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Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… toward achieving project goals were performed. Town of Grand Island – Information Technology (Erie County) Auditors … and transferred nearly the entire operating surplus to the reserve funds, leaving the district with virtually no …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1DiNapoli: Pharsalia Supervisor Arrested in Alleged $123K Theft
… $123,000 in town funds. He allegedly used the funds to pay credit card bills and pad his salary an additional … also revealed that Brown allegedly used town funds to pay 100 percent of his home telephone, internet and electric bills. “Since 2010, Mr. Brown allegedly cheated his …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/04/dinapoli-pharsalia-supervisor-arrested-alleged-123k-theftLily Dale Volunteer Fire Company – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-336)
… of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether Company controls are adequate to ensure that financial … activity is properly recorded and reported and that Company moneys are safeguarded for the period April 1, 2012 through October 10, 2013. Background The Company is located in the Town of Pomfret, in Chautauqua …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/01/31/lily-dale-volunteer-fire-company-internal-controls-over-financialState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… The city has not addressed 12 audit recommendations made in a June 2021 audit. City officials could not provide … assets worth $47,000 did not have their location listed. In addition, although required annually, the last physical …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-0State Agencies Bulletin No. 1146
… Purpose To provide instructions for processing the $500 lump sum payment for Special Assignment to Duty Pay (SAD) for certain CSEA and … To provide instructions for processing the $500 lump sum payment for Special Assignment to Duty Pay SAD …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1146-2012-special-assignment-duty-pay-sad-earned-calendar-year-2011-certainWatervliet City School District – Payroll and Claims Processing (2013M-4)
… the leave time records for 12 employees were inaccurate, with balances that exceeded or were less than the amounts … leave accruals to which they are entitled in accordance with their employment agreements. Ensure that all separation … payments are calculated accurately and paid in accordance with employment agreements. Consider recovering apparent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/06/28/watervliet-city-school-district-payroll-and-claims-processing-2013m-4DiNapoli: Former Potsdam Court Clerk Sentenced to Jail; $117,000 Restitution
… Former Potsdam Justice Court clerk Mary Jo Guyette was sentenced today in a $117,120 … first degree, both felonies. Guyette admitted to altering court records so she could pocket the public funds from 2009 … Guyette recorded receipts for $115,045 in the Justice Court’s computerized database, but failed to send the money …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-former-potsdam-court-clerk-sentenced-jail-117000-restitutionDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Grow by 1.5% in April Compared to Last Year
… Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 1.5% in April compared to the same month in 2022, according to an … Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 15 in April compared to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-grow-1.5-percent-in-april-compared-last-yearState 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 … had incorrect or no location noted on the inventory list. A color copier and refrigerator with a combined purchase …
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
… announced today. Collections totaled nearly $1.3 billion, down $55 million from February of last year. Collections are down $2.2 billion, or 12 percent, for the past 12 months … New York City’s collections decreased by 4.5 percent, down $27 million compared to February 2020. The New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-february-local-sales-tax-collections-down-42-percent-year-over-year-decline-narrowsDiNapoli: 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-octoberComptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… the board’s fund balance policy states that it will strive to ensure that surplus fund balance does not exceed 4 … and accurately reported as teacher center costs. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . … state's 170,000 contracts, billions in state payments and public authority data. Visit the Reading Room for contract …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal spending, the state's 170,000 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Sullivan County – Time and Attendance (2017M-55)
… The purpose of our audit was to review controls over the County’s timekeeping system for the period January 1, 2015 through October 25, 2016. Background Sullivan County is located in the southeastern part of New York State … 77,500. The District is governed by an elected nine-member County Legislature. Appropriations for personal services for …
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)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Company’s financial activities were … The former Treasurers did not maintain adequate records to account for all money received and disbursed by the … Key Recommendations Maintain accurate, complete and up-to-date accounting records. Provide oversight of duties …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2018/01/26/granville-hook-and-ladder-volunteer-fire-company-financialWalden Fire District – Disbursements (2014M-184)
… was to determine whether the Board properly monitored the District’s disbursements for the period January 1, 2013 through February 18, 2014. Background The Walden Fire District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from … Walden Fire District Disbursements 2014M184 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/10/17/walden-fire-district-disbursements-2014m-184Chatham 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-161Liberty Central School District – Financial Operations (2016M-25)
… fund budgeted appropriations for the 2015-16 fiscal year total approximately $42.9 million. Key Findings The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/04/01/liberty-central-school-district-financial-operations-2016m-25Lake Placid Central School District – Claims Auditing (2016M-84)
… The Lake Placid Central School District is located in the Towns of North Elba and Wilmington in Essex County. The District, which operates two schools … District, other than those allowed under State Education Law, is paid prior to audit and approval by the claims …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/10/lake-placid-central-school-district-claims-auditing-2016m-84Greece Central School District – Retiree Health Insurance (2016M-54)
… audit was to review the District’s records and procedures for providing retiree health insurance benefits for the period July 1, 2014 through July 31, 2015. Background … nine-member Board of Education. Budgeted appropriations for the 2015-16 fiscal year total approximately $217 million. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/03/greece-central-school-district-retiree-health-insurance-2016m-54