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Former Fire Co. Treasurer Admits Stealing $24K
… and Ontario County District Attorney James Ritts on the case. Wharton, 54, of Manchester, stole thousands of dollars … to three years of incarceration. Since taking office in 2007, DiNapoli has committed to fighting public corruption …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/02/former-fire-co-treasurer-admits-stealing-24kChenango Valley Central School District – Network User Accounts and Information Technology Contingency Planning (2022M-162)
… has an increased risk that it could suffer a serious interruption to operations since the District’s ability to … or disaster will affect the timely processing of its business functions. Key Recommendations Develop written …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/06/16/chenango-valley-central-school-district-network-user-accounts-andTown of German – Supervisor’s Records and Reports (2023M-54)
… did not maintain the Town’s accounting records and reports in a complete, accurate and up-to-date manner . As a result, … the Town’s financial operations was compromised, resulting in diminished transparency of the Town’s financial … filed the annual financial report (AFR) and the tax cap form late with the Office of the New York State Comptroller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/07/14/town-german-supervisors-records-and-reports-2023m-54Town of Tompkins Fire District – Board Oversight (2023M-33)
… report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Town of Tompkins Fire District (District) Board of Fire … District checks and maintaining the accounting records. Annually audit the Treasurer’s records or audit all District … 2021 and 2022 . As of May 10, 2023, the 2021 AUD was 435 days late and the 2022 AUD was nine days late. In addition, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2023/06/23/town-tompkins-fire-district-board-oversight-2023m-33North Greenbush Common School District – Claims Auditing (2022M-112)
… North Greenbush Common School District (District) Board of Education (Board) ensured claims were supported, appropriate and audited and approved prior to payment. Key Findings While claims were supported and for appropriate purposes, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/10/07/north-greenbush-common-school-district-claims-auditing-2022m-112Liberty Central School District – Information Technology (2022M-73)
… School District (District) Board of Education (Board) and District officials adequately safeguarded computerized … contingency plan was kept up to date. As a result, in the event of a cyberattack or disaster, officials may not be able to restore critical IT systems, applications or data timely. Provide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/09/09/liberty-central-school-district-information-technology-2022m-73Tuxedo Union Free School District – Payroll and Leave Accruals (2022M-15)
… As a result, payroll staff were unable to interpret what benefits employees are entitled to receive and may be … Key Recommendations The Board and officials should: Ensure all salaries and hourly wages are established and approved by … or part of a CBA. Establish procedures to ensure all leave accruals are reviewed annually to ensure the amount …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/08/26/tuxedo-union-free-school-district-payroll-and-leave-accruals-2022m-15Adirondack Central School District – Information Technology (2022M-61)
… technology (IT) controls over the District’s network to help safeguard personal, private, and sensitive … District officials did not establish adequate IT controls to help safeguard PPSI. In addition to sensitive IT control … are not consistent and seven of 13 computers were used for personal use. Key Recommendations Establish adequate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/08/12/adirondack-central-school-district-information-technology-2022m-61City of Poughkeepsie Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2021M-168)
… and calculated revenues upon which their payments in lieu of taxes (PILOTs) are based on. These projects have … monitor projects’ progress and document findings in writing. Require the City or one of the taxing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2022/07/08/city-poughkeepsie-industrial-development-agency-projectTown of Webb Union Free School District – Financial Management (2022M-53)
… report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Town of Webb Union Free School District (District) Board (Board) … fund balance and invalid encumbrances are added back to surplus fund balance, surplus fund balance increased to approximately 26 percent, as of June 30, 2021, exceeding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/07/08/town-webb-union-free-school-district-financial-management-2022m-53Village of Stamford – Claims Audit (2022M-197)
… prior to payment. As a result, disbursements were made for unsupported and/or improper claims and were not in the taxpayers’ best interest. During the audit period, the … audit of claims. Ensure that Village personnel involved in the procurement process are aware of, and comply with, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2023/04/07/village-stamford-claims-audit-2022m-197State Agencies Bulletin No. 297
… Associate Membership $2.00 Dues and Agency Shop fees for part-time, annual salaried employees are calculated on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/297-csea-dues-and-agency-shop-fee-increase-deduction-codes-201-and-212Town of Frankfort – Justice Court Operations (2022M-16)
… report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Town of Frankfort (Town) Justices provided adequate oversight of … ago and was not identified until after he left office. While the receipts we tested were generally deposited intact, … $24,366 were not deposited timely. Also, while remittances to the Town Supervisor agreed with monthly reports, 15 of 19 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2022/05/20/town-frankfort-justice-court-operations-2022m-16XI.14.B Publication of Grants Opportunities – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… grant procurement opportunities will be distributed to the greatest number of potential applicants. Note that while a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi14b-publication-grants-opportunitiesWilson Central School District - Financial Management (2022M-22)
… report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Wilson Central School District (District) Board of Education … implemented corrective action. … Determine whether the Wilson Central School District District Board of Education …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/04/01/wilson-central-school-district-financial-management-2022m-22Hancock Central School District - Non-Resident Student Tuition (2021M-208)
… established non-resident tuition (NRT) rates in the best interest of District taxpayers. Key Findings Officials did not establish NRT rates in the best interest of District taxpayers. We found: While the … officials established nonresident tuition NRT rates in the best interest of District taxpayers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/04/01/hancock-central-school-district-non-resident-student-tuition-2021m-208Chenango County Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2022M-10)
… and document its evaluation and approval process. In addition, the Board did not properly monitor the … to ensure they were not exceeded. Track payments in lieu of taxes (PILOTs) to ensure they were billed and paid in accordance with the PILOT agreements. Key Recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2022/04/22/chenango-county-industrial-development-agency-project-approval-and-monitoringTown of Butternuts – Disbursements (2021M-62)
… report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether the Town of Butternuts (Town) Board provided adequate oversight of the … Law) by authorizing insurance claims and annual contracts to be paid before audit and approval. The Board also exceeded … in a circumvention of the Town’s disbursement controls. While the 142 disbursements totaling $142,200 we reviewed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/08/06/town-butternuts-disbursements-2021m-62Town of Amherst Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2020M-148)
… report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether the Town of Amherst Industrial Development Agency (AIDA) Board (Board) … (CBA). The Board and officials did not properly monitor to ensure the annual report filed with the New York State … of the State Comptroller (OSC) was accurate with respect to job performance, sales tax exemptions and payment in lieu …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2021/09/10/town-amherst-industrial-development-agency-project-approvalOrange County Probation Department – Restitution Payments (S9-20-1)
… As a result, some victims may never receive the payments to which they are entitled. Officials did not always make reasonable efforts to locate victims promptly. 19 of the 29 restitution orders reviewed had uncollected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2021/12/14/orange-county-probation-department-restitution-payments-s9-20-1