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Village of Richmondville – Disbursements (2012M-178)
… 2012. Background The Village of Richmondville is located in Schoharie County. The Village has 918 residents; its … had the wrong amounts withheld for health insurance. In addition, 447 checks totaling approximately $325,000 were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/01/25/village-richmondville-disbursements-2012m-178Introduction – Travel and Conference Expense Management
… expenses to employees even when the local government or school district's credit card was used for these expenses. Extension … conferences for personal reasons at local government or school district expense. Missing or insufficient …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/travel-conference-expense/introductionVillage of Ilion – Information Technology (2015M-34)
… and computer resources and the Water Department’s system for the period January 1 through October 31, 2014. Background The Village of Ilion is located in the Towns of German Flatts and Frankfort, Herkimer County, … experienced two information technology (IT) incidents in 2014 initiated by falsified email messages with a malware …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2015/07/31/village-ilion-information-technology-2015m-34East Ramapo Central School District – Financial Condition (2013M-141)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the District’s financial condition … in Rockland County. The District is governed by a Board of Education which is comprised of nine elected members. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/07/19/east-ramapo-central-school-district-financial-condition-2013m-141State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the following local government audits have been issued. Town … The board did not adequately monitor fiscal operations and properly document disbursement approvals. The board also … the accounting records, with no oversight. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsChild and Dependent Care Credit
… claimed were not paid by the taxpayer, but were paid, in whole or in part, through subsidies from the New York State Office of … day care files provided by OCFS and ACS. Key Findings During the period of our examination, the Department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/08/29/child-and-dependent-care-creditElwood Union Free School District – Electronic Transfers (2014M-133)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the District’s controls over electronic transfers … not have written policies, procedures or Board resolutions to govern electronic transfers. As a result, the Treasurer … electronic transfers, which should authorize individuals to perform electronic transfers and require District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/07/11/elwood-union-free-school-district-electronic-transfers-2014m-133Rondout Valley Central School District – Fixed Assets (2023M-36)
… inventory records. Ensure fixed assets are tagged and are in the locations indicated on the District’s inventory list. … 1 District officials stated that the valuations included in their inventory records corresponding to the musical …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/08/25/rondout-valley-central-school-district-fixed-assets-2023m-36Caledonia Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. – Board Oversight (2025M-12)
… [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Did the Caledonia Fire Department … oversight of financial operations? Audit Period January 1, 2023 – January 8, 2025 Understanding the Program The Board … on preparing and filing your CAP, please refer to our brochure, Responding to an OSC Audit Report , which you …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2025/05/02/caledonia-volunteer-fire-department-inc-board-oversight-2025mThe Domestic Relations Order – Divorce and Your Benefits
… The State Court of Appeals determined that NYSLRS benefits that are acquired … information about a DRO issued by other states, see Out-of-State Orders .) A DRO is a court order issued after a final judgment of divorce that provides the ex-spouse of a member with a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/domestic-relations-orderComptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… school district audits have been issued. Oysterponds Union Free School District – Financial Management (Suffolk County) … written for petty cash use. The check amounts ranged from $300 to $900 which were all over the $100 limit established by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being spent appropriately and effectively." Chenango … on verifying the check totals. As a result, the director is not adequately reviewing the accuracy of payroll, in … of the ensuing years' budgetary appropriations, which is 8.6 percentage points more than the statutory limit. For …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli and Rockland D.A. Announce Middletown Man Arraigned on Grand Larceny Charges
… Thomas E. Walsh II announced that Ricardy Cesar, 54, of Middletown, N.Y., has been charged with Grand Larceny … who allegedly committed fraud against the taxpayers of New York State. I commend the hard work of our State … Attorney Walsh announced that Ricardy Cesar of Middletown NY has been charged with Grand Larceny …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-rockland-da-announce-middletown-man-arraigned-grand-larceny-chargesCompliance With Payment Card Industry Standards
… The Authority accepts credit cards as a method of payment for bus fares and parking. All organizations that accept … to improve the Authority’s information security program for cardholder data and to help ensure it meets PCI … that clearly defines information security responsibilities for all personnel. Also, it has not inventoried all devices …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/02/06/compliance-payment-card-industry-standardsTown of Hamlin – Financial Oversight and Information Technology (2012M-197)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if the Board and Supervisor provided adequate oversight over …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/03/08/town-hamlin-financial-oversight-and-information-technology-2012m-197Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… service providers are not providing services in accordance with agreements; therefore, the department may be paying for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/06/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… before payment. Stillwater Central School District – Payroll (Saratoga County) Three employees were overpaid by … because annual raises were incorrectly inputted into the payroll system as 2.4 percent instead of 2 percent. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-1Argyle Central School District – Internal Controls Over Payroll (2014M-051)
… which comprises five elected members. The District has one school in operation with approximately 600 students and … because she did not compare payroll journals to payroll source documents or the paychecks. Additionally, the … the bookkeeper’s work. Compare payroll journals to payroll source documents when certifying payrolls and should sign and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/07/25/argyle-central-school-district-internal-controls-over-payroll-2014m-051Cortlandville Fire Department – Internal Controls (2014M-3)
… and expenses approximately $236,850 for the 2013 fiscal year. Key Findings The Board did not implement adequate … these reports to the bank statements and canceled check images. Record all transactions in a timely manner. Comply …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/03/21/cortlandville-fire-department-internal-controls-2014m-3Town of Schaghticoke – Budgeting (2013M-239)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Town’s budgeting practices … 1, 2010 through April 30, 2013. Background The Town of Schaghticoke is located in Rensselaer County and has 7,679 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/12/06/town-schaghticoke-budgeting-2013m-239