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Travel/Conference Claim Requirements – Travel and Conference Expense Management
… must be submitted for audit. The claim should be submitted in a timely manner and include sufficient information for the … traveler is exceeding the general maximum rates set forth in the travel policy, authorization to do so). An original, … advance. 8 Claims or vouchers may be used interchangeably in this section. Both refer to a claim for reimbursement by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/travel-conference-expense/travelconference-claim-requirementsVillage 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 … 30, 2014. Background The Village of Sag Harbor is located in the Towns of East Hampton and Southampton in Suffolk …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2015/08/14/village-sag-harbor-board-oversight-and-justice-court-operations-2015m-107Village of Sinclairville – Water Operations (2014M-362)
… 2014. Background The Village of Sinclairville is located in the Towns of Charlotte and Gerry in Chautauqua County and has a population of approximately … unpaid water bills to ensure the Clerk-Treasurer is acting in accordance with Board policies. … Village of Sinclairville …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2015/04/24/village-sinclairville-water-operations-2014m-362Fund Financial Data – 2021 Financial Condition Report
… resources—cash or liquid assets that are available to pay current obligations (or will be soon). Funds represent … 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 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2021-fcr/fund-financial-dataState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… property tax collections within required timeframes or in a timely manner; remit real property tax collections … for sufficient budget appropriations, which could result in budget lines being overspent; 58 totaling $1.6 million did … sufficient supporting documentation, which could result in paying a claim that is not valid and legal; and 11 lists …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsFund Financial Data – 2022 Financial Condition Report
… the year. General Fund Balance (GAAP Basis) Increases From Prior Year At the end of State Fiscal Year (SFY) … the General Fund balance was $31.7 billion, an increase from the previous year’s balance of $20.3 billion. For SFY … Special Revenue Fund, the General Debt Service Fund and all nonmajor governmental funds. ** The beginning fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2022-fcr/fund-financial-dataCooperstown Central School District – Financial Management (2024M-65)
… closer to the statutory limit. Improperly held $500,000 in a debt reserve that should have been returned to the … general fund and maintained an unreasonably high balance in three of the District’s seven reserves. Reported the 2022-23 surplus fund balance was in line with the statutory limit; however, we determined it …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/10/04/cooperstown-central-school-district-financial-management-2024m-65Gowanda Central School District – Financial Management (2024M-104)
… budgeting practices were not transparent and resulted in the District exceeding the statutory limit on surplus fund … finance operations as a means to accumulate surplus funds in excess of the legal limit is in effect a reservation of fund balance that artificially …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/12/13/gowanda-central-school-district-financial-management-2024m-104DiNapoli: New York's Public and Private Colleges and Universities Face Significant Challenges in Years Ahead
… P. DiNapoli highlights the challenges New York’s higher education sector is facing, including a looming enrollment … student debt. The report examines both public and private institutions of higher education. “New York has a robust … college students to higher degree programs, particularly for disadvantaged students. Degrees and Return on Investment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-new-yorks-public-and-private-colleges-and-universities-face-significant-challenges-yearsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… , Town of Rosendale and the Town of West Seneca . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and … chief to commute to and from his place of employment in New York City. Auditors also identified questionable … of the State Comptroller, including more than $850,000 in fund balance variances. Auditors also found the town could …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0State Authority Contracts on Open Book NY
… $1 million and which are awarded noncompetitively or paid in whole or part with moneys appropriated by the State. … contracts is limited by the thresholds established in the Act, fewer State authority contracts are reported on Open Book New York in comparison to State agency contracts. In addition, Open …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/public-authorities/state-authority-contracts-open-book-nyBig Flats Fire District #2 – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2012M-155)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine selected District financial operations for the period January 1, 2011 through June 21, 2012. Background The Big Flats Fire District No. 2 is located in Chemung County. The District’s general fund budget totaled …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/01/30/big-flats-fire-district-2-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2012mTown of Lyonsdale – Financial Condition, Board Oversight and Controls Over Fuel Inventory (2013M-163)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Town’s financial condition and … 1, 2011, to September 30, 2012. Background The Town of Lyonsdale is located in Lewis County. The Town is governed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/09/06/town-lyonsdale-financial-condition-board-oversight-and-controls-over-fuel-inventoryVillage of Deposit – Fiscal Monitoring and Selected Financial Operations (2013M-205)
… to accept inaccurate financial reports, base its decisions on unreliable information, and not monitor results of … and cash balances. Adopt reasonable budgets based on previous years’ actual activity. Monitor the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/12/13/village-deposit-fiscal-monitoring-and-selected-financial-operations-2013m-205Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Canaseraga Central School District , Hoosic Valley … School District , New Paltz Central School District and the Washingtonville Central School District . "In an era of limited resources and increased accountability, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/06/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Town of Burke , Town of Deerpark , City of Newburgh and Rockland County . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and … and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being spent appropriately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0IT Asset Management (2022-MS-2)
… reports to the following School Districts: Brighton Central School District [pdf] , Central Valley Central School District [pdf] , East Quogue Union Free School …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2023/03/16/it-asset-management-2022-ms-2Village of Westbury – Purchasing, Claims Audit and Information Technology (2013M-301)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Village’s internal controls over selected … employees use requisitions and purchase orders prior to ordering goods and services. Restrict the use of confirming purchase orders to exceptional situations, such as a documented emergency …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/01/24/village-westbury-purchasing-claims-audit-and-information-technology-2013m-301Opinion 88-69
… entitled to receive services under the town's contract (32 Opns St Comp l976, p 1). Therefore, if a village and town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-69Town of White Creek – Board Oversight of Financial Activities (2013M-64)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if Town officials provided adequate oversight of the Town’s financial activities for the period January 1, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/09/13/town-white-creek-board-oversight-financial-activities-2013m-64