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Crown Point Central School District – Internal Controls Over Payroll (2013M-100)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if the District had established effective … controls over payroll for the period July 1, 2011, to December 31, 2012. Background The Crown Point Central … District officials implemented specific procedures to ensure that individuals reported and paid on the payrolls …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/06/14/crown-point-central-school-district-internal-controls-over-payroll-2013mRed Creek Central School District – Financial Management (2020M-75)
… Findings Actions taken by the Board and District officials to manage financial condition were not transparent and more taxes were levied than necessary to sustain operations. Approximately $1.5 million (72 … appropriating the amount of fund balance that will be used to fund operations. Develop multiyear financial and capital …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/09/18/red-creek-central-school-district-financial-management-2020m-75Gloversville Public Library – Claims Processing (2014M-81)
… Background The Gloversville Public Library is located in the City of Gloversville, Fulton County, and serves the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2014/06/27/gloversville-public-library-claims-processing-2014m-81Prattsburgh Central School District – Tax Collection (2016M-122)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to verify the accuracy of the District’s tax collection for … did not provide the Tax Collector with a warrant prior to the start of the tax collection process. Key … The Board should prepare and present a warrant to the Tax Collector prior to the start of the collection …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/17/prattsburgh-central-school-district-tax-collection-2016m-122Three Village Central School District – Fuel Inventories (2015M-271)
… The Three Village Central School District is located in the Town of Brookhaven in Suffolk County. The District, which operates eight schools … The Board has not ensured that policies and procedures are in place to control fuel assets. District officials do not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/01/08/three-village-central-school-district-fuel-inventories-2015m-271Accounts Payable Advisory No. 36
… State Comptroller (OSC) has designated the final deadlines for agencies to submit vouchers and expense reports for payment prior to fiscal year end. For specifics, please visit the Guide to Financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/36-fiscal-year-end-vouchers-and-expense-reportsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today the … audits and examinations have been issued: City University of New York: Lehman College, Controls Over Bank Accounts … 2016 found two accounts that were not on CUNY Central’s list that Lehman opened prior to the implementation of its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Rockaway , Herkimer County and the Village of New Paltz . "In today's fiscal climate, budget transparency and … The county overpaid municipalities $1.4 million in sales tax distributions from 2010 to 2016. In addition, the clerk did not properly reconcile a county …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… were not implemented, and one recommendation is no longer applicable. Track state and local government …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… officials did not apply for all transportation aid in a timely manner and were at risk of losing $20,513 for new … applied for all state aid for new bus acquisitions. In addition, officials did not perform an annual … whether they were appropriate or needed to be disabled. In addition, 79% (71 network user accounts and 14 generic or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… $24,239 that they should have. Fairview Fire District – Payroll and Leave Accruals (Dutchess County) District officials did not ensure all employee payroll payments and leave accruals were accurate, monitored, … the board did not provide adequate oversight, segregate payroll duties or develop compensating controls or develop …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsTravel Advisory No. 9
Taxability of Transportation Expenses
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/travel-advisory/9-taxability-transportation-expensesFiscal Stress Monitoring System
State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli created an early warning system for communities and school districts with fiscal problems
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/fiscal-monitoringBaldwin Fire District - Credit Card and Travel Expenditures (2018M-27)
… did not have adequate supporting documentation attached to the claims. Two commissioners purchased vacation packages, … even though they received meal per diem allowances prior to the trip. Key Recommendations Ensure that credit card … all personal expenses. Ensure that meals are not charged to District credit cards for individuals who receive per diem …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2018/06/08/baldwin-fire-district-credit-card-and-travel-expenditures-2018m-27Clinton Central School District – Payroll (2017M-252)
… The purpose of our audit was to determine whether employee salaries and wages were accurately paid for the period July … District officials accurately calculated and paid gross salaries and wages. The Head Custodian did not sign custodial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/01/26/clinton-central-school-district-payroll-2017m-252Hornby Fire Company, Inc. – Internal Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-78)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the recording and reporting of the Company’s … in Steuben County. The Company contracts with the Town to provide fire protection services. The Company’s bylaws … The President did not sign vouchers or appoint members to an audit committee. The Treasurer did not prepare bank …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/07/11/hornby-fire-company-inc-internal-controls-over-financial-activities-2014mSt. Paul Boulevard Fire District - Board Oversight (2018M-116)
… Determine whether the Board provided adequate oversight of the District’s financial operations. Key Findings The … plan to reduce unrestricted fund balance for the benefit of District residents. Properly audit claims to ensure each …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2018/10/05/st-paul-boulevard-fire-district-board-oversight-2018m-116Town of Lancaster - Information Technology (2018M-114)
… safeguarded and secured. Key Findings Town officials have not designed or implemented procedures to monitor compliance with the acceptable use policy or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/08/17/town-lancaster-information-technology-2018m-114Westfield Academy and Central School District - Financial Management (2018M-67)
… Appendix B includes our comments on issues raised in the District’s response letter. … Westfield Academy and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/08/03/westfield-academy-and-central-school-district-financial-management-2018mTown of Parma - Real Property Tax Exemptions Administration (2018M-223)
… percent of those reviewed) without applications, renewal forms or other supporting documentation. Incorrectly calculated granted exemptions. Did not report the transfer of 10 (of 37) properties with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/03/01/town-parma-real-property-tax-exemptions-administration-2018m-223