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Town of Marion – Misappropriation of Justice Court Cash Collections (2023M-149)
… to ensure that all collections were accurately accounted for and to promptly identify discrepancies. The Justices also …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/01/26/town-marion-misappropriation-justice-court-cash-collections-2023m-149State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on NYC's FY 2025 Preliminary Budget
… Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Preliminary Budget: “The release of New York City’s $109.4 billion FY 2025 preliminary budget … economic growth, which requires vigilant monitoring of finances and management of operations. A take down of larger-than-historical …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-nycs-fy-2025-preliminary-budgetNew York State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on the MTA's February Financial Plan
… 2026, but this funding is not yet assured, and savings have not been identified. The MTA must hold up its end of the … however, the authority must do its part to ensure any funds provided are maximized to increase ridership and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-mtas-february-financial-planTown of Lancaster – Town Supervisor's Financial Duties (2024M-32)
… access to the financial system and online banking to a third party and by not ensuring proper segregation of duties or other mitigating controls were in place. For perspective, the firm was allowed to disburse $2.5 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/07/12/town-lancaster-town-supervisors-financial-duties-2024m-32Taxes – 2021 Financial Condition Report
… economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Collections for consumption and use taxes, New York State’s second …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2021-fcr/taxesReview of Advance Contract Payments
… Recover overpayments as appropriate. Implement a policy for new contracts of only sending advance payments when …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/09/15/review-advance-contract-paymentsOversight of Hazardous Materials and Waste (Follow-Up)
… These weaknesses prevent proper monitoring and accounting for hazardous materials, compliance with legal requirements, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/01/30/oversight-hazardous-materials-and-waste-followTown of Otselic – Records and Reports and Conflict of Interest (2021M-36)
… report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether the Town of Otselic (Town) Town Supervisor (Supervisor) maintained … that Town officials did not have prohibited interests in Town contracts. Key Findings The Supervisor did not … totaling $199,000 and fund transfers totaling $874 in the accounting records. She recorded one deposit for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/07/16/town-otselic-records-and-reports-and-conflict-interest-2021m-36State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… and public authority data. Visit the Reading Room for contract FOIL requests, bid protest decisions and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsTioga County – Social Service Contracts (2023M-162)
… of program participants did not meet performance measures. A decrease in services provided by an agency went unnoticed for four months. Officials did not ensure a contract price … they plan to initiate corrective action. Appendix B includes our comment on an issue officials raised in their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2024/03/29/tioga-county-social-service-contracts-2023m-162Whitney Point Central School District – Information Technology (2023M-179)
… Audit Objective Determine whether Whitney Point Central School District (District) officials adequately managed nonstudent … letter. … Determine whether Whitney Point Central School District District officials adequately managed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/06/14/whitney-point-central-school-district-information-technology-2023m-179Village of Almond – Transparency of Fiscal Activities (S9-24-14)
… of the Village’s fiscal activities to the public in a transparent manner. Key Findings The Board did not: … and bank reconciliations were not provided to the Board for review. The Board’s ineffective oversight resulted in a lack of transparency with the public regarding the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2024/12/20/village-almond-transparency-fiscal-activities-s9-24-14Montauk Fire District – Board Oversight (2024M-117)
… records and reports were maintained and/or audited to comply with statutory requirements. Key Findings The Board … records and reports were maintained and audited to comply with statutory requirements. As a result, the Board … diminished the District’s transparency and its ability to assess the District’s financial operations. Specifically: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2024/12/24/montauk-fire-district-board-oversight-2024m-117Falconer Central School District – Financial Management (2024M-52)
… Board and District officials’ budgeting practices resulted in the District levying more real property taxes than needed, a significant accumulation of surplus fund balance in excess of the statutory limit and missed opportunities to … finance operations as a means to accumulate surplus funds in excess of the legal limit or to provide a funding source …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/08/09/falconer-central-school-district-financial-management-2024m-52Village of Herkimer – Clerk-Treasurer's Records and Reports (2024M-136)
… accurate or up-to-date financial records and reports. As a result, the Village Board (Board) lacked the financial … 29, 2024, cash balances did not agree with bank balances for 27 of the 37 bank reconciliations we prepared, and total …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2025/03/14/village-herkimer-clerk-treasurers-records-and-reports-2024m-136Opinion 2006-11
… in the opinion. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST -- Purchases and Sales (from store at which town board member is employed) -- Exceptions (remuneration and duties exception) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW §802(1)(b): When … auto parts store, he or she is paid a salary by the store and he or she does not receive compensation directly related …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2006-11DiNapoli: Pleasant Valley Woman Arrested Stealing Funds From New York State and Local Retirement System
… she could deceive the retirement system and continue to pocket her deceased mother's pension to pay her personal bills. Instead, she is now charged with a … State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "I will continue to investigate and hold accountable those who attempt to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-pleasant-valley-woman-arrested-stealing-funds-new-york-state-and-local-retirement-systemDiNapoli: Vendor Boosted Fuel Costs During Superstorm Sandy Recovery
… “Even under such circumstances, state agencies should keep watch over the public’s money and, in this case, DMNA should … gallons of fuel, adding nearly $20,000 to the purchase price and using other companies to deliver the fuel. … DiNapoli’s report concludes that DMNA paid an inflated price for the fuel, up to $1.68 more per gallon than the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-vendor-boosted-fuel-costs-during-superstorm-sandy-recoveryContract Advisory No. 23
… / Department ID list. A separate AC 1782-S must be filed for each Department ID (within a Business Unit), that will be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/contract-advisory/23-authorized-signature-form-ac-1782-sChautauqua County – Financial Condition (2023M-111)
… actions to maintain the North Chautauqua County Water District’s (District’s) fiscal stability. Key Findings The District Board (Board), County Legislature (Legislature) and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2023/12/22/chautauqua-county-financial-condition-2023m-111