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Village of Montgomery – Board Oversight of the Treasurer’s Office (2021M-50)
… (Board) provided adequate oversight of the Treasurer’s office financial operations. Key Findings The Board did not … the lack of segregation of duties within the Treasurer’s office. Approve or authorize anyone to approve billing … Recommendations The Board should: Ensure the Treasurer’s office complies with water and sewer Village laws and codes. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2021/07/23/village-montgomery-board-oversight-treasurers-office-2021m-50Piseco Common School District – Authorized Investments (2023M-172)
… increased risk of loss. District officials did not adhere to the District’s investment policy and invested $35,000 in an investment account that is not statutorily authorized. The Board of Education (Board) … investments. The Board did not develop procedures to address investment requirements. Key Recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/03/15/piseco-common-school-district-authorized-investments-2023m-172Cayuga County - Procurement and Claims Audit (2018M-274)
… and services in accordance with the procurement policy and statutory requirements. Determine whether claims were … and services in accordance with the procurement policy and statutory requirements …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2019/04/12/cayuga-county-procurement-and-claims-audit-2018m-274Akron Central School District - Financial Management (2018M-195)
… maintained the same 2013-14 tax levy and used reserves to pay for related expenditures. Key Recommendations The … officials should: Ensure unrestricted fund balance is in compliance with statute. Adopt realistic budgets based on historical or other known trends. Review reserves to determine whether they are necessary and reasonably funded …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/01/25/akron-central-school-district-financial-management-2018m-195Science Academies of New York Charter Schools – Purchase versus Lease of Buildings (2017M-279)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Board conducted an appropriate cost-benefit analysis when deciding whether to lease or purchase school buildings for the period July 1, … did not analyze purchasing options before deciding to lease buildings. We estimate SANY could have achieved …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2018/03/30/science-academies-new-york-charter-schools-purchase-versus-lease-buildingsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… taxes were not withheld in accordance with employees’ withholding allowance certificates and the proper amounts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era
… Subscribe for Latest Updates The State Comptroller’s Office is committed to keeping New Yorkers regularly updated on the State’s economy and finances. Subscribe to get the latest … Trends Job Recovery and Unemployment Rates: New York City and New York State Unemployment rates for New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-february-3-2021State Agencies Bulletin No. 2029
… overtime earned during shifts that begin at or after 11:00 pm on 02/09/2022 and at or before 10:59 pm on 03/09/2022 (Institution) or during shifts that begin at or after 11:00 pm on 02/16/2022 and at or before 10:59 pm on 03/16/2022 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2029-pilot-program-establishing-temporary-overtime-rate-overtime-eligibleState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audit
… and manage a comprehensive investment program or comply with the district’s board of education’s investment policy. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditState Agencies Bulletin No. 1987
State Agencies Bulletin No 1987
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1987-pilot-program-establishing-temporary-overtime-rate-employees-certainDolgeville Central School District – Fuel Monitoring (2023M-175)
… officials adequately accounted for and monitored fuel usage. Key Findings District officials did not adequately account for or monitor fuel usage. As a result, 690 gallons of diesel fuel valued at … were performed. A periodic reconciliation of purchases, usage and fuel on hand can determine whether significant …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/02/16/dolgeville-central-school-district-fuel-monitoring-2023m-175East Meredith Rural Fire District – Financial Activities (2021M-26)
… additional oversight over receipts and disbursements to ensure the Treasurer accurately recorded all transactions … and properly accounted for, without proper controls, there is a risk that disbursements will not be made for proper … not be deposited. Key Recommendations Implement controls to better monitor the Treasurer’s duties. Ensure all claims …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/05/28/east-meredith-rural-fire-district-financial-activities-2021m-26State Comptroller Dinapoli Releases Municipal Audit
… 22 claims totaling $132,819 were paid without support, duplicate receipts were rarely issued and not all cash was … totaling $3,435 were collected and deposited but payments to the clerk-treasurer and reported to the Justice Court Fund only amounted to $3,360. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditPearl River Union Free School District – Fixed Assets (2022M-126)
… (District) officials properly monitored and accounted for fixed assets. Key Findings District officials did not properly monitor and account for 70 percent of fixed assets reviewed totaling $546,527. … District officials properly monitored and accounted for fixed assets …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/11/18/pearl-river-union-free-school-district-fixed-assets-2022m-126State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Arrest of Muge Ma for COVID-Related Scam
… working with my office to hold this scammer accountable.” Press Release Chinese National Arrested For $20 Million Scheme To … the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-arrest-muge-ma-covid-related-scamAccounts Payable Advisory No. 15
… Subject: Voucher Authorizers Guidance: This advisory is intended to remind Business Units that individuals certifying/approving vouchers to OSC using SFS must also be designated and recorded in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/15-voucher-authorizersTown of Boylston – Procurement (2021M-56)
… competitive methods when procuring applicable goods and services. Key Findings Town officials did not always seek competition when procuring goods and services. Town officials did not use competitive methods, or … to use competitive methods to procure professional services. Officials were unfamiliar with the Town’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/11/24/town-boylston-procurement-2021m-56Statistical and Information
… property tax rates of the State's municipalities. How to Apply for Exclusion of Sewer Debt from Municipal Debt Limits … procedures for counties, cities, towns, and villages to apply to the State Comptroller for exclusion of sanitary … sewer debt from their constitutional debt limits. How to Apply for Exclusion of Self-Liquidating Debt (1995) - The 19 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/statistical-and-informationTown of Deerpark – Budget Review (B17-6-17)
… of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure … located in Orange County, issued debt totaling $868,000 to liquidate the accumulated deficit in the Town’s general … five years, from $898,669 to $1,459,107 (62 percent). This is a result of overestimating expenditures and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/10/town-deerpark-budget-review-b17-6-17City of Lockport - Budget Review (B1-16-16)
… Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to provide an independent evaluation of the City's proposed budget for 2017. Background Chapter … City of Lockport Budget Review B11616 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2016/11/04/city-lockport-budget-review-b1-16-16