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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being … individual claims. While villages are legally authorized to pay certain claims in advance of audit, 10 of 18 claims … by the county clerk and surrogate's court were up-to-date and complete, with no material discrepancies. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsTown of Ellenburg – Justice Court and Town Clerk Financial Operations and Wind Power Revenues (2013M-190)
… All three Justices either performed inadequate bank reconciliations or did not perform them at all. Although … the control weaknesses, the cash shortage, or the lack of bank reconciliations. The Clerk did not establish adequate … the Clerk. Keep detailed records of receipts including the form of each deposit. Consider developing comprehensive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/11/15/town-ellenburg-justice-court-and-town-clerk-financial-operations-and-wind-powerEssex County – Financial Condition and Internal Controls Over Payroll (2013M-177)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the financial condition of the County and internal controls over payroll for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/11/15/essex-county-financial-condition-and-internal-controls-over-payroll-2013m-177State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… New York’s school districts annually spend approximately $60 billion in federal, state and local funds. For additional …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0Town of Stockport – Disbursements (2013M-216)
… 22, 2013. Background The Town of Stockport is located in Columbia County and has a population of 2,815. The Town is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/09/27/town-stockport-disbursements-2013m-216Sewanhaka Central High School District – Student Fees (2016M-296)
… sufficient supporting documentation, such as receipts, registration forms and class rosters, are available and used …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/11/04/sewanhaka-central-high-school-district-student-fees-2016m-296Orange Lake Fire District – Budgeting Practices (2015M-146)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s budget process for … reserves and the Board applied operating surplus funds to its reserves, which was not included in the budget. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/09/25/orange-lake-fire-district-budgeting-practices-2015m-146Marathon Central School District – Fund Balances (2017M-280)
… The Marathon Central School District serves seven towns in Cortland County, two towns in Broome County and one town in Tioga County. Enrollment for 2016-17 was 686 students. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/03/16/marathon-central-school-district-fund-balances-2017m-280Corning City School District – Procurement (2016M-222)
… County; and the City of Corning and the Towns of Bradford, Campbell, Caton, Corning, Erwin, Hornby and Lindley in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/10/07/corning-city-school-district-procurement-2016m-222Cato-Meridian Central School District – Procurement of Professional Services (2016M-13)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the process and procedures to procure professional services for the period July 1, 2014 through January 8, 2016. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/05/27/cato-meridian-central-school-district-procurement-professional-servicesTown of Hoosick – Departmental Cash Collections and Sales Tax Allocation (2016M-428)
… Town's pool and skating rink and the allocation of sales tax revenue for the period January 1, 2015 through August 31, … at the Town pool. The Town did not properly allocate sales tax revenues to its part-town funds in compliance with statute. For the 2014 though 2016 fiscal years, sales tax of $130,615 that should have been allocated to part-town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/21/town-hoosick-departmental-cash-collections-and-sales-tax-allocation-2016m-428Corinth Central School District – Financial Condition (2015M-68)
… 28, 2015. Background The Corinth Central School District is located in the Towns of Corinth, Day, Greenfield, Hadley … Town of Lake Luzerne in Warren County. The District, which is governed by an elected seven-member Board of Education, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/06/05/corinth-central-school-district-financial-condition-2015m-68Poughkeepsie City School District – Internal Controls Over Purchasing and Claims Processing (2012M-179)
… $50,000 on a contract with a certified public accountant (CPA) to provide services as the District’s claims auditor and the CPA did not perform the services in accordance with the … auditing services that were not properly rendered by the CPA firm. Ensure that all claims contain sufficient …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/01/11/poughkeepsie-city-school-district-internal-controls-over-purchasing-andCity of Lockport -- Budget Review (B18-1-10)
… City of Lockport Budget Review B18110 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2018/11/08/city-lockport-budget-review-b18-1-10Village of Fleischmanns – Financial Condition and Clerk-Treasurer’s Duties (2017M-30)
… August 5, 2016. Background The Village of Fleischmanns is located in the Town of Middletown in Delaware County and has a population of approximately 350. The Village is governed by an elected five-member Board of Trustees. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2017/06/23/village-fleischmanns-financial-condition-and-clerk-treasurers-duties-2017m-30City of Ogdensburg - Payroll Processing – (2014M-207)
… purpose of our audit was to review internal controls over payroll processing for the period January 1, 2013 through … City officials did not ensure that internal controls over payroll processing provided for adequate segregation of duties. The payroll clerk performed all significant phases of the payroll …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/09/26/city-ogdensburg-payroll-processing-2014m-207Brentwood Union Free School District – Fund Balance and Hiring Practices (2016M-251)
… The Board did not hire the most qualified available candidate for the Superintendent position as required by its … hiring a Superintendent by choosing the most qualified candidate. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/11/22/brentwood-union-free-school-district-fund-balance-and-hiring-practicesState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… necessary when obtaining these services. Town of Liberty – Justice Court Operations (Sullivan County) Auditors sampled 42 … Authority – Water and Sewer Charges (Saratoga County) The clerk properly billed, collected, recorded and deposited …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0City of Long Beach – Financial Condition and Cash Receipts from Recreational Activities (2013M-48)
… 1, 2010, to April 30, 2012. Background The City of Long Beach, located in Nassau County, has a population of … City of Long Beach Financial Condition and Cash Receipts from Recreational …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/07/11/city-long-beach-financial-condition-and-cash-receipts-recreational-activities-2013mAspire of Western New York – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… by providers on their annual CFR. To be eligible for reimbursement, the provider's reported costs must comply with … in costs that did not comply with SED’s requirements for reimbursement. The costs included $5,262 in consultant … if warranted, make the necessary adjustments to Aspire’s reimbursement rates. Remind Aspire officials of the pertinent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/12/29/aspire-western-new-york-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manual