beekman – Misappropriation of Cash Receipts (2015M-41)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate internal controls over the Town’s … grand larceny related to additional theft uncovered in our audit. Key Findings A total of $149,219 in cash was not … The purpose of our audit was to evaluate internal controls over the Towns …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/04/17/town-beekman-misappropriation-cash-receipts-2015m-41Brewster-Southeast Joint Fire District - Recordkeeping and Procurement (2018M-86)
… and reported. District officials solicited competition for professional services. Key Findings Accounting records … the State Comptroller’s (OSC) uniform system of accounts for fire districts. 1 District officials did not always …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2018/08/03/brewster-southeast-joint-fire-district-recordkeeping-and-procurement-2018mBrighton Fire Department, Inc. – Board Oversight of Financial Operations (2020M-132)
… the Brighton Fire Department, Inc. (Department) Board of Directors (Board) provided adequate oversight of financial operations. Key Findings The Board did not provide adequate oversight of financial operations. The Department lacked detailed … whether the Brighton Fire Department Inc Department Board of Directors Board provided adequate oversight of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2021/04/23/brighton-fire-department-inc-board-oversight-financialTown of Shelby – Supervisor’s Financial Responsibilities (2021M-121)
… ranged from more than $1 million as of January 1, 2017 to $153,000 as of December 31, 2020. Provide the Board with … 2018 and 2019 annual financial reports were filed from 106 to 194 days late. In addition, each year the CPA firm hired … agreed with our recommendations and indicated they have initiated or planned to initiate corrective action. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/12/03/town-shelby-supervisors-financial-responsibilities-2021m-121Three Village Central School District – Financial Operations (2021M-141)
… District officials did not: Properly assign administrative and user access rights to the financial software. Establish … Present all claims to the claims auditor for review and approval prior to payment. At least $37.9 million in … financial software policy, ensure all claims are audited and approved prior to payment and segregate the Treasurer’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/12/17/three-village-central-school-district-financial-operations-2021m-141Town of East Hampton – Peconic Bay Community Preservation Funds (P7-23-23)
… report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether Town of East Hampton (Town) officials properly administered the Peconic Bay Community Preservation Fund (CPF) to ensure that all … Determine whether Town of East Hampton Town officials properly administered the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2024/02/23/town-east-hampton-peconic-bay-community-preservation-funds-p7-23-23Town of Southampton-Peconic Bay Community Preservation Fund (P7-23-21
… examined were properly supported, recorded and deposited in full and that disbursements were proper and supported. Town officials also ensured the payments in lieu of taxes (PILOTs) we reviewed were properly approved … and approved prior to payment. Of the $8.8 million in PILOTs we reviewed, all were properly approved prior to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2024/02/23/town-southampton-peconic-bay-community-preservation-fund-p7-23-21Town of Southold-Peconic Bay Community Preservation Fund (P7-23-24
… report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether Town of Southold (Town) officials properly administered the Peconic Bay Community Preservation Fund (CPF) to ensure that all … Determine whether Town of Southold Town officials properly administered the Peconic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2024/02/23/town-southold-peconic-bay-community-preservation-fund-p7-23-24Eaton No. 1 Fire District – Board Oversight (2024M-4)
… required annual financial reports (AFRs) were filed in a timely manner. Conduct an annual audit of the … accounting records and prepare and file financial reports in a timely manner. Perform an annual audit of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2024/05/17/eaton-no-1-fire-district-board-oversight-2024m-4Primary Hall Preparatory Charter School – Debit Cards (2024M-159)
… that the charges were for a valid School purpose. In addition, none of the 186 purchases had evidence of … are not pre-approved or supported, it could result in inappropriate or fraudulent charges or unauthorized …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2026/01/16/primary-hall-preparatory-charter-school-debit-cards-2024m-159Stafford Fire Department, Inc. – Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-274)
… examine the Department’s controls over financial activity for the period January 1, 2013 through July 29, 2014. … President and a five-member Board of Trustees. Expenses for the 2013 fiscal year were $543,185. Key Findings The … Department cash receipts, as required by the bylaws. The Ladies Auxiliary collected and deposited certain Department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/12/24/stafford-fire-department-inc-controls-over-financialMedicaid Program – Accuracy of Medicaid Eligibility Determined by NY State of Health
… NY State of Health (NYSOH, New York’s online health plan marketplace) properly sent accurate, complete, and timely … to Medicaid recipients. NYSOH is the State-run health plan marketplace organized under the Department where individuals, … NY State of Health NYSOH New Yorks online health plan marketplace properly sent accurate complete and timely …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/17/medicaid-program-accuracy-medicaid-eligibility-determined-ny-state-healthComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… – Financial Management (St. Lawrence County) The town did not have enough cash to pay all of its bills at the end of fiscal … required cell phone bills. As a result, district taxpayers do not have adequate assurance that all claims paid were for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-2Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… of Monticello , Newstead Fire Company , City of Peekskill and the Town of Warrensburg . "In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top … priority," said DiNapoli. "By auditing municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-3DiNapoli, Erie County DA Keane and Erie County Sheriff Garcia Announce Former Deputy Clerk Sentenced for Stealing More Than $320,000
… his position in the Clerk’s Office to steal a significant sum of money from the residents of Erie County,” Keane said. … and pistol permits. Staff prepare deposit slips for each payment. As deputy clerk, McDougall was responsible for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-erie-county-da-keane-and-erie-county-sheriff-garcia-announce-former-deputy-clerk-sentencedIX.6.D HHS Payment Management System – IX. Federal Grants
… obtain access to PMS: Go to Payment Management System Web Site: https://pms.psc.gov Select “Request Access” Select …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix6d-hhs-payment-management-systemState Agencies Bulletin No. 1771
… 2019 (Inst) or January 3, 2020 (Admin) will be reflected in the employee’s 2019 Form W-2 and the agency appropriation … a corrected wage statement (Form W-2C). However, in most cases, the Federal, State and Local tax withholding balances … Payroll Bulletin 908 (Non-Negotiated and/or Undeliverable New York State Payroll Checks), was created as a tool for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1771-processing-2019-salary-refunds-received-osc-after-december-27-2019-instState Agencies Bulletin No. 1692
… 2018 (Inst) or January 4, 2019 (Admin) will be reflected in the employee’s 2018 Form W-2 and the agency appropriation … a corrected wage statement (Form W-2c). However, in most cases, the Federal, State and Local tax withholding balances … Payroll Bulletin 908 (Non-Negotiated and/or Undeliverable New York State Payroll Checks), was created as a tool for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1692-processing-2018-salary-refunds-received-osc-after-december-28-2018-instState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… overtime payments that could have been avoided or reduced. Town of Chesterfield – Town Clerk (Essex County) The clerk did not properly record, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits