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Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… savings account without board approval. Columbia County – Court and Trust Funds (2014M-353) The surrogate court clerk’s records could not verify that all court-ordered deposits had …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… School District , Herricks Union Free School District and the Stockbridge Valley Central School District . “In an era of limited resources and increased accountability, it’s critical that schools make … dollar count,” DiNapoli said. “By auditing school district and charter school finances and operations, my office …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsSelected Employee Travel Expenses
… and under the control of agency management, include car rentals, meals, lodging, transportation, fuel, and … (Division) as high risk due to substantial charges for car rentals. The total costs associated with these travel … regulations. Division officials explained that the rental car charges were necessary to transport various Division …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/04/10/selected-employee-travel-expensesVirgil Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2012M-329)
… and reported and that District moneys are safeguarded for the period January 1, 2012 through September 23, 2013. … The District’s general fund budget totaled $215,255 for the 2013 fiscal year. Key Findings The Board does not … the Board cannot verify if it is approving all claims for payment. In addition, it cannot determine whether there …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/02/17/virgil-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2012m-329Richmond Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-357)
… to ensure that financial activity is properly recorded and reported and that District moneys are safeguarded for the period … County, is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from the Town Richmond. The Board of Fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/02/14/richmond-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2013mBrookhaven Fire District – Procurement and Information Technology (2014M-339)
… a breach notification policy. … Bovina Fire District Fund Balance 2015M138 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/02/27/brookhaven-fire-district-procurement-and-information-technology-2014m-339Town 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 … without authorization and 16 employees for holiday bonus pay to which they were not entitled. District officials did not properly monitor life insurance benefits and provided certain benefits without …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2016/03/18/town-hempstead-sanitary-district-no-1-selected-financial-activities-2015m-206Jefferson County Soil and Water Conservation District – Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Operations (2014M-171)
… 30, 2013. Background The Jefferson County Soil and Water Conservation District provides services and funds … soil erosion and the prevention of floodwater and sediment damage. It is governed by a seven-member Board of Directors. District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2015/04/17/jefferson-county-soil-and-water-conservation-district-internal-controls-overXIV.3.A Overview – XIV. Special Procedures
… and Cash Management Division and is comprised of high-quality, short-term investments. It allows for separate … investments. The STIP investment objective is to seek a high level of interest income consistent with safety of principal and sufficient liquidity to meet the State’s daily …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv3a-overviewCentral Islip Union Free School District – Financial Management (2013M-380)
… of the District’s budgets and financial condition for the period July 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013. Background … seven elected members. The District’s expenditures for the 2012-13 fiscal year were $168.5 million. Key Findings … overestimated expenditures in the Board-adopted budgets for fiscal years 2008-09 through 2012-13, resulting in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/03/21/central-islip-union-free-school-district-financial-management-2013m-380Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… audits of the Clifton Park Water Authority , Cortland County Industrial Development Agency , Middle Country Public … did not establish an adequate system of internal controls over water charges. No one independent of the billing clerk … In addition, the treasurer’s status, as either a library officer or independent contractor, is unclear. Because the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-2Village of Allegany – Vehicle Fuel (2012M-308)
… it could have saved approximately $1,100, or four percent on the fuel purchases we reviewed. The Board authorized the … and record the amount of fuel purchased, dispensed and on hand. These records should be reconciled to periodic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/01/31/village-allegany-vehicle-fuel-2012m-308New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on State Executive Budget Proposal
… affordable housing, and environmental projects, as well as support for vulnerable New Yorkers and continuation … for future unforeseen events. “ State revenue is running well ahead of projections , and the proposed budget includes … many individuals, small businesses and sectors that are still struggling. We must make sure these funds are allocated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-state-executive-budget-proposalV.3.B Departments and Agencies – V. Chart of Accounts (COA) Governance
… ranges by agency/entity can be found in Appendix A of the COA Handbook. The Statewide Department Reporting Tree can … To add or modify a Department value, complete the COA Change Request Form, which can be found on SFS Coach and submit it to [email protected] . Guide to Financial Operations REV. 04/23/2019 … The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-v/v3b-departments-and-agenciesConclusion – Travel and Conference Expense Management
… The lack of effective controls over travel and conference expenses will create an opportunity for … the risk of abuse (or fraud) occurring in travel and conference expenses. Managers should also be familiar with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/travel-conference-expense/conclusionWest Irondequoit Central School District – Financial Management and Separation Payments (2016M-180)
… audit were to review the District’s financial management and examine the District’s calculation and supporting documentation of separation payments for the … Key Findings The Board did not adopt realistic budgets and overestimated expenditures, which generated approximately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/08/19/west-irondequoit-central-school-district-financial-management-andAdirondack Central School District – Financial Condition (2016M-184)
… School District is located in the Towns of Ohio, Russia and Webb in Herkimer County; the Towns of Lewis, Leyden, Lyonsdale and West Turin in Lewis County; and the Towns of Annsville, Ava, Boonville, Forestport, Lee, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/09/23/adirondack-central-school-district-financial-condition-2016m-184State Agencies Bulletin No. 338
… agencies of the next step in the PS Query Upgrade process and to remind agencies that it is not too late to rename … issued July 1, 2002, outlined the procedures for reviewing and renaming queries so that they will be available after the … 328, OSC was to send a list of the renamed queries and a new Payroll Bulletin with instructions for prioritizing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/338-prioritizing-renamed-private-queries-preparation-upgradeSkaneateles Central School District – Records and Reports (2015M-154)
… year were approximately $30 million. Key Findings Business Office staff did not consistently provide monthly bank … repaid by the end of the fiscal year in which they were advanced. Key Recommendations Reconcile all bank account cash …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/11/16/skaneateles-central-school-district-records-and-reports-2015m-154Roxbury Central School District – Financial Condition (2013M-207)
… these reserve balances are questionable as to the amounts required for their stated purposes. Key Recommendations … and reasonable, and create a written reserve fund plan. To the extent that they are not necessary and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/11/01/roxbury-central-school-district-financial-condition-2013m-207