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Cortland County - Financial Management and Reporting (2019M-162)
… had accurate and complete financial information with which to manage operations. Key Findings The Legislature failed to adequately oversee the County’s finances. The Legislature: Failed to address extended vacancies in key financial positions. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2019/11/27/cortland-county-financial-management-and-reporting-2019m-162Environment, Energy and Agriculture – 2021 Financial Condition Report
… farms as measured by net farm income was $1.9 billion, an increase of more than 45 percent from 2018. Receipts from the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2021-fcr/environment-energy-and-agricultureAccounts Payable Advisory No. 34
… interest payments to certain payees totaling $600 or more in a single calendar year on Form 1099-INT. Consistent with … 5.K - Federally Reportable Payments There is no longer a Withholding Class code 03 for interest payments. Business … Non-Judicial Settlement Agreements There is no longer a Withholding Class code 03 for interest payments. Interest …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/34-payment-and-reporting-interestDiNapoli: Former Hempstead School District Official Pleads Guilty to Credit Card Fraud
… guilty today at the federal courthouse in Central Islip to access device fraud in connection with his misuse of a … Judge Joanna Seybert. When sentenced, Gregg faces up to 20 years in prison, as well as forfeiture and a fine of up to $250,000. State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Richard P. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/09/dinapoli-former-hempstead-school-district-official-pleads-guilty-credit-card-fraudWilson Central School District – Reserves and Fuel Accountability (2016M-44)
… The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s reserves and accountability over fuel used for student … totaled approximately $24.9 million. Key Findings Four reserves with balances totaling $7.3 million appear to be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/01/wilson-central-school-district-reserves-and-fuel-accountability-2016m-44Ripley Central School District – Cost Savings and Budgeting (2014M-361)
… of the District’s unrestricted fund balance complies with the statutory limit. Ensure the unemployment insurance … and implement a plan for using the excess in compliance with statutory provisions. Monitor and periodically update …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/04/03/ripley-central-school-district-cost-savings-and-budgeting-2014m-361DiNapoli: Former Utica City School District Superintendent Pleads Guilty to Public Corruption
… City School District (UCSD), Bruce Karam, pleaded guilty to the felony charge of public corruption for using taxpayer funds to help support a political campaign relating to the 2021 … Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at https://www.osc.ny.gov/investigations , or by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-former-utica-city-school-district-superintendent-pleads-guilty-public-corruptionHaldane Central School District – Information Technology (2021M-84)
… manage and monitor user accounts and permissions. As a result, the District has an increased risk that it could lose …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/11/05/haldane-central-school-district-information-technology-2021m-84XII.9.G Reissuing or Cancelling a Refund Check – XII. Expenditures
… Account. Refund checks also contain a letter “P” or “W” in the upper right hand corner and will contain one signature … Comptroller. Vendor checks will contain the letter “A” in the upper right hand corner and have two signatures on the … because it was damaged, lost, stolen or never received. In addition, an individual can return a check to the agency …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii9g-reissuing-or-cancelling-refund-checkState Agencies Bulletin No. 797
… Purpose To explain the procedures for processing the June 2007 Retroactive Tool Allowance … Period The $175.00 Tool Allowance payment is payable for the period April 1, 2006 through March 31, 2007. Salaried Employees The Tool Allowance payment is payable to eligible salaried employees who were Active on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/797-june-2007-retroactive-tool-allowance-payment-csea-operational-servicesUnion-Endicott Central School District - Noninstructional Overtime (2018M-201)
… start and end times were documented on the time sheets in accordance with the overtime policy. The Superintendent … specifically authorized nor prohibited by Board policy or in the employees’ memorandum of understanding (MOU) with … prior approval and justification for overtime worked. In consultation with legal counsel, review the overtime …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/03/22/union-endicott-central-school-district-noninstructional-overtime-2018mSelected Management and Operations Practices
… Executive Summary The New York Power Authority (NYPA) is a public authority created in … requires the State Comptroller to conduct an audit of NYPA’s management practices at least once every five years. Our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/08/01/selected-management-and-operations-practicesRochester City School District – Budget Review (B20-2-5)
… City School District’s (District) proposed budget for the 2020-21 fiscal year. Background The District is located in Monroe County. Earlier this year our office performed a … Key Findings We commend the Superintendent [3] and Board for the actions they have taken to improve the accuracy of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/06/05/rochester-city-school-district-budget-review-b20-2-5C.H. Evans Hook and Ladder Company No. 3 – Missing Funds (2013M-194)
… funds during the period October 2009 to December 2012. In addition, during this period, the President made …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/11/01/ch-evans-hook-and-ladder-company-no-3-missing-funds-2013m-194Inlet Common School District – Claims Processing (2023M-180)
… and District officials did not provide effective oversight of claim processing and payment. Board members did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/03/22/inlet-common-school-district-claims-processing-2023m-180Train On-Time Performance
… percent. For 2013, weekday OTP averaged 80.5 percent and weekend OTP averaged 85.4 percent. For 2014, weekday OTP averaged 74.0 percent and weekend OTP averaged 81.2 percent. On balance, there has been …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/08/12/train-time-performanceOpinion 2010-4
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. AMBULANCE SERVICE -- Contracts (by fire … §§ 122-b (5), 209-b (3-a) (a): A fire district that has in its fire department an emergency first aid and rescue … squad to contract with "ambulance services," as defined in Public Health Law § 3001 (2) and (3), to provide services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2010-4Town of Keene – Records and Reports (2024M-27)
… balances did not agree with general ledger cash balances for 55 (41 percent) of the 133 bank reconciliations we …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/06/14/town-keene-records-and-reports-2024m-27State Contract and Payment Actions in December
… in building 22 at the Harriman State Office Building Campus in Albany County. $2.9 million with Michael A. … at the University at Buffalo. $1.1 million with Schindler Elevator Corp. for preventive maintenance, inspection and … with Northern Tier Contracting Inc. for construction of an elevator in Flag Hall at SUNY Potsdam. Department of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/state-contract-and-payment-actions-decemberTown of York – Budgeting and Financial Oversight (2014M-181)
… 1, 2012 through December 12, 2013. Background The Town of York is located in Livingston County and is governed by an … not maintain adequate control over the Town’s accounting records and did not adequately contract for and oversee the … the Firm. The Board did not perform an annual audit of the records and reports of the Supervisor and Town Clerk. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/10/17/town-york-budgeting-and-financial-oversight-2014m-181