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Plattekill Public Library – Procurement and Investment of Funds (2020M-143)
… whether the Plattekill Public Library (Library) Board of Trustees (Board) made purchases in compliance with its … not: Ensure required quotes were obtained for the purchase of security cameras. Adopt a procurement policy that included … Update the procurement policy to address the procurement of professional services and ensure competition is obtained …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2021/04/16/plattekill-public-library-procurement-and-investment-funds-2020m-143VII.10.A Cash Advance Overview – VII. State Revenues and Appropriated Loan Receivables
… of advance account receipts and disbursements to bank statements as described in Section 10.F - Cash Advance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vii/vii10a-cash-advance-overviewControls Over Cash Advance Accounts
… over the cash advance accounts it oversees to ensure the money is properly accounted for and used for appropriate … over the cash advance accounts it oversees to ensure the money is properly accounted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/04/06/controls-over-cash-advance-accountsCrystal Beach Volunteer Fire Department – Misappropriation of Funds (2014M-243)
… Background The Crystal Beach Volunteer Fire Department is a not-for-profit organization located in the Town of Gorham in Ontario County. The Department is governed by a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/11/14/crystal-beach-volunteer-fire-department-misappropriation-fundsJefferson Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-101)
… for the 2012 fiscal year. Key Findings The District does not have adequate financial policies and procedures. … report as of fiscal year 2011 with the OSC. The Board does authorize each claim for payment and indicates its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/07/12/jefferson-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2013mCity and Town of Poughkeepsie Joint Water Project – Board Oversight (2014M-236)
… were approximately $3.3 million. Key Findings The Board does not require the City to make its quarterly estimated … 22, 2014, instead of March 1, 2014 as required. The City does not deposit Project funds into the Project’s bank …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/12/12/city-and-town-poughkeepsie-joint-water-project-board-oversight-2014m-236Town of Shelby – Financial Management (2012M-206)
… financial operations for the period January 1, 2010, through September 7, 2012. Background The Town of Shelby is located in Orleans County and has a population of approximately 5,300 … $2.6 million. Key Findings The Supervisor did not maintain accurate computerized accounting records. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/01/04/town-shelby-financial-management-2012m-206Town of Wheatfield – Recreation Department Cash Receipts and Information Technology (2013M-200)
… June 5, 2013. Background The Town of Wheatfield is located in Niagara County. The Town is governed by the Town Board, … were not reviewed and approved by the Board, or recorded in the financial system. Town officials have not implemented … policies and procedures over the IT system, including a computer use policy and adequate controls over computer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/09/20/town-wheatfield-recreation-department-cash-receipts-and-information-technology-2013mVillage of Spencer – Financial Condition (2013M-119)
… our audit was to review the Village’s financial condition for the period June 1, 2011, to February 4, 2013. Background … the IRS. The Clerk-Treasurer submitted an annual financial report with less cash reported than the actual balance … If the Board believes it is necessary to accumulate money for a future planned purpose, it should consider formally …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/08/30/village-spencer-financial-condition-2013m-119Pember Library and Museum – Board Oversight of Financial Activities (2013M-285)
… of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if Library/Museum officials provided adequate oversight of the Library/Museum’s financial activities for the period June 1, 2011 through April 26, 2013. Background The Pember Library and Museum is located in the Village of Granville. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2014/01/03/pember-library-and-museum-board-oversight-financial-activities-2013m-285Richland Fire District – Board Oversight (2016M-374)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine internal controls over District financial … with OSC. Audit and approve all claims before payment to help ensure claims are adequately supported and for appropriate District purposes. Adopt a code of ethics to set forth expected standards of conduct for the guidance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/01/27/richland-fire-district-board-oversight-2016m-374Town of Ellery – Justice Court (2014M-269)
… August 6, 2014. Background The Town of Ellery is located in Chautauqua County and has a population of approximately 4,400. The Town is governed by … Clerk The Court reported collecting approximately $636,000 in fines, fees and surcharges during our audit period. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2015/02/06/town-ellery-justice-court-2014m-269Village of Almond – Transparency of Fiscal Activities (S9-24-14)
… maintained and interim reports, such as trial balances and bank reconciliations were not provided to the Board for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2024/12/20/village-almond-transparency-fiscal-activities-s9-24-14Village of Pomona – Transparency of Fiscal Activities (S9-24-17)
… reports. Further, because no one reviews the Treasurer’s bank reconciliations, the Board cannot be assured reported …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2024/12/20/village-pomona-transparency-fiscal-activities-s9-24-17NY State Common Retirement Fund Selects New Deputy Chief Investment Officer
… as we continue to build on the gains we have made in recent years and look for innovative opportunities that … as derivatives and alternatives. Prior to joining the Fund in 2011, she served as Director of International Derivatives … graduated Summa Cum Laude from Yale University with a B.S. in Applied Mathematics. About the New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/ny-state-common-retirement-fund-selects-new-deputy-chief-investment-officerPhotos: State Comptroller DiNapoli Visits Wyoming County Farm
… P. DiNapoli toured Silver Meadows Farm in Wyoming County to help highlight New York's agriculture industry. The … as Silver Meadows provide jobs and critical tax dollars to local communities, while also delivering locally-sourced … tariffs, restrictions on migrant workers and changes to federal policy are creating financial uncertainty for our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/photos-state-comptroller-dinapoli-visits-wyoming-county-farmNew York State Comptroller DiNapoli: Statement on Arrest of Morris Central School District Official
… Thomas P. DiNapoli released a statement today after the arrest of Kristina Hand, former treasurer of the Morris Central School District in Otsego County, following a joint investigation by his office, the United States Attorney for the Northern District of New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-arrest-morris-central-school-district-officialState Agencies Bulletin No. 2128
… in paychecks dated April 20, 2023 (Institution) or April 26, 2023 (Administration) for the June 2023 benefit month. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2128-new-deduction-code-511-new-york-state-nys-ride-pre-tax-parkingTravel Advisory No. 12
… SFS Mileage Detail page, as follows: For online agencies: Travelers, or their proxies, must complete the SFS Mileage … mileage claims in the SFS Mileage Detail page. However, travelers who enter expense reports directly into SFS are not … AC 160-S to the expense report. For bulkload agencies: Travelers must complete the AC 160-S when claiming …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/travel-advisory/12-gfo-update-xiii3-xiii4-ac-160-ssfs-mileage-detail-pageTravel Advisory No. 5
… of the Guide to Financial Operations (GFO) . Agencies are now required to retain documentation supporting Travel … and Expense transactions for six years. Online agencies are required to use the attachment feature in the SFS to … location – e.g., the agency’s Finance Office. Agencies are not permitted to allow individual travelers to retain the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/travel-advisory/5-gfo-updates-record-retention-travel-and-expense