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Newfield Central School District – IT Asset Management (S9-22-17)
… assets were not properly accounted for. Specifically: One mini desktop computer ($982) and one laptop ($500) could not … and one 3D printer with a total cost of approximately $14,410 were not inventoried. In addition, annual inventories …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2023/03/16/newfield-central-school-district-it-asset-management-s9-22-17Village of Pomona – Financial Condition (2015M-272)
… million. Key Findings The Village has an estimated fund balance deficit of $933,000 as of the end of fiscal year … Key Recommendations Develop a plan to eliminate the fund balance deficit and alleviate the general fund’s fiscal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2015/12/31/village-pomona-financial-condition-2015m-272Mechanicville City School District – IT Asset Management (S9-22-16)
… percent of the sampled assets were not properly accounted for. Specifically: Four desktops ($535 each) and one … and officials did not adopt a comprehensive written policy for IT equipment inventory. Key Recommendations Ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2023/03/16/mechanicville-city-school-district-it-asset-management-s9-22-16Village of East Hampton – Information Technology (2015M-187)
… if computerized data and assets were properly safeguarded for the period August 1, 2013 through April 30, 2015. … five-member Board of Trustees. General fund expenditures for the 2013-14 fiscal year were approximately $19.7 million. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2015/11/06/village-east-hampton-information-technology-2015m-187Partial Lump Sum Payment at Retirement – Divorce and Your Benefits
… retirement, in exchange for a permanently reduced monthly pension benefit. They must also elect a pension payment … DRO can choose a PLS option. If the DRO addresses the PLS, NYSLRS will review the terms of the DRO and comply with the … share will be calculated as if no PLS was taken. NYSLRS will use a hypothetical calculation to determine the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/partial-lump-sum-payment-retirementLyndonville Central School District – Procurement and Claims Audit (2022M-144)
… officials did not ensure goods and services were procured in accordance with applicable statutes and/or District policy … Key Recommendations Ensure goods and services are procured in compliance with competitive bidding requirements and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/12/16/lyndonville-central-school-district-procurement-and-claims-audit-2022mHelping Hands School – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Key Finding Based on a review of a sample of transactions for the year ended June 30, 2014, we determined Helping Hands … on its CFR that did not comply with SED’s requirements for reimbursement. Key Recommendations To SED: Review the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/05/13/helping-hands-school-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualAdministration of Fellowship Leaves (Follow-Up)
… of New York (CUNY) instructional staff were awarded for authorized purposes and in compliance with all applicable … and the integrity of CUNY’s fellowship leave program. For example, there was no single comprehensive record …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/02/17/administration-fellowship-leaves-followState Agencies Bulletin No. 308
… 1, 2002 OSC Actions Position Pool IDs: The account code for the position pool IDs will automatically be charged to … process. Agencies that want to make line number changes for the position should not enter these transactions until …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/308-fiscal-year-changes-budget-year-2002Selected Aspects of Discretionary Spending
… accomplish its mission, the Authority incurs direct costs for specific program purposes, and it incurs indirect or … and formal approvals that are necessary to be accountable for such costs. Key Finding The Authority does not have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/30/selected-aspects-discretionary-spending-0Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… company and IT consultant and did not audit claims for these services. The board did not review or approve … duties within the payroll process have been segregated. For example, computer access levels to various …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0Town of Cameron – Justice Court and Town Supervisor’s Records and Reports (2015M-17)
… our audit was to review internal controls over the Court's and the Supervisor's financial activities for the period … The Town of Cameron is located in Steuben County and has a population of approximately 945. The Town is … show that nearly $29,000 in fines, fees, surcharges, bail and restitution was collected from January 2011 through …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2017/11/20/town-cameron-justice-court-and-town-supervisors-records-and-reports-2015mWestern Regional Off-Track Betting Corporation – Marketing and Promotional Program (2021M-65)
… did not adopt a written policy to administer and account for ticket distribution. Corporation officials used resources … vendors and charities. Had these resources been used for promotions such as retaining and rewarding loyal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/off-track-betting/2021/09/23/western-regional-off-track-betting-corporation-marketing-andErie County Probation Department – Restitution Payments (S9-20-11)
… Probation Department (Department) officials enforced restitution orders, notified the court when a probationer violated the court order and disbursed victim restitution payments promptly and appropriately. Key Findings … Department officials did not always properly enforce restitution orders, notify the court when a probationer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2021/12/14/erie-county-probation-department-restitution-payments-s9-20-11Andes Central School District – Financial Management (2013M-250)
… audit was to evaluate the District’s financial condition for the period July 1, 2011 to August 6, 2013. Background The … five elected members. The District's budgeted expenditures for 2013-14 fiscal year are $3.8 million. Key Findings …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/12/20/andes-central-school-district-financial-management-2013m-250State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… were not adequately safeguarded or properly accounted for. District officials did not provide adequate oversight of … payments and public authority data. Visit the Reading Room for contract FOIL requests, bid protest decisions and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-0Town of Mohawk – Records and Reports (2013M-113)
… all financial activity including accurate beginning balance sheet account balances. Ensure that all accounting … to identify and record the appropriate amount of fund balance for each fund. Provide the Board with accurate and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/09/13/town-mohawk-records-and-reports-2013m-113DiNapoli Recovers $42K From Woman Who Stole From State and Local Retirement System
… sentencing of Bonnie S. Robertson, 63, of Pleasant Valley for stealing nearly $42,000 of her deceased mother’s pension … Attorney William Grady and the New York State Police for their work on this case." Robertson failed to notify the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/dinapoli-recovers-42k-woman-who-stole-state-and-local-retirement-systemOperational Advisory No. 31
… with the Statewide Financial System (SFS), the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) removed agency dollar … Approval and Budget Check, it runs against the Bureau of State Accounting Operations’ (BSAO) established risk … must attach all supporting documentation at the time of transaction submittal or posting in SFS (i.e. bulkload …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/operational-advisory/31-general-ledger-journal-entries-workflow-changeAsset Forfeiture Escrow Fund
… by the governing board of a village, town, county or city for such monies and proceeds. This law took effect on October … code 894 – Asset Forfeiture Escrow Fund should be used for all moneys and proceeds realized as a consequence of a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/required-reporting/asset-forfeiture-escrow-fund