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Eaton No. 1 Fire District – Board Oversight (2024M-4)
… maintained or that it received written financial reports to manage operations. Ensure bank reconciliations were … for 2020 through 2022. Adequately audit claims prior to payment. Of the 108 claims totaling $209,006 that we … $116,846 (56 percent) had one or more exceptions. Adhere to statutory requirements by seeking competition when …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2024/05/17/eaton-no-1-fire-district-board-oversight-2024m-4Town of Vestal – Capital Acquisitions (2013M-78)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Town’s planning and financing process for … relied on annual requests from department heads seeking to fulfill their immediate capital needs and primarily issued debt to finance the capital expenditures they approved. As a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/06/14/town-vestal-capital-acquisitions-2013m-78Minisink Valley Central School District – Medicaid Reimbursements (2022M-80)
… any eligible claims for reimbursement. Except as specified in Appendix B, District officials agreed with our … action. Appendix C includes our comment on an issue raised in the District’s response. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/08/19/minisink-valley-central-school-district-medicaid-reimbursements-2022m-80Village of Waterford – Board Oversight (2022M-70)
… prepared, retained and reviewed. Ensure all claims paid in advance were for allowable purposes, audit claims paid in advance of audit at the next regular Board meeting, or ensure annual audits were conducted in a timely manner. Key Recommendations Establish sufficient …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2022/07/29/village-waterford-board-oversight-2022m-70Lake George Fire Company - Cash Receipts (2015M-216)
… January 1, 2013 through April 30, 2015. Background The Lake George Fire Company is a volunteer organization located in the Village of Lake George, Warren County. The Company, which provides fire … services to the Village and to part of the Town of Lake George, is governed by a seven-member Board of Directors …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/12/18/lake-george-fire-company-cash-receipts-2015m-216Hamlin Fire Department – Internal Controls Over Financial Activity (2015M-13)
… not conduct an annual audit of the Treasurer’s books and records. The Treasurer did not provide the Board with monthly … Conduct an annual audit of the Treasurer’s books and records. Provide the Board with monthly bank statements and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/05/29/hamlin-fire-department-internal-controls-over-financialCameron Volunteer Fire Department – Internal Controls Over Financial Activity (2014M-363)
… Key Findings The Department’s bylaws do not specifically detail the Board’s responsibilities and the Treasurer’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/07/17/cameron-volunteer-fire-department-internal-controls-overLivonia Hook and Ladder Company No. 1, Inc. – Financial Controls (2014M-001)
… The Livonia Hook and Ladder Company No. 1, Inc. is located in the Town of Livonia in Livingston County and provides fire protection services to … not provide written disclosure of his ownership interest in a business used by the Company. The Board has not adopted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/04/04/livonia-hook-and-ladder-company-no-1-inc-financial-controls-2014m-001Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Village of Fultonville , Town of Livonia and the Seymour Public Library District . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget … reports to the state Justice Court Fund. Seymour Public Library District – Over-The-Counter Cash Receipts (Cayuga …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsOpinion 99-13
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FEES -- Classification (based on whether … governmental functions (see, e.g., NY Tel. , supra , in which the court, quoting from Torsoe Bros. v Board of … Rather, we believe that determination should be made, in the first instance, by the local government. In making its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-99-13State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… of Health (DOH): Medicaid Program: Medicaid Payments for Pharmacy Claims - Joia Pharmacy and a Related Prescriber (2013-S-4) Based on a … with Administrative Requirements for Retail Liquor License Approvals, Renewals, and Enforcement Actions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Schuyler Heights Fire District … “By auditing municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that … The last annual financial report that was filed with the Office of the State Comptroller was for the 2010 fiscal year, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Painted Post , Town of Schaghticoke and City of Yonkers . "In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and … be disclosed, altered or destroyed without authorization. In addition, city officials have not ensured that employees … easy-to-use website was created to promote transparency in government and provide taxpayers with better access to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsVillage of Sag Harbor – Board Oversight and Justice Court Operations (2015M-107)
… Purpose of Audit The objectives of our audit were to determine if the Board provided adequate oversight of the Villages financial operations and to review the Court’s financial operations for the period … Village of Sag Harbor Board Oversight and Justice Court Operations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2015/08/14/village-sag-harbor-board-oversight-and-justice-court-operations-2015m-107State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsVillage of Sinclairville – Water Operations (2014M-362)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if the Village’s water system was operating … estimated what part of the unaccounted-for water was due to other municipal use (e.g., flushing water lines). The … estimated bills or approving and applying adjustments to customers’ accounts. The Board did not establish policies …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2015/04/24/village-sinclairville-water-operations-2014m-362Town of Stanford – Financial Condition (2013M-225)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Town’s financial condition for the period January 1, 2012, to January 31, 2013. Background The Town of Stanford is … unrealistic budgets caused unexpended surplus fund balance to increase significantly. At the end of 2010, the Town had …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/11/15/town-stanford-financial-condition-2013m-225Travel/Conference Claim Requirements – Travel and Conference Expense Management
… has returned from his or her travel, an itemized claim or voucher 8 must be submitted for audit. The claim should be … proper charge. The governing board may require that the voucher be certified or verified by the employee. The same … claim is spread among multiple vouchers. For example, a voucher is prepared for lodging expenses paid by credit card …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/travel-conference-expense/travelconference-claim-requirementsFund Financial Data – 2021 Financial Condition Report
… and expenditures that are not required to be accounted for in another separate fund. In New York State, significant sources of funds that normally would be reported in the General Fund have been pledged or dedicated to other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2021-fcr/fund-financial-dataFund Financial Data – 2022 Financial Condition Report
… Fund financial statements provide a short-term view of … funding and spending for particular purposes. The General Fund is used to report sources of funds and expenditures that … are not required to be accounted for in another separate fund. In New York State, significant sources of funds that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2022-fcr/fund-financial-data