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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… (BOCES) officials did not properly monitor and account for fixed assets. Thirty-two of the assets tested and valued at $64,300 were not properly accounted for. Auditors found that 28 assets (computers, electrostatic … purchases adhered to the district’s purchasing policy for goods and services not subject to competitive bidding. As …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-0DiNapoli: February Local Sales Tax Collections Down 4.2 Percent; Year Over Year Decline Narrows
… Overall sales tax collections for local governments declined by 4.2 percent in February … year. Collections are down $2.2 billion, or 12 percent, for the past 12 months (March 2020 – February 2021), compared … in the state experienced sales tax collection declines for February, ranging from 0.1 percent in the Mohawk Valley …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-february-local-sales-tax-collections-down-42-percent-year-over-year-decline-narrowsComptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… overestimated appropriations and appropriated fund balance for planned operating deficits that never occurred. … were adequately supported and properly allocated. Except for minor discrepancies, which auditors discussed with … payments and public authority data. Visit the Reading Room for contract FOIL requests, bid protest decisions and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… financial filing and audit requirements. In addition, for seven consecutive years, an annual update document, which … and public authority data. Visit the Reading Room for contract FOIL requests, bid protest decisions and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Grew by 14% in October
… said. “However, as inflation continues to increase costs for many municipalities, it is important that local officials … reported sales by vendors. The next quarterly numbers (for October-December) will be available in January. Table … Monthly Local Sales Tax Collections by County and Region (for detailed monthly breakdown) Track state and local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-grew-14-octoberState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… of New York (CUNY): Time and Attendance Practices for Public Safety Staff (Follow-Up) (2018-F-29) An initial … had adequate internal controls over time and attendance for public safety officers. In a follow-up, auditors found … Department of Health (DOH) Medicaid Program: Improper Fee-for-Service Payments for Services Covered by Managed Care …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsWalden Fire District – Disbursements (2014M-184)
… the Board properly monitored the District’s disbursements for the period January 1, 2013 through February 18, 2014. … Board of Fire Commissioners. The general fund budget for 2013 totaled approximately $860,000. Key Findings The District did not have procedures for disbursements. The Board did not properly segregate the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/10/17/walden-fire-district-disbursements-2014m-184Sullivan County – Time and Attendance (2017M-55)
… to review controls over the County’s timekeeping system for the period January 1, 2015 through October 25, 2016. … an elected nine-member County Legislature. Appropriations for personal services for 2017 total approximately $56.4 million. Key Findings …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2017/11/22/sullivan-county-time-and-attendance-2017m-55Granville Hook and Ladder Volunteer Fire Company – Financial Operations (2017M-105)
… the Company’s financial activities were properly recorded and reported, cash collections were deposited and cash disbursements were for appropriate Company purposes … through December 31, 2016. Background The Granville Hook and Ladder Volunteer Fire Company is located in the Village …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2018/01/26/granville-hook-and-ladder-volunteer-fire-company-financialSouthampton Union Free School District – Special Education Claims Processing (2016M-200)
… process within the Pupil Personnel Services Department for the period July 1, 2014 through February 29, 2016. … seven-member Board of Education. Budgeted appropriations for the 2015-16 fiscal year totaled approximately $65.1 … Key Finding The Board developed an adequate process for processing special education claims but have not formally …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/08/05/southampton-union-free-school-district-special-education-claimsLake Placid Central School District – Claims Auditing (2016M-84)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the … 2015. Background The Lake Placid Central School District is located in the Towns of North Elba and Wilmington in Essex … operates two schools with approximately 700 students, is governed by an elected seven-member Board of Education. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/10/lake-placid-central-school-district-claims-auditing-2016m-84Chatham Central School District – Financial Condition (2015M-161)
… a formal plan stating how much will be set aside in each reserve, how each reserve will be funded or when … Recommendations Adopt realistic appropriations estimates in the District’s budgets. Develop comprehensive policies for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/10/30/chatham-central-school-district-financial-condition-2015m-161Greece Central School District – Retiree Health Insurance (2016M-54)
… purpose of our audit was to review the District’s records and procedures for providing retiree health insurance … information. Key Recommendations Develop written policies and procedures to periodically monitor the status of all retirees, their spouses and their dependents receiving health insurance coverage. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/03/greece-central-school-district-retiree-health-insurance-2016m-54Liberty Central School District – Financial Operations (2016M-25)
… July 1, 2014 through November 30, 2015. Background The Liberty Central School District is located in the Towns of Bethel, Fallsburg, Liberty, Neversink, Rockland and Thompson in Sullivan County. … Provision and make changes to operations as needed. … Liberty Central School District Financial Operations 2016M25 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/04/01/liberty-central-school-district-financial-operations-2016m-25Greenlawn Water District – Accounting Records (2015M-231)
… The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s accounting records and reports for the period January 1, 2014 … Manager did not maintain complete, accurate and up-to-date accounting records. The Business Manager did not provide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2015/12/18/greenlawn-water-district-accounting-records-2015m-231IV.3 Overview – IV. Accounting Codes - Uses and Descriptions
… a variety of taxes, Federal grants, fees, fines, receipts for State-provided services, and other miscellaneous … to provide essential information that can be used for financial reporting and analytical purposes, and to … with the account code, to provide a lower level of detail for reporting and analysis. The following major classes of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-iv/iv3-overviewLakeview Public Library – Tuition Reimbursement and Procurement (2014M-104)
… Board’s control over tuition reimbursement and procurement for the period January 1, 2012 through October 31, 2013. … a five-member Board of Trustees. Budgeted appropriations for 2013 totaled approximately $1.3 million. Key Findings The … policy to solicit competition before awarding contracts for professional services. … Lakeview Public Library Tuition …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2014/07/18/lakeview-public-library-tuition-reimbursement-and-procurement-2014m-104Work-Related and Non-Work-Related Activities – Understanding Your Responsibilities: Elected & Appointed Officials
… Attending municipality board/committee meetings Preparing for municipality meetings Community activities in partnership … party rally/candidate forum Board and committee meetings for private organizations Socializing after legislative … meeting Personal volunteer work Services not paid for by the municipality (e.g., wedding ceremonies) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/ea-officials/work-related-and-non-work-related-activitiesVischer Ferry Volunteer Fire Company – Cash Disbursements (2016M-245)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Board ensured that … in Saratoga County. The Company is governed by a Board of Directors composed of five elected members. For 2015, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2016/10/28/vischer-ferry-volunteer-fire-company-cash-disbursements-2016mFull- and Part-Time Service Credit – State Police Plan
… to the day you leave paid employment. Part-Time Employment For Tier 2, 5 and 6 members, one year of part-time employment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1518/full-and-part-time-service-credit