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Parking Structures (2017-MS-3)
… Background Municipalities face substantial challenges in properly maintaining parking structures to be safe and … Findings These local governments have varying processes in place to inspect and monitor their parking structures. … elevators. The lack of periodic inspections has resulted in three Buffalo, two White Plains and possibly two Ithaca …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2017/12/29/parking-structures-2017-ms-3DiNapoli: Audit Finds Major Shortcomings in Oversight of School Safety Planning
… the requirements under the Safe Schools Against Violence in Education (SAVE) Act were being met by school districts. … could not demonstrate they had adopted annual safety plans in accordance with SED guidance, held public hearings on the … of DiNapoli’s initiative to focus on educational issues in his new term. Upcoming audits will look at safety planning …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/04/dinapoli-audit-finds-major-shortcomings-oversight-school-safety-planningManagement of Invasive Species (Follow-Up)
… 2019-S-26 ) . About the Program Many species of plants and animals currently found in New York State are not … risks to public safety, human illness, or damage to crops and livestock, and are deemed "invasive." In New York, … are given 30 days after the issuance of this follow-up to provide information on any actions that are planned to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/11/19/management-invasive-species-followDual Employment
… ways that allow access to needed supports and services. As of October 2012, OPWDD employed about 20,600 individuals throughout the State, some of whom were also employed by other government agencies. … including recovery of salary payments, adjustment of pension salary and service, and assisting in any further …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/12/19/dual-employmentDual Employment
… Purpose To determine whether Office of Mental Health (OMH) employees who are dually employed at … required hours at each job. The audit covered the period July 1, 2009 through July 25, 2012. Background OMH's mission … Follow-up showed 25 of these staff violated time and attendance rules, resulting in payroll payments for time …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/12/19/dual-employment-0DiNapoli: Employment Among Mothers in NYC Improves, But Unemployment Remains Higher Than Pre-Pandemic Levels
… mothers came down from 2021 to 2022. DiNapoli’s report raises concerns that the historic unemployment gap between …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-employment-among-mothers-nyc-improves-unemployment-remains-higher-pre-pandemic-levelsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… (Allegany County) The supervisor did not properly appoint, and the board and supervisor did not properly monitor, the bookkeeper. The … clerk as bookkeeper which is an incompatibility of office and duties. As a result, checks and balances over the powers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… all PILOT agreements were properly billed, collected and distributed. Sixteen of the 62 bills reviewed were … tax either used incorrect assessment values or tax rates and had an inconsistent payment calculation process that … in two projects being overbilled a total of $170,842 and two projects being underbilled a total of $184,474. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsTown of Dix – Supervisor’s Control of Cash (2022M-57)
… (Board) did not adopt written policies and procedures for cash receipts and disbursements and online banking. In … former bookkeeper were referred to outside law enforcement for review. Key Recommendations Properly collect, disburse … of the bookkeeper. Adopt written policies and procedures for cash receipts and disbursements and online banking. Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/06/02/town-dix-supervisors-control-cash-2022m-57Upper Jay Volunteer Fire Department – Financial Activities (2023M-30)
… and funds were safeguarded, which hindered their ability to make informed financial decisions and increased the risk … did not properly record all financial transactions in the accounting records or prepare required annual reports. … and have initiated, or indicated they planned to initiate corrective action. … audit fire department Upper …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2023/05/26/upper-jay-volunteer-fire-department-financial-activities-2023mPennellville Volunteer Fireman’s Association, Inc. – Financial Operations (2015M-144)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate internal controls over the Association’s … Schroeppel, Oswego County. The District, which contracts to provide fire protection services to the Town, is governed by a five-member Board. Budgeted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/11/16/pennellville-volunteer-firemans-association-inc-financial-operations-2015mSouthern Tier East Regional Planning Development Board – Board Oversight (2017M-165)
Southern Tier East Regional Planning Development Board Board Oversight 2017M165
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2018/04/06/southern-tier-east-regional-planning-development-board-board-oversight-2017m-165Erie 1 Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Part-Time Temporary Employee Payroll (2022M-167)
… completed a timesheet or provided adequate documentation to support hours paid; six of the 26 PTEs reviewed did not … controls and monitoring for compliance. Require agreements to be approved prior to the employee’s start date. Ensure PTEs complete and submit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2023/03/17/erie-1-board-cooperative-educational-services-part-time-temporary-employee-payrollWest Webster Volunteer Firemen’s Association, Inc. – Cash Disbursements (2023M-10)
… accurately recorded, had adequate supporting documentation and were for Association purposes. Key Findings The Board did … accurately recorded, had adequate supporting documentation and were for Association purposes. As a result, the … itemized invoice or receipt (or other such documentation) and a documented, specific Association purpose. Five …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2023/06/02/west-webster-volunteer-firemens-association-inc-cashFishers Fire District – Financial Condition (2021M-128)
… [ read complete report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether the Board of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/10/29/fishers-fire-district-financial-condition-2021m-128Village of Riverside – Treasurer’s Misappropriation of Funds (2013M-349)
… budget appropriations totaled approximately $411,500 for all funds. Key Findings Due to the Board’s continuous lack of … safeguard assets, which allowed the Treasurer to perform all cash receipt and disbursements duties without oversight. … Key Recommendations Take appropriate action to recover all misappropriated moneys. Adopt comprehensive policies and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/04/08/village-riverside-treasurers-misappropriation-funds-2013m-349Mamaroneck Union Free School District - Extra-Classroom Activities (2018M-95)
… Determine whether extra-classroom activity (ECA) clubs and the central treasurer properly accounted for ECA collections and disbursements. Key Findings The Board and District officials did not adopt and implement procedures …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/09/28/mamaroneck-union-free-school-district-extra-classroom-activities-2018m-95State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… certified. Officials also accepted incomplete time records for processing payroll and none of the 67 timecards reviewed contained all punches for time in/out. Additionally, inaccurately calculated … collection records and staff did not issue receipts for collections or maintain inventory records for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-1Opinion 89-20
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … located within the town. We are in receipt of your letter concerning the town's code of ethics. You state that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-20State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… the following local government audits were issued. Town of Dix – Supervisor’s Control of Cash (Schuyler County) The … banking. In 2020, the former bookkeeper received $1,254 in dental and vision insurance through the town and paid $126 of … maximize earnings. North Salem Central School District – Network User Accounts (Westchester County) In addition to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits